Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Boston Globe] PETA, Playboy Bunnies, and the curious power of a chicken suit MATT PRESCOTT, 26, is one of the pioneers of a new kind of corporate-savvy activism: One minute he might parade around with a bucket of fake blood and a sign that charges torture, and the next he's dressed in a tie and jacket, addressing the CEO at a stockholders' meeting. In the past year, this wunderkind has forged agreements with Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Burger King, all of which have changed their menus to include eggs from cage-free hens. The deal has improved living conditions for more than 100,000 chickens. In addition, the fast-food behemoths have vowed to seek out suppliers that use humane methods of farming. That's good news for those of us at the top of the food chain, too; the reforms in animal welfare mean cleaner meat and eggs. Who wants to eat from a farm that resembles the set of " Saw II " ? A campaigner for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Prescott accomplishes his wins by playing to both the fears and desires of corporate executives. First he tries to sweet-talk corporations into adopting ethical standards, tempting them with incentives - once, for instance, he and his confreres offered a fast-food company a million-dollar piece of real estate in exchange for reforms. But when his nice-guy approach fails (as it did with KFC), he turns punk. Prescott has built a gravestone to chickens in the plot next to Colonel Sanders's burial site, scandalizing some citizens of Louisville, Ky. In a Toronto stadium, he paid to place a " marriage proposal " on the Jumbotron - the screen flashed " KFC Cripples Chickens " above the heads of thousands of fans. A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's first vegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with his good cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever change the way America farms. ..... A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's first vegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with his good cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever change the way America farms. -- full story: http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/ideas/articles/2008/02/10/qa_with_matt_prescot\ t/ Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Dunno, does he beat his wife? throw old people under buses? sell crack to school kids? Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunxvegan chat ; vegan-network <vegan-network >; TFHB <TFHB >Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:30:27 PM Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Boston Globe]PETA, Playboy Bunnies, and the curious power of a chicken suitMATT PRESCOTT, 26, is one of the pioneers of a new kind ofcorporate-savvy activism: One minute he might parade around with abucket of fake blood and a sign that charges torture, and the nexthe's dressed in a tie and jacket, addressing the CEO at astockholders' meeting. In the past year, this wunderkind has forgedagreements with Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Burger King, all of whichhave changed their menus to include eggs from cage-free hens. The dealhas improved living conditions for more than 100,000 chickens. Inaddition, the fast-food behemoths have vowed to seek out suppliersthat use humane methods of farming.That's good news for those of us at the top of the food chain, too;the reforms in animal welfare mean cleaner meat and eggs. Who wants toeat from a farm that resembles the set of "Saw II"?A campaigner for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,Prescott accomplishes his wins by playing to both the fears anddesires of corporate executives. First he tries to sweet-talkcorporations into adopting ethical standards, tempting them withincentives - once, for instance, he and his confreres offered afast-food company a million-dollar piece of real estate in exchangefor reforms. But when his nice-guy approach fails (as it did withKFC), he turns punk. Prescott has built a gravestone to chickens inthe plot next to Colonel Sanders's burial site, scandalizing somecitizens of Louisville, Ky. In a Toronto stadium, he paid to place a"marriage proposal" on the Jumbotron - the screen flashed "KFCCripples Chickens" above the heads of thousands of fans.A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.....A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.-- full story:http://www.boston. com/bostonglobe/ ideas/articles/ 2008/02/10/ qa_with_matt_ prescott/Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 he prolly hangs out in front of stores to harress couples and their kids.... Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 12:35 PM Re: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Dunno, does he beat his wife? throw old people under buses? sell crack to school kids? Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>vegan chat ; vegan-network <vegan-network >; TFHB <TFHB >Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:30:27 PM Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Boston Globe]PETA, Playboy Bunnies, and the curious power of a chicken suitMATT PRESCOTT, 26, is one of the pioneers of a new kind ofcorporate-savvy activism: One minute he might parade around with abucket of fake blood and a sign that charges torture, and the nexthe's dressed in a tie and jacket, addressing the CEO at astockholders' meeting. In the past year, this wunderkind has forgedagreements with Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Burger King, all of whichhave changed their menus to include eggs from cage-free hens. The dealhas improved living conditions for more than 100,000 chickens. Inaddition, the fast-food behemoths have vowed to seek out suppliersthat use humane methods of farming.That's good news for those of us at the top of the food chain, too;the reforms in animal welfare mean cleaner meat and eggs. Who wants toeat from a farm that resembles the set of "Saw II"?A campaigner for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,Prescott accomplishes his wins by playing to both the fears anddesires of corporate executives. First he tries to sweet-talkcorporations into adopting ethical standards, tempting them withincentives - once, for instance, he and his confreres offered afast-food company a million-dollar piece of real estate in exchangefor reforms. But when his nice-guy approach fails (as it did withKFC), he turns punk. Prescott has built a gravestone to chickens inthe plot next to Colonel Sanders's burial site, scandalizing somecitizens of Louisville, Ky. In a Toronto stadium, he paid to place a"marriage proposal" on the Jumbotron - the screen flashed "KFCCripples Chickens" above the heads of thousands of fans.A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.....A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.-- full story:http://www.boston. com/bostonglobe/ ideas/articles/ 2008/02/10/ qa_with_matt_ prescott/Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2008 Report Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hangs what out in front of stores?.. Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:56:37 PMRe: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? he prolly hangs out in front of stores to harress couples and their kids.... Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 12:35 PM @gro ups.com Re: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Dunno, does he beat his wife? throw old people under buses? sell crack to school kids? Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>; vegan-network <vegan-network>; TFHB <TFHB >Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:30:27 PM Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Boston Globe]PETA, Playboy Bunnies, and the curious power of a chicken suitMATT PRESCOTT, 26, is one of the pioneers of a new kind ofcorporate-savvy activism: One minute he might parade around with abucket of fake blood and a sign that charges torture, and the nexthe's dressed in a tie and jacket, addressing the CEO at astockholders' meeting. In the past year, this wunderkind has forgedagreements with Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Burger King, all of whichhave changed their menus to include eggs from cage-free hens. The dealhas improved living conditions for more than 100,000 chickens. Inaddition, the fast-food behemoths have vowed to seek out suppliersthat use humane methods of farming.That's good news for those of us at the top of the food chain, too;the reforms in animal welfare mean cleaner meat and eggs. Who wants toeat from a farm that resembles the set of "Saw II"?A campaigner for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,Prescott accomplishes his wins by playing to both the fears anddesires of corporate executives. First he tries to sweet-talkcorporations into adopting ethical standards, tempting them withincentives - once, for instance, he and his confreres offered afast-food company a million-dollar piece of real estate in exchangefor reforms. But when his nice-guy approach fails (as it did withKFC), he turns punk. Prescott has built a gravestone to chickens inthe plot next to Colonel Sanders's burial site, scandalizing somecitizens of Louisville, Ky. In a Toronto stadium, he paid to place a"marriage proposal" on the Jumbotron - the screen flashed "KFCCripples Chickens" above the heads of thousands of fans.A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.....A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.-- full story:http://www.boston. com/bostonglobe/ ideas/articles/ 2008/02/10/ qa_with_matt_ prescott/Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 LOL, Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 9:46:36 PMRe: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? his signboard... . i need to talk with yer wifey poo, you've been chomping at the bit all week too much oats for you young man Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 1:00 PM @gro ups.com Re: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Hangs what out in front of stores?.. Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>@gro ups.comTuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:56:37 PMRe: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? he prolly hangs out in front of stores to harress couples and their kids.... Peter VV Feb 12, 2008 12:35 PM @gro ups.com Re: Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Dunno, does he beat his wife? throw old people under buses? sell crack to school kids? Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx@earthlin k.net>vegan chat <@gro ups.com>; vegan-network <vegan-network>; TFHB <TFHB >Tuesday, 12 February, 2008 8:30:27 PM Matt Prescott of PETA, good guy or bad? Boston Globe]PETA, Playboy Bunnies, and the curious power of a chicken suitMATT PRESCOTT, 26, is one of the pioneers of a new kind ofcorporate-savvy activism: One minute he might parade around with abucket of fake blood and a sign that charges torture, and the nexthe's dressed in a tie and jacket, addressing the CEO at astockholders' meeting. In the past year, this wunderkind has forgedagreements with Carl's Jr., Hardee's, and Burger King, all of whichhave changed their menus to include eggs from cage-free hens. The dealhas improved living conditions for more than 100,000 chickens. Inaddition, the fast-food behemoths have vowed to seek out suppliersthat use humane methods of farming.That's good news for those of us at the top of the food chain, too;the reforms in animal welfare mean cleaner meat and eggs. Who wants toeat from a farm that resembles the set of "Saw II"?A campaigner for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals,Prescott accomplishes his wins by playing to both the fears anddesires of corporate executives. First he tries to sweet-talkcorporations into adopting ethical standards, tempting them withincentives - once, for instance, he and his confreres offered afast-food company a million-dollar piece of real estate in exchangefor reforms. But when his nice-guy approach fails (as it did withKFC), he turns punk. Prescott has built a gravestone to chickens inthe plot next to Colonel Sanders's burial site, scandalizing somecitizens of Louisville, Ky. In a Toronto stadium, he paid to place a"marriage proposal" on the Jumbotron - the screen flashed "KFCCripples Chickens" above the heads of thousands of fans.A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.....A native of New Hampshire, Prescott started the state's firstvegetarian soup kitchen while he was in high school. Now, with hisgood cop-bad cop approach to corporate activism, he may forever changethe way America farms.-- full story:http://www.boston. com/bostonglobe/ ideas/articles/ 2008/02/10/ qa_with_matt_ prescott/Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Support the World Aids Awareness campaign this month with for Good Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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