The law is not a tool to enforce morality Nov 9, 2007
I will happily try to persuade you, and I will seriously listen to your arguments about homosexuality or vegetarianism, for that matter on the Web site or anywhere else. But the law must be neutral on matters of faith and morals. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Heather Mills interview Transcript Nov 1, 2007
I came on here talking about vegetarianism 15 years ago ... And then they want to write that I just suddenly make up vegetarianism to please Paul. (Times Online)
'I'm Trying To Protect Paul' Nov 1, 2007
"I came on here talking about vegetarianism 15 years ago. I sat here and Dr Hilary Jones (GMTV's health and medical adviser) said 'She's crazy, she's talking about wheatgrass and giving up meat and dairy'. And then they want to write that I just suddenly make up vegetarianism to please Paul. You've got footage. Find it, show it."It's just everyone has jumped on the bandwagon. "My sister was crying her eyes out because that awful Jordan and Peter Andre did a joke on Sunday and I've had six... (Sky News)
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association Works with Rescue Groups to Aid Those Affected in California Wildfires Oct 28, 2007
Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association has been devoting tremendous efforts around the globe in providing humanitarian relief to disaster victims and the less fortunate, and promoting an alternative way of living including vegetarianism and green life styles benefiting our planet and all her inhabitants. This news was aired exclusively on Supreme Master Television's Noteworthy News. (PR Newswire)
Avoiding Fads and Frauds Oct 28, 2007
Vegetarianism is the healthiest way to eat, and will lead to weight loss. This depends on how well planned the diet is. (Suite101.com)
Vegetarian and Vegan Halloween Oct 26, 2007
Most people would not even consider this aspect of vegetarianism, or might think it is "cruel" to deprive kids of their holiday. Working together, appropriate vegan / vegetarian alternatives are possible, and much less scary. (Suite101.com)
Eight games a week Oct 26, 2007
What do you think about vegetarianism. Im a vegetarian and loving it. (Northeastern News, MA)
Drug-Resistant Staph: What You Need to Know Oct 24, 2007
Not to downplay the negative impacts of feeding cattle, pigs and chicken antibiotics on a regular basis, but when this house of cards collapses the result will be mass vegetarianism, not starvation. Not that it will be any fun. (New York Times)
Sophie Monk in hot ad Oct 22, 2007
"If you are going to take your clothes off for something, it better be a good cause," says Sophie in her interview with PETA as she shed her clothes for the cause of promoting vegetarianism. Well known beauty form the Gold Coast, Sophie Monk is PETA's latest star, featuring in a racy, naked ad campaign to persuade people to consider vegetarianism. (Sunshine Coast Daily)
Sophie adds naked spice to campaign Oct 21, 2007
The campaign, which promotes vegetarianism, features a naked Monk lying on a bed of crimson chilli peppers and a tagline that reads: "Spice Up Your Life - Go Vegetarian!". The campaign is organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which has enlisted actors including Toni Collette and Joaquin Phoenix and musician Pink to its campaigns in the past. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Dalai Lama Visits Northwest DC Shelter Oct 20, 2007
Speaking in an informal, teacherly style, the 72-year-old monk made jokes in his choppy English, talking and taking questions on subjects ranging from vegetarianism to democracy to how to help the rural poor in India and China. He urged his listeners to find meaning in every physical touch, and to contemplate the sentience of all living beings -- admitting a moment later, to laughter, that he has found himself pondering what mosquitoes must be thinking even as he watches one of them biting him... (Washington Post)
'Why should we accept any less than a better way of doing things?' Oct 19, 2007
Crass would send fans leaflets (usually self-produced) on topics ranging from vegetarianism to environmentalism to nuclear disarmament, introducing a slew of working- class punks to traditionally middle-class ideals. The records came elaborately packaged with dense screeds of polemic. (Guardian Unlimited)
Semi-nude protesters hang from meat hooks Oct 18, 2007
Three years ago, two bikini-clad women wrestled in a vat of tofu in downtown San Diego to call attention to the joys of vegetarianism. The spectacle halted traffic on Broadway. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
More youth go the vegetarian route Oct 15, 2007
Many nutrition experts say they've seen changes in the food landscape over the past five to 10 years that suggest a growing popularity of vegetarianism among young people. Families with herbivore children say it has become much less taxing to find kid-friendly vegetarian staples such as soy milk, meat-free broths, lard-free refried beans and veggie burgers in mainstream grocery stores. (USA Today)
GARY WALKER: Bring on the younger voters to help us Oct 13, 2007
Who over 50 has not said to our offspring, "If only you knew what I know," or, "I wish I was your age but with my experience." It's natural for us to believe that wisdom comes with age, that "if they only knew..."Certainly such thinking was widespread during the turbulent 1960s when America's young people were demonstrating against the Vietnam war, marching for civil rights, burning bras (and sometimes even flags), and being a general nuisance about such matters as the Equal Rights Amendment,... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Letters to the Editor Oct 13, 2007
While we may have overcome the prejudice of pigmentation, it seems that a more pointless prejudice has arisen to fill the gap in the form of the logically flawed moral argument of extremist vegetarianism. Alan Rice '10. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Exclusive: David Kupelian explains spiritual battlefield between faith and denial Oct 11, 2007
If the same were true of vegetarians if mass murder and violent intolerance were carried out by vegetarians there would be a backlash against vegetarianism even among people who previously had no strong feelings about the doctrine. Remember, to atheists, Christianity, Judaism and Islam are all pretty much the same dangerous monotheistic fairy tales that induce people to oppress and kill each other the only difference being the particular myths, superstitions and rules they impose on followers... (WorldNetDaily)
Veg with an edge Oct 9, 2007
" She says there's something for everyone on the spectrum of vegetarianism, from those who cut out only meat, to "vegequarians" who eat fish to vegans w 00004000 ho don't eat meat or dairy. "I don't eat any meat, although I may have fish every now and again but usually if there's nothing on the menu at the restaurant," she says. "It's [about doing] whatever is suitable for you. " Barbecued lentil, cherry tomato and zucchini skewers 8 cherry tomatoes 1 large zucchini, sliced into 8 pieces 1 tbsp... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Demonstrators compare meat-eating to genocide Oct 9, 2007
The displays advocated vegetarianism by comparing human right violations with the meat industry. "PAWS believes that going vegetarian or vegan is the best choice you can make for the animals, for your health and for the environment," Palmer said. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
Mountain lion killed in Spearfish Oct 6, 2007
g. vegetarianism is on the rise, but by no means a majority behavior). Perhaps for this reason, animal rights arguments are a strong motivation for activism but less frequently form the basis for public opposition to South Dakota hunting. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
What is a Vegetarian? Oct 2, 2007
What is vegetarianism, exactly. While it is impossible to standardize the definition of "vegetarian", using the appropriate term to describe a diet and lifestyle can aid in consistency and understanding. (Suite101.com)
It's not you, it's meat Sep 29, 2007
But most disruptive of all, say some biographers, was his devout vegetarianism ... "It's the classic example of a marriage breaking up over dietary differences," said Rynn Berry, author of several books on vegetarianism and historical adviser to the North American Vegetarian Society ... A meat-eater when the couple met, Ms. Mills has remained a strong advocate of vegetarianism in divorce. (Globe and Mail)
Dita Von Teese shows off curves for PETA Sep 25, 2007
Alicia Silverstone appeared naked in a PETA commercial promoting vegetarianism which was set to run in Houston last week. The ad never aired because of its nude content, Comcast Cable Communications Inc. spokeswoman Dana Runnells told the Los Angeles Times. (MSNBC -- News)
Pass the Nutloaf Sep 22, 2007
The 'healthy bars' at Runk and Newcomb have nutritious, vegetarian options, she noted, and Runk and O-Hill have an entire bar devoted to vegetarianism. The Granary at Newcomb and the stir-fry station at Observatory Hill Dining Hall also offer vegetarian meals. (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Yamas: Yoga's Thou-Shalt-Nots Sep 22, 2007
This includes animals, which is why this Yama is frequently linked to vegetarianism. Also the student s treatment of self is included physically and mentally. (Suite101.com)
In Mumbai, one man's meat is indeed another man's poison Sep 22, 2007
But recently the tone of Mumbai's vegetarianism has become more militant, and activists have started battling against a tide of Westernization that they fear is seducing a younger generation of vegetarians to start eating meat ... Vegetarianism in India is far removed from the animal-rights vegetarianism of the West. (International Herald Tribune)
Alicia Silverstone: Too hot for Houston?; Sep 22, 2007
Discussion Houston may have banned an ad that uses a naked Alicia Silverstone to tout vegetarianism. Do you agree with the decision. (Los Angeles Times)
Silverstone Nude PETA Ad Pulled By Cable Company Sep 22, 2007
The 30-year-old, who's appeared in movies such as "Clueless" and "Batman and Robin," shot the ad to promote vegetarianism. A spokesperson for Comcast told People magazine that the 30-second ads were pulled in Houston even though they had already been paid for. (Click2Houston, TX)
Nude Alicia Silverstone Vegetarian Ad Pulled in Houston Sep 21, 2007
HOUSTON The nude ad starring actress Alicia Silverstone and promoting vegetarianism has been pulled in Houston, where it was supposed to debut ... The 30-year-old actress, who appeared in movies such as "Clueless" and "Batman & Robin," shot the ad to promote vegetarianism. (Fox News)
Alicia Silverstone Nude In PETA Commercial Sep 20, 2007
TV Spot To Promote Vegetarianism Airs Wednesday ... The 30-year-old actress, who appeared in movies such as "Clueless" and "Batman ," shot the ad to promote vegetarianism in the spot sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (CBS News)
Alicia strips off for PETA Sep 20, 2007
Actress Alicia Silverstone is appearing naked in a TV advert to advocate vegetarianism for The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). In the 30-second spot, The 'Clueless' star is seen pulling herself out of a swimming pool, using her arms to protect her modesty, while advocating the benefits of a diet without meat. (iAfrica.com)
Silverstone's PETA TV ad Sep 19, 2007
18, 2007 12:00 AM HOUSTON -- An animal rights group says Alicia Silverstone appears naked in a television ad promoting vegetarianism that was to debut Wednesday in Houston. The 30-second ad was to air about two dozen times in Houston on Wednesday, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Silverstone to appear naked in TV ad Sep 19, 2007
HOUSTON (AP) An animal rights group says Alicia Silverstone appears naked in a television ad promoting vegetarianism that was to debut Wednesday in Houston ... Alicia Silverstone, who wore white to Sunday's Emmys, wears nothing in a new TV spot that promotes vegetarianism. (USA Today -- Life)
Alicia Silverstone to Appear Nude in PETA Commercial Sep 19, 2007
The 30-year-old actress, who appeared in movies such as "Clueless" and "Batman & Robin," shot the ad to promote vegetarianism in the spot sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. In the 30-second ad, which will air about two dozen times in Houston on Wednesday, Silverstone is shown emerging from a swimming pool and talking about the benefits of being a vegetarian. (Fox News -- Politics)
Meatless state of mind Sep 19, 2007
Popularity of vegetarianism continues to expand, giving practitioners myriad choices ... Vegetarianism in general involves eating no meat, fish or fowl, but vegans live an animal-free lifestyle. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Silverstone gets naked for PETA; Sep 19, 2007
template_bastemplate_bas The animal rights group says the actress appears naked in a television ad promoting vegetarianism. By the Associated Press September 18, 2007 HOUSTON -- An animal rights group says Alicia Silverstone appears naked in a television ad promoting vegetarianism that was to debut Wednesday in Houston. (Los Angeles Times)
Peace and Vegetarianism Sep 7, 2007
Here are some reasons why peace making and vegetarianism go hand in hand. One of the first things I noticed when I got involved in my local peace movement, was that it appeared as though a disproportionate number of people were either vegetarians or vegans. (Suite101.com)
Fate of a couple is sealed with first kiss Sep 4, 2007
The 100 most essential art events, from Casanova to King Tut. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
A True Madhouse Aug 31, 2007
"Very wealthy and intelligent people brought their family members to these centers. Yale professor and economist Irving Fisher brought his daughter to Trenton State for treatment and Cotton killed her." Mr. Fisher had been an advocate of vegetarianism, exercise, hydrotherapy and paying attention to healthy bowels. In fact, he was good friends with John Harvey Kellogg and took his family to Kellogg's health center in Battle Creek, Mich. (Manville News, NJ)
A meatless state of mind Aug 30, 2007
Vegetarianism in general involves eating no meat, fish or fowl, but vegans live an animal-free lifestyle ... MORE ON THIS TOPIC Degrees of going meatless: What all the terms mean The traditional definition of vegetarianism is someone who eats no meat, fish or fowl, says the Vegetarian Resource Group, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that publishes the Vegetarian Journal. (AZCentral -- Home)
Eating meat worse for planet than driving, animal rights groups say Aug 29, 2007
Animal rights groups say Al Gore's fight against global warming fails to equate vegetarianism with curbing greenhouse gases ... They and smaller groups have started advertising campaigns that try to equate vegetarianism with curbing greenhouse gases ... He said that his group had written to more than 700 environmental groups, asking them to promote vegetarianism, and that it would soon distribute leaflets that highlight the effect of eating meat on global warming. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Adding flavor to a vegan lifestyle Aug 29, 2007
Vegetarianism in general involves eating no meat, fish or fowl, but vegans live an animal-free lifestyle. For ethical reasons and health benefits, they avoid meat, eggs and dairy in their diets, and animal fibers and products tested on animals in their homes. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Piggy banked: 4-her's sell livestock for big bucks Aug 23, 2007
" In support of vegetarianism: wrote on Aug 13, 2007 9:54 AM:" What if the people at the Westminster Dog Show sold their dogs right after winning to pay for the dogs training or to pay for its food, knowing the dog was going to be killed. Don't you people have feelings. (Carroll County Times)
Smoothies an exploding trend, healthy snack Aug 22, 2007
"It's not surprising they would become inventive with ways to incorporate it in their kitchens and restaurants." With a resurgence of macrobiotic vegetarianism in the 60s, smoothies were an ideal consumer product. Retail health restaurants, especially in California, jumped on the fad and began offering a wide range of fresh fruit and juice combinations. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Morrissey unveils US residencies Aug 22, 2007
Morrissey, 47, first found fame with indie group The Smiths, whose dark, brooding songs and social commentary on issues such as vegetarianism won a devoted following. The band also released a series of acclaimed albums, including The Queen is Dead, which regularly feature in critics' all-time best lists. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
County teeming with organic farmers Aug 13, 2007
Although organic farmers are certified to national standards, individual farmers can follow stricter guidelines than others ---- sort of like the shades of vegetarianism. Beck said she and her husband recently wanted to use a predator insect as a pesticide ---- to eat the pests at their farm, rather than spray them with a chemical killer. (North County Times)
When pork becomes an act of defiance Aug 9, 2007
Food comes in three categories, in descending order of desirability: satvic, the purist form, in which vegetarianism is considered the ideal, with food prepared by vegetarians in vegetarian kitchens; rajasic, in which beef and its products are forbidden but other meats, fish eggs and poultry are acceptable, although the ancient legislator Manu warns, "He who eats an animal in this life will be eaten by the animal in his next life;" and tamasic, which includes both of the above categories if they... (Globe and Mail -- International)
More of this story Aug 5, 2007
How sad but true was the editorial by Ari Houghton in Aug. 1 Citizen about vegetarianism. Please stop the brutality and switch from an unhealthy diet of meat and dairy to a plant based diet. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Pro-Animal Groups Push Agenda on Capitol Hill Aug 1, 2007
"When they use the word 'humane,' that's code for vegetarianism," said Martosko. "They're not lobbying against dog fighting up there. They're lobbying to do away with hog agriculture and to outlaw veal and foie gras .". (CNSnews.com)
'Shahid is better than me...' Jul 28, 2007
"I've been part of PETA from the time I became a film actor. I'm flattered to be chosen by them. Though let me tell you I think there're far cuter and better-looking vegetarians in the entertainment industry like John Abraham and Shahid Kapoor. In fact Shahid has been converted to vegetarianism whereas I've been one all my life. So I think his achievement is far more commendable. I don't understand people who say they are meat eaters on Saturday or Sunday and vegetarian for the rest of the week.... (SantaBanta.com)
Review: 'Simpsons' funny, but not exxxxxcellent Jul 26, 2007
Fans will recall his pig-de-la-resistance in Lisa the Vegetarian, the excellent 1995 episode in which vegetarianism is tackled more successfully than pollution is here. Lake Springfield promptly turns black and the Environmental Protection Agency, led by Russ Cargill (Albert Brooks), soon intervenes, placing a giant, transparent dome over Springfield and its townspeople. (KHOU.com, TX)
New cookbooks make vegetables center of meals Jul 23, 2007
Time and again, the best books about eating vegetables, and many times even vegetarianism itself, are by authors who've either abandoned the vegetarian ship or never got on board to begin with. Vegetarian cookbooks by vegetarian writers generally seem to suffer a number of maladies, including being dull, preachy and often unattractive. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The steer who escaped into our conscience Jul 22, 2007
Put this way, and realizing that vegetarianism is a healthier option for dietary nutrition, it's a wonder that we don't close the slaughterhouses and wind down the livestock industry in a massive display of collective shame or gustatory grief. And yet we don't. (Newsday -- Opinion)
Letters: Corvallis residents are generous, kind Jul 20, 2007
We don t hear about the vegetarianism of those who contributed so much, but everyone knows of the alleged vegetarianism of one who did such evil an example of cultural bias ... Lisa wrote on Jul 19, 2007 7:51 PM:" I'm with Nettie here. All the facts she stated are true; there is much literature from many sources that report the same details. I think that it would be cool to have a vegan vegetarian fair. It would be interesting to try something different. It is only one day. No matter how much... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Faith and conflict Jul 19, 2007
Most deras also insist on vegetarianism; most forbid female foeticide. Many of them invest large sums of money in hospitals, schools, charitable trusts, adoption of orphans, and increasingly, organic farming. (Frontline)
Poll: Catholics markedly less devout than most Americans Jul 14, 2007
Catholics are to Christianity what vegans are to vegetarianism ... Catholics are to Christianity what vegans are to vegetarianism. (Hot Air)
Vegetarian readers share luring tales Jul 12, 2007
Some readers were haunted with dreams of fried chicken after they switched to vegetarianism and some sneak a bite or two when no one's looking. "I've been a vegetarian for years, but recently I've been sneaking deli sliced turkey from the fridge when no ones around, or ordering chicken when I'm alone," writes Sara of Eugene, Ore. (MSNBC -- Health)
Rockin' all over the world (watch your carbon footprint) Jul 8, 2007
One viewer of BBC2's Newsnight wrote online, 'Would you hold a hog roast to promote vegetarianism. . (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Wembley Urged To Take Meat Off Live Earth Menu... Jul 6, 2007
Added: Today 01:56"Although current meat production relies on grain-fed animals, which do pose a heavy burden on the environment, herbivores can graze on the parts of plants that humans cannot digest. Thus it is possible to feed people meat without nearly as much of the impact of turning land over to cultivation. Vegetarianism has a relatively heavy environmental footprint by comparison with low-impact herding, hunting, and fishing. The most eco-friendly approach is to take advantage of all... (The Drudge Report)
Into the meat of the issue Jul 3, 2007
" At the Co-operative Research Centre for Beef Genetic Technologies at the University of New England in Armidale, scientists are experimenting with three species of methane-inhibiting gut bacteria found in kangaroos that, if introduced in cattle, might reduce emissions. And at the CSIRO laboratories in Brisbane, microbiologists are attempting to understand the genetics of methane-producing micro-oganisms in cattle. It's a puzzle with many pieces. For now, the pragmatic approach might be to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'Great souled' Jun 30, 2007
These included his fraught experience of filial and sexual love as well as his attempts at meat-eating, Anglophilia, vegetarianism, ballroom dancing, fasting - even baby care. Some of his experiments with goat's milk, fasting and celibacy, sound obsessive, even cranky; it was probably not very easy to be Gandhi's wife or child. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Lions add glitter to India show Jun 20, 2007
The winning entry nodding bull for the Vegetarian society was quintessentially, some might say even stereotypically Indian; an animal minder in a village square putting questions about vegetarianism and health to a bull, which through a series of nods and nudges, quite naturally recommended everybody go vegan. India s solid run at Cannes this year was buoyed by two Silver Lions in the radio category: Bullzi recruitment agency from Ambience Publicis Mumbai and Leo Burnett s commercial against... (India Times)
Read More... Jun 19, 2007
Out of respect for Barkers commitment to vegetarianism, meat products were never advertised on the show. In addition to his on-air reminders to spay and neuter companion animals, Mr. Barker regularly featured animals available for adoption from local groups. (Disinformation)
More cookbooks cater to vegetarian tastes Jun 14, 2007
In the case of Berley, now a caterer and personal chef, the rise of vegetarianism means he often must please plant- and meat-eaters in a single menu ... For cookbook author Robin Robertson, the popularity of vegetarianism signals a growing acceptance of veganism, the diet based entirely on plants ... "I think [veganism] is the fastest-growing segment of vegetarianism," she says. (Fresno Bee)
Dalai Lama tours zoo of late Steve Irwin Jun 14, 2007
He also spoke of the benefits of vegetarianism, and said he often used to buy animals to save them from slaughterhouses when he was a young man in Tibet. 2007 The Associated Press. (FOX 11, AZ)