It is a very sad and backwards world that we live in. A world where some worthless loser by the name of Reginald Auguste is allowed to get away with murder by SUV.
I've dedicated my twitter photo to a young girl named Jadaan whose tragic death has left me distraught. Jadaan was playing outside with her friends on a dead-end street in Brooklyn. Something every child should be able to do not only without fear, but without being murdered.
The reality is SUV's kill. The flat fronts are far more deadly than either a car or even a minivan (for more detailed info see High and Mighty the Dangerous Rise of the SUV).
Even worse the driver had a history of reckless driving. It amazes me that there isn't more outrage of allowing a dangerous weapon, such as an SUV, into the hands of almost anyone. Why are there not more limitations and regulations regarding who can drive an SUV? If there were Jadaan might still be alive today.
With so much outrage when a African american man killed two white people with a gun in Roanoke, it amazes me there is so little outrage when an African american child is murdered, plowed down in the street, and instead of a gun the weapon is an SUV.
Even worse Jadaan's brother was arrested. Yes, you read this right...no not the person who murdered Jadaan, her brother. What did he do that was so bad? Out of the anger of seeing his sister being murdered he punched the murder. And while I don't know this is the best way to handle things, it seems like this will be the only justice this poor little girl will get, at least at this point. And at least it may serve as some sort of lesson for those who decide to kill people with their selfish choices to buy SUVs and then drive them recklessly. A lesson the NYPD doesn't seem to care about when the victim is an African American child.
Please tweet under #justice4jadaan . While I usually include book ads in my posts I'm not even going to tonight, because I'm so outraged I just want to get this out there.
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
It's letter time: Send this letter to Lush asking LUSH to make their products vegan
During vegan hour we were talking about cosmetics. The topic of LUSH came up and how it seems odd they have not gone completely vegan. Please send them this letter to help encourage them to go vegan.
Send to:
US: customercare@lush.com
Canada:
UK: wecare@lush.co.uk
Dear LUSH,
It is time to make your products completely vegan. More and more people are switching from being vegetarians to being vegans...and so should you. Non-vegan products don't belong in cosmetics...or anywhere else for that matter. Cow's milk is for the baby cow, not for use by human animals. The dairy industry is directly tied to death. Baby cows are stolen from their mothers and most of the males are killed at a very young age. As a company that stands for animal rights, we hope you come to this realization and discontinue the few non-vegan products that you have. I know that if your store were completely vegan I'd shop there more often.
Send to:
US: customercare@lush.com
Canada:
UK: wecare@lush.co.uk
Dear LUSH,
It is time to make your products completely vegan. More and more people are switching from being vegetarians to being vegans...and so should you. Non-vegan products don't belong in cosmetics...or anywhere else for that matter. Cow's milk is for the baby cow, not for use by human animals. The dairy industry is directly tied to death. Baby cows are stolen from their mothers and most of the males are killed at a very young age. As a company that stands for animal rights, we hope you come to this realization and discontinue the few non-vegan products that you have. I know that if your store were completely vegan I'd shop there more often.
Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm Chapter 3 Bubble Vision Computer System
In chapter 3 the Bubble Vision Computer System is driving Jael crazy. And really why wouldn't it!
The Bubble Vision Computer System is basically a system installed inside the bubbles of the "children" so that they can be watched...and really so much more.
Like so many things the reason it exists and the citizenry allow the Bubble Vision Computer System and even support the Bubble Vision Computer System is fear. While this isn't discussed so much in the first book the government in Ekalfwons uses fear to encourage the status quo. And really the government is controlled by the corporations. It is an oligarchy, but the citizens believe it is a democracy (this will come into play more strongly in the next book).
But this isn't unique to Ekalfwons. A recent study done by Princeton University concluded that the United States was no longer a democracy, but an oligarchy. That the system was serving the top 1 percent, while ignoring the needs of the masses.
But back to the Bubble Vision Computer System. Here is what Bubble Vision likely is really designed to do:
1. Start manipulating those at an impressionable age into buying products.
2. Brainwashing those at a young age to conform to the oligarchy.
3. Get the citizens to do what the oligarchy wants the citizens to do.
4. Notify the government of non-conformists.
5. Spy on the citizens.
As you can see the Bubble Vision is a sinister invention. But that is what oligarchy's do.
You can buy Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm (and other books) below:
The Bubble Vision Computer System is basically a system installed inside the bubbles of the "children" so that they can be watched...and really so much more.
Like so many things the reason it exists and the citizenry allow the Bubble Vision Computer System and even support the Bubble Vision Computer System is fear. While this isn't discussed so much in the first book the government in Ekalfwons uses fear to encourage the status quo. And really the government is controlled by the corporations. It is an oligarchy, but the citizens believe it is a democracy (this will come into play more strongly in the next book).
But this isn't unique to Ekalfwons. A recent study done by Princeton University concluded that the United States was no longer a democracy, but an oligarchy. That the system was serving the top 1 percent, while ignoring the needs of the masses.
But back to the Bubble Vision Computer System. Here is what Bubble Vision likely is really designed to do:
1. Start manipulating those at an impressionable age into buying products.
2. Brainwashing those at a young age to conform to the oligarchy.
3. Get the citizens to do what the oligarchy wants the citizens to do.
4. Notify the government of non-conformists.
5. Spy on the citizens.
As you can see the Bubble Vision is a sinister invention. But that is what oligarchy's do.
You can buy Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm (and other books) below:
Monday, August 24, 2015
Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm: Beginning of Chapter 3 Explained
Well, I'm finally on to chapter 3.
Jael starts off talking about how she hates mornings. But I don't think it is actually mornings that she hates. I think she just dreads waking up every morning in a society the revolves around selfish behavior. A society where children are only taught to find self-esteem in success. Because Jael doesn't conform she is considered a failure.
The great pediatrician Dr. Spock gave the following advice early in his famous book. His advice was to help children find meaning in life by teaching them the importance of being good people who's goal is to make the world a better place and to take pride in helping others. Sadly, this advice which he found so important and so central is often ignored for the advice deemed more "practical".
So in conclusion Jael, just lives in an awful society. Unfortunately, this is probably a society that too many can relate to. I think a large problem in society is that people are only taught to find purpose in superficial things. Take those superficial things away and their whole self-esteem crumbles. For example, instead of obsessing over a kids ability in a school subject or sport, obsess over times when the kid helps another person, animal, or the environment.
You can buy Bubble Burst (and other books by me) below:
Jael starts off talking about how she hates mornings. But I don't think it is actually mornings that she hates. I think she just dreads waking up every morning in a society the revolves around selfish behavior. A society where children are only taught to find self-esteem in success. Because Jael doesn't conform she is considered a failure.
The great pediatrician Dr. Spock gave the following advice early in his famous book. His advice was to help children find meaning in life by teaching them the importance of being good people who's goal is to make the world a better place and to take pride in helping others. Sadly, this advice which he found so important and so central is often ignored for the advice deemed more "practical".
So in conclusion Jael, just lives in an awful society. Unfortunately, this is probably a society that too many can relate to. I think a large problem in society is that people are only taught to find purpose in superficial things. Take those superficial things away and their whole self-esteem crumbles. For example, instead of obsessing over a kids ability in a school subject or sport, obsess over times when the kid helps another person, animal, or the environment.
You can buy Bubble Burst (and other books by me) below:
My husband releases his first book
I just wanted to share the exciting news that my husband has finished his first book. It is called Business Ethics of Our Fathers.
I was lucky enough to get to read this book before anyone else. One neat thing about the book is that it has a chapter on animal rights and a chapter on the environment! The book also tries to bring back ethics into a business world that has become sadly very selfish and corrupt. If only we could all treat each other how we want to be treated in business transactions, I personally feel that business transactions would be a lot less stressful. The book also talks about the importance of treating workers well...something which has become less common in today's society.
I was lucky enough to get to read this book before anyone else. One neat thing about the book is that it has a chapter on animal rights and a chapter on the environment! The book also tries to bring back ethics into a business world that has become sadly very selfish and corrupt. If only we could all treat each other how we want to be treated in business transactions, I personally feel that business transactions would be a lot less stressful. The book also talks about the importance of treating workers well...something which has become less common in today's society.
Book Review: 25 Inspirational Animal Poems
Today I review: 25 Inspiration Animal Poems by Jenny Moxham
Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Strong animal rights message. Quality and moving poems that nearly brought me to tears. Poems that matter and make a difference. Also currently free. Well written.
Cons: Could have been a bit longer.
If I wasn't reading the book in public I would probably have been a puddle of tears by the first page. The books presented animal rights, not as a lecture, but as stories. Stories about the pain and suffering humans cause all other species of animals. Background information about some of the poems is also supplied to help the reader better understand the poems.
The book deals with a variety of topics. If covers everything from the pain and suffering caused by dairy to talking about the harm in hurting mice.
Please read this important book and better yet get your non-vegan friends to do the same. Also when you are done reading this book please rate it on amazon. This book has become the victim of so called "animal-lovers" who can't face up to all the ways they harm animals.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Strong animal rights message. Quality and moving poems that nearly brought me to tears. Poems that matter and make a difference. Also currently free. Well written.
Cons: Could have been a bit longer.
If I wasn't reading the book in public I would probably have been a puddle of tears by the first page. The books presented animal rights, not as a lecture, but as stories. Stories about the pain and suffering humans cause all other species of animals. Background information about some of the poems is also supplied to help the reader better understand the poems.
The book deals with a variety of topics. If covers everything from the pain and suffering caused by dairy to talking about the harm in hurting mice.
Please read this important book and better yet get your non-vegan friends to do the same. Also when you are done reading this book please rate it on amazon. This book has become the victim of so called "animal-lovers" who can't face up to all the ways they harm animals.
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Yes, I do make money when you lend my books!
I thought I would write this post clarifying something. Yes, if you have a copy of my books please do feel free to lend it to others.
An additional source for authors who use amazon is something called KU and KOLL. Kindle unlimited is basically a paid monthly subscription service where readers can read numerous books for free (well once they have paid for the subscription). KOLL allows people who have bought a copy of a book to lend the book to others.
Amazon has a total set amount of money amazon divides among all authors. The amount/percent of money each author receives is based on the total number of pages read. So while authors don't know how much money they will get, authors are still paid. Amazon is not just giving away our works and not paying us! So let's get vegan authors a larger share of this money!
An additional source for authors who use amazon is something called KU and KOLL. Kindle unlimited is basically a paid monthly subscription service where readers can read numerous books for free (well once they have paid for the subscription). KOLL allows people who have bought a copy of a book to lend the book to others.
Amazon has a total set amount of money amazon divides among all authors. The amount/percent of money each author receives is based on the total number of pages read. So while authors don't know how much money they will get, authors are still paid. Amazon is not just giving away our works and not paying us! So let's get vegan authors a larger share of this money!
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Book Review: Grow Fruit Indoors
Today I review: Grow Fruit Indoors: Amazing Gardening Guide To Grow Your Desired Exotic Fruits by Fiona Jenkins
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Interesting tips. Seems knowledgeable (but hard for me to judge because, I came in with almost zero knowledge of this topic). Well written and edited.
Cons: As with many ebooks today, it is a bit short. A basic knowledge of gardening is probably helpful in reading this book.
I learned that growing fruit indoors is probably more work than I'm willing to do. Well, except perhaps the strawberries-it was nice the author mentioned an easier fruit to grow! The book does seem to offer some nice tips...but I haven't gotten around to trying any of them. Most of them I probably won't ever get around to trying to be honest.
But if you are serious or even curious about this topic, this book will answer some questions. Just keep in mind for most fruit trees it seems that it may take several years to get usable fruit. Which in an urban world where many people move often is another challenge.
Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: Interesting tips. Seems knowledgeable (but hard for me to judge because, I came in with almost zero knowledge of this topic). Well written and edited.
Cons: As with many ebooks today, it is a bit short. A basic knowledge of gardening is probably helpful in reading this book.
I learned that growing fruit indoors is probably more work than I'm willing to do. Well, except perhaps the strawberries-it was nice the author mentioned an easier fruit to grow! The book does seem to offer some nice tips...but I haven't gotten around to trying any of them. Most of them I probably won't ever get around to trying to be honest.
But if you are serious or even curious about this topic, this book will answer some questions. Just keep in mind for most fruit trees it seems that it may take several years to get usable fruit. Which in an urban world where many people move often is another challenge.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm: Greenville
Okay, so I'm still explaining chapter 2. I guess I have a lot to say.
In chapter 2, I briefly mention another country called Greenville:
We are taught that Greenville is a horrible place; a place full of judgment, lacking freedom, and without our modern material luxuries. My parents say it is both dangerous and boring.
Since this is a reference to chapter 2, I don't want to say too much. Mainly, what I want to say at this point, is that the information those in Ekalfwons have on Greenville (if you didn't already notice) is based mainly on propaganda and to a lesser extent on stereotyping.
These two forces (propaganda and stereotyping) are used all over the world by governments to convince the citizens that they have a better deal than they actually do (Yes, including in the United States). Lies have to be told about Greenville; otherwise many people would likely flee to Greenville. Especially, those in the younger generation who did not pick which country they wanted to live in.
While there is a physical wall (fence) stopping those who would want to flee to Greenville, the government of Ekalfwons realizes there is a much stronger wall they can build;a mental wall or a propaganda wall.
Also remember the flip side to all of these statements which might sound good:
Full of judgment flip-side: People have freedom of speech, people can speak out and stop others from doing evil or selfish things.
Lacking freedom flip-side: Those in Ekalfwon's enjoy superficial freedoms. Those in Greenville have real freedoms.
Lacking material luxuries flip-side: People in Greenville care more about people than things, there is more equality in wealth distribution.
I think my next Bubble Burst post will be chapter 3. If you have specific questions you want answered either comment below or tweet me at @KaufmanBooks. Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm can be purchased below.
In chapter 2, I briefly mention another country called Greenville:
We are taught that Greenville is a horrible place; a place full of judgment, lacking freedom, and without our modern material luxuries. My parents say it is both dangerous and boring.
Since this is a reference to chapter 2, I don't want to say too much. Mainly, what I want to say at this point, is that the information those in Ekalfwons have on Greenville (if you didn't already notice) is based mainly on propaganda and to a lesser extent on stereotyping.
These two forces (propaganda and stereotyping) are used all over the world by governments to convince the citizens that they have a better deal than they actually do (Yes, including in the United States). Lies have to be told about Greenville; otherwise many people would likely flee to Greenville. Especially, those in the younger generation who did not pick which country they wanted to live in.
While there is a physical wall (fence) stopping those who would want to flee to Greenville, the government of Ekalfwons realizes there is a much stronger wall they can build;a mental wall or a propaganda wall.
Also remember the flip side to all of these statements which might sound good:
Full of judgment flip-side: People have freedom of speech, people can speak out and stop others from doing evil or selfish things.
Lacking freedom flip-side: Those in Ekalfwon's enjoy superficial freedoms. Those in Greenville have real freedoms.
Lacking material luxuries flip-side: People in Greenville care more about people than things, there is more equality in wealth distribution.
I think my next Bubble Burst post will be chapter 3. If you have specific questions you want answered either comment below or tweet me at @KaufmanBooks. Bubble Burst: The Truth About the Dairy Farm can be purchased below.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
There is no day like today to go vegan
There is no need or reason to gradually go vegan. Gradually going vegan only prolongs suffering; both the animals and yours.
In fact, gradually going vegan is not a recipe for success it is a recipe for failure. The meat, dairy, and fast food industries are all about addiction. In fact, dairy on it's own has products that make it highly addictive. Telling someone to gradually go vegan, is like telling an alcoholic to gradually cut down on their alcohol.
If you need to make your vegan transition easier there are several things I recommend:
In fact, gradually going vegan is not a recipe for success it is a recipe for failure. The meat, dairy, and fast food industries are all about addiction. In fact, dairy on it's own has products that make it highly addictive. Telling someone to gradually go vegan, is like telling an alcoholic to gradually cut down on their alcohol.
If you need to make your vegan transition easier there are several things I recommend:
- Take a vegan multi-vitamin
- Don't obsess over healthy vegan eating right away. Buy some vegan comfort foods to help ease your transition. Once you've gotten used to being vegan, than you can start focusing on healthy foods.
- Get used to eating before you go to events and bring snacks with you (even if you are supposed to be getting a vegan meal it won't always happen and you don't want to be starving).
- On that note get used to doing a little bit more planning (such as when you travel)
- If you need support reach out to the vegan community on social media.
- And remind yourself that the animals suffering and being murdered today, don't have the luxury of tomorrow.
Product Review: Snapy Humane Bug Catcher (from PETA)
I thought I would review the humane bug trap device called the Snapy which is sold on the PETA website.
Update: After several years of owning this it broke, but probably due to objects that are too heavy being placed on top of it, so I would mention being careful how you store it.
Update: After several years of owning this it broke, but probably due to objects that are too heavy being placed on top of it, so I would mention being careful how you store it.
Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Works well and efficiently with certain types of bugs. It's generally a humane solution. You don't have to touch the bug (and from the bugs perspective it doesn't have to touch you either).
Cons: For it to be no kill you have to use it correctly (in other words it's the condom of bug catchers). Some bugs are too small (and rarely too big) for the Snapy. There are more efficient no kill ways to trap certain types of bugs (such as cockroaches-for more info I wrote a book called No Kill Cochroack Solution), but having a Snapy still helps too.
For those of you not familiar with it, the Snapy is a hand held device with a clear plastic window and a green panel that slides out underneath it to assist in the catching of bugs.
While the second you get your Snapy, you might be eager to start relocating bugs outdoors, the first thing you should do is to put a dot or sticker on the top side. It is just too easy to accidentally use the wrong side of the Snapy and end up killing a bug by mistake.
Bugs that are under a centimeter are usually too small to be caught in the Snapy. I've only ran into one bug too large!
When you close the Snapy it is important to make sure the bug is on the green paper. Be careful the bug is not between the green paper and the glass, which will squash the bug.
Don't worry if you don't catch every bug right away. It is more important not to harm or kill the bug. With practice you will become more efficient at using the Snapy.
I'll also include a link to where you can buy the Snapy http://www.petacatalog.com/products/Humane_Bug_Catcher-584-3.html
For more information on how to remove roaches without killing them see my book (No Kill Cockroach Solution) below:
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