Written by Vegetarian Star on June 27th, 2009 in Business, Chefs, Food & Drink, Models.
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But if ” Mrs.” Swirly is already married…uh-oh.
Heather Mills will be serving a vegan soft serve ice cream at her V Bites restaurant, which opens July 4.
The vegan treat, called Mrs. Swirly, is meant to imitate the famous Mister Whippy variety. Heather came up with the idea after her daughter, Beatrice, had to miss out on ice cream while surrounded by other kids.
“When we were out I’d notice other kids got an ice cream and my daughter Beatrice would just get a fruit lolly and I thought I’ve got to do something.”
If you’re like most vegans who crave sweets, you love to get your ice cream on as often as possible.
But if you don’t live in the UK near Heather’s restaurant, there are plenty of store bought varieties to satisfy your dairyless craving from Chicago Soy Dairy’s Temptation brands to Turtle Mountain’s So Delicious to Rice Dream.
via theargus.co.uk
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 27th, 2009 in Actors, Birthdays.
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A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Male Singers.
Actress and animal rights activist Tippi Hedren volunteered to take in Michael Jackson’s tigers, Thriller and Sabu, after the singer could no longer keep them at his Neverland Ranch a few years ago.
The tigers live at the Roar Foundation Shambala Preserve.
“We have so suddenly lost one of the most beautiful and enchanting entertainers on our planet,” Hedren said.
“Michael Jackson was not only loved by the people of the world, for his incomparable talent, he was loved by the magnificent wild animals for which he provided the most beautiful home at his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara, CA. We were thrilled to have Michael’s beloved tigers, Thriller and Sabu, join our pride here at Shambala when Michael needed a good home for them. Thriller and Sabu will always remind us of Michael.”
Shambala’s website offers pictures of the big cat friends to Thriller and Sabu, and offers a virtual tour of the preserve.
via Greendaily.com
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Male Singers.
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Following his death from cardiac arrest yesterday at age 50, Michael Jackson’s life is being remembered in every detail, including his life with animals.
Jackson had been criticized for his treatment of animals on more than one occasion.
He rescued his famous chimpanzee companion, Bubbles, from a cancer research clinic. Eventually Bubbles had to be given to an animal trainer because it became aggressive as it grew older.
His Neverland Ranch was known for housing exotic animals like elephants, giraffes, and orangutans, that were neglected during his legal battles in the 90s and then sold to pay off debts.
But anyone who followed Michael knew he was a friend to animals. In 1996, he won the Doris Day Music Award at the Genesis Awards for his song, “Earth Song,” which recognizes celebrity pro animal messages.
Some of the lyrics to “Earth Song,” included, “What about animals, We’ve turned kingdoms to dust, What about elephants, Have we lost their trust?”
Like many, Michael was probably just unaware of the both the realities of raising wild animals as pets or the time and effort required to give them appropriate care and attention.
As Doris Lin on her animal rights blog said, “I’m sure Jackson would have said that he loved Bubbles and all of his zoo animals.”
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Athletes-Games-Sports.
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Vegan marathoner Scott Jurek is gearing up to compete in the Western States Endurance Run from June 27-28.
Jurek won seven consecutive titles from 1999-2005, then went on hiatus because he was looking for a different challenge.
As if the Western States Endurance Run wasn’t challenging enough. According to the organization’s website:
“The Run is conducted along the Western States Trail starting at Squaw Valley, California, and ending in Auburn, California, a total of 100 miles. The trail ascends from the Squaw Valley floor (elevation 6,200 feet) to Emigrant Pass (elevation 8,750 feet), a climb of 2,550 vertical feet in the first 4½ miles. From the pass, following the original trails used by the gold and silver miners of the 1850’s, runners travel west, climbing another 15,540 feet and descending 22,970 feet before reaching Auburn.”
“Most of the trail passes through remote and rugged territory, accessible only to hikers, horses and helicopters.”
No problem for a guy who fills up on the beans and tofu, right?
Although Scott grew up in a fishing, hunting, and meat eating world, he later went vegan, and now the 6 ‘2″, 170 pound athlete lives a world of beans, legumes, lentils, and soy.
Wishing Scott the best of luck. Show ’em how vegans do it, man.
via sacbee.com
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Business.
bank of america
Taking a little break from regular celebrity gossip to bring you fantastic news.
Bank of America Credit Cards has teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States to offer a unique HSUS credit card!
Not only can you carry cute kitty in your wallet, but every time you whip out this Platinum Plus no annual fee Visa, Bank of America will donate $.25 to every $100 dollars you spend.
Credit cards may have a bad reputation for high interest rates, fees, and rapidly changing policies, but let’s face it-we all need them from time to time.
Why not help an animal in need the next time you choose monetary “plastic” instead of paper (cash).
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Birthdays, Female Singers.
A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities today.
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Written by Vegetarian Star on June 26th, 2009 in Celebrity Tweets, Comedians, Humor.
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Twitter Wit: Brilliance in 140 Characters or Less, is a book compiled by Nick Douglas that showcases some of the funniest Tweets to comedians like Margaret Cho, Michael Showalter, and Paula Poundstone.
Punchline magazine has shared a few to warm up your funny bone, which include some hilarious vegetarian themed thoughts.
Like a Tweet made to Paula Poundstone, suggesting dominating, Type A personality chickens ran the food research labs:
@paulapoundstone My daughter is eating vegetarian chicken nuggets. I’ll bet chickens gathered outside the lab that developed that food. “How’s it coming?”
Or one Tweet to Michael Showalter, which suggests spinach doing questionable activities:
@mshowalter Waitress just said their creamed spinach was “banging.” Now sure how I feel about that.
Twitter Wit is available September 8th.
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