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FORWARD FAR AND WIDE! June 2007/Issue 1 Dear kerri, Egg farm found innocent of cruelty Mt. Joy, a factory farm with three large egg-laying operations (600,000; 700,000; 900,000) was found innocent of cruelty to the million plus hens in its care. Footage gathered by undercover investigators from Compassion Over Killing showed egregious (but normal) scenes - hens impaled on wires, hens stuffed into tiny cages with wire floors, hens unable even to flap their wings, dead and decomposing birds, etc. Somehow, the cruel practices of agribusiness are considered acceptable behavior to the Lancaster County judge who oversaw the case. Lancaster Online What you can do:1) Seek out alternatives to eggs: According to the industry group, United Egg

Producers, 98% of egg-laying hens are housed in battery cages, and no laws govern how cage-free or free-range hens are to be treated. Cut the eggs out and use Ener-G egg replacer, applesauce, or flaxseed oil when baking.2) Write a letter to the editor of Lancaster Online expressing dismay at the lack of prosecution for such flagrant acts of animal welfare violations: neweraLetters Join us at Whole Foods in Sacramento, CA for Vegan Day June 9 For the second year, Whole Foods Market in Sacramento is hosting a Vegan Day and they invited to table at the event. There will also be cooking classes and educational seminars - all FREE! If you are in the area, stop by and say hi! June 9, 2007Time: 11:00 - 4:00 pmLocation:Whole Foods Market4315 Arden WaySacramento, CA 95864 Don't Let Congress Undo State and Local Animal Laws The federal government is attempting to overrule the rights of states regarding animal laws. Section 123, a small provision added to the Farm Bill, would prohibit states and localities from banning activities they deem contrary to animal welfare, public safety or health. If this law passed, it would nullify current bans on gestation, veal crates, foie gras and horse slaughter in various states. In California, it would eliminate the future ban on foie gras. Take action now! Cashew Cheese

Lasagna Cashew Cheese Ingredients1 cup raw cashews1 cup water1/2 tsp. salt1/4 cup oil1/3 cup lemon juice2 4-oz jars pimentos1 tsp. onion salt1 tsp. garlic powder3 Tbs. nutritional yeast1 lb. firm tofuDirections: Place water, cashews, and salt in blender. Blend thoroughly. Add oil slowly until mixture thickens. Add lemon juice, pimento, and seasoning and blend again. Crumble tofu into bowl and pour in the cheese and mix. Set aside. Other ingredients12 lasagna noodles cooked according to directions.1 jar marinara sauce In a 9x12 pan, layer the ingredients starting with tomato sauce, noodles, cashew cheese. Repeat the process so you have three distinct layers. Bake at 350o until bubbly (about 30 minutes). In this issue:• News•Egg farm found innocent of cruelty•Down at the Sanctuary•Donate!•AP events•Vegan Day at Whole Foods in Sacramento•Cashew Cheez Lasagna• Don't let Congress Undo State and Local Animal Laws! Forward on to friends and family! Refer them HERE

NEWS 4-H Queen charged with animal crueltyWTOP News It's time to ban foie gras, the trifecta of miseryPhiladelphia Daily News E.coli prompts ground beef recallNBC San Diego Congressional hearing examines welfare of farmed animalsJAVMA Witness Statements Pepsi & Coke agree to curb some animal testingNew York Times Environmentalist teen screenwriter wows HollywoodEcorazzi AP Events Animal Place eventsAll events require pre-registration.Sign up ONLINE for tourE-mail: info Vegan DayJune 9, 2007 Location: Whole Foods, Sacramento (see side)Time: 11:00 - 4:00 pm Kids' TourJune 16, 2007Time: 10:00 -

11:30Ages: 5-10Donation: $5/PERSON If the link does not work, please copy and paste this html code into your browser:www.giveline.com/default.asp?v=V091063434 Down at the Sanctuary Jeffrey is growing up!! He's now a "big goat" and spends his days hanging out with all the adults. He loves Harold, the black-and-white Pgymy, the best. Wherever Harold goes, Jeffrey follows; if

Harold is out of sight, Jeffrey will cry for him. It's very sweet! Sometimes, Jeffrey spends time with Aiden and Gwen, the two lambs. But, more often than not, Jeffrey can be seen grazing the hillside with his goat buddies. We're certain he's going to grow up to be a very handsome goat (and he already knows it!) Donate! Join the Animal Place team by donating today! Your donation helps provide feed, veterinary care, bedding and lots of TLC to all the residents at the sanctuary. In addition to help care for the animals, your tax-deductible contribution helps us to educate the public on farmed animal issues. Click on Charmain & Cleopatra for more information! Animal Place Designed by Templatesbox.com You are d to this list as kerrimilam. Click here to , or send email to .175561.147041770.8720205110189677948-kerrimilam_. Our postal address is 3448 Laguna Creek TrailVacaville, California 95688United States http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05zhL1YUd8Q* Ralph Waldo Emerson sums it up nicely, "You have just

dined, and however scrupulously the slaughterhouse is concealed in the graceful distance of miles, there is complicity." For those that don't get it, here's a simple test: If you wouldn't do it to your cat or dog, then don't do it to another animal. Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight. -Albert Schweitzer " - Show Compassion, Go Vegan!

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