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Fish and Chimps: PETA Europe’s Blog
No More Monkey Business for Anjelica Huston
Dogs Taking the Moral High Ground Over Humans
Save Money By Saying No to Captive Animals
Baby Claudio Dies, Leaving Mother Grief-Striken
Fish and Chimps’ Five Minute Festival Guide
Surfing For All Levels of Boredom
Veal: It May Be Pink But We’re Still Not Buying It
Pedigree Dog Breeding: Looks, Not Love
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Furry Modelling Mistake
Beat the Credit Crunch: Family Meals for a Fiver
World Vegetarian And Vegan News
Vegan Shoes by Geoff Rowley
Vegetarians kill 1/4 Million Calves in 2007
Can Vitamin C Cure Cancer?
Gwyneth Paltrow D listed by Vegans & Vegetarians
World Vegan Day - Midlands UK
Veganism banned in Austria?
RSPCA Freedom Food Fake Farms
Takeaway Food - Secret Ingredients
Daily Mail - Vegan Hunt Season Starts
Vegan Environmental Awards
ivu-veg-news at Yahoo! Groups
(DE/UK) Meat-eaters, the end is nigh.
[Telegraph.co.uk - opinion] When I cast my seer’s eyes forward into the mists of time, I sometimes wonder whether the end is nigh for the carnivore. Not the
Spain probes possible fourth human case of mad cow disease
MADRID (AFP) ? Spanish health authorities said Wednesday they were looking into the possibility that a woman who died last week at a hospital in Leon
(US/il) New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs
[video at full story link] CHICAGO (AP) - A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy’s haunting lament: “I was
(US/az) Veggie Boy: Soma Cafe
[Phoenix New Times - opinion - comments at full story link] Sometimes life is filled with happy coincidences. Like when my bosses here at Phoenix New Times
(US/ga) Teenagers have reasons for trying vegetarianism
[Augusta Chronicle - opinion - comments at full story link] Vegetarianism is not as easy as just being able to give up meat. “I feel vegetarianism is wonderful
(US/oh) Ursuline students get a whole new view in ethics course
[The Plain Dealer - opinion] Animals in the News … And animal people, too. I’d like to start introducing you readers to one another. Do you work, play, live
(AU) Climate issues heat up menus
CLIMATE change is not only a pertinent issue for anyone mindful of the environment, but also an opportunity for a serious recruitment drive by vegetarians.
Review of WESTERN TURF WARS in Counterpunch
Jamie Newlin’s review of my book
(CN) Banned Dog Meat Served In Beijing
[comments at full story link] Restaurants in Beijing are continuing to serve dog meat despite an Olympic ban on the infamous dish. Officials red-carded the
(US/ca) Black-Owned Restaurants Go Vegan in South L.A.
[comments at full story link] More African Americans are going vegan in South Los Angeles, and the restaurant industry is responding with alternative options
[comments at full story link] More African Americans are going vegan in South Los Angeles, and the restaurant industry is responding with alternative options
Meat and cancer link in the headlines again
Yet again meat products have been issued with a health warning. Reports in the media today (Tuesday 26th August) state ‘traditional full English fry-ups may raise the risk of bowel cancer by 63 per cent’. This follows the release of a major report by t…
Government funds research to improve the taste of meat
While the inefficiencies of meat production and its detrimental impact on the planet are becoming increasingly well known, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council – which is funded by the UK government’s Department for Innovati…
Dog Breeding - Nazi Style
Animal Aid would like to thank BBC One for showing the documentary ‘Pedigree Dogs Exposed’ which investigated the breeding processes used to produce pedigree dogs and the high incidence of genetic diseases they suffer as a consequence. The pr…
Researchers Condemn Animal Tests as Unreliable
Scientists have spoken out against the reliability of animal tests in two separate instances this week.
Leading pain experts have published a paper calling for a greater focus on high-tech, non-animal research to help people suffering from c…
A Year in Farming
The Year of Food and Farming – an initiative launched by government and industry – is now over. Starting in September 2007 – on the very same day that another outbreak of Foot & Mouth was announced – and running through to July …
Bird Flu Hasnt Gone Away
Today (8th August), three bird flu stories are in the headlines. A previously confidential government report has been published today, in which the dangers facing Britain are examined. While a terror attack is considered more likely, it is believed tha…
Laboratory chimpanzees suffer stress similar to tortured humans
A study of 116 chimpanzees who were used in medical research found that 95 per cent display distinctive patterns of behaviour that people show when suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
According to the study’s author, Hope Ferdowsi…
ANIMAL AID’S BANK OF SCOTLAND CREDIT CARDS
We very much regret that HBOS has withdrawn its support for our Affinity Card scheme. This means that after 30th September 2008, your credit card will no longer raise much needed money for Animal Aid each time you spend. We are extremely disappointed…
There’s Nothing Glorious About the Twelfth
As the grouse-shooting season (The ‘Glorious’ Twelfth) commences on 12 August, Animal Aid’s Shooting Consultant, Kit Davidson, has written this useful and informative article, called ‘There’s Nothing Glorious About the Tw…
New Labour Betrays Laboratory Animals: Number of animal experiments up 21% since 1997
Home Office figures released today show that New Labour has overseen a 21 per cent increase in animal experiments since coming to power in 1997, despite pre-election promises to reduce the number of experiments involving animals.
…Home Office figures released today show that New Labour has overseen a 21 per cent increase in animal experiments since coming to power in 1997, despite pre-election promises to reduce the number of experiments involving animals.
…Listeria fear after Canada deaths
Canadian health officials are investigating 12 deaths thought to be linked to contaminated meat products.
Killer fry-up
The Great British fry-up could be the death of you after research showed that it can cause cancer.
UK’s ‘water footprint’ is drying up the world
A new report by the WWF reveals that the UK’s ‘water footprint’ is unsustainable, and threatens the world’s water reserves.
Japan seeks to arrest Sea Shepherd anti-whaling activists
Police to place men - including one Briton - on international wanted list after clashes last year.
Oxford vegan food fair report - your town next!
Vegan food activists from Midlands Vegan Campaigns today ventured out of our own territory and in to Oxford, to the city`s first ever Free Vegan Food Fair.
Fur flies as Gwyneth Paltrow offends her animal-rights friends
She is almost as famous for her green, holistic lifestyle as she is for her film roles, but Gwyneth Paltrow has become the focus of angry animal rights campaigners.
Call to end animal pain-resear
Using animals to research pain has “limited value” and should be replaced by newer technologies, argues a panel of medical experts from across England.
BBC3’s “Kill it, Cook it, Eat it”
The new series has a new exciting format and we’re looking for people to take part in this returning documentary series all about how the meat we eat is bred, killed and finally cooked.
Study finds 115 million animals used in tests worldwide
About 115 million animals were used in scientific research globally in 2005, according to an estimate based on official national figures and extrapolations from the number of scientific papers that were published involving animals.
Beat rising food bills - follow the inflation-proof diet
If you want to eat like it’s 2007, you have to essentially think like a vegan.
If you want to eat like it’s 2007, you have to essentially think like a vegan.
Woman Travels From Germany To Expose Fraud and Animal Abuse in Texas
//Burleson, Texas// - August 27, 2008 - On behalf of Manuela Daugs, Andrea Blath traveled across the ocean to hopefully do what the American officials have been unable to accomplish stop local animal cruelty and business fraud.
Drumstick Munching Reporter Shocks Anderson
Animal rights campaigner PAMELA ANDERSON was left shocked at a recent press conference in Australia - after a risk-taking reporter pulled a chicken drumstick out of his shorts.
Meat-eaters, the end is nigh.
When I cast my seer’s eyes forward into the mists of time, I sometimes wonder whether the end is nigh for the carnivore. Not the wild animal type, like this tiger in Berlin zoo who fancied a spot of duck, but the meat-fanciers among us lot.
Reporter is charged in animal-cruelty case
A reporter for The Arizona Republic has been charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty for leaving his dog inside a hot car outside Chandler Fashion Center earlier this month. Eugene Scott, 27, will be arraigned in Chandler Municipal Court Sept. 17.
Authorities Seize 45 Animals From A Garland Home
GARLAND (NEWS CENTER) — A detective from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Department and the Garland animal control officer seized 45 animals from a home in Garland.
Life in the circus ain’t easy … for elephants?
There’s a cloud over the big top as the circus rolls into the Rose Garden this week. A consortium of animal-rights and environmental groups are suing Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey in U.S. District Court, alleging that the circus illegally abuses animals protected under the endangered species act.
Woman accused of leaving animals to die
HOUSTON - Investigators are looking for a woman who’s accused of locking dozens of animals in cages, and then abandoning them without food and water.
Animal rights all wrong for Kate
So the Queen wants workshy Kate Middleton to get a job, possibly with an “animal charity” before becoming engaged to Prince William.
Holland Ware’s foundation gives $250,000 to combat animal fighting
The Humane Society of the United States will be able to significantly increase its work against illegal animal fighting thanks to a recent $250,000 grant from the Holland M. Ware Charitable Foundation.
New attack ad on TV, but this one targets hot dogs
CHICAGO (AP) - A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy’s haunting lament: “I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer.”
Google News - vegetarian, vegan
CHICAGO (AP) - A new TV commercial shows kids eating hot dogs in a school cafeteria and one little boy’s haunting lament: “I was dumbfounded when the doctor told me I have late-stage colon cancer.”
On The Burner - Vancouver Sun
On The Burner Vancouver Sun, Canada - The even older building it's in (100 years old) was once a private library, a Chinese laundry, a fish and chips cafe and then the Love Cafe. |
No moo or oink: Top five vegetarian and vegan brunch spots in Chicago - Examiner.com
No moo or oink: Top five vegetarian and vegan brunch spots in Chicago Examiner.com - As vegetarian, vegan and even raw food options continue to grow in the city, I think it's high time we recognize some of the truly stand-out, veggie … |
Answers About the Vegan Lifestyle in New York - New York Times
 New York Times | Answers About the Vegan Lifestyle in New York New York Times, United States - By The New York Times Rynn Berry, the author of “The Vegan Guide to New York City,” is answering City Room readers’ questions this week about shopping … Answers About the Vegan Lifestyle in New York, Part 2 |
Your Relationships: Conflicting diets - DesMoinesRegister.com
Your Relationships: Conflicting diets DesMoinesRegister.com, IA - Breann Riley, 25, and Chase Garton, 26, have found a balance between Riley's vegan diet and Garton's meat diet in their relationship. |
Time to veg - Fall River Herald News
Time to veg Fall River Herald News, USA - Caters to ovo- and lacto-vegetarians. American. Not 100 percent vegetarian. Diner food. Menu includes a few vegetarian and vegan dishes. Vegan pancakes … |
Whole Foods starts serving 3-course themed dinners - Arizona Republic
Whole Foods starts serving 3-course themed dinners Arizona Republic, AZ - The dinner Wednesday is vegan; last Wednesday, the store served a dinner entirely of organic foods. A sake dinner is planned Thursday, and free barbecues … |
New books help kids eat healthy - Ventura County Star
New books help kids eat healthy Ventura County Star, CA - To make this attractive vegetarian dish vegan, substitute toasted bread crumbs or pine nuts for the Parmesan cheese. |
Going veggie can slash your carbon footprint: study - AFP
 AFP | Going veggie can slash your carbon footprint: study AFP - Going vegan — giving up meat and dairy products — would cut the emissions released in making what you eat more than seven-fold, to the equivalent of … |
Veggie Boy: Soma Cafe - Phoenix New Times
Veggie Boy: Soma Cafe Phoenix New Times, AZ - It wasn’t easy at first, as a dearth of vegetarian/vegan dining options in the Valley at the time (far fewer than the choices available today like Green or … |
Break out the wok for easy broccoli raab stir-fry - The Canadian Press
 The Canadian Press | Break out the wok for easy broccoli raab stir-fry The Canadian Press - To make this attractive vegetarian dish vegan, substitute toasted breadcrumbs or pine nuts for the Parmesan cheese. The depth of the wok allows the broccoli … |