Written by Vegetarian Star on October 28th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Charitable Causes And Campaigns, Politicians.
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Farm Sanctuary has started a petition to urge President Barack Obama to send this year’s pardoned turkey to its sanctuary instead of the traditional retirement homes at Disney Parks. Because turkeys bred for food are often raised so they grow as large as possible in a short time frame, they’re prone to health problems. Many turkeys sent to the Disney Parks die within one year and Farm Sanctuary would like the opportunity to care for them, giving them a chance at a longer life.
Gene Baur, President and co-founder of the Sanctuary said:
“We are offering the Obama administration an opportunity to distinguish themselves from past administrations by starting a new, compassionate Thanksgiving tradition that is more in-step with Americans’ growing concern about the welfare of animals raised for food…By sending the pardoned birds to Farm Sanctuary’s renowned shelter in Watkins Glen, N.Y., the Obama Administration can show that it cares about the humane treatment of animals, and ensure that the turkeys get the expert care they need to thrive.”
When passing this petition around to gather signatures, you may also want to share these facts about turkeys Farm Sanctuary has provided.
1. Turkeys recognize each other by their unique voices.
2. Researchers have identified more than 20 distinct vocalizations in wild turkeys.
3. Turkeys have excellent geography skills and can learn the specific details of an area of more than 1,000 acres.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 28th, 2010 in Actors, Birthdays.
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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.
Photo: PR Photos
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 27th, 2010 in Books, Food & Drink, Giveaways, Recipes.
As promised, we’re giving away a copy of Cooking Light Way To Cook Vegetarian, the new cookbook that is the first vegetarian one from the editors of Cooking Light Magazine.
Cooking Light Way To Cook Vegetarian is over 400 pages of vegetarian and vegan recipes, glossy photos, food cooking and preparation tips and even an entire chapter dedicated to just tofu and tempeh recipes.
To enter to win, simply do the following:
*For one chance to win, leave a comment on this post saying why you want to win Cooking Light Way To Cook Vegetarian.
*For two chances to win, leave a comment on this post saying why you want to win Cooking Light Way To Cook Vegetarian AND Tell us what you’re favorite vegetarian/vegan item to cook is.
Contests ends November 3rd, 2010 at midnight Pacific Time and the winner will be chosen randomly and notified by email within 72 hours.
Need an incentive to enter? Try this sample vegan recipe from Cooking Light Way To Cook Vegetarian, Hash Browns With Italian Seasoned Tofu.
Hash Browns With Italian Seasoned Tofu
Enter the giveaway and view the recipe below.
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The Jane Goodall Institute will benefit from these cute, plush toys from miYim.
The company has designed a pink hippo, yellow lion and gorilla for the Jane Goodall Wild Animal Collection, which features endangered species.
Crafted from cotton that is not treated with bleach and colored using only plant and mineral-based dyes, the collection is gentle to the environment, as well as kids’ (and adults’) health.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 27th, 2010 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Film & TV, Food & Drink, Videos.
Surfer Anastasia Ashley was recently featured on MTV’s World of Jenks, a documentary that explores the lifestyles, views and careers of different people.
Ashley is a vegetarian who’s done a PETA ad for the diet and lifestyle, Ocean Creatures are Too Beautiful to Kill.
World of Jenks followed her as she prepared for the 2010 US Open of Surfing in August.
“I always felt tired when I used to eat meat—I got sick of that,” Ashley explained to Peta2 during an interview. “Also, I wanted to start a serious training/nutritional program for my surfing competitions. I tried it out (not eating meat) and loved it—I felt so healthy and energetic. I’ve never looked back since!”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 27th, 2010 in Authors, Books, Food & Drink, Recipes.
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The “would you rather have..” questions are always fun, and author known for his “vegan until 6PM” philosophy Mark Bittman was given a series of questions by Philadelphia Magazine’s Be Well Philly on which food he would choose over another.
Watch out pork industry.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 27th, 2010 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports.
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Mike Tyson‘s six episode television series that will run on Animal Planet starting March 2011, “Taking on Tyson,” has caused animal rights activists to demand the show be pulled.
Tyson, a vegan, has responded to the allegations that the sport is cruel to the birds.
“This birds are given water and food everyday. They are medicated so they don’t get sick and have plenty of space,” he said. “They aren’t mistreated.”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on October 27th, 2010 in Actresses, Animal Issues, Children, Tech, Videos.
Comments Off on Daniella Monet PETA Anti-Dissection Ad And The App For That (Video)
Daniella Monet PETA
Daniella Monet recalls the day she had to dissect an animal in class.
“The one memory I have, as far as dissecting goes, is in elementary school. I cried—a lot—and I was actually sent to the nurse’s office, and I used the phone to call my mom and say that I couldn’t do it.”
“It’s gross. It’s sad. I do think teachers should provide an alternative…And if kids stand up for themselves … it’ll definitely make a world’s difference.”
Hoping other adolescents won’t go through the same experience, Monet is posing in this PETA ad titled, “I Choose Not To Dissect.”
If you’re looking for an alternative to dissect for yourself, your child or students, you should know…there’s an app for that!
The Frog Dissection application by Emantras Inc. gives the educational experience of science class minus the guts and flesh of a real animal and having to fight with your ethics or the school board on making the decision to dissect.
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