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Mad Cowboy Newsletter: Msg. from Howard, 2 of "1,000 Recipes"

The latest Mad Cowboy Newsletter is now available.  Here's a direct link to the issue:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/89  And here's the title, introduction, and table of contents.  Enjoy!  Mark

"TITLE:  12_22_09:  Holiday Msg. from Howard, "1000 Vegan Recipes"

Howdy!  Welcome to the 68th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.

In this year end issue, there's some special treats for our readers.  Amongst the spread is a special Holiday Message from Howard, Recipes from Robin Robertson's amazing new opus, "1,000 Vegan Recipes," and Dennis Kucinich explaining what he'd do as dictator!

Reading further, you'll learn about the collision of the military-industrial complex with the vegetable-industrial complex, what Author Foer thinks about PETA and Pollan, and PCRM's new online "21-day Vegan Program" for going veg that starts in January 2010.  There's also information about the "dietary estrogens" and illnesses controversy, a study on meditation and heart disease, how plants appear to be socially awareness, new dirt on Monsanto, the best/worst tap water online database, links to 10 essays on vegetarianism by Kaythy Freston, and the top food stories of 2009/the decade.

Also, don't miss our "Vegan Digital Media Theater," where you can watch the amazing Octopus that has scientists scratching their heads, a "Smiling Animal" Slideshow, Rip Esselstyn lecturing at Whole Foods, and 85 minutes of Howard speaking at the Conscious Life Expo in 2006.

... as always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers:  y'all can browse past issues at the Mad Cowboy Newsletter Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/

Wishing everyone a Happy Holidaze and warmer weather!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: A Holiday Message from Howard!
01: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
02: Recipes from "1,000 Vegan Recipes" by Robin Robertson
03: Mad Cow Info Round-Up
04: 2 Fat 2 Serve, Diet/Estrogens, Heart Meditation, Veg. Act
05: Dennis Dictator? Veg Zeitgeist, Foer on PETA, Vegan Kickstart
06: Vegan Digital Media Theater
07: Social Plants, Save Food Steps, Monsanto Biz, Best/Worst H20
08: Quick Bytes
09: Closing Thoughts"

Latest Mad Cowboy Newsletter - Rip Essy Interview/Recipes

Here's the Intro, Table of Contents, and a Direct Link to the latest Mad Cowboy Newsletter:

LINK:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/88

"10_19_09:  Engine 2 Interview, Mutant Milk, & SpiderVeg"

Howdy! Welcome to the 67th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.

In this issue we're proud to present a Mad Cowboy Interview with the amazing vegan firefighter/author, Rip Esselstyn. Rip's the son of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and has built upon his father's remarkable research via some very practical and easy-to-do ways in his diet/exercise/lifestyle book, "The Engine 2 Diet."  There's also three of his recipes for you to try!

Moving on further, there's articles about Mutant Milk, how saturated fat enables Altzheimer's, some surprising statistics on what we eat, Brainfood at the White House, a great new position paper by the ADA on the Vegetarian Diet, and more about that same diet reducing cancer risk.

Continuing in this edition, there's the intriguing proposal for a 50 year Farm Bill, 70 pages of solutions to our agricultural woes, the real cost of food, the new composting mandate in San Francisco, how animal abusers are losing, AETA is winning, new math contrasting a vegan diet with a carnivore's, and the Amazing SpiderVeg!

... as always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers: y'all can browse past issues at the Mad Cowboy Newsletter Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/

Here's hoping everyone is warm, and to quote Rip: "plant strong" this Winter!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: A Mad Cowboy Interview with Rip Esselstyn
02: Three Recipes from "The Engine 2 Diet"
03: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
04: Mad Cow Info Round-Up
05: Mutant Milk, Fat & Altzheimer's, US Fatter, What We're Eating
06: Brainfood, Veg Diet Reduces Cancer & Chronic Disease Risks
07: The Digital Vegan
08: 50 yr Farm Bill, Ag Solutions, Real Food Cost, Composting SF
09: Animal Abusers Lose, AETA Wins, Veg Math, Spider Veg!
10: Howard's Schedule
11: Quick Bytes
12: Closing Thoughts

EATR: The Vegetarian Biomass-Eating Military Robot

"A steam-powered, biomass-eating military robot being designed for the Pentagon is a vegetarian, its maker says.

Robotic Technology Inc.'s Energetically Autonomous Tactical Robot — that's right, "EATR" — "can find, ingest, and extract energy from biomass in the environment (and other organically-based energy sources), as well as use conventional and alternative fuels (such as gasoline, heavy fuel, kerosene, diesel, propane, coal, cooking oil, and solar) when suitable," reads the company's Web site.  But, contrary to reports, including one that appeared on FOXNews.com, the EATR will not eat animal or human remains.... “If it’s not on the menu, it’s not going to eat it,” Finkelstein [Cybernetics "Expert"] said..."

"...The advantages to the military are that the robot would be extremely flexible in fuel sources and could roam on its own for months, even years, without having to be refueled or serviced..."

[Frackin' wonderful... a "vegan" robot... must be part of the "Forever War" effort...  Full article here and below.  Gotta wonder how much DARPA money will go into "feeding" this stupid project instead of people.]

Latest Issue of Mad Cowboy Newsletter Now Available

Title:  06_23_09:  Rip's Recipes, Ask a Vegan, & Largest Red Meat Study.

Direct link to online issue.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/87

Howdy!  Welcome to the 66th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.

In this issue we're delighted to provide a preview of our upcoming interview with the amazing vegan firefighter/author, Rip Esselstyn, in the form of two of his favorite recipes.  Rip's the son of Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn and has built upon his father's remarkable research via some very practical and easy-to-do ways in his diet/exercise/lifestyle book, "The Engine 2 Diet."

Moving on further, we'll note a study indicating that fish oil doesn't help your heart via Omega-3, some new finds about the benefits of broccoli, results of the largest study of red meat eaters in history, and more indications that high-fat food inflames your circulatory system.  You'll learn about the "Ask a Vegan" booth in New York, some vegan survival tips, resources for learning about animal rights/issues, and the consequences off going veg for just one day.

Continuing in this edition, we've got some gourmet viewing experiences in our Vegan Digital Theater, some details stats and studies showing that our industry-produced produce is definitely less nutritious than it used to be, some great links about the White House Garden (including remarks by Michelle last week during the first major harvest), and a list of 8 ways to eat locally...  some new resource links have been added to "Quick Bytes" and don't miss some of the articles during the "Mad Cow Info Round-Up."

... as always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers:  y'all can browse past issues at the Mad Cowboy Newsletter Archives.

Best wishes for this start of a new summer and may your gardens be bountiful, healthy, and inspiring!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: A Mad Cowboy Invite to AR2009
02: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
03: Recipes from "The Engine 2 Diet" by Rip Esselstyn
04: Mad Cow Info Round-Up
05: Fish Oil No Help, Brocc Talk, Largest Meat Study, Fat Inflames
06: Ask a Vegan, Vegan Survival Tips, Learning AR, 1 Day Veg
07: Vegan Digital Theater
08: Food Less Healthy, White House Veggies,  8 Ways to go Local
09: Quick Bytes
10: Closing Thoughts

Bird Flu: Virus of Our Own Hatching - Dr. Greger Interview

Two years ago I interviewed Dr. Greger about his new book "Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching."  Recent human outbreaks of swine flu in Mexico (and cases in the US), make him seem somewhat prescient in many of his views on the devastating potential for a real global pandemic in the near future.  From the introduction to the interview:

"The transcribed interview is in two parts. Among many topics, Part One discusses the history of bird flu, the 1918 pandemic & implications, the lethality of H5N1, origins & potential consequences of a pandemic, factory farming, and issues of transmission and protection. Part Two examines "crying wolf," food safety, defensive strategies for food poisoning and bird flu, the website, the book, going vegan, food production and global issues, some personal questions, and what he'd do as Public Health Czar."

You can read the full interview (with embedded links) here.  The Mad Cowboy Newsletter Special Avian Flu edition with additional related resources here.

"No act of modern warfare, with the possible exception of a nuclear exchange between major world powers, has the potential to threaten as many lives and cause as much disruption to the global economy as the H5N1 avian influenza would if it makes the evolutionary leap that allows it to spread among humans as quickly and as lethally as it has among birds."

--- Stephen Flynn, Homeland Security Expert, from here.

SHMEAT! Inescapable Future of Humanity?

Stephen Colbert did a very amusing, but all too truthful (truthy?) interview with a scientist attempting to make "meat" from tissue cultures in competition for a PETA cash prize.  Although I'd never eat it, it's surprising how many veg'ns have indicated interest. Ah well... still, do enjoy this 5 minute piece. I don't know how long it will be available. FYI, Mark (more of "The Colbert Report" from Hulu here)

New Mad Cowboy Newsletter Posted

Here's the Intro, Table of Contents, and a Direct Link, to the 65th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.  Enjoy!

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Howdy!  Welcome to the 65th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/86

In this issue we're proud to showcase a recipe from a new cookbook (and fine blog) available online:  "The Vegan Dad Cookbook."

There's also information on how fruit can help you fight the flu, 20 anti-aging herbs and spices, news about mercury in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), and "Food Matters."  Reading further, you'll learn about the world's "largest vegan," how bees help plants by "being" scary, why a well-known circus has been taken to court, that Rome's greatest athletes were vegans, and be able to watch several videos listed in our "Vegan Digital Theater Showcase" ranging from an introduction to animal rights (Dr. Tom Regan), an elephant and best friend, Dr. T. Colin Campbell, "Flow: The Water Crisis," and five top films about food.

... and as always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers:  y'all can browse past issues at the Mad Cowboy Newsletter Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/

Best wishes to all for a good 2009, stay warm, and start planning those Spring Vegetable Gardens!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
02: A Recipe from "The Vegan Dad Cookbook"
03: Mad Cow Info Round-up
04: Fruit & Flu, Herbs & Spices, Mercury & HFCS, Eggs & Diabetes
05: Largest Vegan, Scary Bees, Circus on Trial, Lobster Goes Free
06: Vegan Digital Theater Showcase
07: Vegans Best Roman Athletes, The Veg Internet, Food Matters
08: Howard's Schedule
09: Quick Bytes
10: Closing Thoughts

Latest Mad Cowboy Newsletter Available

Here's the intro, table of contents, and a direct link to the 64th issue:

Howdy!  Welcome to the 64th issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.

Direct Link:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/85

We've a special treat in this edition:  a personal letter from the Big Guy himself:  Enjoy!

Reading further, there's the usual Mad Cow Info Round-Up, new studies tying the consumption of eggs to diabetes and meat to pancreatic cancer, a new analysis of the prevalence of corn in our food, and a fine essay by Dr. McDougall about answering the question:  "Why do you avoid adding additional oil/fat in your diet?

There's also a disturbing breakdown of what's really in Downey Fabric Softner (hint: it ain't vegan), the debate over elephant's health in zoos, and an range of interesting facts about animals.  Moving forward, you'll have access to links to some very interesting (and funny) video and audio, as well as read about a body spray with a rather unique odor.

We also have a very cool article about issues of "soil not oil," cutting greenhouse gases through less meat consumption globally, how Coca-Cola is stoking the 'water wars' with propaganda, and some thoughts about the new USDA Secretary Nomineee, Vilsack.  Plus:  don't miss the Vegan Recipe from a new fat-free vegan cookbook (Pudgy-Free Holidays) that's available as a PDF via the Internet.

As always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers:  y'all can browse past issues at the Mad Cowboy Newsletter Archives:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/

...and best wishes for a Happy Vegan Holidaze, keeping warm with family and friends, and a Great New Year!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
02: Vegan Recipe from Online Cookbook:  "Pudgy-Free Holidays"
03: Mad Cow Info Round-up
04: Eggs/Diabetes, Meat/Cancer, Corn in Fast Food, Avoid Fats?
05: Fabric Softener Fat, Elephant Debate, AR Spies, Animal Facts
06: Vegan Digital Theater Showcase
07: Soil Not Oil, Cut Meat/Emissions, Cola Scam, USDA Nominee Vilsack
08: Howard's Schedule
09: Quick Bytes
10: Closing Thoughts

Obama's Vegan Moment

[... from the vegan outreach gal who questioned Obama:

"His response included an admission that our infrastructure needs fixing, and that subsidies need to be taken away from large scale animal ag, helping small family farms. He acknowledged that our health care crises needs to incorporate preventative measures, including more fresh vegetables and fruit. He also said schools need more of these items versus pre-packaged food and meat products. And of course, he pointed the finger at China and India and that their new diet [which is mimicking ours] needs to be changed."

[... link to excerpts of her report about this event from vegan.com is here. Webpage where video was posted here. Here's hoping Dennis Kucinich gets a chance to have him over for dinner.]

Mad Cowboy Newsletter 63 Posted

Here's the title, table of contents, and direct link to the latest Mad Cowboy Newsletter:

[11_28_08]: Vegan: The Ultra, How Many, Express, & 10 Reasons

Howdy!  Welcome to the 63rd issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.

In this issue you'll be treated to some recipes from the new cookbook by the esteemed Nava Atlas, "Vegan Express."  There's also mention of a great blog post on "missing oil" that does a fine job of summarizing issues/research on a no-added fat plant-base diet, a study about Western Diet and Heart Disease, how eating less may help prevent Altzheimer's disease, and why eating is a political act.

Reading further, you can find out how to calculate your "water footprint," learn about Cuba's agricultural Mmiracle, 10 reasons to eat local food, 10 reasons to go veg, how many veg'ns there are in the US (a new survey), how diet affects aging, and a fascinating interview with the ultra-marathoner legend who just happens to be vegan.

...and don't miss the interviews of Drs. Caldwell Esselstyn and Dean Ornish in "Vegan Digital Theater Showcase," as well as the touching audio interview of the human companion to the amazing parrot:  Alex.

... as always, a tip of the hat to our new subscribers.  Y'all can read past issues of the newsletter at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/

Here's hoping everyone had a wonderful Vegan Thanksgiving!  Stay warm...

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

Direct Link to this issue:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/84

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
02: Recipes from a New Cookbook:  "Vegan Express," by Nava Atlas
03: Mad Cow Info Round-up
04: Missing Oil/Esselstyn/Western Diet & HD/Prevent Alz.>Eat Less
05: Your H2O Footprint/Cuba Ag./Eat Politics/10 Reasons Local Food
06: Vegan Digital Theater Showcase
07: 10 Veg Reasons/? Many Veg'ns/Aging & Diet/The Ultra Veg
08: Howard's Schedule
09: Quick Bytes
10: Closing Thoughts"