So the chicken wings we got in yesterday from Vegetarian Plus have whey in them. I guess they sent the wrong ones. If anyone bought them during the 47 minutes they were on the shelf, please return for a refund or come thrown them at us or whatever. No refund is available if you choose the throwing option. Sorry about that.
Hey, does anyone want to help out their brothers and sisters in exotic locales such as Pine Bluff Arkansas and Moosup Connecticut receive vegan instant creamer and raw revolution bars? If you have any spare packing peanuts please bring them by, and maybe you'll land yourself a free cola or something. Thank you!
Hey loved ones. We just got in a case of Nacho cheese from our friends at The Chicago Soy Dairy, the same folks who brought you the Teeze mozzarella. You know you need this. We also sell tofu and have one copy of a Ward Churchill book.
Just got in some amazing collard greens, lacinata kale, and green leaf lettuce today. The collards are at least as big as your head if not slightly larger and the kale is probably about the weight and circumference of an average grown man's calf. Only $2.25 each! This is some healthy doin's right here. Now you can answer with confidence when jerks be yammering on about calcium deficiencies in a vegan diet and all that.
Hey everybody. Just got a boatload of new chocolate stuff from our friends at Rose City Chocolatier. We got some big ol' boxes of peanut and cashew bark, some fancy chocolate covered pretzels, and some chocolate nuts and chew thingys. Buy for someone you love. Or yourself. We also sell toothbrushes.
So we got some more of these crazy expensive, kid-friendly, "I just need them once a year for camping", food stuffs we call vegan marshmallows. Hoof-free since '83.
"An Oklahoma state senator said he is promoting a change to the state constitution that would protect hunters and fisherman from animal rights activists."
If you'll be coming to the Let Live thing tomorrow (Sunday), bring $12 cash and you can get "Sacred Cows..." (THE book on animal testing) at our wholesale cost, while supplies last. Come get smarter.
Our next benefit movie night will be "Rushmore" and the money will be going to Family Dogs New Life, a local no-kill shelter. November 9th, save the date fools.
Again at The Artistery, 4315 SE Division. 8pm-ish.
Oh shit! Gorditos is set to finally open up its new ALL VEGAN location! And best of all, it's gonna be close to us. It's going to be located next to City Bikes CoOp, 8th and SE Ankeny. Word on the street is the opening will be on Sunday, November 2, and you'll really want to show up to check it out on opening day.
Thanks to those who came out to stand in the cold at OHSU today. If you couldn't make it, please try and make it to the first in the "Let Live Activism Series" this weekend. Animal research is a tough issue and we all need to understand it better.
"After receiving nearly 12,000 e-mails urging the company to go fur-free, Zappos.com recently stopped selling all items with fur and pledged to stay fur-free. Unfortunately for animals, Amazon.com, a Zappos competitor, continues to sell fur."
"Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA, show that in 2007 scientists and staff at the Hillsboro center:
Allowed a monkey to suffer through labor for two days before giving it a Caesarean section, which claimed the life of the mother and infant.
Performed a surgery on the wrong monkey.
Left a sponge inside the abdomen of a baboon, causing an abscess that wasn't discovered until the animal was killed for an unrelated experiment.
Extracted semen 48 times from a monkey named Billy the Kid, a controversial procedure known as "electro-ejaculation" that injured the animal's penis."
"HRC is a team of research and communications professionals who each have strong personal commitments to animal protection. HRC was formed in early 2000 to improve conditions for animals by empowering fellow advocates with access to valid, relevant, and insightful information. Since then, HRC has developed a comprehensive vision for the use of such research to help animals, and our team now includes many committed directors, expert advisers, and volunteers."
"Lucky desperately needs your help. She’s a 48-year-old female Asian elephant who has been living alone at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas since the death of her companion, Alport, almost one year ago. Female elephants are intensely social, making her solitary confinement especially cruel."
"Astoria, Oregon - According to a communique received by the North American Animal Liberation Press Office, 1500 captive mink were released last night from a fur farm on Simonsen Road in Astoria, Oregon. The raid is the third in Oregon this year, and the seventh in North America this season. Together with raids in Washington, Utah and Canada reported since April, thousands of captive wild animals have been given the chance for freedom this year from profit-hungry breeders. "
“I need protein from food rather than just protein supplements. I changed my diet. I would do anything I possibly could if they said like, ‘There’s a possibility you might heal faster if you do eat meat or just change your eating habits’. So I did. I don’t regret it at all, I feel so much better.” -Tattooed hipster dumbass.
"A handful of top executives from American International Group Inc. spent thousands of dollars during a recent English hunting trip, even as the New York-based insurer asked for an additional $37.8 billion loan from the Federal Reserve."
"The SUNY Social Justice Conference, November 7-9 at SUNY-Binghamton, will be a staging ground for students, organizers, activists and allies to build a united movement across our diverse communities for solidarity and social change. Budget cuts and privatization close doors to public higher education, but the state's prison system drains away funds into an ever-expanding industrial complex. As more young people of color enter penitentiaries than enroll in the SUNY system, campuses reap the benefits of forced prison labor. As educators and students fight to be heard, the state suffocates the power of unions to organize and negotiate. And as endless wars rage overseas, vital resources are wrested from communities back home. Drawing upon the rich history of vital student participation in struggles for social change, we will gather in November to build new movements for justice. Join us for a weekend of organizing, learning, networking, and connecting, feauturing workshops, strategy-sessions, discussions and a keynote address by people's historian Howard Zinn. "
Hey folks. So it looks like we finally got the produce section to where we want it. Why not come in and buy some of this stuff? It's like real food. We have dozens of highly trained and experienced produce clerks ready to assist you with any questions and/or suggestions you may have within the vegetable/fruit/legume arena. Our prices are at the very least comprable to Whole Foods and quite often less...so quit messing around with nachos and buy some leeks.
"OIN US TOMORROW, OCT. 16TH, NOON, AT MCDONALD'S -- 1035 sw 6TH (& MAIN) -- TO KICK MCASS (PRETTY PLEASE)!!! You're encouraged to bring signs, and we'll have flyers to hand out. We'll also bring animal costumes...THANKS. "
Finally, got some new lazy people food in. Instant mashed potatoes are back, in 3 varieties, classic, roasted garlic, and chreesy. Pretty excited about this crap. Organic too, come eat up and fall asleep.
Word is people aren't signing up quickly for this, so... c'mon guys and gals. Pretty please sign up to help out House of Dreams, they need it. Times is tough.
Announcing the Let Live Series, a monthly series of speakers, workshops, and social events. These events are dedicated to promoting and improving animal rights activism and community in the Portland area throughout the year, culminating in the annual Let Live Conference.
Let Live Series, Part 1: Monkey Business. October 26th, 2 pm, PSU Campus in the Smith Memorial Union, room SMU228
The first event is "Monkey Business: The Truth About Animal Testing and the ONPRC." If you have ever had trouble discussing the difficult topic of vivisection and animal testing, or need to brush up on your knowledge, this event is for you. Elaine Close (Coatlition to Abolish Animal Testing) and Matt Rossell (In Defense of Animals) will be discussing the bad science, bad treatment, and useless studies that surround the bulk of animal testing, focusing on the ONPRC (Oregon National Primate Research Center.) We will talk about what goes on at the primate lab, what you can do about it, and ways you can more effectively discuss this topic with others.
Just got this from PETA. We're feeling like this might be a good chance for an anti-Primate Center campaign to pick up some steam. There seems to be a lot of potential energy in Portland right now and we're hoping a lot of you folks can join us out there. People can also meet up here at the mini-mall at like 11:00 to do some ride-sharing if you'd like.
"During a four month undercover investigation in 2007, a PETA investigator experienced firsthand the anguish that the animals at Oregon Health Sciences University's (OHSU) Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) endure every day. Animals were forced to eat food from their waste trays, were terrorized when they were chased and caught in group cages, and suffered severe psychological trauma.
ONPRC continues to confine more than 4,000 monkeys who are used in cruel taxpayer-funded studies in which monkeys are separated from their mothers to induce psychological damage; forced to eat lard in obesity experiments; exposed to nicotine, alcohol, and infectious diseases before they are ultimately killed; and more.
Monkeys don't belong in laboratories, nor do they deserve to needlessly suffer in the name of greed. Please join PETA next Tuesday to speak out in their behalf.
When: Tuesday, October 21, 12 noon–1 p.m. Where: OHSU Marquam Hill Campus, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland, Ore. Note: Please meet under the pedestrian bridge at the main OHSU hospital. We encourage carpooling and taking public transportation on Trimet bus #8, as parking is difficult.
The carpool will leave at 11 a.m. from 5428 N.E. 30th St. To RSVP for the carpool, call Matt Rossell at 503-249-9996. For other information, please contact Justin Goodman at JustinG@peta.org. All materials will be provided, so just bring yourself, your friends, and your family members!"
"It's not too late to register for the Portland Walk for Farm Animals, which will help raise funds and awareness about Farm Sanctuary's rescue, education and advocacy efforts for farm animals in need. "
October 11th: AR Movie Night! Come join us at the PSU movie theatre (I’ve heard they have done renovations during the summer!) Bring 5$ suggested donation for local groups. Doors open at 7:00pm with movie starting at 7:30. Free popcorn but feel free to bring your own snacks! We will be showing SharkWater -www.sharkwater.com
What: SharkWater
Where: PSU’s 5th Street Cinema (www.fifthavenuecinema.groups.pdx.edu/ourlocation.html)
"Yo, wanna put a thing on your blog saying it's peoples last weekend for milkshakes & smoothies until next summer. You could also tell them we'll be doing 2 vegan soups a day & hot drinks if you feel so inclined. Love you, Brian "
"Zappos, an online retailer, knows about the suffering that goes into every fur-trimmed garment or accessory, but the company continues to contribute to that suffering by using fur. With so many fashionable, comfortable alternatives available today, there is no excuse for Zappos.com to continue using the fur of tortured animals in its designs.
Animals killed for their fur spend their entire lives exposed to all weather conditions in cramped, filthy wire cages. Fur farmers use the cheapest and cruelest killing methods—including suffocation, electrocution, gassing, and poisoning—and these often ineffective methods sometimes leave animals still conscious when they are skinned.
Please join us in urging Zappos.com to follow the lead of other designers and retailers—including Nike, Kenneth Cole, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, Gap, Stella McCartney, and others—who have already adopted permanent fur-free policies."
Hey everybody, we've been really getting nailed with all the fees involved with taking credit cards, so... we're changing our rules. There is no longer any minimum purchase to take credit/debit cards, BUT we are now charging a $0.25 surcharge to all credit card purchases. Sorry if this seems jerky, but we gotta do what we gotta do. And cash is still wonderful and encouraged.
NOTE: This does not apply to food stamp cards, no charge or minimums on those.
"Join me at Sweetpea Bakery for a 4 course dinner to benefit Portland’s House of Dreams, an awesome no-kill kitty shelter going through some tough times."
Hey everybody, you know you want in on this! Sign up early because it's gonna sell out quick.
"Veterinarians suspected that the stress of the move played a role in the animal's death. They expect to learn the result of Tuesday's necropsy, or animal autopsy, in two to three weeks."
Our next movie night is gonna be on my (Chad) birthday, October 12th. So you'll REALLY need to come. And instead of bringing me tons of presents, just bring a few friends. Money at the door will be donated to our good friend Josh Harper's (http://joshharper.org) commissary fund.
This night is gonna be different than normal. It's gonna be $10 to get in (ouch), BUT the price will include a cupcake and punch made by ultra-famous Isa Chandra Moskowitz and a karaoke session after the movie. So... save that date!
"Animal-rights groups have been campaigning to get it off the menu for decades, but now, in an abrupt U-turn, they are clamouring for veal to come back to British dining tables."
Hey, if you're in the neighborhood (of PA), go see our friend Giancarlo's art show, he's a rad guy and did our mural at our store and our skateboard deck a couple of years ago. Go buy something.
"Meet Monkey, a sweet, neutered, Red Bone Coonhound mix (possibly some Vizsla), about 4 years old, who has been living at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society (WCGHS) in Washington since October, 2007. Monkey's previous owners were forced to surrender him due to a neighbor dispute, in which Monkey had suffered some physical and emotional abuse at the hands of this neighbor.
WCGHS is a small non-profit "no kill" animal shelter in Washougal, WA. They don't have the facilities to keep a big playful hound like Monkey happy and healthy. The kennels are 12 foot indoor/outdoor areas and very small play yards.
Monkey was used to running free on 30 acres while with his previous owners so he is not doing too well in a shelter environment being so confined. He is getting depressed and a little stir crazy. He just needs some love, attention and lots of playtime. Monkey would also love to take you for a walk, too! He has a wonderful expressive face, and really needs a place to run and just be a dog. He gets along well with other dogs, loves to play with puppies and loves people. He is such a sweet, big baby boy just willing to please! "
"Last week at least three individuals were visited by FBI agents and compelled to give DNA samples. These individuals were former residents of the Santa Cruz house raided twice - once when they no longer even lived there! The agents possessed court orders for their DNA in investigation of a "violation of the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act""
