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The Onion
Satirical news source The Onion, has written a hilarious piece on how elephants awe crowds at the circus, inserting random snide remarks about the circus’ treatment of the giant creatures and the resulting physical and psychological stress the animals endure.
Quotes from families that attended are recorded, such as the one from 5-year old Jonah Meeks, who, after “mistaking the elephants’ constant swaying for something that wasn’t a maladaptive behavior caused by serious psychological trauma,” said “I can dance like an elephant, too. Look at me!”
Ricky Gervais is working with the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) in a campaign to outlaw bullfighting in the Catalonia region of Spain.
In a PSA recorded for the organization, Gervais says, “WSPA is trying to stop needless acts of cruelty all over the world. The Catalonian government in Spain is on the verge of voting for a ban on bullfighting. Catalonian MPs will be voting on the issue and you can do your bit to help.”
Next month (July), politicians in Spain will vote on a proposal to end to sport, which injures humans and ultimately kills bulls. Most recently, one of Spain’s most famous matadors, Julio Aparicio, was gored in the throat during a bullfight that left him in critical condition.
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Robin Quivers Linda Long Candle 79
Robin Quivers was a guest at Candle 79 during a film with Linda Long, food photographer and author of Great Chefs Cook Vegan.
Howard Stern’s co-host lost 70 pounds by going on a vegan diet that she’s stuck with long after the pounds were gone.
Candle 79 is a vegan restaurant in New York City’s upper east side that features gourmet meals like seitan over pasta, black bean burgers with polenta fries and dairy-free, egg free chocolate desserts. A chef is on hand to explain how nut cheese is made, by soaking macademia or cashews in water for several hours and then blending to a cream consistency.
Quivers’ favorite dishes at Candle 79 are the steamed dumplings and seitan picatta. Quivers can’t enough of healthy, plant and fruit drinks as opposed to soda and discusses a recent study she’s heard about that found two sodas a day increased the risk of pancreatic cancer.
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The Hard Rock Cafe in London is initiating Paul McCartney‘s Meat Free Monday campaign in its restaurant, beginning June 7, and the change coincides with McCartney’s UK tour, according to Gigwise.
The menu will feature choices like Linda McCartney’s brand of veggie burgers and several drinks. According to a PR rep from the Hard Rock Cafes, the Linda McCartney veggie burgers were launched there when the brand was first created.
McCartney’s motivation behind Meat Free Mondays is get people thinking about the relationship between meat consumption and the environment.
“Having one designated meat free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once,” McCartney said.
Comments Off on Gwyneth Paltrow Offers Vegetarian Tacos For Kids But Not Adults (Video)
Gwyneth Paltrow is cooking up tacos in this week’s edition of her online newsletter, Goop, but if you’re a grown up, she wants your breath smelling like a crustacean.
Weird.
From Goop:
“The kids can eat black bean and brown rice tacos with guacamole and pico de gallo without hot chili. The grownups can have grilled shrimp, hot sauce…”
Recipes for pico de gallo, seasoned black beans and guacamole are included, as well as a video of Gwyneth demonstrating her thing.
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Rue McClanahan has passed away at the age of 76, from a stroke that occurred early this morning.
The Golden Girls actress and animal rights advocate had the honor of starring in the very first PETA anti-fur ad, making the organization proud when she told them she’d not only do it, but she’d recruit Bea Arthur and Betty White as well.
Not stopping there, McClanahan became PETA’s honorary director for three years.
McClanahan was a cancer survivor and according to the Austinist, McClanahan was a keynote speaker at a cancer research event, when she spoke about attitude.
Comments Off on Erykah Badu Ginnifer Goodwin–Who Would You [Cover Girl Edition]
Erykah Badu and Ginnifer Goodwin are two vegan cover girls for the month of June. Erykah’s featured in JET magazine and Ginnifer graces the cover of VegNews. Ginnifer has converted some of her parents to veganism, while Erykah keeps vegan in the family by raising all her children that way.
Between the two June cover girls, who would you rather…
Written by Vegetarian Star on June 2nd, 2010 in Gardening.
Comments Off on Prince Charles Opens Home For “Garden Party To Make A Difference”
For the first time ever, Prince Charles will open the garden located at his official residence to the public as part of his Start Initiative designed to encourage UK residents to adopt more sustainable living habits.
During the 12 days of September 8th through the 19th, the “Garden Party To Make A Difference” will feature exhibitions, interactive displays and live performances with celebrities such as designer Vivienne Westwood taking part in the launch.
