Enforced Arch would like to extend a special thanks to the following people who helped send the Anti-Fur performance piece 'Please, Don't Touch' to Paris. Our community has grown as a result and new opportunities have presented themselves. We created this video to thank everyone for their unconditional support. Enjoy:
Thank you; Amanda Lee, Andrea Rosa, Andrea Torres, The Anti-Fur Society, Beatrice Cox, Bettina May, Blossom Du Jour, Bonnie Erickson, Brooke B Toohey, Bud Burdick, Carly Fox Horton, Celine Orang, Clara Lofaro, CocoaV, Creadanse, Daphne Cheng, David & Nancy Dorius, Elizabeth Castoria, Esther Bell, Foodswings, Gavin Reign, Hope Kandel, Jasmin Singer, Jennifer Fox, Judith Vogel, Julia Hochner, Joshua Katcher, Kristin Mularz, Lauren Cox, Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, Marcia Fox, Margo Martinez, Marlena Pavich, Mary Sarsfield, Melissa Fornabaio, Michel Lambert, Michele Bernstein, Michelle Cohen Carpenter, Nicole Johnson, Nina Athanasakos, Pamela Elizabeth, Paris Vegan Day, Rachel Kay, Rebecca Hall, Shelley Ohmes, Stacie Adams, Tarik Daniels, The Gentle Gourmet, Vaute Couture, Vegan Paris Day, VegNews, Verité Catering, The West Cafe, Tracey Katof, Zachary Koval
Oui, Yes, Si
A lot can be said for Miss Yessi "Yes-Yes" Ru-iz. She lives not to satisfy social norms but rather enhances the art of compassion through well crafted spurts of jovial talent.
In September 2010 Madonna, yes "The Madge," held an audition for dancers to perform at her daughter, Lourdes', Material Girl launch party. Miss Ru-iz did not hesitate, took a leap of faith, and now she has yet another story to tell of her bravery.
She and I both had the privilege of dancing for Madonna. Upon meeting Miss Ru-iz, one quickly learns that she's no pushover. She tells you how it is and I admire her for it. Backstage we exchanged a few words and found we have a common excitement for life, therefore our friendship was inevitable.
Months later Miss Ru-iz watched a documentary called "Meet Your Meat." The fundamental elements of this video provides outsiders the truth behind animal slaughterhouses.
I noticed a comment thread she began on a popular social networking website that invited all of her friends to watch "Meet Your Meat." Her friends we both inspired and rebellious toward her new found respect for life. "If you have the capacity to suffer and I can live without inflicting pain on others, then why should I support such a cruel industry?" After doing her research she found overwhelming evidence that supports a cruelty free lifestyle.
We took a lunch date at a popular fast food 
vegan cafe called (BDJ), Blossom Du Jour. BDJ is located at 174 Ninth Avenue in Chelsea. We chose Blossom Du Jour because they make a positive impact on the “fast food” industry by offering vegan choices that are healthful, environmentally conscious, and prepared quickly and efficiently.
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We couldn't resist the idea of a Soy Bacon Cheeseburger with melted daiya cheese, soy bacon, soy patty, and ONION RINGS all on a crispy bun! Just to mix it up we also grabbed a wrap out of their quick prep fridge called Un-Chicken Salad Wrap with cranberries in a whole wheat spinach tortilla. Feast your eyes!
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In addition to having a passion for dance, Miss Ru-iz is known to shoot the occasional documentary for fashion designer Indashio. You will see more Miss Ru-iz! Check back for more on this compassionate 'Mover!'
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