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Humane Society of Huron Valley’s virtual Compassionate Feast to feature wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin
Read full article: Humane Society of Huron Valley’s virtual Compassionate Feast to feature wildlife conservationist Jeff CorwinANN ARBOR, Mich. – Held every year, the Humane Society of Huron Valley’s Compassionate Feast raises funds to support Ann Arbor area animals in need of adoption, food and veterinary services. This year the event will be online from 7 to 10 p.m. on Nov. 6 with special guest Jeff Corwin. A wildlife conservationist and biologist, Corwin has hosted numerous television shows and documentaries on Animal Planet, Discovery Channel and Travel Channel among others. His ABC series, “Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin” received an Emmy for Outstanding Travel Program. In addition to a virtual talk with Corwin, the 15th annual Compassionate Feast will feature a silent auction and a mixology lesson from Ann Arbor Distilling Company.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer sports ‘Shark Week’ swag after explicit joke goes viral
Read full article: Michigan Gov. Whitmer sports ‘Shark Week’ swag after explicit joke goes viral“It’s not just Shark Week, it’s Shark Week mother------.”Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was shown mouthing that phrase on live feed ahead of her Democratic National Convention speech Monday. In response, Whitmer’s “friends” with the Discovery channel’s “Shark Week” have sent her some suitable swag, according to an Instagram post shared Saturday. “Thank you to my friends at @sharkweek for the swag!” reads an Instagram post shared by Whitmer, where she is seen wearing a “Shark Week” t-shirt and holding a shark. Whitmer’s “Shark Week” comments weren’t broadcast live on Monday, but rather were shown on a live feed of her speech before it started. Whitmer (D-MI) jokes before going live: "It's not just Shark Week ... it's Shark Week *mouths expletive*" pic.twitter.com/KSndbTvLZi — The Recount (@therecount) August 18, 2020In an interview Thursday on BuzzFeed’s News O’Clock podcast, Whitmer explained the backstory to her “Shark Week” comment.