SoulVeggie

IVU "Vegetomical" Image of a Woman

Way kewl... although tomatoes are a fruit.  One of the cleverest uses of fruits/veggies for an ad I've seen in awhile.  The original source is here.  Click on image for larger version.  Enjoy!

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

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.

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

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"

Mad Cowboy Newsletter #62 Available

Here's a direct link, the intro, and the table of contents for the latest free Mad Cowboy e-newsletter.  Enjoy! Mark
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Howdy!  Welcome to the 62nd issue of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter.  We're proud as peacocks to announce a new DVD from Howard:  "A Mad Cowboy Lecture: 2007."  More details below!

Due to all the material about the HSUS investigation/video and meat recall in "Mad Cow Info Round-Up", we've suspended the "Avian Flu News" section for this edition.  But, as you read further, you'll learn about Peak Soil!, Edible Estates, more studies on the disease preventative effects of veggies and fruits, and newly deceased Earl Butz's legacy to our country's food production "system."  Continuing: PETA's announced this year's "Proggy Awards," Bob Barker has made an amazing gift to further studies of animal issues, there's a neat post about recession-proofing your diet, news about Michael Pollen's latest book, and don't miss the recipes from the excellent "Vegan Fire & Spice" as well as the videos of the vegetarian 2007 Nobel Prize winner's speech, Doreen the Downer Cow, the Vegetable Orchestra, and Wayne Pacelle (Pres., HSUS) being interviewed.

... 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/

Happy Spring and get those gardens growing!  Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: New DVD from Howard! Trailers OnLine!
02: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
03: Recipes from a New Vegan Cookbook:  "Fire & Spice"
04: Mad Cow Info Round-up
05: Veggies: Reducing 2 Cancers, Heart Disease, Blood Pressure
06: Peak Soil!, Edible Estates, Butz Legacy, Farm Emission Rules
07: Vegan Digital Theater Showcase
08: PETA Awards, Bob's Gift, Recession-proof Diet, Mostly Plants
09: Howard's Schedule
10: Quick Bytes
11: Closing Thoughts"

Direct Link to this Issue:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Mad_Cowboy/message/83

Project BudBurst

[Project BudBurst is not about marijuna... it's a unique program that invites people to help track progress of flowers & vegetation species and Climate Change.  Here's part of the program's description:

"Join us in collecting important climate change data on the timing of leafing and flowering in your area through Project BudBurst! This national field campaign targets native tree and flower species across the country. With your help, we will be compiling valuable environmental and climate change information around the United States. [free]: Register Now - Become a member of the Project BudBurst community! This allows you to save your observation sites and plants that you are monitoring throughout the year and for coming years. Subscribe to the Project BudBurst mailing list to receive updates and announcements about the new features added for 2008. Read about us in the News!"

[Here's a link to the site.  You can click on the picture above to see a larger picture of a little crocus flower coming through frost I took on 2/22/08... about a calendar month ahead of last year's 1st bloom. Mild winter.... Go Vegan!]

Mad Cowboy Holiday Msg., Hummers/Nuggets, Chimp Wits

Intro, t.o.c., and direct link, to the latest MC Newsletter:

Howard's Holiday Msg., Hummers/Nuggets, Chimp Wits

"Welcome to the 61st Edition of the Mad Cowboy Newsletter!

We've a special holiday message from Howard as well as a significant change to the Vegan Mind-Poser Contest.  There's also two great recipes from Robin Robertson's fine new vegan cookbook, "Quick-Fix Vegetarian," new studies about the impact of grains and beans on heart disease, the issues regarding too much sodium in the average diet, and a clear relationship between food additives and hyperactivity in children.

Further down, there's research linking red meat and dairy to a specific cancers, beans lowering cholesterol, and a new report about McDonalds and children's dietary habits.  You can also peruse our "Mad Cow Round-up" and "Bird Flu News" collections, read an excellent essay by Bruce Friedrich on Veganism and the Environment, learn just what's under your feet, why it's getting difficult to seperate other species from us, about a "Compassion Over Killing" winning campaign, and then take a break in our "Vegan Digital Theater Showcase."

... and, 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/

Best Wishes to All for a Happy New Year!

Mark, MC editor/webmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

00: Quote(s) from Howard
01: A Holiday Letter from Howard
02: The Vegan Mind-Bender Contest Winner/Challenge!
03: Recipes from a New Vegan Cookbook
04: Mad Cow Info Round-up
05: Bird Flu News
06: Too Much Salt, Americans Fatter, Kids/Additives & McMktg.
07: Grains & Beans vs. Heart Disease, Dairy/Red Meat=Cancer
08: Vegan Digital Theater Showcase
09: Under Feet, Bird Declines, Gulf Dead Zone, Toxicity Hypocrisy
10: Censored Stories, Hummers/Nuggets, Activist Win, Chimp Wits
11: Howard's Schedule
12: Quick Bytes
13: Closing Thoughts"