Update on Beastie Boy Adam Yauch October 9, 2009

Posted by Megan Rondeau at October 9, 2009 5:20 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 5 ) | TrackBack

In July of this year, legendary hip-hop pioneers, Beastie Boys, surprised fans with some really upsetting news. Via a video posted on their website, MCA and Ad Rock (a.k.a. Adam Yauch and Adam Horovitz) announced that the Beasties would have to cancel their upcoming scheduled performances and postpone the release of their album, Hot Sauce Committee Part 1. Adam Yauch was diagnosed with cancer after a tumor was discovered in the left parotid gland in his throat. Immediately, get-well wishes and messages of support starting pouring in for the singer, who has done so much for music, culture, and the betterment of humanity for so many years.

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I'm pleased to announce that upon his return from India, Adam is feeling "healthy, strong, and hopeful" that he's beaten cancer. During his stay in India, Adam attended teachings by the Dalai Lama and was treated by Tibetan doctors who recommended he adhere to a "vegan/organic" diet.

Glad to hear you're feeling better MCA! peta2 wishes you a speedy recovery!



P.S. Changing what you eat can change your life. A vegan diet has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes.

Why Does Animal Testing Break My Heart? October 7, 2009

Posted by Rachel-O at October 7, 2009 5:07 PM | Permalink | Comments ( 7 ) | TrackBack When I was 12, my Dad died from a heart attack. To this day, he was the funniest man—and the biggest meat eater I've ever met. My Dad loved trips to the McDonald's on the corner, eating ice cream by the gallon every night, and frying up bacon and eggs every morning—with a tall glass of milk, of course.

My Dad was overweight, had heart disease, and diabetes—can you guess why?

My Dad was on every medicine you could imagine for being diabetic, or having heart disease, but he was also a big Polish guy, who came from a family who had always eaten meat. Sure, he heard bits on the news about vegetarian meals or eating blueberries to help this or that disease—but no doctor ever told him exactly what the cure was for being overweight and sick. In November 1999, his diet caught up with him, and he died at the age of 43.

Right now, monkeys in Charles River Laboratories, in Mass. are being "fattened up" to be sold and tested on, mutilated, and killed to find the "cure" for diabetes and other "obesity related diseases". What does this have to do with my Dad? He wasn't alone. He's one of millions of people every year who die of diseases that are preventable—while scientists (the guys we trust) are blinding, poisoning and killing animals in labs to find a way out of telling people to simply stop eating animals. A vegan diet has been scientifically proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, as well as cancer and stroke—not to mention, a vegan diet helps to reverse diabetes! Why didn't someone tell my Dad this, or the millions of others? Why are animals still being killed in useless, cruel and wasteful tests while people continue to die?

I love animals, and I love my Dad—and the proof is clear that animal testing is profit driven, cruel, and tragically wasteful. The sad fact is, companies make money off not only selling meat to consumers, but also off of torturing animals to cure diseases caused by eating unhealthy food. The truth? Animal testing takes lives, it doesn't save lives.

Why does animal testing break your heart?

Your peta2 Horoscope! April 23, 2009

Posted by Tiffany Wright at April 23, 2009 9:46 AM | Permalink | Comments ( 12 ) | TrackBack

Got questions about love, school, family, friends, work ... ? Whatever's going on in your life, peta2 is here for you. Did you know I have a degree in astrology? OK not really, but I do have some thoughts as to what's going on in your life! Check out your horoscope, peta2-style, below:

ARIES

You've been so busy with school and work that you haven't been getting enough regular exercise. Get that much needed exercise by taking your dog for longer walks or doing some yoga with your kitty.

LEO

It's been a while since you spoke to some of your closest friends. Show them you still care by sending them peta2's Super Chick Sisters web game!

SAGITTARIUS

Recent money troubles have you in a slump. Don't worry too much though, 'cause you can earn FREE stuff by helping animals when you join the peta2 Street Team!

TAURUS

You've been looking forward to a trip to the mall. Make sure to scope out peta2's list of cruelty-free companies before you start your shopping.

VIRGO

You've been thinking about ways to make a difference. Start by asking the Olympic Committee to Help End the Canadian Seal Slaughter!

CAPRICORN

You used to be a follower but now you're a leader. Put those great leadership skills to use by taking the first step to getting more vegetarian and vegan options at your school!

GEMINI

You love the attention you've been getting lately. Get even more by entering peta2's Cutest Vegetarian Alive contest. You could win an iPod Touch and an exclusive "Cutest Vegetarian Alive" tee!

LIBRA

You've been having trouble sleeping. Well, don't just lie there staring at the ceiling. Whip out your computer and play some of our awesome peta2 games!

AQUARIUS

Not feeling creative lately, huh? Try giving a boost to your webpage by posting some of our cool peta2 banners!

CANCER

You've got a secret admirer who also loves animals! Let them know you care just as much as they do by sporting our awesome peta2 merch!

SCORPIO

Your parents have been nagging you about your summer plans. Why not come intern for PETA?

PISCES

You haven't been feeling 100% lately. Make sure to try some of our delicious and nutritious vegetarian recipes to help give a boost to your immune system.

Comment below with what you think the future has in store for you!