::FROM THE BLOG::

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• A Decadent Recipe For Roasted Wheat-Meat with Oyster Mushroom & Sausage Stuffing
• Helping Animals 101: How To Promote Animal Rights
• The Healing Connection between Food and Mood
• The Ultimate Beauty Products That Rocked Us in ‘09
• Green Clean Your Palace On a Dime

::HOT ON OUR GLAMAZONIAN RADAR::

• Green your work out wardrobe! Check out these eco-friendly work out pieces that will leave you (and the earth) feeling comfy and sweat-free.
• Our dogs have, thus far, only saved us from left overs, but this family’s dog saved their young son from a cougar attack!
• Besides the fact that they engage in some of the worst factory farming practices around, KFC is also in the habit of making really racist television ads.
• Have a gawgeous baby? Enter the the LIVE! with Regis and Kelly Beautiful Baby Search winner 2010 to win $125,000 towards your little one’s college education.
• Did someone just REALLY piss you off?  Ignite your inner Buddha and learn how to transform anger to light easily.
• H&M Destroys and Throws Out Perfectly Good Unworn Clothing.
• You’ll need to have sex with 12,770 more people to catch up with Warren Beatty.
• Hang on to your Hitachi Magic Wand, Ladies. Scientists discover: G-spot is a myth.
• Lou Reed Comes Out For Celebrity Chef Tal Ronnen’s Stunning Four-Course Meal At NYC’s Candle 79.
• With the massive Calico wild horse roundup under way, the Bureau of Land Management is expanding its assault on America’s wild horses to Utah. On January 15, the BLM intends to begin its assault on these beautiful creatures. Click here to send a quick e-mail to President Obama and officials who can stop this!
• Need Inspiration to get fit for new year? Meet a record-breaking athlete!
• Seeking models interested in a dramatic hair change (i.e. want to chop their hair all off to donate, trying to shake a rut, making radical life change, etc.) for free hair cut by a junior stylist at Aveda salon in Union Square, NYC.  Need models for week of Tues, Jan 19th - Fri, Jan 22nd. Interested parties should contact: chrissiecutscolors@gmail.com
• Hostile Skies with the Little Guys: Navigating Airline Security with Children.
• How to throw an eco-friendly baby shower.
• This West Virginia animal shelter is no-kill and runs on donations alone.  We’ve been told they are running out of food for the sweet dogs and kitties.  Please donate whatever you can and help them stay afloat!
• Your “All Natural, Organic, Free-Range Turkey” Never Ate Its Natural Food Or Stepped Outdoors.
• Just in case you thought “Reform”  covered what type of Jew you are (or are not) check out this hilarious article which asks, “What Flavor of New Jew Are You?”
• For anyone who has lost their dog or cat, this beautifully done short documentary will break your heart and allow you some comfort simultaneously.
• Jews Adopt Blessing of the Animals Ceremonies and Make Them Their Own.
• We all totally lost our cool when we sampled the decadent deliciousness of Go Max Go Foods’ range of vegan candy bars.  Order a bunch for $3 each here.
• Unhealthiest ‘Gourmet Burgers’: Wendy’s Tops List.
• Considering cloth diapering?  Check out one of the last available services, DiaperKind.
• Cutest meringue-looking ring… minus the eggs.

::RECIPE OF THE WEEK::
Gobi Paratha/ Griddle baked Savoury Cauliflower Pancakes Recipe

The ajwain or the carom seeds add a special touch to these parathas. You could substitute the grated cauliflower with mashed potatoes.

Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 cups atta (whole wheat flour)
½ tsp salt
2 tsp Ajwain (carom seeds)
1 tbsp vegan ghee (or earth balance, or coconut oil)

For the stuffing:

1 medium sized cauliflower, cleaned and grated
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp jeera  (cumin seeds)
1/2  tsp asafetida
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp jeera (cumin seed) powder
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1  tsp salt or to taste

Oil and salted butter for cooking
Extra flour for dredging

Method:

Prepare the dough:

Mix all the ingredients for the dough and knead into a semi-soft consistency using enough water. Allow the dough to rest for at least ½ hour.

Prepare the stuffing:

In a wok, heat the oil over a medium flame.  Lower the flame and drop in the cumin seeds, asafetida, ginger, green chillies and turmeric powder and cook for a few seconds. Put in the grated cauliflower and raise the heat to medium. Stir and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes until the spices properly coat the cauliflower. Put in the cumin seed powder and fresh coriander. Turn off the flame and allow the stuffing mixture to cool.

Prepare the Parathas:

Divide the dough into 12 small balls. On a flat surface using a rolling pin, roll each dough into a 5”  round disc using a little flour. Take one round disc. Place a little stuffing mixture and spread it, leaving 1/4” space around the edges. Place another round disc over it and seal the edges using a little water. Cook on a hot griddle using a little oil or ghee until golden brown spots appear on the surface. Serve hot with pickle and plain yogurt.

Makes approximately 6 medium sized parathas via divinetaste.com.

::THE HOOKUP::

EVERYWHERE: Call for Submissions: Carnival of Feminists (Theme: Reviews) Feminist Review has been invited to host the Carnival of Feminists on January 20, 2010. The Carnival of Feminists “aims to showcase the finest feminist posts from around the blogosphere,” and we are seeking your already published blog posts featuring feminist-oriented reviews. Please send us your choice for the best feminist reviews to contact@feministreview.org by December 31, 2009. Include “Carnival of Feminists submission” in the subject line. The Feminist Review Editorial Collective will review your submissions and select the reviews we feel best represents the Carnival of Feminists’ theme and mission. http://feministreview.blogspot.com/.

NEW YORK: As temperatures continue to drop, more and more fur-wearers begin to come out of hiding to show their true colors, and we want to be ready when they do! Please join PETA members and Caring Activists Against Fur (CAAF) to educate the uninformed of the cruelty behind every fur garment and to speak up for the millions of fur-bearing animals who are electrocuted, suffocated, and skinned alive every year for their skins. CAAF recently held an extremely successful Fur-Free Friday protest with approximately 150 people, and the local media even covered the event! Can we count on you to join local activists to keep the momentum going? Posters and leaflets will be provided, so just bring yourself and anyone you can recruit to join you. You’re welcome to attend one, two, or all three of these demonstrations! Please contact me at SarahG@peta.org or 757-622-7382, extension 8397, to RSVP or for more information. When replying, please mention the location of the demonstration in the subject line.

• When: Saturday, January 16, 1–2:30 p.m.
  Where: Steven Corn Furs, 358 Rte. 17, Paramus
• When: Sunday, January 17, 1–3 p.m.
  Where: Macy’s, 151 W. 34th St., New York
• When: Saturday, January 23,  1 – 2:30 p.m.
  Where: Antonovich Furs, 125 Route 46, W. Totowa

Please share this e-mail message on your MySpace page, Facebook page, and other social-networking sites, and forward it to others who might be interested in standing up for animals killed for fur. Thank you for all that you do to help animals!

NEW YORK: ANIMAL RIGHTS - NYC ACT Calendar of Events

January 12, 2010 NYC: January ACTivist Meeting, Leafleting and Tabling 101
Join us for our January ACTivist meeting where we will discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of your leafleting and tabling efforts. The meeting will also include a discussion of how you can plan or participate in our upcoming New York state house parties and other outreach events. We will meet at 6:30 p.m. at 55 West 14th St., Apt. 8E. RSVP to David.

January 20, 2010 NYC: Veg for Life leafleting
Join us as we encourage New Yorkers to extend their circle of compassion to include all living beings. We will be educating the public about the benefits of adopting a vegan diet for the animals, the environment and our health. We will leaflet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 4 Union Square South. RSVP to David.

January 26, 2010 NYC: Say No to Factory Farming Leafleting
Join us as we ask people to say “no” to factory farming and support a bill to ban cruel confinement systems in New York state. We will leaflet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Whole Foods Market located at 4 Union Square South. RSVP to David.

January 31, 2010 NYS: New York State House Parties
Join animal advocates throughout New York by hosting a house party in support of Farm Sanctuary’s work to protect farm animals. Register your party today and you’ll have an opportunity to create your own personalized Web site through which you can invite your friends, solicit donations and get tips on planning your party. The parties will take place on Sunday, January 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. They will include a conference call with Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur who will discuss an important New York state bill to ban battery cages, gestation crates and veal crates. For more information, e-mail David.

::ADOPT ME::

If the animals are on this list that means that they are URGENT and may  be killed at their shelter for lack of space if people like us don’t adopt or foster them.  Note that transport from State to State can usually be arranged with rescues.  PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR FRIENDS! Its one of the cheapest easiest and most effective things you can do to help animals.

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LOS ANGELES, CA: Stunning Siberian Husky at the Pasadena shelter. She’s absolutely stunning and there is even a video of her sitting on command at the shelter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-MMpGDArsc&feature=sub and http://tinyurl.com/ylrfe2m.  Please save her life.

NEW YORK, NY: Cookie, a beautiful Persian female cat, needs a home. Anyone interested please contact Teri Adell  917 374-6132 or email samaradance@ecoisp.com.

QUEENS, NY: Otis the kitten was found abandoned in an apartment building after the owner was pronounced deceased. He is such a friendly boy and captured our hearts the moment we found out about his sad story. He is about 8 months old and has a beautiful beige and white coat. He is currently in foster and searching for his forever home. He is fully vetted, vaccinated and neutered. FIV/LEU negative. Please contact Lisa for an adoption application if you have room in your heart and home for Otis! Email: Supergirl421ny@aol.com, 917-974-6666.

ELMONT, NEW YORK: Three 7 month old kittens desperately in need of relocation or a home. They will be trapped and fixed and receive all shots and necessary vet care. The woman who has been feeding them will be moving away any day and kittens will be left without a food source. They desperately need to be moved to a new location where they can receive consistent food and shelter as soon as possible or they will starve to death.Please contact: jrothstein1@msn.com.

ALBANY, NY: Snuggles is a 4 year old long hair gray kitty with a white nose and feet. Poor Snuggles is completely blind and will follow your voice to get to you. She is a very sweet and loving cat that enjoys sitting in your lap and being petted. She’s looking for a home that will give her lots of love and attention. Please consider opening your heart and your home to this wonderful cat. Even though she’s blind she is still very good about using the litter box. Snuggles gets along well with the other cats where she is currently living. If you’re interested in Snuggles call Judy at 518-573-9906.

BALTIMORE, MD: Great Friendly Brindle Pup Will be destroyed for lack of space at the shelter!  Please rescue him.  Pix & Deets: http://tinyurl.com/ycp3hck

KERN COUNTY, CA: Kern County Animal Shelter is currently overrun with puppies and kittens that need homes! Tons of small breeds.  See full list of who needs a home here.

BALDWIN PARK, CA: Priscilla (A4063974) is at Baldwin Park, CA: Beautiful Mastiff pup at Baldwin shelter. To watch a video of Priscilla please click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEgTUMKDtf4. CALL    626-430-2378  626-430-2378    626-430-2378  626-430-2378 if you can help.

CLIFTON, NJ: Sweetest cats, 6-8months old need homes.  Some long hair, some tabby’s. Contact Ellen at elgaralex@optonline.net.

CARNEYS POINT, NJ: Senior frenchie mix doomed to a cage!  E-mail HSpeeks@msn.com or E-mail connie waller at salem county humane at cj.waller2@comcast.net or call Connie at 856-678-6759.  Let’s get this sweetie the life she deserves!

BLACKWOOD, NJ: Deaf 1 yr. old Female Snow White Pit mix named Winter, is seeking Rescue! Look at this beautiful girl!!!  Friendly w/everyone.  Trainable; responds to hand motions! Contact is: Valerie at valeriep91@yahoo.com.

HACKENSACK, NJ: 4 gorgeous cats need home now: Here’s some info on them: Gabriel is about 5 yrs old and is a beautiful grey and white long haired cat with a glorious plume like tail.  He has adapted to living with 4 other cats even though he is a little shy. Tinker is about 10 years old.  He is healthy and probably more the alpha male than the others.  He is also grey striped and white with a white hour glass marking on his nose.  He is healthy, happy and loving and gets along with all the other cats. Emily is a “roundish” country cat, grey and white bunny like fur.  She has a beautiful face with white fur surrounding one eye and grey surrounding the other.  She likes to burrow under sheets and covers. Last, there is Puddy.  He is also grey and is a little older.  Elena  adopted him from the street around her apt, where he was crying for a few days and frostbitten.  He came back beautifully, but has diabetes.  He takes a small shot of insulin and should be re evaluated for proper care. All cats are spayed and neutered and have all shots also. Call 201-445-5411 or cel 201-693-5863 to help or adopt.

PHILADELPHIA,PA: URGNT! Pete, Adorable sweet young perfect dog in need of home!! Grt w/dogs & kids! Trans Avail.  Black and white staffy mix.  Absolutely precious! Contact is crisley1@prodigy.net.

HUNTINGTON, NEW YORK: Desperate healthy Friendly Declaws “Hanna” & “Yvonne” CONTACT: Trudy tssh1@optonline.net 631-351-1915  Desperate, Declawed, HANNA ( 6) & YVONNE (8) Jan 3 , 2010 UPDATE:  HANNA & YVONNE have been granted a 2 week stay for now but it is TEMPORARY!! If you or anyone you know might be interested in fostering or adopting these precious souls PLEASE let us know ASAP! TIME is critical here and these healthy girls do not deserve to have their lives cut so prematurely short. Their only family has left them now. They need a break. Thank You All for your HELP!

JONESBORO, GA: Boxer Puppies swept from doom have no place to go and need homes! Pix and contact here.

ATLANTA, GA: Fancy is as sweet as they come! She’s a gentle, lovely & smart 3 yr old pit bull w/the sweetest kisses & craziest bat ears! She’s good w/other dogs, cats & kids–PLEASE save her from a kill facility! To foster, adopt or rescue please contact Brook at 404-794-0358.

DECATUR,GA: Not ONE CALL For Sweet Mama and Daughter - Been at the Shelter Since 11/17.  Someone rescue these two lovers together.  Nothing sweeter than keeping a baby with their Mama! Pix and contact info here.

ATLANTA, GA: Turkish Angora Cat is 11, diabetic, and needs new home. Details and pix here.

ROME,  GA: Lots & Lots of PUPPIES at this kill shelter; sheepdogs, retrievers, poodles, etc.  FLOYD COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL Telephone number: 706-236-4545  EMAIL: broomej@floydcounty ga.org

CLANTON, AL: Smooth coat Chow in poor, rural central AL shelter. Pix and details here.

UMBERTON, TX: I have been contacted by a resident of Cooks Lake Rd. in Lumberton, TX (near Beaumont) that his street is being used as a dumping ground for unwanted dogs.  He is taking care of them as best he can but is worried as the weather is turning cold.  Currently, there are 6 adult dogs and 18 newborn puppies that have been abandoned.  Can someone rescue these guys and get them to safety?  They are all too cute for words.  Contact: cheryl@nopawsleftbehind.org

HOUSTON, TX: Found young pitty boy n girl dragging a chain at 3am MUST have place to go now!! Likely a breeding pair :( Pix, details, and ways to help here.

SPRINGVILLE, AL: Tiny, NEWBORN puppies freezing to death all need homes; CONTACT: jennifer-white@hotmail.com.

LAPLACE, LA: Kittens, pitties, Corgi/Basset puppy, and pure GSD impounds at St. John need homes.  Pix and info here and here.

BAXTER COUNTY, AR: Last call for these two – a RottX and a Beagle will most likely die this week if they aren’t placed in homes or with rescues. Please forward to all Rottie & Beagle rescue contacts  . . . time is up for these two sweet fur kids!!  A miracle is needed! Please contact the shelter if you know of someone who can save their lives!  Call: 840-481-5822

QUINCY, IL: Gorgeous Black Pit needs home asap. Contact Anne at anne.heckle@att.net. Pix & Deets: http://tinyurl.com/ycp3hck

CABOT, AR: Way too many beautiful purebred labs in one shelter! Please rescue, adopt, donate or crosspost if you can. Details on adoption and pix here.

NEWARK, NJ: STILL In NEED 2 Senior Beagles abandoned by the side of the road! Beau & Benji. http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15229842 http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=15229823

SHELBYVILLE, KY: Shelby County Animal Shelter is desperarte for homes for their hundreds of dogs. Every kennel is full and a date is being set to put down dogs to make space! No one wants to start the New Year off this way, especially the dogs. 266 Kentucky St. Shelbyville, KY 40065 Phone: 502-633-0009 Fax: 502-647-9214 E-mail: animal.adopt@shelbycountykentucky.com http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KY139.html http://www.pets911.com/organizations/scas/

RAVENNA, KY: URGENT!! Tons of puppies need homes asap! Tranport available. Pix and contact here.