Posted in News on 25. Jul, 2010
Life is seriously complicated and there are tons of things we have to worry about everyday. Your home should not be one of them! It should be your sanctuary, and your haven for inspiration and relaxation. Not a big jumble of stress and sensory overload. I’m a huge fan of simplicity, de-cluttering and organization (although [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 25. Jul, 2010
… in her latest movie, The Extra Man. Sure, she’s had lots of meaty movie roles, but it’s Katie’s latest nonmeaty (it’s not a word but it should be) casting as a dedicated vegan that has us jumping up and down on the couch. The quirky indie flick revolves around the relationship between Holmes’ character, [...]
Posted in Activism, General VEG!, News on 20. Jul, 2010
Though this year’s deadline for submissions has passed, you should still know about the Artivist Film Festival. With the mission of “raising awareness for humanity, animals, and the environment,” the Artivist Film Festival brings together audiences with filmmakers, all with one goal: creating social change.
And according to Continental News, “several films awarded at Artivist have [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 18. Jul, 2010
The Child Nutrition Bill cleared the House committees with added vegetarian amendments. The $8 billion bill for the proposed Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act now has an added $1 million vegetarian pilot program. Additionally, the committees added trial programs for increased organic foods and vegan foods.
Posted in General VEG!, News on 16. Jul, 2010
A few weeks ago, I headed down to Lincoln Center to check out a screening of Mercy for Animals’ award-winning documentary Fowl Play. Little did I know I was watching a film that would later be chosen as an Official Selection at the New York International Film Festival.
The film, which exposes the truths behind modern [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 15. Jul, 2010
With so many smart folks going veg, the number of restaurants and other business catering (often literally) to our appetites is booming, which makes our task of compiling lists of vegetarian-friendly cities tougher each time. But we never shrink from a challenge—or from the chance to discover totally delish new veggie eateries—so we’re proud to [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 13. Jul, 2010
Searching for the Best Vegan Blogs on the web? Look no further. I’ve researched, scrolled and scoured the web for the best vegan blogs.
Listed. I’ve included two lists:
1) Top Favorites – these are the websites I personally visit reguarily for a number of reasons. If you don’t see your site here and honestly think it [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 13. Jul, 2010
A new online journal, entitled Thinking Nature, has issued a call for papers for its first issue. The journal will be co-edited by Ben Woodard, an MA student at the European Graduate School, and Timothy Morton, Professor of English (Literature and the Environment) at UC Davis. They are seeking papers that ”address the degree to [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 13. Jul, 2010
October 2, 2010, is the date for vegan fashionistas from coast to coast. Two vegan fashion shows are to be hosted that Saturday in Albany, NY, and San Francisco. The show in Albany is part of the fourth annual New York Vegetarian Expo and will feature the designs of Vaute Couture, CherryBerry and Cri de [...]
Posted in General VEG!, News on 08. Jul, 2010
Elle Macpherson is reacting to the criticism over her recent reveal that she likes to consume endangered rhino horn powder — saying that she “never knowingly consumed or encouraged the use or consumption of any products which contain material derived from endangered species”.
