New Madden Girl Vegan Pumps at Alternative Outfitters
July 14, 2008
Madden Girl shoes by Steve Madden are perfect for work or school and Alternative Outfitters has them! New styles just arrived and they are going fast. These Madden Girl pumps have adorable details and are made of high quality pleather, so no animals had to suffer to make these shoes. Check out the latest styles below or go directly to Alternative Outfitters to view the entire collection.
Madden Girl Jorrdan by Steve Madden
The Madden Girl Jorrdan Patent Mary Jane Pump is available in Black or Bronzy Brown pleather. It features two thin adjustable straps with buckle, rounded toe, and a perforated design around the top and back heel. The reasonably sized 2″ heel is comfortable to wear all day and is the perfect shoe to take you into the evening.
Madden Girl Candise by Steve Madden
This Chunky Heel Pump will keep your feet comfortable all day. The Candise Pleather Pump is available in Tan and Black. This Steve Madden shoe features a decorative pleather strap with button, pleated rounded toe, padding on top of the back heel for added comfort, cushioned insole, and thick rubber sole with decorative flower design tread.
Madden Girl Stacii by Steve Madden
The Madden Girl Stacii Pleather Pump is available in Black and Brown and features a sweet satin bow. It also has a pleated toe, perforated flower motif around the brim, a slightly padded insole for comfort, and man-made rubber sole. The perfect shoe to pair with a work suit to add that feminine touch.
To view more leather-free Madden Girl shoes click HERE.
Don’t Let South Korea Clasify Dogs as Livestock!
July 14, 2008
Dogs are Not Livestock
Join In Defense of Animals (IDA) in Los Angeles to protest the South Korean Government’s Plan to Classify Dogs as Livestock.
IDA has long protested the horrific cruelty associated with South Korea’s notorious dog and cat meat trade. They have been working with a local South Korean group, CARE, to bring the practice to an end and urge the government to enforce existing laws that ban dog and cat consumption. Please join them to protest.
When: Friday, July 18, 2008, 11:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Where: South Korean Consulate, 3243 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
For more background and information view the IDA Action Alert.
There is also a protest on the same day in San Francisco. Click HERE to view more information.
More Than Thai at Green Leaves Vegan
July 12, 2008
We arrived at Green Leaves Vegan Restaurant at 7:30 on a Wednesday night. It was fairly empty and we were wondering how they could possibly stay open until midnight with such little business. Apparently I just had to be patient because after 8:00 hungry veg*ns from all over showed up to partake in the yummy vegan fare that makes Green Leaves so popular.
We had a big group and we were determined to try as many menu items as possible. We started with the Drum Sticks. They are described as deep fried soy “chicken legs” served with house sauce. Maybe it’s because they were deep fried, but they were oh-so-good. We even ordered a second round. We also had the Quesadilla with Vegan 
Cheese. I haven’t had a quesadilla in so long and this one did not disappoint. It was exactly as I remember. The Chicken Sa-tay is soy chicken served with peanut sauce and cucumber salad. The peanut sauce is delicious and is probably what makes this dish so delectable.
Now on to the main dishes. There are so many different styles and choices of food here that it becomes a real challenge to decide what to get. We pretty much stuck with the Thai style food, but there are breakfast burritos, pancakes, and scrambled Egz (the tofu version) that are served all day. Not to mention wraps, sandwiches, and burgers. We loved the Pineapple Fried Rice which 
was loaded with chunks of pineapple and cashews. The Rock & Roll Noodle dish is one of their “Signature” dishes. The name and description (pan fried wide rice noodles with tofu, chili sauce, basil, tomato, onion, bell peppers, bean sprouts & special house jalapeno sauce) implies that it’s a spicy, but it wasn’t really spicy at all. It was still full of flavor and very tasty. The Mongolia Beef was our least favorite dish. It had a nice presentation, but didn’t live up to our expectations after tasting the rest of the food. The Shitake Curry was delicious and had a slightly unusual flavor (but in a good way). We even got the Fish Dinner which is served with tahini sauce. I am always a little apprehensive when trying “fish” in a vegan restaurant, because sometimes they tend to be too fishy tasting, but this dish was just right.
This is a great restaurant for sharing since you can order everything family style. The food comes out fast, but don’t expect exceptional service. This place is about the food. Oh, by-the-way, there is no alcohol served here, but you can play Guitar Hero while you are waiting for your food which is fun. Parking can be tough since they don’t have a parking lot. It can definitely be a challenge to find a spot on the street. The key is to carpool or ride your bike and go with a large group so you can try lots of dishes.
Green Leaves is located at 1769 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027
You can view their website at GreenLeavesVegan.com.
In Need of Some Sweet Dreams?
July 7, 2008
Twilight Tour at Farm Sanctuary’s California Shelter
Saturday, July 19 - Orland, CA
Join animal lovers of all ages at the California Shelter for Farm Sanctuary’s second intimate evening tour of the summer. Commune with contented farm animals during one of their favorite times of the day and learn interesting facts about their nocturnal habits. After the tour, enjoy a gorgeous sanctuary sunset, complimentary vegan appetizers and beverages, a kid’s pajama contest, and other fun family activities. Pajamas are strongly encouraged! Click here for more information.
Take Action For Animals!
July 7, 2008
Taking Action for Animals Conference
July 19-21 Arlington, VA
Taking Action for Animals is one of the largest national conferences of the animal advocacy movement. Join them July 19-21, 2008 in the Washington, DC area for this special event designed to motivate, inspire, and teach advocates from around the globe.
So much has happened for animal protection in the last year, and it’s time to gather together to push the cause forward. After the Michael Vick case exposed the world to illegal dogfighting, learn what you can do to combat animal fighting in your community. After the slaughter of sick and crippled cows led to the largest recall of meat in our nation’s history, learn what you can do to protect farm animals from cruelty and abuse. As the November election approaches, learn about animal issues that will be on the ballot and how you can pass laws to protect animals. For more information go to TakingActionForAnimals.org.
