Written by Vegetarian Star on December 17th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports.
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, is making headlines in the news for saying he thinks Michael Vick should be able to own another dog one day.
Restricted to a one line quote in most media outlets, Pacelle felt he didn’t get the chance to elaborate on his stance and recently took to the Humane Society’s blog to explain. No, Vick isn’t getting a dog anytime soon. Pacelle knows it’s not time yet and the courts won’t allow it. But, given the work he’s seen Vick accomplish, Pacelle thinks one day Vick can prove himself as compassionate and responsible. Some highlights from his post.
On Convicted Animal Abusers Owning Pets Again:
“It’s now a well-established principle within our movement that those convicted of malicious cruelty should not be permitted to have pets, at least for a number of years after a cruelty conviction, and sometimes even for life. That’s my policy for Vick, too. But the court did not decide to impose a lifetime ban, and based on the work for animals he has undertaken since his release from prison, I don’t believe he should be forever banned from adopting a dog for his two daughters.”
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Sarah Palin is still justifying her caribou kill on her TLC show, “Sarah Palin’s Alaska,” by arguing she’s feeding her family with stuff’s that’s healthier than what’s in the supermarket.
During an interview with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, Palin explained her stance.
“We eat, therefore we hunt — and I am thankful that I get to feed my kids organic food,” Palin said.
However, studies have shown that wild game isn’t really that organic after all, and could contain dangerous levels of lead due to the way it’s killed in the wild. The Department of Natural Resources has warned against eating wild game because of this and a study conducted by British and Spanish researchers published in the journal PLos ONE found similar results.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on December 16th, 2010 in Charitable Causes And Campaigns, Chefs, Food & Drink, Videos.
Comments Off on “Top Chef” Describes Top Vegetarian Dish To Vegetarian Star (Video)
The Tom’s of Maine Wicked Fresh! Live Chat series went a little different than expected. While we were hoping “Top Chef All Stars” Carla Hall would do some cooking, she actually spent the hour answering questions from Facebook on food.
Which is still great, because Carla answered a question from Vegetarian Star about her favorite vegetarian or vegan dish and gave our site some love in the process!
Carla said right now she is really into root vegetables, so she loves to take rutabagas, turnips, carrots and parsnips and roast them in garlic and olive oil, throwing in some onions and simmering it all in vegetable broth. Then, toss in some tofu cubes. She also loves butternut squash soup and gave some great advice for a non-dairy substitute for cream.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on December 16th, 2010 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Recipes.
Comments Off on Heather Mills Christmas Dinner Tips And Ideas For Every Holiday
Heather Mills has already shared some tips for enjoying the holiday season without meat and dairy in Veggie Vision’s Guide for enjoying a vegetarian Christmas. Now, she’s advising any vegetarian or vegan to take matters into their own hands when visiting relatives who eat meat. Bring your own and don’t bother arguing about values this time. Stuff your face with good food instead!
“The best thing you can do is bring an amazing dish to the party – such as a vegan dessert or yummy things that people will try,” Mills said. “It’s best not to get into a heavy conversation around the dinner table about your choice. Just say “you live your life, and I live mine, but if you want to have a serious discussion about it, let’s have it another day”. The best way to convert people is by bringing great-tasting food and by looking fit and healthy.”
When a site like Vegetarians In Paradise has recommendations for every major holiday of the year, you don’t even have to bother searching for recipes.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on December 16th, 2010 in Directors and Producers, Film & TV, Food & Drink.
Comments Off on “30 Rock” Producer Confirms Golden Globe Vegetarian Meal Requests
The 68th Golden Globe Awards presented to the best in film and TV will be held on January 11, 2011.
Robert Carlock, executive producer of “30 Rock,” has already confirmed to USA Today what some of those at their dinner table will be ordering, although he wasn’t in the mood to discuss many details.
“It is truly an honor to be nominated. We couldn’t be more thrilled. Our table will require two vegetarian meals. Is now the time to deal with this?”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on December 16th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Food & Drink, Radio Hosts.
Howard Stern is the perfect candidate for your next vegan.
He’s married to animal welfare activist and author of a book about caring for dogs, Beth. He’s got a co-host, Robin Quivers, who’s been vegan for half a decade and showed the world how it’s a great path to a trimmer waistline by losing 60 pounds from following the diet.
But, really, how does Stern feel about a diet of seitan and soybeans?
“I need to get involved eventually in this vegan shit, like Robin, cuz this is killing me,” he said on a recent show.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on December 16th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports.
Comments Off on Georges Laraque Offers $100,000 To Move Lucy The Elephant
Georges Laraques, former NHL player who’s currently the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, has written a letter to the mayor of Edmonton in Canada, saying he will donate $100,000 to a city project if Lucy the Elephant living at the Valley Zoo is transferred to a sanctuary.
Canadian animal rights group Zoocheck and PETA have both requested the elephant be removed from the zoo, citing Canada’s cold climate and the lack of another elephant in Lucy’s den being detrimental to her health.
“Because zoos can’t begin to fulfill the social and physical needs of these highly intelligent animals, even zoos in far warmer areas have started to phase out their elephant exhibits,” Laraque wrote.
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“I’m a vegan, but you can be really unhealthy as a vegan, too. Vegan just means that you don’t use animal products, so you don’t wear leather, you don’t wear wool, and you don’t eat animal products. But you can eat french fries and stuff like that all day.”
—Emily Deschanel, clarifying that not every vegan is into it for health reasons. Fair, but you should at least try to follow a diet that excludes animal products and is better for you. Some occasional vegan junk isn’t bad. Our vote is for vegan ice cream and vegan cookies. What’s your favorite non-nutritional vegan item to chow down on?
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