Traffic Jam: The Week Ending February 3
This week, the VN editors give you the best of the internet—four links (and one tweet!) at a time.
1. Gluten-Free Vegan Butterfinger Cupcakes: making every Friday a little bit sweeter.
2. For all you cat lovers out there, we giggled reading through The 25 Most Awkward Cat Sleeping Positions. One of our favorites? The Sleeping Baby. “Find a baby. Imitate the baby.”
3. Do you read Grist’s series Protein Angst? No? Well, one, you should, and two, it’s a series on the “environmental and nutritional complexities of high-protein foods.” One of the latest posts is on the idea that the mainstream now finds vegetarianism passé (read: “That was so ‘90s.”). We highly suggest you read it.
4. Did you know that actress (and vegetarian!) Kristen Bell loves sloths? Well, it’s not love, it’s more like burst-into-tears-and-hysteria obsession. Seriously, just watch her interview from The Ellen DeGeneres Show. If you don’t laugh, there’s something wrong with you.
5. And for our Tweet of the Week, Associate Editor Jennifer Chen’s husband, Brendan Hay, makes something gross (ammoniated beef) really funny. And for that, we thank him: “McDonald’s is no longer using a chemical found in homemade explosives in its food. Sorry, teens hoping to score mutant powers from a burger.”—@B_Hay
Colombia Prohibits Use of Animals in Circuses
After undercover investigations by Animal Defenders International expose animal abuse, the Colombian government bans wild animals in circuses.
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St. Louis Welcomes A New Vegetarian Restaurant
Tree House is the latest meat-free eatery to open in Mound City, serving up an eclectic mix of veg cuisine.
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Jill Milan Sells New Line of Vegan Handbags in SF
Cruelty-free fashionistas can get a preview of Jill Milan’s new collection of Italian, handcrafted products at San Francisco’s Westfield Mall.
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James Cameron Promotes Veganism at Awards Gala
The director who brought Titanic and The Terminator to the silver screen, lauds the benefits of plant-based eating during his acceptance speech.
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Federal Gov. Says Neigh to Horse Slaughter Funding
If a recent vote by US House Appropriations Committee survives the legislative process, killing horses for human consumption will be prohibited in the US.
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More Flashbacks
- US’ First Veg School Will Visit Animal Sanctuary
- NPR Program Features Hampton Creek’s Beyond Eggs
- Washington Post’s Advice for Parents with Veg Kids
- Gluten-Free, Vegan Brewery to Open in Portland
- Health Guru to Do Veg Cleanse With Wedding Guests
- Third Annual VegFest Houston Taking Place Today
- New York Magazine Marks 2013 the Year of Pleather
- Mercy For Animals Launches Anti-Foie Gras Campaign
- Researchers Propose Solution to Disappearing Bees
- Comedy Central’s Daily Show Addresses Ag-Gag Bills
- Proposed Rule Grants Protection to Captive Chimps
- Tia Mowry Joins PETA in Sharing Vegan Message
- Law May Bar Citizens from Voting on Hunting Issues
- Violet Sweet Shoppe Sells Cruelty-Free Confections
- Lush Cosmetics Employees Go Vegan for Five Days
- Plant-Strong High-Performance Athletes On the Rise
- Research Reveals Possibility of Meat Allergies
- Vegan Line Vaute Couture Offers Summer Sample Sale
- The Guardian Reports Brits Should Eat Less Meat
- Forbes Recognizes Veggie Grill’s Budding Success
