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Alliance for Animals once again participated in World Go Vegan Week - a time to make the word "vegan" a household word, universally recognized as meaning love and compassion for all living beings.
Watch AFA volunteer Hannah West talk about World Go Vegan Week on Thursday morning's edition of Wake Up Wisconsin! Hannah visited with WKOW's Elishah Oesch, who enjoyed Hannah's vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins!
Many thanks to WKOW for airing this piece and to Hannah West for her early morning appearance!
Many people took a break from cooking and visited one of several Madison restaurants that helped us celebrate World Go Vegan Week. Among those that participated were:
The Roman Candle Pizzaria

Green Owl Cafe
Our Vegan Cupcake Giveaway at Unity of Madison on Sunday, Oct. 31 was fun and inspiring! AFA volunteers gave away over 100 vegan cupcakes to prove that vegan baked goods are delicious and delectible! We wish to thank Bloom's Bake Shop in Middleton for donating some of their baked goods for our gluten free friends.
There are several other local vegan friendly restaurants in our midst: Mother Fool's Coffeehouse, Supreme Pizza, Glass Nickel Pizza and 8 Seasons Grille. For more Wisconsin veg-friendly restaurants, go to VegGuide.Org.
Or visit our Simply Vegan website for information about a vegan lifestyle. Visit our Simply Vegan store at Cafe Press.

The Ethics of Animal Research: A Discussion
First Unitarian Society of Madison
On Sunday, October 31 at 1 p.m. in the Landmark Auditorium three speakers addressed the topic of animal, and more specifically primate research at the University of Wisconsin.

Participating were Rick Bogle, Co Director of Alliance for Animals (left), biomedical engineering professor John Webster, a member of FUS, and Eric Sandgren, Director of the UWs Research Animal Resource Center.

You can watch the video footage here.
Many thanks to the First Unitarian Society for hosting this important talk.
Alliance for Animals Annual Member Meeting

122 State Street, 4th Floor Conference Room

Come and meet other AFA members, enjoy vegan snacks, give input, see how you can help, and meet the new members of AFA's Board of Directors.
We hope to see you there.
Geese Discussions Continue - Voice Your Opinion!
The geese in Madison Wisconsin need you all right now! The City of Madison Parks staff is having two informational/listening sessions. Please take time to prepare a public comment if you wish and let your voices be heard. Now is the time to make a positive impact. All of your efforts will be appreciated more than you will ever know.

Meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Warner Park Community Center, 625 Northport Drive, Madison
Public comment is allowed for 3 minutes per person.

Discussion of Geese in general parklands.
November 16, 6:30p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Goodman Maintenance Facility, 1402 Wingra Creek Parkway
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Say No to Fur at 2010 Fur Free Friday Protest
The fall is here once again and it's time to remind holiday shoppers that (1) needless animal suffering and death is not fashionable and (2) that they can empower themselves to make more ethical choices as educated consumers. Please join members of the Alliance for Animals for a Fur Free Friday demonstration at Cherryvale Mall in Rockford, Illinois.
When: Friday, November 26, 2010, 1-3PM
Where: Corner of Cherryvale North Boulevard and South Perryville Road
If you would like to carpool contact AFA. Visit the FaceBook page for more information.

Spotlight on Former President Clinton
CNN's Wolf Blitzer talks to President Bill Clinton about losing weight and getting healthy. Clinton lost 24 lbs by following a predominently plant-based diet. In this interview he talks about the work of Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn and T. Colin Campbell - well worth checking out!
Watch the video footage here.

The Lost Dogs: Remembering the Michael Vick Dogs
Who can forget the Sports Illustrated cover story by Jim Gorant about the dogs that were rescued from Michael Vick's dogfighting business. This story received the most responses of any story that year.
Michael Vick has served his sentence and is back playing football, but let us not forget the dogs and the people who dedicated their lives to giving them a chance at life.
For more about this book go to The Lost Dogs and also to Bad Rap for compelling photos.
"The Lost Dogs should make some news; not just for animal lovers but for anyone pondering the human propensity for violenceand goodness. Library Journal

Alliance for Animals Thanks Local Businesses
Thanks to the hard work of our chili cooks, AFA volunteers, and dozens of local businesses, our "Best of the Best" Chilli Fest and Silent Auction was a huge success.
We would like to thank THESE BUSINESSES for their generous contributions to our silent auction.
Boycott Budget Bicycle
Go elsewhere to buy a bicycle.
If you're thinking about purchasing a new or used bicycle, please do not shop at Budget Bicycle (three locations) or Machinery Row Bicycles. According to Rick Bogle, owner Roger Charly duped him and other actictivists. Charly had promised to sell a piece of real estate--between the UW's Primate Research Center and the Harry Harlow lab--for a handsome sum. He used his false promise to them to parlay a deal for $1,000,000 with the university.
One who values dollars over innocent lives and endless horrific suffering is not to be trusted. Shop elsewhere, please. Even, let Charly know that you won't be shopping at his stores, and why.
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In the News
Feds probe UW-Madison campus animal care violations
Officials to review past citations, possibly seek fines
Bill Lueders, Isthmus

UW animal research agenda merits closer community scrutiny
(Opinion, Isthmus, by Rick Marolt)
Citizen Panel on Experiments on Monkeys is Appropriate and Warranted
(Al Matano, Supervisor Dane County Board)
County Board Should Vote on Monkey Panel

Edgewood College Stops Hosting Recruiters for Covance

New Registry Lists Animal Abusers
Suffolk County (on Long Island) moved to create the nation's first animal abuse registry. It's about time! Read article here.

UW Madison's Ethics
Researchers at the university have recently published findings and videos demonstrating what they claim is evidence of monkeys' self-awareness, but no change in the horrible things they do to them or the isolation they are forced to endure is being considered. AND, they have censored the videos to hide the hardware bolted to their skulls. Read Are Monkey's Self Aware?

Animal Consumption Falls Dramatically in US.
USDA reports that the number of animals slaughtered was reduced across the board, as was the consumption of many animal products.Read about it here.

Vegan Las Vegas!
Thumbs up to casino owner Steve Wynn for making it mandatory that every one of his Vegas restaurant provides several vegan options. Read about it here.

Consumers Believe Animal Advocates Over Farm Organizers When it Comes to Humane Care
Large-scale livestock farmers ranked last in animal welfare credibility. Well, what do you know? Read it here.

Vegan Chef Chloe Wins on Food Network Cupcake Wars
Gone are the days when people thought of vegan baked goods as dull and tasting like cardboard. Read about Chef Chloe's award winning cupcakes (and get the recipe for yourself!)
22 Dane County Supervisors
Thumbs down to the Dane County Supervisors who voted to end any discussion on Resolution 35. This vote against democracy and public input doesn't seem progressive to us.
View Past Rants & Raves

...have been killed in the world by the meat, dairy and egg industries. This does not include the billions of fish and sea animals killed annually.

Striking at the Roots - Animal activism around the world.
Simply Vegan - AFA's newest website!

Animal Rights: A Blog by Stephanie Ernst
Mother Fool's Coffeehouse - Awesome vegan pastries, soups, etc.
No Kill Advocacy Center - A no kill nation is within our reach.
Green Owl Cafe: New Vegan Friendly Restaurant in Madison. 16 yummy vegan choices.
VegGuide.org: Looking for Wisconsin veg restaurants or shopping? Here's your guide.
Animal Rights Coalition: Minneapolis based A.R. group
Compassionate Cooks: The best place for vegan cooking and articles.
Andrea's Easy Vegan Cooking; Madison's own!
Animal Rights: The Abolitionist Approach
Rick Bogle's PrimateFreedom blog.
Plant Peace Daily: Live your life as a message of peace every day.
Vegan Radio: Needs no explanation. Give a listen.
Vegan Yum Yum: Delicious recipes and beautiful photo.

Madison Area Vegetarian Meetup Group
Madison Area Vegetarian Meetup Group invites you to meet and socialize with other vegetarians and vegans in the Madison area.
Each event is well organized, friendly, welcoming, and includes delicious vegan food. This is a great place to come either alone or with your entire family.
You will be sure to meet some great people! Check out the website for upcoming events.

Alliance for Animals Shopping Tote. 100% cotton. Cost: $4.00 plus shipping.

America's Cow Hell License Plate Stickers
If you are sick and tired of promoting cruelty with the America's Dairyland slogan on your license plate, consider spreading the truth with AFA's America's Cow Hell stickers. $2.00 for a pair.
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