November 2004
News For Life
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THE TRUTH ABOUT SOY
Michael Downey
Controversy follows nature’s perfect food, but don't buy in to it!
Perhaps, in these distrustful times, a backlash was to be expected: Thirty years after being introduced as a “miracle food” in North America—and 5,000 years after its discovery in Asia as an important source of protein—the once-unassuming soybean is suddenly a subject of controversy.
http://www.vegetariantimes.com/document_display.cfm?document
_id=209&keyword=truth%20and%20of%20and%20soy&summary=1&startsum=1
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WORLD VEGAN DAY
NOVEMBER 1ST
It is 60 years since the first vegan society was formed in England, and the word “vegan” coined by Donald Watson. Since that small beginning, people there and in other countries have adopted a lifestyle that promises to provide abundantly for all. A world-wide celebration will take place on or about November 1 and events are listed at
www.worldveganday.com
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Letter
from the Author Erik Marcus
Thanks again for hosting my event in Detroit. I had a marvelous time and I think you did an amazing job of organizing it. If you feel like it's worth mentioning, I'd really appreciate any publicity you could give Meat Market. I'm now selling discounted signed copies direct from
http://Vegan.com. I deeply respect all the work you're doing for the animals in Detroit, and I hope we meet up again before too long. I also hope you enjoyed Meat Market. Let me know what you think. Finally, you might enjoy my new radio show. Check out Vegan.com for details.
Erik
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VEGAN FOOD GUIDE
Now you can print your own vegan food guide with
a daily plan for healthy eating. Complements of EarthSave International, John Borders and artist Dave Brousseau.
http://www.veggiesinmotion.org/vegan
food guide.pdf
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Bush vs. Kerry—on the Environment
When the Bush administration issued an important change in policy
recently, virtually acknowledging that global warming is real, it was news to President George W. Bush, who was unaware that any new program had been
announced. Earlier, he had dismissed another global warming report from his own administration as "from the
bureaucracy." http://www.emagazine.com/view/?2080
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Stevia
This sugar substitute is derived from the South American plant
rebaudiana and is a wonderful alternative. It is estimated to be 300 times
sweeter than sugar. It is widely available in different forms, including fresh
and dried leaves, green powder, white stevia extract and liquid concentrates. In
addition to being a superior sweetener, research has shown it is beneficial for
diabetes, weight loss, tooth decay and possibly even high blood pressure and
conditions associated with aging. For more information go to: http://www.healthfree.com/stevia1.htm
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The Plant Prescription for Human Health
by Jim Corcoran
Throughout our lives here in America, we are taught that meat, dairy, eggs and fish are necessary for health. We’re led to believe that these foods contain essential nutrients that we can’t get from plant-based sources. But today’s science tells us this notion is not only absurd--it is dangerous. The fact is that all animal foods contain high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol and, to varying degrees, pathogens, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, viruses and other unhealthy components. To top it all off, they have no fiber. However, these animal products are even more sinister than most of us realize.
See complete write up here: http://www.veggiesinmotion.org/news/archives/1104.pdf
This article can also be read in the November 2004 issue of Natural
Awakenings* magazine
*Natural Awakenings™ of Southeast Michigan is a rapidly growing, locally owned magazine reaching over
50,000 readers each month from over 500 locations.
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Dr.
Michael Greger's rebuttal to the Atkins Corporation's legal threat
The Atkins Corporation is threatening to sue me for daring to speak out against the Atkins Diet on my website http://www.AtkinsFacts.org. But I will not be intimidated; I will not be bullied into silence by Atkins and their corporate lawyers.
Instead, I've posted their entire legal threat letter online for all to see, accompanied by a point-by-point
rebuttal, I've reprinted the main threads of the back-and-forth with the Atkins Corporation (their words are indented) at:
http://www.atkinsexposed.org/atkins/135/Corporate_Threat.htm
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One Out of Every Four College Students Wants Vegan Meals
According to ARAMARK Nationwide Survey
Distributed by Business Wire
According to ARAMARK’s recent nationwide survey completed by over 100,000 college students, nearly a quarter said finding vegan meals on campus was important to them. Vegan dishes contain no meat, fish, poultry or other products derived from animals such as dairy, eggs or honey.
As a result, ARAMARK (NYSE:RMK) has added dozens of vegan menu items as part of the company’s innovative and flexible Just4U™ menu program, available on nearly two dozen ARAMARK-managed college campuses this fall.
See complete write up here: http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20041019005105&newsLang=en
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Earth
Friendly Hair products & They're Vegan!
by PureOlogy products
Our commitment is to make the finest prestige
products that are good for you and safe for the environment. Our 100% vegan
formulas contain absolutely no animal ingredients and are biodegradable. Our
containers are recyclable wherever possible and all PureOlogy products are
created with respect for future generations. http://pureology.com/
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Veg Video Site
VegVideo creates television shows that can be run
by individuals on local cable access stations. VegVideo is a television
show that educates the public about the realities of factory farming and the
alternative of a compassionate vegetarian diet. Airing documentaries, interviews
and investigations, VegVideo shows the extent of mistreatment that occurs inside
factory farms. Over 10 billion animals are killed for food every year in the
U.S. and the stories of their suffering are seldom told. http://www.vegvideo.org/
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alternative to dissection in
Michigan classrooms
From: William P. McMullin
I have convinced Michigan Representative Alexander Lipsey to introduce a bill in
Michigan to allow K-12 students the right to an alternative to dissection in the
classroom. Many other states now have student choice dissection policies.
To take action on this issue: http://www.rso.wmich.edu/spa/dissection.htm
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36th World Vegetarian Congress in Brazil
This world meeting of vegetarians is promoted by
the International Vegetarian Union together with the Brazilian Vegetarian
Society. Florianópolis will host lecturers, researchers and supporters from all
over the world, followers of a lifestyle already widely accepted in Brazil. More
and more people are becoming aware that vegetarianism is not only a healthy and
nutritional choice, but an excellent means of safeguarding natural resources,
avoiding deforestation, and environmental pollution. It also benefits the
animals, our companions on this planet. Be part of this world: 8 - 14th November
2004...Booking closes on October 30 - so if you haven't booked yet, do it now! http://www.ivu.org/congress/2004
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Suzy Says-
Dairy products are addictive...is that true? S. G. Sikora
Susankay's Vegan Kitchen- Pumpkin Bread-Susan Kline
Englandgal's Book Pick-Low-Carb
Vegetarian: Meatless alternatives for popular low-carb diets-Margo
DeMello
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VM's public outreach & Events
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Regional Calendar of Events
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VegMichigan will have a display at the Royal Oak
Public Library,
222 East Eleven Mile Road, (248) 246-3700, for the entire month of November!
11/4, Thursday, 7:30 PM, VM raw food potluck, Unity of Livonia,
28660 Five Mile Road, Livonia. Contact Jerry or Flo @ (313) 541-0162
11/8, Monday, 7 PM, "Saving the Planet One Bite at a
Time," Jim and Meriam Corcoran join with the Sierra Club to prepare three
delicious vegan dishes. Learn how to save the planet with only a fork (you may
want to use a spoon to get every last bite). Everyone is invited and it's free
of charge! 100 North Crooks Road, Suite #105, Clawson, MI 48017. Call
248-435-5277 or e-mail melissa.damaschke@sierraclub.org
11/9, Tuesday, 7 PM, VegMichigan board meeting in Madison
Heights. (248) 616-9676
11/12, Friday, 7 PM, VM, Mugs & Jugs, Come out and have
some fun at Plush Pockets on Dequindre between 11 and 12 Mile (next to Krogers).
Dine on a vegan burger and shoot some pool, or just shoot the breeze. Peter: peter.fulda@us.bosch.com
11/13, Saturday, 7 PM, VM Dinner Club, PF Chang's China Bistro,
2801 W. Big Beaver, Troy, at Somerset Mall South. Delicious vegan lettuce wraps
and eight vegan entrees to choose from, including coconut-curry vegetables,
vegetable chow fun and ma po tofu, all served with brown rice. RSVP Roger:
rajgoly@yahoo.com or call him at
586-755-9633
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