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Another Wednesday, another Round-Up! From continued victories in Cali, to rodeos finally ditching those nasty electric prods, a lot has happened this week in the world of carrots and broccoli. Today we’re excited to introduce two NEW blogs to the Round-Up. Everyone please welcome The Grumpy Vegan and Gene Baur’s Bloggings. We’re sure you’re just gonna LOVE what they have to say. Enjoy!

HSUS: California Leadin’ by Wayne Pacelle
“A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about my hope that President-elect Barack Obama would ask his Agriculture Secretary nominee, former Iowa Gov. Tom Vilsack, to break the hold of Big Agribusiness on the U.S. Department of Agriculture and to broaden the agency’s outlook and constituency.”

The Grumpy Vegan: Meatless Month for Chicago by Kim W. Stallwood
“As part of his campaign to slim down waists and lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol citywide, Mason is encouraging everyone to join him in going vegetarian for January.”

Gene Baur’s Bloggings: Goodbye Maya by Gene Baur
“On the last day of 2008 (December 31), Farm Sanctuary lost Maya, one of our oldest animal residents. Maya lived a long, fulfilling life at Farm Sanctuary and happily outlived Lancaster Stockyards where I found her abandoned in 1987.”

PETA: Rodeo Ditches Electric Prods!by Jennifer Cierlitsky
“I’ve got some exciting news for you! Well, exciting in the sense that a hideous sport has made an improvement that makes it a bit less hideous: The National Western Stock Show has banned electric prods!”

Vegan Yum Yum: Eggplant and Pine Nut Rolled Lasagna by Lolo
“I tend to get my fresh vegetables on Tuesday, so by the time Sunday rolls around, I’m down a lot of produce. I wanted to make something yummy for dinner, but the only fresh veggie I had was an eggplant.”

Vegetarian Star: Sorry Apu, 7-Eleven More Veggie Friendly Than Kwik-E-Mart by Veg Star Staff
“7-Elevens in Philadelphia will satisfy all your gas station buffet desires with veggie sandwiches- seitan steak, falafel, faux chicken, and tofu-egg. The stores also offers a variety of salads.”

The Discerning Brute: Laban Pheidias: A Recipe For Radness by Joshua Katcher
“He has a huge beard, a knack for being photographed mid-air, and more counter-culture punch than any rebel I’ve met. ”

AND…DONE! Don’t forget, the only way we can feature your blog on the Round-Up is if we know about it!! So chime in now and share with us your very, very favorite Veggie Blog!! See ya next week!