I know it’s been a second since our last Round-Up, but calm the hell down veg heads!!! We’re a busy crew here at Ecorazzi and we’re working our butts off to bring ya’ll some SUPER exciting stuff for the new year. Still, there’s no excuse for our veg blog slacking and so here we go: 7 delicious selections guaranteed to keep you up-to-date on all of today’s veggie hotness Enjoy!

Super Vegan: VICK’S DOGS IN SPORT ILLUSTRATED; DID THEY DESERVE TO LIVE?  by Anne Sullivan
“I don’t normally read Sports Illustrated but had to pick up the December 29, 2008 issue as the cover story was about the pitbulls rescued from Michael Vick’s Bad Newz Kennels.”

Vegan.com: Vegetarianism and Global Warming by Erik Marcus
“Audubon magazine has a great piece on the connection between meat eating and climate change. The whole thing is well-written and persuasive, and I especially like this passage:”

Girlie Girl Army: Weight Loss Myths and Juice Fast Tips by Chloe Jo
“We know some of you aren’t at your ideal weight, and that today marks the first day of your new diet. Good for you! Feel the empowered spirit and eat that kale!”

PETA: Australian Wool Farmers ‘Strike’ Again by Lianne Turner
“Australian wool farmers are very fond of the myth that the mulesing mutilation (cutting the rump flesh off completely conscious lambs) is the most effective way to prevent flystrike, but we know it’s only done because it’s cheaper than more humane methods of controlling the affliction.”

Vegan Lunch Box: Shmoo’s New Lunch Box by Jennifer Shmoo
“Well, is everyone enjoying being back to school and work after the holidays? Shmoo went off to his partnership school today (he attends a once-a-week school for home-schoolers), and was excited to finally be packing a lunch in his new Red Kitty Bento Set from I Love Obento.”

Living Without Meat: Mercy for Animals Founder Nathan Runkle Attacked by Sally Andersen
“Nathan Runkle, the 24-year-old founder and executive director of Mercy for Animals who is openly gay, was brutally assaulted the morning of Saturday, December 27, in an apparent hate crime.”

Vegan Soapbox: Evidence Of The Paradigm Shift by Eccentric Vegan
“More and more people care about animals everyday. Here are some pieces of evidence of this shift in social consciousness:”

I like! Remember, if you have a veg blog that we just HAVE to know about, leave a comment below and tell us where we can find the gravy (as long as it’s giblet free, of course). See ya on the veg side!