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

  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.

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  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

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  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.

    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