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mercy for animals 2009 in review
this just in from nathan of mercy for animals. as you'll read, it's been quite a year for this excellent group. in fact, you can do more than read it, you can see it:http://www.mercyforanimals.org/year-in-review-2009.aspxi have known one of the leade
Read more…Just watched "The Cove" (documentary about dolphin slaughter in Japan)
WOW! This movie was incredible. It was so difficult to watch because I am SUPER sensitive about anything involving animal (and human) suffering, but I force myself sometimes because I feel that if others have to suffer I have an obligation to witness
Read more…57 reasons why to go vegan.
These benefits apply to raw vegans even more so. Its not a perfect list (has wine in it) but most of its great content for newbies.http://www.nursingdegree.net/blog/19/57-health-benefits-of-going-vegan/
Read more…Fight renewed against monastery's farm practices
this just in from peta about farming practices:http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/rss/article/903244with opportunities to write to the telegraph-journal:http://telegraphjournal.canadaeast.com/onsite.php?page=contact#Cif any of you have any doubts
Read more…carmen's seal slaughter video
this is carmen's video on the canadian seal slaughter:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQvoYMgJqKQshe says, "I hope it inspires you to educate yourself and write to the government expressing your disgust of this barbaric slaughter."she will be sending
Read more…helicopter blows deer out of frozen lake!
this just in from bruce:All you animal lovers are going to really like this video! It is truly heartwarming when you see a human being, like this helicopter pilot take the timeto assist and indeed save the life of an animal in distress.Merry Christma
Read more…Tell Clorox: Stop Animal Testing!
this just in from diane and syd marcus by way of michele.animal testing doesn't protect the consumer at all. it is done to protect the producer from lawsuits launched by consumers. see this post.in friendship,prad=========Subject: Diane wants you to
Read more…fur: letter to the editor opportunity
here is an alert from peta, particularly to canadians (though letters from anyone are welcome).it is regarding the article "My love/hate of fur":http://www.thestar.com/living/article/739773--my-love-hate-of-furyou can submit your comments to:http://w
Read more…Canada's Outdated Method of Stunning Poultry
once canadians had a reason to be proud of their country. these days it doesn't seem like we can get a whole lot right.some of you may have seen canada's attempt to block climate talk progress in copenhagen:http://www.30bananasaday.com/forum/topics/m
Read more…ultimate veg restaurant, grocery store and organization guide
this is from derek of the excellent mercy for animals organization.while i never eat out (long ago i discovered it makes no sense to pay someone else to prepare lower quality food than what we eat at home), the site may be of use to others:The guide
Read more…whale wars and sea sheperd
the whale war has started again.you can follow the progress on the sea shepherd site.here are some of the significant items to date:Sea Shepherd Picks Up a Japanese Tail En Route to AntarcticaThree days into the voyage of the Steve Irwin and the Sea
Read more…Just watched Earthlings
I just watched the documentary Earthlings. I'm pretty sure it solidified me being a vegan for life.If you haven't seen this movie please put it on your "to view" list.My new years resolution is to get as many people to see this as i can. Everyone sho
Read more…Climate Forum alternative in Copenhagen
Here is a lot of talk about livestock and animal agriculture impact on environment. I attended a talk about the latest World Watch Institute estimate (more then 50% of greenhouse gases are the result of meat production). On Saturday there was a huge
Read more…Sir Paul tells EU union: less meat means less heat.
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/sir-paul-to-tell-eu-less-meat-means-less-heat-1830669.htmlits funny paul has to stay 'eat less meat' rather than say 'stop eating dead animals' cos i guess that would be too much truth for an al
Read more…ABC World news tonight with Charles Gibson Friday 12/11/2009
Friday night on the evening news ABC ended their broadcast with their usual Person of the Week segment. The segment was for children who had a parent die in the Iraq war and they were to be shown a good time. The good time included a rodeo and ended
Read more…great article by geoff russell on australia's meat advertising lies.
http://www.abc.net.au/unleashed/stories/s2638055.htmgeoff russell recently published the book 'csiro perfidy'. its all about the dangers of animal products and how the animal product industries in australia blatantly lie to the consumer.www.perfidy.c
Read more…Puppy tortured and killed by teenage thugs
this just sent to me by michele:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/tell-a-friend/6084332please sign the petition and support those who will not let this cruelty pass unpunished.in friendship,prad
Read more…So sad
This is so sad, I wish everyone in the world could watch it and see what damage and suffering they are putting other animals and the planet through just to satisfy their addictions... :(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SioDUyPe1cA&feature=sub
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