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CSIs Jorja Fox Takes on the Circus Elephant Abusers
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 19, 2012
Actress Jorja Fox (who plays CSIs Sarah Sidle) released a new video message about circus animal abuse today, on behalf of Animal Defenders International (ADI). Fox is seen holding a bullhook, a weapon used to control elephants saying, This is a bullhook its heavy, its sharp, and it hurts, she continues, This is the weapon of choice for elephant circus performers. It is used to get elephants to perform tricks to amuse people.
The 90-second PSA tells the story of one elephant, Krissy, who was captured from the wild in Africa in 1984 at the age of two and eventually ended up in America where she is hired out by Texas based Trunks and Humps to work in traveling circuses and give rides at fairs.
An ADI undercover field officer filmed a Texas based circus elephant trainer savagely beating Krissy and another elephant with bullhooks and golf club and even electric shocking the elephants. At one point she is dragged to her knees and kicked in the face by the trainer, who continues to work with elephants. The video also shows Krissy kept on chains and in a transporter when not giving rides at fairs. The brutal scenes are juxtaposed with breathtaking images of a family of wild elephants living free in Africa. (1)
Jorja says, I wanted to help this campaign because I believe elephants are like stardust, something magical. Intelligent, gentle giants whose life revolves around family, love, affection and companionship. She concludes, These mighty, magical creatures exemplify all that is wrong with traveling circus: The confinement; the deprivation; the social isolation; the barren environment; and the violence.
In November, Jorja Fox joined Bob Barker, Congressman Jim Moran and the ADI team for the launch of the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (H.R. 3359) in Congress. The Act would outlaw the use of animals like elephants in traveling shows and at fairs where they are forced to live in traveling accommodation.
Fox says, It is time for people to realize these circuses and elephant rides at fairs are not harmless fun. These are living animals whose lives have been destroyed. I urge people to get in touch with their Member of Congress and ask them to help end this suffering.
The CSI stars crusade to end the suffering of elephants in entertainment also includes screenings this weekend of ‘How I became an Elephant’ at the Sarasota Film Festival in Florida and the First Glance Film Festival in Hollywood. The film, produced by Fox, explores the treatment of elephants through the eyes of a 14 year old girl.
NOTES FOR EDITORS:
Contact:
Matt Rossell, Animal Defenders International, 323-804-9920
Broadcast-quality video footage is available for download, contact ADI.
A bullhook is a heavy bar with a sharpened metal point and hook on the end, which elephant workers use to hook and strike elephants. The painful training sessions instill such life-long fear in the animals that the mere presence of the bullhook is all that is necessary to get compliance.
As the leader of the Break the Chain campaign, ADI works with animal rights and welfare organizations across the U.S., and is currently working to gain grassroots support for the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (H.R. 3359), which currently has 19 co-sponsors and is awaiting a hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture subcommittee of Livestock, Dairy and Poultry.
ADI has conducted investigations of circuses in the U.S and worldwide and has produced comprehensive reports, including Animals in Traveling Circuses: the science on suffering which provides evidence of the suffering of animals forced to travel and perform.
To find out more information on ADIs Break the Chain campaign, visit http://www.breakthechainus.org
For more information about the Traveling Exotic Animal Protection Act (H.R. 3359) visit http://www.federalcircusbill.org
‘How I became an elephant’ screenings April 20th & 21st
http://www.firstglancefilms.com/hollywood/schedule
http://sarasota.festivalgenius.com/2012/films/howibecameanelephant_timgorskisynthiansharp_sarasota2012
(1) References:
youtube.com/watch?v=Cdt-RBbmiyE
austinchronicle.com/news/2008-07-18/645923/
elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=4728
youtube.com/watch?v=Cdt-RBbmiyE
Animal Defenders International
With offices in Los Angeles, London and Bogota, ADI campaigns across the globe on animals in entertainment, providing technical advice to governments, securing progressive animal protection legislation, drafting regulations and rescuing animals in distress. ADI has a worldwide reputation for providing video and photographic evidence exposing the behind-the-scenes suffering in industry and supporting this evidence with scientific research on captive wildlife and transport. ADI rescues animals all over the world, educates the public on animals and environmental issues.
ADI U.S: http://adiusa.org
ADI international: http://www.ad-international.org
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Combined Revenues of the Top 20 Deloitte Football Money League Clubs Exceed 4.4bn to Defy European Economic Woes
(PRWEB UK) 10 February 2012
The combined revenues of the worlds 20 highest earning football clubs have defied European economic woes by growing 3% on the previous year, according to the latest Football Money League from Deloitte, the business advisory firm.
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The combined revenues of the worlds 20 highest earning football clubs have defied European economic woes by growing 3% on the previous year, according to the latest Football Money League from Deloitte, the business advisory firm. They have achieved double the rate of growth of the economies of the countries represented in the Money League, which grew on average by just 1.7% during the course of 2010 and by 1.3% in 2011.* The 20 clubs generated 4.4 billion in revenue, during the 2010/11 season and now represent over a quarter of the total revenues of the European football market. Nine of the top 20 clubs recorded double-digit growth in the year.
Dan Jones, Partner in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, commented: Continued growth of the top 20 clubs during 2010/11 emphasises the strength of footballs top clubs, especially in these tough economic times. Whilst revenue growth has slowed from 8% in 2009/10 to 3% in 2010/11, their large and loyal supporter bases, ability to drive strong broadcast audiences and continuing attraction to corporate partners has made them relatively resilient to the economic downturn.
For the fourth successive year, the clubs comprising the top six places in the Money League Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Chelsea have remained the same, with no movement in their respective positions for the last three years.
Real Madrid is now just one year short of equalling Manchester Uniteds dominance in the top position during the first eight years of the Money League. They are being chased hard by rivals Barcelona, whose 13% growth in 2010/11 meant revenue surpassed 450m for the first time. Manchester Uniteds failure to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League in 2011/12 will likely result in the gulf between the club and its Spanish opponents stretching to over 100m.
Jones commented: Barcas shirt deal with the Qatar Foundation, will further boost the clubs revenue in 2011/12. Nonetheless, Real Madrid will be confident it can remain at the top of the Money League next year. The two clubs on-pitch performance, particularly in this seasons Champions League, will have a big influence on the final outcome.
Once again, the Money League top 20 comprises clubs from the big five European leagues, six of which come from the English Premier League. A further five Premier League clubs were just outside the top 20 for revenues in the 2010/11 season (Aston Villa, Newcastle United, Everton, West Ham United and Sunderland).
After its first season without Champions League football since 2003/04, Liverpool slipped another place down the Money League, dropping to ninth position. Despite reporting strong growth from its commercial revenues, and a new six-year kit deal with Warrior Sports from 2012/13, Liverpool needs a return to European football to help secure its top 10 position in the Money League. This is under threat from English Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur (11th) and Manchester City (12th), among others.
Alan Switzer, a director in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, said: Spurs recently received planning consent for a new stadium development, coupled with a continuation of their recent on-pitch form, could secure a Money League top 10 position for the club on a frequent basis. A glance across North London to Arsenal leaves little doubt of the scale and impact of the increased matchday revenue opportunities that arise from a modern stadium development.
Tottenhams debut in the Champions League, where it reached the quarter-final stages, gave the club a chance to gain 10th spot in this years Money League. However, it was leapfrogged by Schalke 04 this years biggest climbers which jumped six places, pushing Italian giants Juventus out of the top 10 in the process. Schalkes dramatic rise up the Money League came as a result of a Champions League campaign that saw the club reach the semi-finals of the competition. However, a disappointing 14th place finish in the 2010/11 Bundesliga season and failure to qualify for Champions League football in 2011/12 will likely see a drop back down next year.
Despite impressive revenue growth, Manchester City slipped one place in the Money League.
Switzer explained: The clubs heavy squad investment secured Champions League football for 2011/12. When combined with the ground breaking 10-year partnership with Etihad, this will provide substantial growth across all three revenue sources and will see City break into the top 10 in the Money League next year.
Commenting on the impact of UEFAs financial fair play break-even requirement, Paul Rawnsley, a Director in the Sports Business Group at Deloitte commented: The focus on footballs future financial sustainability is more prevalent in Europe than at any time in the past 20 years. We remain keen to see that translated into a better balance between revenue and expenditure. UEFAs break-even requirement, to be assessed for the first time in 2013, is helpful in driving this improvement. It is encouraging more owners to consider the longer term development of their clubs, in terms of generating revenues, investing in facilities and youth development, and controlling their expenditures.
Source: IMF, http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/2012/update/01/index.htm
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Malaysia says blast suspect was fleeing to Iran
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