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comment@whoar:..and then along came ‘wild one’…
two nights ago here was like a comedy routine.. at about 1.00am i was woken by a crying kitten..outside my window..in my yard… ..so i went out to look for it.. ..it heard me coming/calling… ..and stopped mewing… ..i searched..could … Continue reading
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“…Jason Godsiff, seal basher, sentence reduced to home detention…” (ed:..so people sell a little bit of pot…get sent to jail…you bash 23 seals to death…you get home detention..it really is an upside down world..alice..)
“..A man who was convicted of bashing seals to death near Kaikoura has had his sentence reduced from two years in jail to eight months on home detention. Jason Trevor Godsiff, 20, from Renwick, was sent to prison for two … Continue reading
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“…Lab Beagles Released In Spain- 40 Dogs See Sunlight For First Time…” (video..)
“…According to the Beagle Freedom Project’s website, beagles are the breed of choice for lab testing of pharmaceutical, household, and cosmetic products – - due to their “friendly, docile, trusting, forgiving, people-pleasing personalities,”- – their ability to adapt to life … Continue reading
“…The 19 Tribes of Vegan…” (ed:..and you thought/assumed becoming vegan would simplify the life..?..hah..!..)
“..Vegan culture is certainly a fascinating collection of people and perspectives. Rather than being monolithic, vegans tend to break down into smaller tribes, bands and factions. Here’s our take on some of the more notable tribes out there as we … Continue reading
celebrities stripping down for animal-rights.. (photos..)
“…When people learn that millions of innocent animals are beaten, boiled, hanged, and electrocuted for their fur every year;- – that each fur coat, each piece of fur lining or fur trim, and each fur cat toy represents the intense … Continue reading
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“…OWS: To Change the Country – We Just Might Have to Change Ourselves…”
“…If we are going to contribute to this huge fight against unbridled global capitalism – - we must accept the anxiety and uncertainty of doing things differently. The emergence of what we know as Occupy Wall Street, or the 99 … Continue reading
wanna make a baby..?..having difficulties..?..try not eating dead-animals…eh..?
“…When it comes to in vitro fertilisation well-fed sperm are happy sperm – - according to a new study that found what men eat (and drink) is linked to the chances their partner will become pregnant during fertility treatment. A … Continue reading
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“…Burnt Meat Increases Cancer Risk…”
“…Mutant mice have been used by scientists to prove burnt meat can kill you. It has long been known that eating burnt meat increases the risk of cancer, but scientists inserted human enzymes into mice during experiments – - and … Continue reading
“…McDonald’s Animal Cruelty: McDonald’s Drops Supplier After Undercover Investigation…”
“…Mercy For Animals, known for exposing instances of animal cruelty across the country, has just released its newest undercover footage. The video, which was shot at McDonald’s egg supplier Sparboe Egg Farms – the fifth largest egg supplier in the … Continue reading
“…New celebrity trend takes off: Veganism…”
“…Walk into Pure Food and Wine on Manhattan’s chic Irving Place and out back to its spacious, luxurious garden, and you might spot actress Katie Holmes. Or Alec Baldwin and his new girlfriend, whom he met at the restaurant. Or … Continue reading
“…High fibre foods ‘cut bowel cancer risk’…”
“…A diet high in fibre-rich foods such as porridge, brown rice and cereal cuts the risk of bowel cancer – according to an analysis of 25 studies. Experts said cereal fibre and whole grains in particular cut the risk but … Continue reading
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“…Vegan Protein Patties…”
“…These complete protein snacks can be whipped up quickly using store cupboard ingredients. The recipe is easily doubled. To dry roast seeds or nuts, leave in a shallow pan over low heat and gently shake pan until they are coloured … Continue reading
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“…The Cruelest Show on Earth…”
“…Bullhooks. Whippings. Electric shocks. Three-day train rides without breaks. Our yearlong investigation rips the big top off how Ringling Bros. treats its elephants…” (cont…) go to source/story>>> The Cruelest Show on Earth | Mother Jones.
“…Inside the mind of the octopus…”
“…Only recently have scientists accorded chimpanzees, so closely related to humans we can share blood transfusions, the dignity of having a mind. But now, increasingly, researchers who study octopuses are convinced that these boneless, alien animals—creatures whose ancestors diverged from … Continue reading
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“…McRib Lawsuit Pits Humane Society Against Smithfield Farms, McDonald’s Over Animal Welfare…”
“…The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) announced this week that it had filed an SEC complaint against Smithfield Farms – - the large pig producer that supplies pork for McDonald’s divisive, limited-edition McRib sandwich. The complaint, which is … Continue reading
“…Chickens feel joy too – says expert…”
“…Scientists have proved animals have rich emotional and cognitive lives, speaker tells animal welfare conference A conference of animal lovers had just heard how even chickens feel pleasure and have a life worth living. Delegates had also adjusted to the … Continue reading
“…Occupy Humanity…”
“…When it comes to feelings of pain and pleasure, all sentient beings are of like kind – - which is why we – the believers in liberty and justice for all – – are gathering, marching, writing and speaking up … Continue reading
“…How the 1% Pillage the Environment…(‘it was always the same: someone got rich and someone got sick.’..)”
“…What if rising sea levels are yet another measure of inequality? What if the degradation of our planet’s life-support systems — its atmosphere, oceans, and biosphere — – goes hand in hand with the accumulation of wealth, power, and control … Continue reading
“…Corporate Crimes In the Cereal Aisle: How Companies Are Fooling You Into Thinking Their Products Are Healthy…”
“…Here’s the tricks that big breakfast barons use to fool you into believing their products are pesticide and GMO-free. A trip to the supermarket is an adventure into a tempting and treacherous jungle. The insatiable hunger for a ready-made breakfast … Continue reading
“…Candy Containing Animal Products: A List For Vegans To Avoid…”
“…Candy is probably the last place you would expect to find animal products, right? Turns out, our favorite sweets aren’t always animal-friendly. Delving further into the ingredients list of some well-known sweets reveals them as the gelatinous goodies they really … Continue reading
“…Ellen Degeneres’ Vegan Restaurant: The Details!…”
“…According to The Hollywood Reporter, Ellen Degeneres and wife Portia de Rossi are set to open a new vegan restaurant on Ventura Boulevard in LA’s San Fernando Valley. Other investors include Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders – and businessman Steve … Continue reading
“…Beauty | More soy, fewer wrinkles?…”..(ed:..all i know is that i have been consuming soy for about twenty years…(with no meat..no dairy..no booze..)…and seriously..!..i am quite old..but i have a smooth/wrinkle-free face…what can i say..?..i’d put it down to a vegan-diet..but it’s the soy..?..y’say..?..)
“..An experimental supplement derived from soy may help postmenopausal women smooth their “crow’s feet” a bit, a small pilot study suggests. The supplement, known for now as SE5-OH, is under development by a Tokyo-based drug and supplement maker, Otsuka Pharmaceutical. … Continue reading
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“…French government ‘banning vegetarianism’ in school canteens..”
“..Concern is mounting that new legal nutrition requirements for French school canteens effectively impose meat consumption on six million schoolchildren…” (ed:..i was in france/paris some years back.. ..and at the time there were only about 2-3 designated vegetarian restaurants in … Continue reading
“…Famous Post50 Vegans and Vegetarians…”
“..Renowned fast-food junkie Bill Clinton stunned the nation this summer when it was revealed that he is now a vegan. Though Clinton was motivated to change his diet for health reasons – (years of unhealthy eating has caused cardiovascular damage … Continue reading
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vegan diet lowers cholesterol….and works much better than statins..
“…Barley and soybeans might not be high on your shopping list – but they may do better at lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol than just avoiding saturated fat. That’s the verdict on the Portfolio Diet, the cholesterol-lowering plan developed by Canadian … Continue reading
“…Eat Your Medicine: Food as Pharmacology…”
“…What you put at the end of your fork is more powerful medicine than anything you will find at the bottom of a pill bottle. Food is the most powerful medicine available to heal chronic disease, which will account for … Continue reading
“…Kathy Freston: Animal Cruelty: Taking a Stand Is Easier Than We Think…”
“…We are a nation of animal lovers: Fully 97 percent of us tell pollsters that we believe animals should be protected from abuse. But – are we willing to do anything about it? Not if our diets are any indication. … Continue reading
“…Animal Photos Of The Week…”
“…This week had no shortage of strange, scary, and sad animal stories. Wildlife officials in Tennessee were surprised to meet a two-headed, two-brained baby snake. In less creepy news, what happens when a blind kitten meets a hair dryer? Find … Continue reading
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“…The days of Kiwi doctors treating toddlers for free are long-gone, with one big-city clinic charging $44 to see children younger than 5…” + comment@whoar:..an old-persons’ warrant of fitness costs $55…
“…The Herald on Sunday surveyed general practices and primary health organisations (PHOs) in the central and upper North Island. Although most GPs wouldn’t charge a fee to see under-6s, many did. The Ministry of Health said GPs could join the … Continue reading
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coronation street vegetarian dies…
“…Coronation Street veteran Betty Driver has died at the age of 91. She had been in hospital for some time with pneumonia. Driver first joined the show in 1969, and continued pulling pints at the Rovers for the next 42 … Continue reading
“…Seals slaughter on SPCA list of shame….”
“…The beating to death of 25 seals has been listed by the SPCA among the last year’s worst acts of animal cruelty. Jason Trevor Godsiff, 20, from Renwick, received a two-year jail sentence for bashing the fur seals and pups … Continue reading
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“…Jamie Oliver: The government’s obesity strategy is worthless, patronising rubbish…”
“… Eight-year-olds would come up with better ideas. As expected, I’m far from impressed with the government’s empty, pointless obesity strategy. It’s clear they don’t know what to do and are incapable of any vision. Simply telling people what they … Continue reading
“…Confessions of a 15-Year-Old Vegan…”
“…My parents’ generation is the green movement generation. They all attempt to make more sustainable choices and live a greener lifestyle. Reduce, reuse, recycle and all that. My generation, our generation, is taking the next step and eating in a … Continue reading
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“…Vegetarian Celebrities Highlighted On World Vegetarian Day…” (photos..)
“…Whether you’re a hardcore vegan or a “weekday vegetarian,” it’s time to celebrate all things animal product-free during Vegetarian Awareness Month – - which kicks off with World Vegetarian Day on October 1. The North American Vegetarian Society sponsors the … Continue reading
“…Kirlian Photography of raw foods…” (video…)
(ed:..the difference between raw and cooked vegetables is startling… ..cooked food is dead…) go to source/story>>> Kirlian Photography of raw foods – YouTube.
“…Eco Etiquette: My Friend Feeds Her Toddler Junk Food…”
“…My good friend and I have toddlers around the same age (my son is 18 months). Lately, every time we get together for a play date, my friend is letting her daughter eat junk. One time it was Cheetos, the … Continue reading
“…Cow Nipple Dress Sparks Controversy…” (photos…)
“…A pair of dresses made out of cow nipples is set to appear at Paris Fashion Week. But unlike Lady Gaga’s infamous meat dress – you would not recognize the material at first glance. London-based British fashion designer Rachel Freire … Continue reading
“…The world’s first vegan strip club…”
“…Are you a man who cares about animals but thinks it is fine to treat women like one? Then Caso Diablo is the place for you. The world’s first vegan strip club, in Portland, Oregon – a hippyish town in … Continue reading
“…The Food Movement: Its Power and Possibilities…”
“…For years I’ve been asked, “Since you wrote Diet for a Small Planet in 1971, have things gotten better or worse?” Hoping I don’t sound glib, my response is always the same: “Both.” ? As food growers, sellers and eaters … Continue reading
“..Carl Lewis on Being Vegan…”
“…Can a world-class athlete get enough protein from a vegetarian diet to compete? I’ve found that a person does not need protein from meat to be a successful athlete. In fact, my best year of track competition was the first … Continue reading