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A small victory? Not really…

This is so strange. I received this press release today from Ben Carlson via email: BioArts International Ends Cloning Service; Blasts Black-Market Cloners BioArts International, the Northern California biotech company that offered the world's first commercial dog cloning service, announced today that it had completed delivery of healthy cloned dogs to all five clients from its "Best Friends Again" program, but would discontinue cloning dogs commercially as a result of several problems. In a statement posted on the company's web site at www.bioarts.com, CEO Lou Hawthorne gave six reasons for his decision, including the failure of legal efforts to prevent Seoul-based RNL Bio from offering cloning services in violation of international patents. BioArts holds the sole, worldwide rights to clone dogs, cats and endangered species, which it licenses from Start Licensing of Austin, Texas. Hawthorne characterized Start Licensing's legal response to RNL's infringing activities as, "too little, too late" and [...]

The bigger picture…

I've been reading a lot of griping lately on vegan blogs about unhealthy vegan "junk food". People naturally assume that all vegan food must be healthy since it doesn't contain any nasty animal ingredients, right? Well, no. Just because it is vegan doesn't make it healthy. And some bloggers want you to know that eating vegan junk food is not going to win you good eating awards anytime soon. But other bloggers, they adore vegan junk food and promote it as "quick food for busy people" or similar. Take this article, written by the Long Island Press, about food that's "good (and vegan)." Check out the beginning of the article: "Hey, we’re not proud, but we’re honest. And we have discovered a few things along the way that are amazing, that just happen to be vegan. Some are junk food. Some are processed frozen foods. But cut us some slack. As [...]

D.C. VegFest this Saturday!

Get ready DC! The D.C. VegFest is this Saturday and it looks to be packed full of fun. And, the outdoor festival celebration of the veg lifestyle is free! Could it get any better than that? What is there to do at the VegFest you ask? Well, there are seven (that's right, seven, count 'em!) different speakers lined up for the event - ranging from Rory Freeman (author of Skinny Bitch) to Kenneth Williams (a vegan bodybuilder), and more in-between. There will be cooking demonstrations by vegan chefs, nine different food vendors (that you can actually eat at - finally!), eleven different commercial vendors, and more non-profit organizations that you can shake a stick at (not that you would want to!). It's a packed day, but one that you'll enjoy for sure. And, if all of that wasn't enough to get your ass there, the first 400 people who come [...]

We're taking our compassion to the streets!

I'm pleased to announce that YDV is going to participate in Farm Sanctuary's 2009 Walk for Farm Animals! We're joining thousands of compassionate folks all across the country who will be raising awareness about the realities of factory farming. It's our goal to generate much needed funds for Farm Sanctuary's extremely important rescue, education, and advocacy work. Wanna join us? There are tons of Walks already planned all over the country. You can check to see if there is a walk scheduled in your area by going to walkforfarmanimals.org. If you don't see a walk in your area (and you want one, you know you do) coordinate one! Farm Sanctuary is looking for volunteers to coordinate Walks nationwide. For more information, contact the national Walk coordinator at walk (at) farmsanctuary.org or 607-583-2225 ext 283. Can't walk or coordinate? Please consider donating to support the cause. With [...]

YDV Monday is so sweet!

It's Monday! We love Monday's around here so we celebrate "the Monday" with yummy food as often as possible. This Monday our sweet tooth is satiated with raw vegan goodness. Check it out: Fresh Blackberries with a side of sweet maple creme. It's sinful without the sin! The best part is that you can use any type of fruit that's in your fruit bowl. The maple creme goes well (alone) with anything you can conjure up. Here's how to make it: Maple Creme 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight and drained 1 tsp salt 2-3 tbsp of maple syrup (I prefer mine on the sweet side) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon dash of nutmeg filtered water, just enough to smooth out creme, about 1/4 - 1/2 cup In a food processor, puree cashews into dust. Add salt, cinnamon and maple syrup. Once combined, drizzle water in slowly [...]