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By Erin Sherbert
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Paul Schickler: To Fight Hunger, Inspire Youth 17 May 2012 This week some of the foremost international leaders in government, business, non-profit and academia are gathering in Washington, D.C., to inform the G8 Summit conversation... Read more... |
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800-Year-Old Tree Hacked Down 17 May 2012 VANCOUVER - A giant 800-year-old red cedar tree has been poached from a provincial park on southern Vancouver Island, but the culprits who repeatedly returned... Read more... |
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soil association news
Observer Food Monthly Awards
Britain’s best farm shops
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Buy tickets for the "Oscars of the food world"
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Food Policy blamed for global hunger
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Green fingers lead to a healthier mind
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Jamie Oliver: My mission to turn Britain into a foodie nation
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Truth about Tesco’s not-so-big price drop
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Consumers set store by ‘professional’ approach to shopping
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And Finally… stars of The Archers “not paid enough to live on”
launch of the sustainable food cities network
Launch of the Sustainable Food Cities Network
An event in Bristol today [12 October] sees the launch of a UK-wide Sustainable Food Cities Network which will help cities develop and promote healthy and sustainable food programmes. The Network will be crucial as these cities work to tackle a growing epidemic of diet-related ill-health and the negative economic and environmental impacts of the UK’s current food system.
confessions of a 15-year-old vegan
Samantha Golden
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 greener way. We are trying to keep our planet intact for our children, and we are becoming vegetarians and vegans. I am one such person. My name is Samantha Golden, and I am a 15-year-old vegan.
‘food terrorism’ next door to the magic kingdom
Amy Goodman
Think of “food terrorism” and what do you see? Diabolical plots to taint items on grocery-store shelves? ... In the past few weeks, no less than 21 people have been arrested in Orlando, the home of Disney World, for handing out free food in a park.
eating local: does it matter?
Tom Zeller Jr.
It is a veritable maxim of the modern environmental movement:
To help heal the planet, eat local.
If only it were that simple.
the mediterranean diet: it's not just about food
Georgianna Donadio, MSc, Ph.D.
It is nourishment -- both physically and socially, as well as sharing with others.
foods you probably aren't eating -- but should
Kristin Kirkpatrick, M.S., R.D., L.D.
We can all get stuck in a food rut, but doing so may mean that we are missing out on certain essential vitamins and minerals...
rice traced to single domestication event in China
Rice first cultivated 9,000 years ago in China.
vegetarian people less likely to suffer from long-term diseases
A recent study conducted in the US has unveiled the benefits of being vegetarian.
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Signing Off, Again 4 May 2012 It occurs to me that quitting a blog may be like suicide: some people require more than one attempt. In any case, I know... Read more... |
California State Senator Ted Lieu wrote a letter asking the USDA to investigate the use of meat glue in the beef and restaurant... Read more... |
Vegan Cooking for Carnivores just got another big push to a mass audience. Portia de Rossi and Roberto Martin appeared on The Today Show... Read more... |
The Beef Industry and Social Networking 3 May 2012 A beautifully written Los Angeles Times story from Tiffany Hsu and Ricardo Lopez. The piece fades about two-thirds through with some annoying digressions but ends... Read more... |
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Links and Pics 17 May 2012  Jack has some new protein posts at his blog.
Is Ethical Behavior Profitable?
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Animals, Not Ego 16 May 2012  Today's Enewsletter covers two important items:
1. The huge new spring-term record set by Adopt a College activists.
2. T Read more... |
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Pay It Forward 15 May 2012  Team Nikki sends this picture of Rob Ert at El Camino College. Rob went veg after getting a VO booklet 1.5 years ago,... Read more... |
Team Nikki 14 May 2012  Thanks so much to everyone who has raised money for / donated to the amazing Team Vegan. What a great bunch of dedicated,... Read more... |
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New South Wales to Up Domestic Welfare Standards 17 May 2012 The state will now require animal-welfare officers to monitor practices at all local slaughterhouses. Read more... |
New Vegan Restaurant Opens in New Orleans 17 May 2012 Superfood Bar will bring mostly raw food to NOLA. Read more... |
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Law school graduate Camille Labchuk hopes to get veganism recognized under Canadian human-rights legislation. Read more... |
Following in the footsteps of other major restaurant chains, the diner has pledged to phase out the crates. Read more... |
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Well: Life, Interrupted: Hope Is My New Address 17 May 2012 I've left the isolation of the hospital after my bone marrow transplant and no longer need to be connected to IVs around the clock. I'm... Read more... |
Some research suggests that people who frequently update their Facebook status are more likely to exhibit narcissistic traits, but the social medium of choice for... Read more... |
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Federal regulators announced on Wednesday that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that the company deceived consumers with claims about its... Read more... |
A computer program developed at I.B.M. uses game techniques and psychology to influence dieting: eat a salad, for example, and you could win 50 cents. Read more... |
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San Diego ITU Worlds 17 May 2012  I raced this weekend at San Diego ITU Worlds in the Olympic distance race -- 0.9 mile swim, 24 mile bike, 6.2 mile run. Read more... |
Guava Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition 17 May 2012 Guavas are a wonderful flavorful fruit that lends a tropical sweet-tart kick to a fruit or green smoothie recipe. Guava Nutrition and Health Benefits Guavas... Read more... |
 After PETA just filed formal complaints about horse abuse and neglect on the set of the HBO show Luck, we've placed... Read more... |
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Do you want to make history? - go vegan 11 May 2012  Do you want to make history? - YouTubeSource: youtube.com via Capt. on PinterestMore Vegan and... Read more... |
 VegfestUK Brighton March 17th - 18th - It's a Sell Out All 125 stalls have... Read more... |
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Vegan Fried Egg - This time it's Real 2 Mar 2012  Are you vegan but miss the taste of fried egg in the morning? Try the Vegg | MNN - Mother Nature NetworkAs... Read more... |
 Healthy Eating & Nutrition News: McDonalds Spotlight by Frugal DadDo you think McDonalds are responsible for the health crisis of... Read more... |
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free from and freedom 8 May 2012 CEO Jasmijn explores the links between "Free From" and Freedom. Read more... |
Sarah with visitor at NOP-Europe 2012 8 May 2012 Sarah with visitor at NOPE (web version, jpg) Read more... |
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Due to expansion, we have a vacancy in our Business Development department at The Vegan Society in Birmingham, UK. Read more... |
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Upscale Vegan Restaurants in Philadelphia 20 Apr 2012 I stumbled upon an article which is discussing vegan food in Philadelphia. The article is basically indicating that a large percentage of the people who... Read more... |
I have many different sites in my RSS feed. I noticed an article today on USAToday.com's website. The title of the article is "Will vegans... Read more... |
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Better Pig Pens For McDonalds 15 Feb 2012 McDonalds is now telling its pork providers that they need to use better pig pens. Recently, we had written about the animal cruelty with regards... Read more... |
Animal Cruelty and McDonald’s Eggs 18 Nov 2011 Jane and I have been vegan for over 4 years now. In that time, we've noticed a significant shift in the mindset of the general... Read more... |
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