1. Vegan exposure

    The perfect eco-nightspot: Casa Diablo. “[It’s] vixens not veal; sizzle, not steak,” says the owner. “We put the meat on the pole, not on the plate.”

    Photo: iStockphoto

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  2. You want a piece of her?

    A letter to the Parents Spears: “We have heard that Britney asked for ice cream while she was in the hospital. … Switching to a vegan diet might very well benefit Britney’s mental health.” Uh, PETA? This may not be the best time for vegangelism.

  3. Stiff competition

    This model citizen wants to tell you all about his wood. About how it’s so sustainable and never goes limp. And how his trunk holds a lot of junk. Ahem.

    Photo: By Nature

  4. After glow

    If your last name is Lamponi, it’s kind of a rule that you have to make lamps. Especially if old hair dryers, vacuums, and faucets turn you on.

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    Photo: Lamponi’s Lamps

  5. Air-weather friend

    Being an invisible current ain’t breezy; it’s enough to break Wind. But hey, that’s the way it blows.

    Photo: Epuron