Scott Jurek, the World’s Top Ultrarunner Talks About his Transformation to Veganism and how it Allowed him to Reach Greatness: Includes Recipes!

Here’s a positive story for the day!  Sometimes, among all the hell we read about comes a good story.

Ironically, it was an arrogant meat eater who told me about Scott Jurek.  Thankfully he did as I now add him to those I look up to.  An amazing vegan athlete whose success simply cannot be denied (well, I’m sure Fox would try).  Truly, this guy is amazing, and, as you’ll see in this excerpt, his greatness was fully realized ONCE he finally went full vegan (or plant based as he says).

Here is a little taken from the full article at http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303--14320-F,00.html

“I spent the next two to three years testing the theory. In the spring of '97, I cut out meat. I won the Voyageur again. Then fish. I won the Voyageur a third time, and placed second in my first 100-miler, facing ultrarunning's top competitors. When I finally went vegan in 1999, I lost a layer of fat—the layer that came with eating the cookies and cakes and cheese pizza that so many omnivores and even vegetarians gulp down. I learned that I could eat more, enjoy it more (fruit tasted sweeter, vegetables crunchier and more flavorful), and still get leaner than I had ever been in my life. I started on more whole grains and legumes. Muscles I didn't even know I had popped out. My blood pressure and triglyceride levels dropped to all-time lows, my HDL, "good" cholesterol, shot up to an all-time high. I had virtually no joint inflammation, even after miles of pounding trails and roads, and on the rare occasion I sprained my ankle or fell and whacked my elbow or knee, the soreness left faster than it ever had before. I was running in the morning, working eight-to 10-hour days, then running 10 miles in the evening—yet I woke up with more energy every day.

Was it the food I was adding—the vitamins and minerals? Or was it what I wasn't eating, the concentrated carcinogens, excess protein, refined carbohydrates, trans fats? Was the sum of a plant-based diet greater than its parts? I wasn't sure of the answer, but I had never felt better. The Western States 100 was coming up. Could I compete? Could I win? If so, how many records could I claim with my newfound secret? I aimed to find out.”

Tell the U.S. Forest Service to Dismiss Sadist Josh Bransford on the Basis of Animal Cruelty: Tortures Trapped Wolf Before Bludgeoning

I’m going to run this story solo today as it’s very important

Please take a minute to do this.  To be honest, the Forest Service usually covers its own, but let’s try.   Here is a link to the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/u-s-forest-service-dismiss-josh-bransford-on-the-basis-of-animal-cruelty

Though the photo you see on the petition says a lot, for those who need background on this horrible example of intentional (SADISTIC) animal cruelty by a Forest Service Employee (see, they don’t care about forest life) see our story - Sadist Who Is a Forest Service Employee Takes Photo ofHim Torturing and Killing a Wolf by a Road in Idaho: Speak Out

Here is a link to the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/u-s-forest-service-dismiss-josh-bransford-on-the-basis-of-animal-cruelty

Who is the Sexist Vegetarian Next Door? Take a Look and Vote!

If you take away anything from this, it’s that plenty of the “contestants” break stereotypes of vegetarians and vegans. You’ll see plenty of ultra athletes and strength athletes. I count myself one of them. At nearly 250 lbs (not fat), I’m no skinny veg!

Vote: http://features.peta.org/Sexiest-Vegetarian-2012/ViewEntries.aspx

Sadist Who Is a Forest Service Employee Takes Photo of Him Torturing and Killing a Wolf by a Road in Idaho: Speak Out

This is just unbelievable. It’s one thing to be dumb enough to allow wolf trapping and killing to protect the meat industry (livestock), but a whole other one to ALLOW the torture of a trapped wolf that is helpless.

Here is the summary. But, you need to go to this link to attempt to get this sadist with the forest service some sort of punishment. I know he won’t, but at least speak out. Also, you can see the photo as proof: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/247/332/306/?z00m=20259312

“The wolf was shot multiple times by passersby and suffered in agony until the forest service official stopped by to finish him off. Then he posted a photo online of the spectacle. This cruelty alone deserves an investigation.

But taking a longer view -- wolves are supposed to be conserved like any other game species. But under the guise of protecting the interests of livestock and elk, anti-wolf elements are working to dramatically reduce the number of wolves in the Rockies.

It took years of hard work to reestablish wolves -- and thus restore balance to the Rockies' ecosystem. The species' delisting shouldn't open the doors for the cruel mistreatment and extermination of this important species.”

Go to this link to attempt to get this sadist with the forest service some sort of punishment. I know he won’t, but at least speak out. Also, you can see the photo as proof: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/247/332/306/?z00m=20259312

Amazing Infographic Explains the Horror of the Canadian Baby Seal Slaughter

We posted last week about the start of the horrible Canadian Baby Seal Slaughter http://geari.blogspot.com/2012/03/canada-beings-its-annual-baby-seal.html

For those still confused by it, please visit this amazing infographic that will break down this unnecessary event of unprecedented cruelty - http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/seal_hunt/infographic.html

Another Reason to Hate Starbucks: Uses Ground Up Beetles To Color Its Frappuccinos

Another Reason to Hate Starbucks: Uses Ground Up Beetles To Color Its Frappuccinos

Come on Starbucks…are you really that stupid?

http://www.businessinsider.com/vegans-mad-at-starbucks-for-using-beetle-food-coloring-in-frappuccinos-2012-3?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=warroom

Cruel California Governor Jerry Brown Trying to Pass Initiative to Limit an Animal's Time at a Shelter to Just 72 Hours

Cruel California Governor Jerry Brown Trying to Pass Initiative to Limit an Animal's Time at a Shelter to Just 72 Hours

And, after that time, death.

Speak out here: http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&campaign=CAShelterStay&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_TA_FOREVERHOME_3-29_CTG

Evil Kids Place Firecrackers in Mouth of Dog: Ask for Justice (if there can be justice in a case like this)

My blood is boiling and I’m ready to take justice into my own hands should I learn who these evil little kids are.

Please visit http://www.causes.com/causes/645034-justice-for-a-special-dog/about and speak out.

Canada Begins it’s Annual Baby Seal Slaughter: Baby Seals Have their Heads Bashed in by Soulless, Masochistic Sickos: What You Can Do to Speak Out

I was going to post a variety of stories today, as I’ve been buried with personal stuff and haven’t posted for a while, but instead, I’m making the annual Canadian Seal Slaughter the priority.

As you know, every year, evil Canadians get together and (I know it’s hard to believe) bash in the skulls of baby seals. “Canada's commercial seal "hunt" is the largest mass slaughter of marine mammals in the world. This year, Canada will allow 270,000 harp seals to be killed.” - http://www.seashepherd.org/seals/

I do not push you to support any group in particular, but here are some that you can support to help out. I’ve also attached a petition. But, mostly, just don’t buy Canadian products until this unnecessary act of violence is stopped.

Resources

Perhaps the most trusted group dedicated to marine issues including Seals, Sea Shepherd. Here is their page dedicated to stopping the Canadian baby seal slaughter: http://www.seashepherd.org/seals/

If you don’t believe this is happening and need to see proof via photos and videos, visit this page: http://canadasshame.com/

Human Society donations page: https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=8700&8700.donation=form1&s_src=fbapidonateweboption8700

Don’t believe this is occurring? Then have some guts and look at this:

ALERT: Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder Begin Testing on Animals Again: I Repeat – THEY NOW TEST ON ANIMALS. Why? Well Because of China, Of Course.

I’m going to let this one run today instead of posting others as well. Why? Can’t you see why? This is huge and very devastating news.

You know how many people will never read this story and will keep buying from these companies thinking they’re cruelty free? Quite a few. I hear from people all the time that these horrible companies ended animal testing. Well, yes, they did a while back, BUT, they have re started. So, please spread this horrible news and go back to boycotting Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder.

So why are they going back to cruel vivisection that is unnecessary? Well, the obvious – China, the cruelest country on Earth. They “…have been quietly paying for poisoning tests on animals at the behest of the Chinese government in order to market their products in China.”

And, as you know, China loves to torture animals. So, they don’t care. But what’s to note here is that Avon, Mary Kay, and Estée Lauder never really cared about animal welfare when they stopped before. It’s all about the market and selling the most products. So, obviously then, they want the cruel Chinese to use their products as there are so many of them. So, they’ve decided to screw any concerns of their customers who do not want to torture animals and instead bow down to the cruelest around.

Here is the link to the story. http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/02/avon-mary-kay-estee-lauder-resume-animal-testing/

BTW, we offer links to the Companies that Test on Animals List and the Companies that Do Not Test on Animals List. Get them and use them to know who not to spurt when shopping.

Evil Chinese Behind Massive Elephant Massacre in Cameroon: Poachers Kill More than 200: Once Again, their Selfish Ways Lead to Mass Cruelty

Sorry but I only had time to post this one story today.

I'll start with this quote from this very disturbing and sad story:

"TRAFFIC has said that the spike in poaching and illegal ivory trade in Africa was a direct consequence of China's investment drive into the continent."

And I'll add this:

"Citing a record number of large scale ivory seizures in 2011, TRAFFIC, a conservation group which tracks trends in wildlife trading, has warned of a surge in elephant poaching in Africa to meet Asian demand for tusks for use in jewelry and ornaments."

As we know, no species is safe when the Chinese are around. They not only love to eat everything that walks, including dogs and cats, they also think they are entitled to kill such majestic creatures like Elephants so that they can have jewelry. There is no end to their selfishness.

You can read the rest of the story here. http://news.yahoo.com/poachers-kill-200-elephants-cameroon-killing-spree-144439805.html

Brutal Chinese Continue Their Horrific Fur Trade: Dogs and Cats Also Tortured and Killed. Here’s Video Proof

Just another video that once again proves that the Chinese are the cruelest people on Earth. Take a look below for proof, as videos cannot lie.

*IF YOU DON’T BELIEVE ME THAT CATS AND DOGS ARE TORTURED BY THE HEARTLESS CHINESE, YOU’LL SEE PROOF THAT THEY ARE TOWARD THE END OF THE VIDEO. REMEMBER, THESE COULD BE THE DOGS AND CATS YOU GREW UP WITH.

And, keep this in mind: "There are no penalties for abusing animals on fur farms in China, which is the world's largest fur exporter, supplying more than half of the finished fur garments imported for sale in the United States."

BTW, you can also sign a petition regarding fur at http://www.causes.com/campaigns/184917?cause_id=259

Reminder: Animal Testing by Mars Candy Company: Yep, Mars Tortures Animals Every Year: See the Video Proof

For more on this, visit MarsCandyKills.com. The video proof is below and here is the accompanying text:

“Got a sweet tooth? Think twice before picking up a Mars candy bar! You should know that candymaker Mars, Inc.—creator of M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Dove, Three Musketeers, Starburst, Skittles, and other candies—funds deadly animal tests, even though there are more reliable human studies and not one of the tests is required by law.

Mars is currently funding a deadly experiment on rats to determine the effects of chocolate ingredients on their blood vessels. Experimenters force-feed the rats by shoving plastic tubes down their throats and then cut open the rats' legs to expose an artery, which is clamped shut to block blood flow. After the experiment, the animals are killed. Mars has also funded cruel experiments in which mice were fed a candy ingredient and forced to swim in a pool of a water mixed with white paint. The mice had to find a hidden platform to avoid drowning, only to be killed and dissected later on. In yet another experiment supported by Mars, rats were fed cocoa and anesthetized with carbon dioxide so that their blood could be collected by injecting a needle directly into their hearts, which can lead to internal bleeding and other deadly complications.”

Sick “Mother” Puts Dog Ito Brooklyn Kill Shelter to Punish Son for Homework: Can You Help Get Adopted before Killed?

Yep. I say sick and I use the work mother in quotes as what type of parent would do this? Child and animal abuse.

If you can help please visit http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2012/01/cruel-and-unusual-punishment-child-skips-homework-mother-turns-his-dog-over-to-kill-shelter/ for more information.

What’s Really in Fast Food Chicken Nuggets? Take a Look!

What’s Really in Fast Food Chicken Nuggets? Take a Look!

Wow. Here’s a summary from the full story (with photos) at http://docakilah.wordpress.com/2011/05/11/can-you-guess-what-mcdonald%E2%80%99s-food-item-this-is/

“Here’s the creation process. What they do is take parts of a chicken and put it through this machine that mechanically separate the meat from the bone. Unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. What it does instead is smash EVERYTHING including the bones, eyes and guts making it come out looking like the picture above.

Since this meat is infested with bacteria, it will be soaked in ammonia in order to kill those little critters. But who wants ammonia nuggets? Not I and I’m sure you don’t want any either. So in order to mask the ammonia taste, they season it with a shit load of artificial flavors. [Yup, that will do it]”

The Right Goes Too Far: Campaign Manager For Arkansas Democrat Ken Aden Finds Cat Slaughtered With the Word "Liberal" Painted on the Corpse

We’re certainly not surprised they’d go to this degree, but how absolutely sick is this? Now they’re using animal abuse and slaughter?

You can read the full story here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/23/democratic-operative-cat-liberal-slaughtered-pet_n_1224095.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

Easy and Quick Actions You Can Take for Today: At Least Sign to Help Stop Chinese Fur Farms (which includes the use of DOG fur)

I have little time to past these days, so I’ve decided to put current actions in one email. PLEASE try to act on each one. AT LEAST DO THE FIRST ONE

Help End the Bloody (CHINESE) Fur Trade (SEE THE VIDEO THAT WILL SHOCK YOU TO ACTION) - http://www.causes.com/campaigns/184917?cause_id=259

Help Save Idaho's Lolo Wolves - http://apps.facebook.com/takeactioncenter/ars/DOW-Lolo75

Animal Abusers Registries should be made Law! http://www.causes.com/causes/648749-animal-abusers-registries-should-be-made-law

WE DEMAND AND EXPECT THAT SOUTH AFRICAN GOVERNMENT ACT IMMEDIATELY AND DECISIVELY TO END RHINO KILLING CARNAGE AND AVERT IMMINENT RHINO EXTINCTION - http://www.change.org/petitions/we-demand-and-expect-that-south-african-government-act-immediately-and-decisively-to-end-rhino-killing-carnage-and-avert-imminent-rhino-extinction

Arizona Humane Society Kills Cat After Man Couldn't Afford its Medical Care: They Hire a Publicist to Lie and Cover Up Tragedy

I’m wayyy busy and have no help, but I had to post this one.

All I can say is WTF or Why TF would a so called “humane” society actually resort to killing a cat due to the person why brought it in not having money? Playing god now?

I’m overly sickened by this and I encourage all of you to speak your disgust to the Arizona Humane Society at: http://www.azhumane.org/.

Of course, being the money focused group they are, they’ve actually hired a publicist to handle this issue. Ha. Hilarious. Can’t afford to save a life, but can afford to save their own jobs?!!

Here is the summary from the full article at: http://news.yahoo.com/rescue-group-crisis-mode-cat-euthanized-194826690.html

"Dockery, a 49-year-old recovering heroin addict, told the Phoenix newspaper that he took Scruffy to a Humane Society center on Dec. 8 because she had a cut from a barbed-wire fence, an injury that he described as non-life-threatening. The agency said it would cost $400 to treat Scruffy, money he didn't have.

The Humane Society cited policy when it declined to accept a credit card over the phone from Dockery's mother in Michigan or to wait for her to wire the money. The staff said if he signed papers surrendering the cat, Scruffy would be treated and put in foster care, he said.

Instead, Scruffy was euthanized several hours later."

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus and Owner Feld Entertainment to Pay Largest Settlement in U.S. History for Cruelty Violations

Why in the hell do people still go to that damn circus when the cruelty behind it is well documented?!

Just look at the video below and read this quote: “In recent meetings, we presented unequivocal evidence of animal abuse, including beatings, the death of a lion, lame elephants forced to perform despite chronic pain, and a baby elephant who died during a training routine. “

We can only hope this stands. You can read more at http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/11/28/ringling-slapped-with-largest-penalty-in-circus-history.aspx

Horse Slaughter to Become Legal in the U.S. Again: Congress Restores Funding For

You’d think horses would be off limits in this country due to their long history and, of course, to the fact that most people do not eat them here! But, unfortunately, the ass jacks in Mexico and other parts of the world, including France, do.

We’ll have to see how this plays out, as this just came up. Lovely congress apparently is OK with killing and eating horses: “After a 5-year hiatus, Congress has restored funding for U.S. inspectors to oversee horse slaughter, opening the door for horses to be killed and butchered in the United States for the first time since 2006.”

You can read more here and there’s also a link to a petition to attempt to get funding for sanctuary for retired or aging horses instead of being slaughtered: http://origin.www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/12/01/horse-slaughter-to-start-again-in-us.aspx

NOTE: Here is a related story that I just need to add: Obama Legalizes Horse Slaughter for Human Consumption.

Now, I’m not being political here. I’m simply pointing out that Obama is just as much to blame as congress as he eventually is the final signer of bills! Remember Political Science 101 and how bills become law? And, worse, he actually made a campaign promise to permanently ban horse slaughter and exports of horses for human consumption,

Sadly, as stated, “On November 18th, as the country was celebrating Thanksgiving, President Obama signed a law, allowing Americans to kill and eat horses.” It goes on, “Notwithstanding that 70% of Americans oppose horse slaughter, that President Obama made a campaign promise to permanently ban horse slaughter and exports of horses for human consumption (horses can be sent to Mexico and Canada), that documentation of animal cruelty, slaughterhouse stench, fluid runoff and negative community impact exists, it is taxpayers that will bear the costs!”

By the way, it is the Wyoming state representative Sue Wallis and her pro-slaughter group "United Horsemen," that is pushing for horse slaughter.

This story can be found at http://technorati.com/lifestyle/article/obama-legalizes-horse-slaughter-for-human/

Finally Freedom: 40 Lab Beagles Released: Interact and See Sunlight for First Time

I wanted to end today with a good story. We can only hope this will become more common in the future. To torture dogs is cruelty of the highest degree.

I posted in some text below, but to read the full story and to see some video, visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/28/lab-raised-beagles-go-out_n_1116446.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

“Forty male beagles raised inside a lab in Spain arrived in Los Angeles last week where they will be put up for adoption after being freed from captivity by the Beagle Freedom Project.

The rescue mission is the largest yet for the group Animal Rescue Media Education (ARME). A total of 72 dogs were rescued in the effort, 32 of them having already been adopted in Europe, according to NBC Los Angeles.

ARME's Beagle Freedom Project spokesman Gary Smith said the beagles, all between ages 4 and 7, had lived in cages their entire lives.”

Crosspoint Animal Hospital in Fairfax County Kills Lost Family Dog (Basie the Corgi) Due to Marking it a Stray: Tell Them to Stop this Practice

Basically, the jackasses in Fairfax County kill all “strays” without trying to find out if they are simply lost. This happened to a family. Read on and then follow the link below to tell them to stop:

“Basie the Corgi had only been missing for a few hours when her owners discovered that she had been turned in to the Crosspoint Animal hospital in Fairfax Station. Although she was in good health, with clipped nails and clean fur, by the time her owners found her she'd been euthanized for being a stray.”

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/435/justice-for-basie-stop-euthanizing-animals-in-fairfax-county/

“The world’s strongest animals are plant eaters. Gorillas, Buffaloes, Elephants and me.” Strongest Man Speaks Again!

Ah yes, a perfect quote. And, provided by one of the world’s strongest men!

As I said in a previous post, Patrik Baboumian is a breath of fresh air in this movement. He once again proves that meat is not necessary for good health, and actually that a vegetarian or vegan diet is highly effective and superior when gaining size and strength. I am also a weight lifter and I’ve recently gained 50 pounds on a veg. diet.

The quote I used above is found here; http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/11/21/strongest-man-eats-plants-loves-animals.aspx

But be sure to check out this blog at http://www.armenian-viking.com/?p=192

Romanian Parliament Takes the Cruel Path and Votes to Euthanize Stray Dogs

Once again, take the easy path and kill instead of finding creative solutions. Boycott Romania! http://news.yahoo.com/romanian-parliament-votes-euthanize-stray-dogs-133439958.html

Memphis Animal Shelter Employees Have Ties to Area Dog Fighting Rings

How convenient for the scummy Michael Vick wannabes. Let’s hope the Memphis Rotary Club’s Animal Shelter Evaluation Committee puts an end to this.

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/11/report-links-shelter-workers-to-dog-fighting-rings/

Many Great Vegetarian and Vegan Smartphone Apps: Here Are a Few

Wow. Very cool. Much easier now for people to shop and find restaurants than it was back in the day! And, as you’ll see below with Veg Check, easier now to check ingredients too! Wow.

Here are just a few cool ones. You’ll find more when visiting the pages.

HappyCow VeginOut – Still the best veg. restaurant guide. Now at your fingertips!! https://market.android.com/developer?pub=HappyCow.net

Veg Check – “Scan Barcodes on food to determine if they are vegetarian. Contains both Ovo-lacto and vegan modes.” https://market.android.com/details?id=com.peterfranza.droid.vege#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDIxMiwiY29tLnBldGVyZnJhbnphLmRyb2lkLnZlZ2UiXQ..

I’m Hungry: Vegetarian Recipies - https://market.android.com/developer?pub=YaYaApps

We Love Tofu – “Each week around Friday, we will ship new super tasty recipes. Our hunting ground is Mitte, best district of Berlin, our recipes are carefully selected mix of modern vege cuisine.” https://market.android.com/developer?pub=GynSoft

Back From my Small Break and Ready to Post: Still Accepting Applications for Volunteer Animal Rights Bloggers

Wow. Finally back. I’d love to post 24/7, but I cannot. I work and maintain a very busy life.

So, I’m still always looking for good people to be volunteers to do blog postings for this blog. Let me know if you’re interested. What do you get? You get to keep growing a very successful blog and to keep people informed on the important issues of animal rights. What could be more important than that? In essence, you are continuing the good fight via the power of education!

Just email geari.org (at) gmail.com if interested.

Speak Out About the Unnecessary Slaughter of the “Escaped” Animals in Ohio: Demand Regulation that Prohibits Keeping Exotic Animals

I wrote a few days back (and I’m sure you’ve read plenty) about the horrible situation that occurred when the deranged jack ass let various large and “exotic” animals free from cages in Ohio. What ensued was a ridiculous killing spree by blood-hungry cops who likely just wanted trophies. They easily could have simply tranquilized instead of killing. As you heard, the dead near 50, including rare Bengal Tigers.

Well, due to the idiocy of Ohio and the wacko governor John Kasich, there are no such regulations on keeping such animals. Yeah, believe it or not.

Safe to say that if Ohio wasn’t so stupid, this wouldn’t have occurred.

To demand a ban on private ownership of exotic animals in Ohio visit this link: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5154/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=8525

Facebook Page to Help Stop the Cruel Raccoon Dog Fur Trade: "Like" it Now!

Yes, Cruel China continues to torture and murder many animals every year for the fur trade. Well, as you know, in China no animal is safe, but the Raccoon Dog seems to get the worst of it.

Learn more and “like” the page at: http://www.facebook.com/STOPthecruelRaccoonDogFurTrade?sk=wall

*Also: For a crash course on the inherent cruelty of the Chinese culture, including video proof, see http://geari.blogspot.com/2006/03/crash-course-in-unbelievable-cruelty.html

In Russia, There are No Federal Anti Animal Cruelty Laws to Help Circus Animals (or any animals): What You Can Do

Yep, “Russia does not have any federal animal cruelty laws, and that's why we need to come to the rescue of these poor circus animals. Write to the Russian government asking them to enact federal anti animal cruelty laws so performing animals don't suffer further complications due to inadequate living arrangements.”

Follow this link to learn more and TRY to change this: http://apps.facebook.com/takeactioncenter/ars/RussiaCircus

Awesome Infographic: Veganism Myths Debunked. A Must See. Take a Look!

What a great infographic. Very thoughtfully put together and backed up with facts. A true must see.

I was going to embed it below, but it did not size right. So, please view it at http://www.ethicalocean.com/blog/digest-veganism-debunked

Famous Vegetarians and Vegans: You’re in Good Company if You Are Too!

Just some quick links to good stories on famous vegetarians and vegans. Just to remind all of you who also are (but are not famous) that you’re not alone!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/01/world-vegetarian-day-2011_n_989218.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009#s380886&title=Chris_Martin

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/planet-100/top-5-surprising-vegan-super-heroes-video-news.html

Cruel Rich Guys Want a Toy: Trafficking of Baby Gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is Growing: One Recently Saved. Video

Yes, it’s awesome that one infant Grauer Gorilla was recently saved. But, poaching of the majestic Gorilla is alive and well, all to make money on the black market. AKA, cruel rich guys want a toy. Makes me sick.

Read the story and view video at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/12/baby-gorillas-on-the-blac_n_1007649.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

North Carolina Wildlife Agents Storm Farm in Randolph County and Kill Nine Deer, Including 7 Fallow Exotic Deer

Yep, believe it or not:

“On September 20th, armed North Carolina Wildlife Agents stormed a farm in Randolph County. The warden carried a warrant to kill nine deer, including 7 fallow exotic deer that were owned by Mr. Kinley and 2 white tail deer that were still in rehabilitation from injury or abandonment. All 9 deer were slaughtered.”

Stop North Carolina Wildlife Commission from Killing Tame Deer and Fawns at http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-north-carolina-wildlife-commission-from-killing-tame-deer-and-fawns

Manny Pacquiao May be a Great Fighter, but He’s Also an Animal Abuser: Admits that he Loves Cock Fighting

Yes, Manny Pacquiao is a hero to a lot of people. He is a great fighter. But, he also loves animal abuse and animal killing.

Don’t believe me? Read here: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/898596-manny-pacquiao-playboy-champ-adds-to-money-drama-by-admitting-to-cock-fighting

Cruel Business Wants to Kill the Dolphin-Safe Tuna Label: Speak Up

Yeah, I know many of us do not eat Tuna, but let’s at least speak up to keep it Dolphin-safe (as much as that’s possible).

http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&campaign=DolphinSafeTuna&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_TAKEACTION_DOLPHIN_1013_CTG

Idiots and Vick-Like Scum Dumping Dogs in the Florida Everglades: Luckily, Some Trying to Save Them

Yeah, these scum would make Michael Vick proud, as they have no regard for the lives of dogs and will throw them to their death.

“It's a heart wrenching problem, dogs of all shapes and sizes are being dumped in the Florida Everglades.”

You can view the video of this issue at http://news.yahoo.com/video/miamicbs4-15750840/s-fla-rescue-saving-dogs-dumped-in-the-everglades-26992796.html

Once Again, “Shoot to Kill” Instead of Tranquilize and Save: Loose Animals in Zanesville, Ohio Hunted Instead of Saved

**I want to add this a day after the original post below: this was found in an article: "The animals that were killed include 18 rare Bengal tigers and 17 lions." FU again to you bastards who went straight to killing! 18 Rare Bengal Tigers??!! WTF? You HAD to kill them? BS. You just wanted a trophy you sickos!

First, what the hell was some jack ass doing with animals like bears, wolves, etc.? WTF did he expect would happen should they get loose?

You’ve likely heard that “An Ohio town is under lockdown as dozens of wild animals including bears, wolves and tigers have escaped from a private preserve are and are on the loose after the owner of the preserve has been found dead.”

Everyone knows that cops lean toward killing. But, you’d hope that faced with the reality of killing an animal that was unnaturally caged for a long time, that they’d vote for sedation. But, oh, wait, they’re men too, and men love to kill. Oh, I guess saving them is too much work for gun-happy police.

For more on this story, see http://gma.yahoo.com/animals-loose-ohio-town-under-lockdown-074109614.html

Yes Again! Vegetarian Strongman Patrik Baboumian Pledges to Go Vegan for the Rest of 2011!

I wrote last week about vegetarian strongman Patrik Baboumian, who won Germany's Strongest Man 2011 Competition. You can read that story here: http://geari.blogspot.com/2011/09/yes-vegetarian-strongman-patrik.html

So not only has he proved to the world and to the haters that a vegetarian diet not only is healthy, he also proves that it can make you stronger and a better athlete.

In a recent blogging, he states that he’s going vegan for the rest of 2011. Check it out here: http://www.armenian-viking.com/?p=192

Right on Patrik! You and I will keep on proving the haters wrong in the weight room!

Pediatrics Residency Training Programs at the University of Washington Continue to Use Live Animals. AKA, Vivisection: Tell them to Stop

It’s the year 2011 and it’s not necessary to use live animals in medical school teaching. In fact, many of the top 10 schools do not.

Here’s a quick link to visit a page where you can learn more and voice your opposition: http://apps.facebook.com/takeactioncenter/ars/PCRM-Ferrets

Vietnam, like China, Supports Stealing, Torturing, and Eating Dogs: Common in Many Restaurants

What a disturbing story. Seems China isn’t the only sick country in the world that gets off on torturing and then eating dogs. Seems that many in Vietnam also love to steal, and then torture and eat dogs, many of which were sold to restaurants.

I’m not going to go on and on about this, as this is an obviously horrible situation. I’ve instead pasted in parts of the story below which summarize this horrendous cruelty taking part daily in Vietnam and other savage Asian countries (“[t]he tradition, also popular in parts of China, South Korea and the Philippines…”)

You can read the full story here: http://news.yahoo.com/dognappers-spark-deadly-violence-across-vietnam-090441619.html

"Dog meat is a delicacy in Vietnam that's often on the menu at parties, especially in the north. Restaurants specializing in barbecue dog are especially popular at the end of each lunar month when men dine on canine in hopes of purging bad luck."

"Dog restaurants in the capital, Hanoi, have boomed as Vietnam has become one of Asia's fastest-developing economies."

“…thieves who cruise neighborhoods on motorbikes, snaring pets quicker than a U.S. car thief can hotwire a Cadillac Escalade. Sometimes, they incapacitate the dogs first by shooting them with darts or arrows pulsating with electric current.”

"Scruffy medium-sized dogs are commonly seen jammed into wire cages on backs of motorbikes in Vietnam. They are slaughtered, skinned and roasted, and can be seen dangling from wires outside restaurants, tails straight and teeth bared. Dog dishes range from barbecues to soups served with pungent shrimp paste."

Yes! Vegetarian Strongman Patrik Baboumian Wins Germany's Strongest Man 2011 Competition: Proof Again as to the Power of the Veg Diet!

Ha ha, haters. Look at this. Germany's strongest man is a full on vegetarian! Oh man….what can you say now?

Amazing and very inspirational. Another example (proof) of how a vegetarian diet not only is healthy, it can make you stronger and a better athlete. As stated in the article, Patrik believes that "being vegetarian makes you a better athlete!"

My new hero: Patrik Baboumian. PLEASE visit his website at http://www.armenian-viking.com/ and give him some support. And haters, take a look at his site and just how bad ass he is and then shut up!

This story can be found at: http://www.mfablog.org/2011/08/vegetarian-crowned-germanys-strongest-man.html

World Animal Day is October 4th: Find Out More

This is definitely an international event as you’ll see at the website at http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk/

Please check it out and get involved!

Please “Like” the Facebook Page - Pet Pardons: Help Save Shelter Animals About to be Killed

Yes, I know it’s not a pleasant thing to look at every day, but maybe you’ll see some in your area that you can share with friends. And maybe, you can help get some adopted!

Please visit the page at: http://www.facebook.com/petpardons

Another Famous Vegetarian Pro Athlete: Mike Zigomanis of the Toronto Maple Leafs

These are my favorite stories as they truly dispel so many myths about vegetarians.

This sentiment is echoed over and over by athletes that switch to a non-meat diet: “He discovered there was no change in his energy or strength, and in fact, he now considers himself stronger and better overall as a player.”

You can read more about it here: http://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/article/1055690--zigomanis-draws-interest-for-his-vegetarian-lifestyle

Toronto Permanently Bans the Sale of Dogs and Cats in Pet Stores: Victory over Puppy Mills and Pet Stores!

Yes, it’s in Canada, but this should lead to change in the US as well.

Pet Stores are the reason for puppy and kitten mills, or, aka, pet overpopulation and mass killing, all started by breeders.

Anyone with a heart and head knows that adoption from a shelter is the only way to ensure you’re not directly funding cruelty.

To learn more about the evils of pet stores and puppy mills, visit: http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/

To read more about this story, visit: http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/09/toronto-bans-retail-sales-of-cats-and-dogs/

Yes! The West Hollywood City Council Voted Unanimously to Ban the Sale of Fur: Victory!

Wow. You’d think Hollywood would just love fur. After all, it’s narcissism run rampant.

Excellent.

You can read the whole story here: http://www.peta.org/b/thepetafiles/archive/2011/09/20/urgent-help-ban-fur-sales-in-weho.aspx?c=pfs

Sicko Animal Control Officer Steve Skoklo Only Gets Minor Fees and Small Probation for Cruelly Murdering Kitten in a Bar

Hey Sicko Skoklo: if you’re reading this you tough guy, try to slam me and throw me onto the floor! We’ll see who wins.

Yep, in a bar.

“Skoklo was accused of killing a 3 month old stray tabby kitten that wandered into McGee’s Bar in Skoklo’s hometown of Madison IL in an incident from 2007. He was said to have picked up the kitten and slammed it into a door frame and then thrown it onto the floor. Horrified bar patrons called the police.”

It’s simple logic to know that this sicko has killed countless others after he cruelly captured them.

The full story is at: http://www.lifewithcats.tv/2011/09/21/former-animal-control-officer-gets-probation-for-killing-kitten-in-bar/

Donna Karan Loves to Design Clothes that Uses Rabbit Fur: New Website Shows Just How Cruel She Is

Check out the website at: http://dkbunnybutcher.com/bunny-butcher-yoga.aspx

Here’s a paragraph that sums it up: “Donna Karan's clothing lines include fur that's ripped from the bodies of rabbits who endure deplorable living conditions, neglect, and filth on Chinese fur farms while they wait to die in the name of fashion. This barbaric treatment doesn't exactly fit the tenets of yoga, which advocate peace and freedom from suffering for all living beings. But because Donna Karan claims to be a devout yoga practitioner, we're giving her a new yoga chart to follow that shows the hidden truth behind fur.”

Idiotic, Cruel, Sri Lankan Hindu Death Ritual Stopped by Sri Lankan Minister: 100s of Goats Spared Decapitation

It just never stops, especially in regard to religion. And hey, those of you who state that Hindus are all peaceful vegetarians read this article: http://news.yahoo.com/sri-lanka-bans-mass-animal-sacrifice-temple-003143186.html

In a nut shell:

“The grisly ritual, in which goats are decapitated in public using a large hatchet, was first banned in the 1980s but was revived as locals believe the animals' blood grants favours from the gods.”

Boycott the Philadelphia Eagles: Have Agreed to Pay Dog Killer Felon, Sick Michael Vick $100 Million Over 6 Years: Corrupt System and Corrupt Business

Some of you have probably already heard. Here’s just one story on this sad ending - http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=Ak1lnKLwbswYczIMTeDOUEY5nYcB?slug=ap-eagles-vick

It’s difficult to put into words the frustration and sadness this brings about. Truly crushes a lot of those I’m around. As we all struggle daily to get any attention to our issues, some sick, gangster felon, who can run fast and throw a football, even after brutal animal abuse conviction, is now, once again, a rich person.

I can only ask each of you to just keep moving forward. It’s obvious our system is sick and corrupt, and the NFL truly is, the National Felon League. They care little about honoring good behavior and, instead, look the other way and hire felons just to make themselves rich.

Perhaps everyone has forgotten just how sick he really is. Well, if you’re one of those with a short memory, let me help remind you by reading out post: Forgotten How Sadistic Michael Vick is? “Jumper cables were clipped onto the ears of...dogs…connected to...batteries before…tossing...into water"

Oh, and here’s another one: “Vick did all that and more to his dogs, and even threw family pets into the pit with fighters and laughed while they were mauled, according to a witness who testified to federal investigators.

Urgent: Tomorrow, 8-20-11, "Snapperfest" in Indiana: Snapping Turtles Slammed to the Ground, Swung Around, Have their Heads Yanked From their Shells

Urgent: Tomorrow, 8-20-11, Snapperfest Happens in Indiana. Snapping Turtles Slammed to the Ground, Swung Around, and Have their Heads Yanked From their Shells

Yep, only in Indiana. What the f… What is the fing point?

Please visit the following link and make an easy action to attempt to get this stopped: http://www.change.org/petitions/stop-snapperfest#letter_form

World Farm Animals Day (WFAD) is October 2nd: Learn More and Get Involved

A very important event.

As stated at their site, “World Farm Animals Day (WFAD), observed on (or around) October 2nd, is dedicated to exposing, mourning, and memorializing the more than 65 billion cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, and other land animals who needlessly suffer and die every year in the world's farms and slaughterhouses.”

Please visit http://www.wfad.org/ to learn more and get involved.

Sadly, it’s Not just Chinese who Eat Dogs: People in Thailand and Vietnam Do Too: Proof? Video and Photos of Thai Police Break Up Dog Smuggling Ring

We all know that the Chinese are the cruelest on Earth, but those in Thailand and Vietnam apparently also like to torture and eat dogs. Yes, sadly, it is true. Proof? Look at the photos and video for this story at http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/08/thai-police-bust-dog-smuggling-ring/ Thankfully, this group was saved.

Here are some facts about this story:

“More than a thousand dogs headed for the dinner table were spared when Thai authorities uncovered a massive dog smuggling operation last week.

Jammed into crowded cages at the Nakhon Phanom Animal Quarantine Station, the future of the dogs is still in question, but officials hope to send a strong message to would-be smugglers: three suspects now face charges including unlicensed trade in animals, illegal transport of animals, transport of dogs to an area under rabies monitoring, cruelty to animals, and violation of vaccination law, among others.

According to Nakhon Phanom Governor Rerngsak Mahawinijchaimontree, “Police believe all the dogs would have been transferred to a ship waiting in Ban Phaeng district of Nakhon Phanom before going across the Mekong River to be sold in Vietnam, where lots of dogs are ordered to be cooked as famous exotic dishes.”

You can read the story and view the photos and video at:

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/08/thai-police-bust-dog-smuggling-ring/

Ellen DeGeneres Publishes Excellent Blog “Going Vegan with Ellen”: Recipes, Tips, Vegan Living: Amazing Resource

Wow. I had no idea she was vegan. Ellen, if you read this, you have put together one excellent blog. I encourage all of you to visit it, as it is full of useful information. It can be found at http://vegan.ellen.warnerbros.com/

Endangered Gorilla Hidden in African Prison with Poachers: Luckily is Found

Seems they were attempting to smuggle her from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Rwanda. Sick f…s.

I can only express happiness that the baby gorilla was found. What a bunch of sick bastards.

“On Sunday night, a female baby mountain gorilla was found in an African jail, curled up on a bed alongside poachers who attempted to smuggle her from the Democratic Republic of Congo into Rwanda, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Rwandan authorities said the poachers had bought it for $15,000.”

You can read the story at http://hken.ibtimes.com/articles/195645/20110810/africa-jail-prison-mountain-gorilla-world-wildlife-fund-democratic-republic-of-congo-rwanda-rise-of.htm

Puppy Mill - Shadow Mountain Kennel - in Missouri Poses as Rescue Group: HSUS Calls for Investigation

Wow, another liar using lives to profit. I added some paragraphs in below that summarizes the situation, but you can read the whole story at http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/08/mo-puppy-mill-posing-as-dog-rescue-group/

“The HSUS’ complaint contends that Laymon is violating the state’s consumer protection law, also known as the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act, by deceiving the public into believing that the dogs in her operation are rescued from other facilities, when in fact many of the dogs may be coming directly from her puppy mill.”

“The HSUS named Laymon’s breeding facility, Shadow Mountain Kennel, as one of the worst licensed puppy mills in the state in its 2010 and 2011“Missouri’s Dirty Dozen” reports. The kennel received a “dishonorable mention” in both reports based on consumer complaints about sick and dying puppies Laymon allegedly sold over the Internet, as well as USDA and state inspection records citing Laymon for numerous violations of federal and state welfare standards.”

“The violations included excessively matted dogs, inadequate veterinary care, and dirty housing conditions. In 2009, the USDA fined Laymon $7,125 for repeated violations and suspended her license for three years. However, Laymon continues to be licensed by the Missouri Department of Agriculture even though she has been cited by that agency at least 36 times for animal care violations.”

ASPCA Brings Awareness to the Horrors of Pet Stores and Puppy Mills via Campaign “No Pet Store Puppies”

Great group and great campaign. Ever wonder why those in the know tell you not to buy from pet stores? Simply – puppy mills. Learn more about this issue at http://www.nopetstorepuppies.com/

“The campaign raises awareness about puppy mill cruelty and aims to reduce the demand for puppies that come from puppy mills by urging consumers not to buy anything at pet stores or on Web sites that sell puppies.”

10 Movies that Educate on the Vegetarian Lifestyle: For Beginners and Pros

Most of these you've likely seen. Some even made it main stream. Great films that use facts to explain the benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle (for amateurs and pros).

Want to shut up your grandmother who simply doesn't get (or want to get) why you don't eat meat? Well, these will do so in a nice manner.

View the list at: http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/page.do?pageId=3282&catId=7

Group Seeks to Spay/Neuter and Vaccinate the Street Dogs of Bhutan: Contribute if You Can

Apparently there is a significant problem with stray dogs in Bhutan. Luckily, unlike in most parts of the world, most in Bhutan practice compassion so abuse is limited. But, overpopulation leads to it's own problems. To learn more, visit https://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/item.do?siteId=310&itemId=46423&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_GTGM_BHUTANPUP_0726

Vegan (Yes, Vegan) or Cruelty Free Wine and Cheese: Excellent List

Yep, believe it or not. See, it's easy to choose cruelty free. Great list of vegan / cruelty free wine and cheese at http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/page.do;jsessionid=3412EB6C3F88CA1F7A7D39D0B40E7F58?pageId=2588&catId=7

Excellent List of Vegan or Cruelty Free Summer Beers

Near and dear to my heart. Great list of vegan / cruelty free beers at http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/page.do;jsessionid=3412EB6C3F88CA1F7A7D39D0B40E7F58?pageId=3365&catId=7

Wondering What Sunscreens are Vegan or Cruelty Free? Check Out this Guide to Find Out

Excellent vegan / cruelty free sunscreen guide. Highly suggest you all check it out at http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/page.do;jsessionid=95E39D83B167EE9F389CDF2B79107F6D?pageId=3413&catId=7

Another Great Facebook Page: Stop Puppy Mills

Again, the name says it all. The page can be found at http://www.facebook.com/StopPuppyMills

don't know what a puppy mill is and why they are cruel? Start at this page to learn more - http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/puppy_mills/

Great Facebook Page: Help Get Military Working Dogs Medical Benefits

The title says it all and this is a no brainer. They are forced to do dangerous work and they deserve to be rewarded. Check it out at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-Get-Military-Working-Dogs-Medical-Benefits/128513627237177?sk=wall

If You Care for Elephants: Tell Malaysian Prime Minister Razak to Free the Abused Baby Elephants, Paloh and Jeli

You can read more about this sad case and act at http://www.change.org/petitions/malaysian-prime-minister-razak-free-paloh-and-jeli-the-baby-elephants-and-send-them-to-a-sanctuary?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=own_wall

An excellent Facebook page has also been created to help educate on this matter. Visit it at http://www.facebook.com/SavePalohthebabyElephant

In summary:

"Please help babies Paloh and Jeli..they are being held at the Johor Zoo in Malaysia..they are kept in a barren exhibit without toys, access to clean water for drinking and playing,proper diet and only each other for company..There is nothing to stimulate them..Please help them get moved to a sanctuary where they can receive the proper diet, care and stimulation they so desperately need as well as the companionship of adult elephants .please help Paloh and Jeli get to the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary{NECC}within the next 7 days..thank you"

Monroe, Louisiana - Dog Continues to Live On a Chain in Miserable Heat! Are You In the Area and Can Help?

The title speaks for itself. If you think there is anything you can do please check out this page:

http://www.facebook.com/notes/dogs-deserve-better/monroe-la-dog-continues-to-live-on-a-chain-in-miserable-heat/10150254358466086

You'll find the person to contact when visiting the page.

Sea Shepherd Flagship Vessel the Steve Irwin Being Held by UK: Help Raise Bond for it’s Release

Wow. Jacked that the UK govt. can do such a thing. I’ll make this simple. You can read about this and donate to cover the bond here: http://my.seashepherd.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=399

Here is a paragraph from that sums up the issue: http://www.ecorazzi.com/2011/07/19/sea-shepherd-needs-1-4-million-alyssa-milano-tweets-support/ Nice to see that some celebrities are helping. But, you can too!

“Raising $1.4 million is a tough feat for any organization, but for one as controversial as Sea Shepherd it’s even tougher.

Regardless, that’s what Paul Watson‘s group is aiming to do. Their flagship, the Steve Irwin, is being held by UK courts due to a lawsuit brought against Sea Shepherd by Fish & Fish Ltd. The bond for the release of the ship is currently set at $1,411,692.87…”

Virginia's Smithfield Foods Once Again Guilty of Animal Abuse: Abuse of Pigs Rampant: What You Can Do

Yeah, these guys are always living up to their cruel name. Here is a simple page that talks about the horror pigs endure at Smithfield Foods and what you can do to attempt to help.

Here’s a paragraph from the page via the link below: “Virginia's Smithfield Foods is in trouble — again. Not only has the pork producer been involved in allegations of a swine flu outbreak having originated at its facilities, the company is also under fire for the way it's treating and housing its pigs.”

Smithfield Foods: Stop Abusing Innocent Pigs! http://apps.facebook.com/takeactioncenter/ars/GestationCrates

Environmental Working Group Releases Fact-Filled Intelligent Guide on How Meat Eating Impacts the Environment

I know…many of our readers already know this stuff. But, should you not, I encourage you to take a look at this great guide. This isn’t an emotional plea guide; it’s a fact-filled guide on just exactly how much eating less meat can have an impact on the environment.

You can access the guide two ways:

Web Guide: http://breakingnews.ewg.org/meateatersguide/at-a-glance-brochure/

PDF: http://static.ewg.org/reports/2011/meateaters/pdf/ewg_meat_eaters_guide_to_health_and_climate_2011.pdf

Pass this on!

Ever Heard of Dog and Cat Devocalization? One Group is Trying to Stop it

Yep, it would be like cutting the vocal cords of your kids to get them to stop NATURALLY crying.

To learn more, visit http://apps.facebook.com/takeactioncenter/ars/Devocalization

Article Discuses Greyhound Racing Industry: Luckily in Decline, but Many Still Need Homes

Great article that really brings out the reality of the cruel greyhound racing industry. Luckily it is in decline, with many states shutting entirely. BUT, what that means is the need to adopt many. And, as you’ll read, they’re incredible and sweet dogs.

Here is the article:

Three-Leg Caesar Finds Home, 20,000 Racing Greyhounds Looking

Special Needs Animal Shelter in Iowa Has Food Stolen: Help Get them Back on Track

Special Needs Animal Shelter in Iowa Has Food Stolen: Help Get them Back on Track

Yep. I know. WTF? Please visit their site to do even a small donation.

http://www.animal-lifeline.com/donate.html

F..K Nike! Sadistic Animal Abuser and Torturer Michael Vick Gets Endorsement Deal with Nike: Boycott Nike! Let Me Remind You How Sadistic Vick Is

Do I need to say more? Boycott that disgraceful company Nike who just loves to make Felon Dog Killers rich again! Money over ethics…Nike.

NOTE: JUST ADDED - CALL NIKE - from http://www.facebook.com/pages/Battle-Against-Dogfighting/178489093981 "If you would like to let NIKE know your opinion about their choice to sign VICK as their spokesperson: call Nike: 1-800-344-6453. Choose option 5, then option 9. Let them know how you feel & be the voice for the voiceless animals he victimized!!!! "

BTW Nike and any readers, have you forgotten how sadistic Michael Vick is? Well, just read text below from a blog post we did a while back:

Forgotten How Sadistic Michael Vick is? “Jumper cables were clipped onto the ears of...dogs…connected to...batteries before…tossing...into water"

Oh, and here’s another one:

“Vick did all that and more to his dogs, and even threw family pets into the pit with fighters and laughed while they were mauled, according to a witness who testified to federal investigators.”

Laughed, they said.

It’s sad to think that there are those out there that have forgotten just how cruel, sadistic, twisted, and sick Michael Vick is. My thought is that this is because it had to do with crimes against dogs vs. against kids or people. Let’s all remember that he was convicted of felonies!

And before you say I’m a hater, non-football guy, let me tell you that I coach and play football. I care enough about the integrity of the sport that I’ll clearly say that letting Vick back in to make him and others rich brought the NFL down to a very low level.

OK, now read this:

"The details that got to me then and stay with me today involve the swimming pool that was used to kill some of the dogs," Reynolds wrote on her blog. "Jumper cables were clipped onto the ears of underperforming dogs, then, just like with a car, the cables were connected to the terminals of car batteries before lifting and tossing the shamed dogs into the water."

She continued, "We don't know how many suffered this premeditated murder, but the damage to the pool walls tells a story. It seems that while they were scrambling to escape, they scratched and clawed at the pool liner and bit at the dented aluminum sides like a hungry dog on a tin can.

And, most importantly are these telling statements of truth about how Vick has never apologized for the blatant dog torture:

“Even worse, he's shown no sign of understanding of, or regret over, the fate of his dogs.

"Vick has never expressed one word of remorse for what he did to those dogs," said McClay.

"Not in any of his public statements, and not in his appearance on '60 Minutes.' Vick said he 'let it happen.' He slammed and beat and hung dogs to death. It's like Ted Bundy saying, 'I let someone murder this girl.' He doesn't take any responsibility for it."

Does Buying "Humane" Meat, Dairy, Etc. Actually Decrease Cruelty? Insightful Article Provides the Answer You May Not Have Expected

This is truly an incredibly thoughtful piece that asks the key question: will buying "humane" meat, dairy, etc. actually help lessen cruelty and also provide side benefits to humans? I agree with the authors' ultimate answer below.

I do need to say that though, ultimately, (as he argues) “humane” alternatives increase the amount of animals that will be killed and consumed (hypocritically I guess), the methods done so do provide a quicker death. So, ultimately this solves one part of the problem (for an individual being killed) but may ACTUALLY lead to more death and suffering (more individuals being killed).

I've actually pulled two paragraphs from the article that sum up his answer and argument and pasted them in below. But please go and view the article at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nil-zacharias/humane-meat-is-the-soluti_b_880731.html

“However, there's one thing we can be certain about -- buying "humane" animal products will help us feel better about our choice to consume the animals we care about, while distracting us from the root of the problem (our gargantuan appetite for meat and dairy). In addition, buying humanely-raised animal products (even if it's driven by the best intentions and as a solution for those of us who will never consider giving up meat/dairy), unwittingly encourages us to consume more animals with a lighter conscience.”

“No one can deny that it's better to be less cruel in the ways we confine and kill animals (if we are going to kill and eat them anyway), but if we're interested in long-term change, we can't look at killing with kindness or gratitude as a solution in itself, when a huge part of the problem is over-consumption and the ubiquitous nature of animal products. Of course, it's nobody's business what someone chooses to buy or eat. Further, we cannot ignore socio-economic factors that influence people's consumption choices in any discussion about what's better for animals or the planet. The ability to make better choices obviously assumes that one has the privilege to choose in the first place. But if we want to spend our precious time, energy and dollars to help farm animals, the simplest thing one can do is realize that we don't need to consume animal products to live healthy and happy lives.”

Photos of Baby Elephants Tied Up and Electro-Shocked by Trainers from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus: The Real Truth

The Real Truth Behind the Horribly Cruel Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Ah, so great to be back to the real (cruel) world with my fist posting in about a week. And what better way to start it off with a HARSH and REAL reminder of the cruelty behind Ringling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

Those who come away from viewing these real photos of the sickos at Ringling Bros. literally torturing BABY Elephants not sickened and hurting are heartless. So get some guts and go now and view the real photos of how Elephants REALLY get treated in a circus at Ringling Beats Animals at http://www.ringlingbeatsanimals.com/bound-babies.asp

GEARI Will be Attending to Personal Matters for a Week

But, will be resuming in a week. Hey, I asked all of you for assistance, but no one offered! I have to get this taken care of now. We’ll talk in a week!

Egomaniac Soccer Player - Panamanian Defender Luis Moreno of Deportivo Pereira Kicks Live Owl Mascot to Death

We can only hope this egomaniacal sick and twisted killer gets any punishment.

Here is a paragraph from the story at http://www.petside.com/article/owl-mascot-kicked-death-soccer-player

“What makes this heartbreaking incident even more distressing and enraging is that Moreno purposefully approached the stunned bird lying on the field -- after being accidentally injured with the ball -- issuing a fatal blow to the owl, punting it with a powerful kick. Both opponents and team-mates looked on, watching the entire incident with disbelief. Local fans were outraged and shouted "Murderer" at the player.”

Sick Bastard Shoots Dog and Buries it Alive to Die in Malta in Ghar Hasan in Birzebbuga. Luckily the Dog Survives

http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/2011/05/dog-shot-and-buried-alive-makes-miraculous-recovery/

I post these types of stories to remind everyone that we must always remain vigilant as plenty of sickos exist that have no problem torturing and killing other species. Of course, this tends to lead to violence against humans too.

I also post this to see if anyone reading this might know the sick bastard who did this. He, she, they need to be caught.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Takes on a New Challenge and Promises to Eat Only what He Kills: Admits Killing Various Animals Himself: The Good and Bad

Most of you have probably already seen this story - Facebook CEO promises to eat only what he kills

I hesitated to post on this as what I say may be misinterpreted by both sides. Yet, I decided to do so in order to make one point: at least this guy has decided to see just how meat ends up on a plate. No people, it doesn’t just wrap itself in plastic or paper all neat and pretty for you to just pick up and take home.

Most humans and billionaires could care less and really think that the world is for the humans only. I worked with an ego maniacal rich guy that always defaulted to the idiotic food chain argument. He was barely over 5 ft. tall and weighed about as much as an elementary school kid, and I always challenged him to go out into the woods, or plains, or wherever and see if he could take an animal’s life with only human hands (and weak teeth with very little canine teeth compared to true carnivores like cats and dogs.) Humans simply cannot do it and need technology to help them even get an animal. I always tell people to check out Meet Your Meat and then get back to me. http://www.meat.org/video-2.asp OR http://www.meat.org/

So, though it’s absolutely ridiculous that Zuckerberg or any other human thinks they NEED meat, at least this billionaire kid has the guts to do what most will not do and actually takes a life vs. having his personal assistant pick it up at the gourmet market each night.

My Message to Mark

Now, Mark, if you read this, you don’t need to eat meat, so I suggest you stop taking lives and move on to the more sophisticated and thoughtful life of vegetarianism or veganism. You’re obviously really thinking this out and take responsibility for your actions. Plus man…you live in veg. heaven in California so there is no need to kill any more animals. In the article, it’s even stated that “Zuckerberg doesn't forget his pledge; if he can't be the one to provide the meat, he orders strictly off the vegetarian menu.” This shows that you’re at least thinking and that’s 100 times better than that average non-thinking human. So, though I’m sure you can afford the best personal chefs, here are three great vegetarian starter packs to get you on your way - http://www.pcrm.org/health/veginfo/vsk/ http://www.vegetariantimes.com/2007/pdf/vegetarian_starter_kit.pdf http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/

Sad News for Sickos in Florida: Bestiality Law Might Finally Pass

Strange that it took this long.

As stated in the article below, this was necessary: “Rich took up the anti-bestiality fight after a number of cases involving sexual activity with animals in recent years, including a Panhandle man who was suspected of accidentally asphyxiating a family goat during a sex act and the abuse of a horse in the Keys. The bill would make such acts a first-degree misdemeanor.”

Good start but unfortunately it is only a misdemeanor. Let me translate – they care, but not really. Plus, if a sicko only sees a misdemeanor as the highest he’ll/she’ll get, they will take that risk. Make it a felony and the potential for bestiality goes down. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/06/florida-bestiality-law-passes-third-attempt_n_858884.html

Sea Shepherd News: Keep Up with the Most Effective Group in the World

As you know, Sea Shepherd has been successful as of late in the fight against whaling. Well, they’re heading out again on various causes. Keep up to date on what they’re doing via their newsletter - http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Sea-Shepherd-E-News---What-can-you-do-to-help-defend-the-defenseless-.html?soid=1101395845702&aid=ZoPxaPojJVE

Western Governors Hate Wolves and Want to Kill Them: How You Can Speak Up

Please read for details but essentially wolves (as always) are threatened by potential legistlative measures. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150190522447545.301813.19387377544

Just look back at our post - Federal Budget Removes Wolves from the Endangered Species Act (ESA): President and Politicians Give a Great Present to Ranchers and Hunters http://geari.blogspot.com/2011/04/federal-budget-removes-wolves-from.html

Quick Action Allows You to Help Animals in the Areas Affected by Tornadoes and Severe Flooding in the U.S.

I haven’t yet checked out this group, so if anyone has any negative feedback, please let me know. But, much help is needed down there - https://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/store/item.do?siteId=310&itemId=44086&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_GTGM_TORNADO_0510

Just like Romania, Spain Hates Dogs Too: Strays Abused and Killed

They’re not quite China, but Spain has always hated animals. Think bull fighting. But, this sad story shows that, as in Romania, strays are abused and killed with no regard to pain or suffering. This page also allows you to voice your opposition to their practices - http://www.care2.com/news/member/525884267/2799803

Video Shows Endangered Sumatran Tigers in the Forest: About them and a Graphic on how Tigers are Screwed Worldwide

Sadly, as the article states, logging may soon be allowed in the area they were spotted in. Yes, corruption goes worldwide - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110509/ap_on_re_as/as_indonesia_tiger_videos

Also, take a look at this graphic on the tiger population worldwide. Yep, you guessed it, it’s not good. http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/slideshow/photo//110509/photos_wl_pc_afp/15545c33dd367b838d5eaf8d2de97d18/

Assembly Bill 376 Would Ban the Possession, Sale, Trade and Distribution of Shark Fins: Quick Way to Help Voice Your Support

Yes, shark finning still occurs. Gee, I wonder who’s responsible for it? Hummm. Here’s a quick action you can take along with some facts - http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/campaign.faces?siteId=3&campaign=DOW-SharkFinning&origin=ARS_FACE_FAN_ADGROUP_TAKEACTION_SHARK_0511_CTG

GEARI Seeks Help / Volunteers for Launch of New Website - animaltesting.tv Easy Project, Not Ongoing

As the name implies, animaltesting.tv will be a site that is focused on showing the reality of animal testing and vivisection via real photos and videos. The new .tv domain is in use by many groups as a web property that signifies the presence of AV resources and supplements their main sites or blogs. We’re simply looking to use our place in the AR world to bring attention to this issue.

If you look at the search logs of geari.org or geari.blogspot.com, you’ll see a very significant amount of searches for videos and photos showing the unfortunate reality of animal testing or vivisection. Many of these people are simply trying to gauge the nature of this unnecessary practice. A significant number are looking for proof and/or material for class projects, speeches, etc. Many brave souls have taken undercover footage from animal testing facilities in order to bring to light to the public the reality of this horror. We at GEARI hope to add one more resource that allows truth and education to speak for the reality many innocent victims face every day in countless facilities across the world.

I’m looking for one or two good volunteers to help get this up. Your job will be to pull embedded code from YouTube videos, Vivmeo, etc. and also from photo sharing sites such as Flickr and paste it into the blog. Very easy. I just need assistance on this initial part and you do not need to make an ongoing commitment.

If you’re interested, please email geari.org@gmail.com. I’d like to get this rolling soon.

Thanks

Siberian-Bengal Tiger (Tony) Still Living in Squalor in Cage at the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, Louisiana: How to Express Your Horror

Talk about a living hell. I think it’s obvious why this is absolutely ridiculous and horribly cruel, but in case you don’t get why:

“Tony has spent the past decade in a small enclosure that is devoid of any forms of enrichment, like trees, logs or other plants that would allow him to live like a tiger should. He has suffered through ten hot and humid Louisiana summers with no pool of water large enough to cool himself. Day and night, Tony's sensitive ears and nose are subjected to the loud drone of the nearby freeway and the noise and noxious fumes from the idling trucks.”

Follow this Link to Help Save Tony the Tiger From His Truck Stop Cage http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/702/334/602/?z00m=19971626

Sicko “Shot Dog Film” “Artist” Commissioned to Create Sculpture for NY Public Library: How to Get this Stopped

Reminds me of Sick Michael Vick getting signed again for millions after killing and abusing dogs.

Seems Tom Otterness could get $750,000 for a sculpture.

As some of you remember, Tom is a very sick animal abuser. “In 1977, Otterness was involved in another art project. He bought a shelter dog, chained it to a fence, shot it to death and filmed the murder in a movie he called 'Shot Dog Film.'”

Visit this page to Stop Dog-killer from Creating Sculpture for NY Public Library - http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/stop-dog-killer-from-creating-sculpture-for-ny-public-l.html