Here's what is going on this weekend...

-Say it ain't so: Peanut plot thickens.

-China knows how to handle food contamination, execute responsible parties.

-Turkey stompers still on the clock.

-F*CKED UP TREND WATCH: Dogs cut and dyed to look like pandas.

-Cops bust Nigerian goat for armed robbery.

-Antibiotics from factory farms spilling over into produce.

-ACTION ALERT! End hermit crab cruelty in one minute.

As always, something to keep you smiling:



VEGAN MARSHMALLOWS ARE ON SALE!!!!!

Taken from Because We Must.



Jonathan Paul and Josh Harper's birthday is January 31st and Jake Conroy's birthday is February 3rd. Now would be a great time to get out a pen and some paper (or a card) and show your support.

Please remember Jonathan, Josh and Jake and show them you care.

Jonathan Paul
#07167-085
FCI Phoenix
Federal Correctional Institution
37910 N. 45th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85086

Joshua Harper
#29429-086
FCI Sheridan
Federal Correctional Institution
P.O. Box 5000
Sheridan, OR 97378

JACOB CONROY
#93501-011
FCI TERMINAL ISLAND
FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
PO BOX 3007
SAN PEDRO, CA 90731

Jacob, Jonathan, and Josh were all imprisoned for suspicion of fighting against animal cruelty. Josh Harper and Jacob Conroy were arrested in connection with the campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences.

You can read about Josh, Jake, and the rest of the SHAC 7 here.

Fueled by an animal free diet, Dennis Kucinich has taken on every major political figure and every major corporation that threatens our environment and our rights. In 2008, Dennis Kucinich came closer to the U.S. Presidency than any other vegan/animal activist in history. Although he was pressured by his own party to withdrawal his bid for president he was still able to change the tone and the debate in the Democratic party.

His views were seen as extreme until he forced his way into the debates and received more applause than any other candidate. As his popularity grew the Democratic Party and the corporations that fund them such as NBC/General Electric/Lockheed Martin began to exclude him from debates at the 11th hour.

Dennis is vegan hero. He is open about his support for an animal free diet which stems from his concerns about remaining healthy and his dedication to non-violence. Dennis credits veganism with improving his health, and deepening his belief in the sacredness of all species. Dennis is in the Vegan Spotlight this week because he is a voice for the animals in our political system and never backs down from doing what's right.

A UK study has found that more litter is produced from customers at KFC, McDonald's, Subway, and UK chain Greggs than any other source. The government, along with environmental advocates, are calling for a more vigilant approach to litter than the companies have taken in the past (i.e. tiny recycle signs on the bottom of products).

I think this gives us a greater look into the mind of a KFC/McDonald's/Subway customer. They eat highly processed foods that are horrible for their bodies and throw the trash on the ground. Basically they have little regard for themselves or others. This has always been my suspicion but now it has been proven.

Here's some ways to keep the world clean and do something good for yourself in the UK and beyond.

As part of his campaign to encourage people to slim down, lower their blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, and live longer, Chicago City Health Official Dr. Terry Mason is encouraging everyone to join him in going vegetarian for January.

This is great news, considering that Chicago is epicenter of the slaughter industry. Dr. Mason is coming under massive fire for his decision but he is on the side of logic, reason, and taste. A vegetarian/vegan diet is better for your health, the environment, and tastes so much better than anything else. Mason has a wonderful quote:

"You put the good fuel in your car and put the bad fuel in your bodies, what sense does that make?"

Agweb.com reports that donations made toward animal rights groups are on the rise as animal abusing factory farmers quake in their boots. It seems that charitable donations to animal rights groups rose 11% in 2007 with part of the increased going toward what they called "extremist groups like PETA." If PETA is considered an extremist group I would love to hear what they think of the ALF.

This is great news for the movement and really bad news for its opponents. What I found really interesting was that the HUSA raised $130 million in 2007! I didn't realize they raised that much money, way to go!

Check out the article for the latest dollar figures from some of your favorite animal rights groups, I think you may find that it makes you happy.

The latest and the greatest, here's this week's round-up.

- Animal testing does not work.

- Don't swat! Mosquitoes sing love songs.

- Veganism and the end of global warming.

- Tyson CEO steps down due in part to poor sales.

- Pressure builds to end Japan's whaling.

- PETA seeks Top Chef to make "faux gras."

- The term "owner" replaced with the term "guardian" in animal related ordinances.

- ACTION ALERT! Fort Dix burns, stabs, shoots, and breaks the limbs of live pigs and goats.

As always, something to keep you smiling...real live dragons!


Have a great week!