Archive for May, 2008

Oprah Goes Vegan

Oprah is going vegan! How do I know? This is 2008, it’s on her blog. I don’t usually read her blog, but a friend of mine who works for the Humane Society of the US sent me a link. Going vegan shouldn’t come as a complete surprise, this isn’t the first time Oprah has used [...]

May 21, 2008  Tags:   Posted in: News  4 Comments

Vegan Radio Show #57: Vegan Pride and Thanking the Monkey

This is coming a little late, but the 57th edition of Vegan Radio is now being served (mp3). Vegan Radio is broadcast live from ValleyFree Radio WXOJ-LP 103.3 FM in Northampton, Massachusetts. Shows are on alternate Thursdays at noon. In this episode they talk about NYC’s first ever Veggie Pride Parade and Karen Dawn’s new [...]

May 20, 2008   Posted in: News  No Comments

Chicken Gets Revenge in Moby’s New Video

A giant chicken gets revenge on the Colonel in Moby’s new music video, Disco Lies:

May 19, 2008  Tags:   Posted in: Animal Rights, Misc, News  No Comments

Vegetarianism is Hip (not Hippie)

The Orlando Sentinel says vegetarianism is hip. They say it’s getting more and more popular, especially among teenage girls. I happen to agree with them. Vegetarianism is hipper than ever. Yeah, hipper. Not hippier. Patchouli, your days are numbered. From the Orlando Sentinel: … The fastest growing segment of the vegetarian population is teenage girls. [...]

May 18, 2008   Posted in: News  One Comment

Would You Eat Lab Meat? (Poll)

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you already know that meat grown in a lab (and not on an animal) may soon be a reality. PETA has even thrown it’s weight behind the idea by offering $1 Million to the anyone who can bring lab meat to market at a comparable price to [...]

May 17, 2008  Tags: ,   Posted in: Misc  No Comments

1st Ever Veggie Pride Parade in NYC

Two years ago Pamela Rice asked why haven’t vegetarians and vegans jumped on the pride parade bandwagon and organized veggie pride parade and walks? Afterall, they’ve been doing it for seven years in Paris. So why not here in the USA? Well, this Sunday Pamela’s wish will come true in New York City. They are [...]

May 16, 2008   Posted in: Activism, Events, Veg Advocacy  One Comment

Today: Get Free Iced Coffee from Dunkin Donuts, Ask for Soymillk

Yeah, I know. I’m beating this to death. I know I already asked you to request soymilk at Worcester Dunkin Donuts, but this time you can get some free ice coffee for doing it. All day today Dunkin Donuts is giving away free iced coffees at all of their locations. What better time to ask [...]

May 15, 2008  Tags: ,   Posted in: Misc  One Comment

Nancy Chang Restaurant Considering Vegan Buffet

Here’s a rumor for you: After a great conversation about vegan food with their head waitress at Nancy Chang’s, the restaurant is considering adding a monthly all-vegan buffet. And they are super excited about it too. Like any change, it might take a little time to get it off the ground but you may be [...]

May 14, 2008  Tags: , ,   Posted in: More Veg Options, Nancy Chang, Restaurants & Businesses  One Comment

BOGO Free Veggie Burger from Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets and PETA are teaming up for a Buy One Get One Free veggie burger giveaway to celebrate World Vegetarian Week (May 19-25). Johnny Rockets has been offering their Steamliner veggie burger for a couple of years now. They’re good! Unfortunately, there aren’t any Johnny Rockets in Worcester but there’s one in the Natick [...]

May 7, 2008  Tags: , ,   Posted in: Misc, Restaurants & Businesses  One Comment

Vegan Cookies Delivered to You This Saturday

My friend Cindy will be delivering homemade vegan cookies by bike this Saturday to anyone who contributes $5 or more to sponsor her in her super-long 60+ mile bike ride fundraiser for Bikes Not Bombs. So if you want a pouch of yummy vegan cookies delivered to you this weekend, call 860-218-4276 and ask for [...]

May 6, 2008  Tags: ,   Posted in: Misc  One Comment