Now in its 14th year, the guide has grown to list more than 500 companies - including hip beauty companies Tony & Tina and Urban Decay, hot new household-product line Method, as well as cosmetics giant Revlon - who have signed a statement of assurance promising never to test any ingredients or finished products on animals. The guide lists thousands of consumer products, and the McCartneys, who are expecting the birth of their first child next month, could check out the listings for cruelty-free baby products such as bathing toiletries. Everything from cruelty-free personal-care items like perfumes, lipsticks, shampoos, and lotions to household cleaners to dozens of companies that sell leather- free clothing, shoes, and accessories can also be found inside the guide. New this year is a list of animal food companies that do not conduct feeding trials on animals confined to laboratory cages. MESSAGE OF SUPPORT SIR Paul McCartney has sent a message of support to a fan who lost both legs in the Staten Island ferry disaster after learning that the injured man was named after him. The former Beatle and his wife, Heather, were touched by the plight of Paul Esposito, whose life was saved by a British nurse in the horrific crash in New York last week. He wrote the note when he discovered that Esposito's mother, Audrey-Jo, had named her son after her favourite Beatle. It read: "Heather and I were so sorry to hear about your accident but we know that you and others involved in this tragedy will be strong and will recover fully. "We're sure you will keep your spirits up. Heather and I know you will lead a full and active life, and we both send you our love." The 24-year-old waiter survived the disaster with the aid of Swansea nurse Kerry Griffiths. She saved his life by tying a belt around his legs to stem the bleeding. Sir Paul learned of his namesake from the New York Daily News, and Esposito told the paper that receiving the former Beatle's message of hope was "awesome". "I'm surprised Paul McCartney had time to take out of his life to show concern for my case," he said. His mother said: "Something like that, it makes a big difference. He's a kind man." | 
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