AREA NEWS:
Fred Meyer extends beef recall to Northwest – Tri-city Herald – 7/2/08
”The Kroger Co. expanded its voluntary recall of some ground beef products beyond stores in Michigan and parts of Ohio to its stores in more than 20 states today, including such outlets as Fred Meyer and QFC in Oregon.”
Where have all the bees gone? – Oregonian – 6/28/08
”A dramatic decline in bees could be devastating for crops throughout the state. The value of Oregon crops dependent on bee pollination was more than $457 million in 2007, according to information from Oregon State University.”
Student encourages change in attitudes – Oregonian – 6/28/08
”The lack of diversity translates into a lack of cultural awareness and ability to interact with minorities. Once students leave places like Lake Oswego, they’ll be confronted with diversity and not know what is and isn’t culturally insensitive.”
“America’s Favorite” vegan cookbook author moves to Portland – Portland Mercury – 6/26/08
”Moskowitz’s recent move to Portland may go a long way in helping her create more delicious vegan recipes. Though reluctant to leave Brooklyn, she was seduced by Portland’s livability, natural beauty, and, of all things, the french fries at Dot’s on SE Clinton.”
More local businesses going green – Oregonian – 6/26/08
”The [green] philosophy has not only caught on as a popular ethos, but it also benefits businesses by helping them ultimately save money, enhance the work environment and attract customers.”
Portlanders enjoy first vegan prom – Oregonian – 6/26/08
“The prom fits Portland’s reputation as one of the nation’s most vegan-friendly cities. There’s a vegan tattoo artist (he doesn’t use ink made with glycerin or animal bones), a vegan bodybuilder (he travels the world giving lectures about bulking up without meat), a vegan blogger (she recently won a “Veg Bloggy” award), even a guy in a slimming black gown who has “vegan” tattooed in superhero font across his shaved head.”
Reporter tries vegan for a week – West Linn Tidings – 6/26/08
“Some people regard veganism as restrictive, but we actually found it opened options for us. We ate foods we had previously ignored, like grains and legumes.”
For an annotated list of recent national/international stories, check out a recent post from Humane Connection.
~ Marsha
Filed under: MOGO Media | Tagged: cultural issues, environmental protection, food and diet, MOGO Media, veganism
