Peace, Justice, Ecology, and Vegetarianism Donna tells us that the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology plans a celebration for World Vegetarian Day. She notes that "October 1st is World Vegetarian Day and we want to have a big deal around it to raise awareness about the importance of Veganism and Vegetarianism for world peace and ecology...(not just health, which it is also good for). We are ordering hand outs created by the World Vege Day folks, We want to have a BIG potluck prior to the Open Mic, and then we are also hosting a songwriting contest for that eve. Artists are encouraged to write songs on the theme of Vegetarianism and the winner will get to record it for our next OMNI Environmental CD project." For more information you can contact Donna or visit the OMNI Center's web site. Don't forget that if you would like the chance to speak out in a public forum, the OMNI Center has Open Mic Night for Peace, Justice and Ecology the first Sunday of every month. Love to cook? Love to talk to people one-on-one rather than to a crowd? Consider vounteering at the event. What a great chance to be a vegan ambassador! Contact Donna for details. |
There Is Hope |
Food Industry Using Tobacco Industry Tactics Dr. Neal Barnard, President of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains the science behind why some non-vegan foods are difficult to give up - and yes, there's much more to it than you think. Vegsource put this great video online that shows "chocolate, cheese, meat, and sugar release opiate-like substances. Dr. Barnard also discusses how industry, aided by government, exploits these natural cravings, pushing us to eat more and more unhealthy foods." Watch the video here. |
Holistic Arkansas Lisa informed us "of the state's first comprehensive alternative healing practitioner's directory and holistic lifestyle publication online." The site is called Holistic Arkansas and can be found at www.holisticarkansas.com. Holistic Arkansas had their offical launch party in May and featured an acupuncturist, a reflexologist, two yogis, some holistic personal trainers (former owners of the OrganiGymCafe), as well as a doula/hypnotist with tables and helpful information. Check out their great web site which includes an impressive calendar of events. |
Using Diet To Fight Disease Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reports "this month millions of Americans will receive life-saving information broadcast right into their living rooms. The Cancer Project has distributed a video news release featuring the Food for Life cooking class series to news editors at 1,000 network television affiliates across the country. The spot, which can be watched online, explains how healthy vegetarian diets can reduce the risk of cancer and improve survival. It features Ellen Jaffe Jones, who has been teaching Food for Life classes in southwest Florida since August 2005." You can read the article and watch the news release here. |
Groups |
I'll bet that sometimes you feel like the only vegan on the planet. Well buck up my hero, there are plenty of us around! There are vegetarian social groups and all kinds of events that tend to attract us compassionate types. Check out some of the items listed below and you might find there's more vegans around than you realized! |
Using Diet To Fight Disease Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine reports "this month millions of Americans will receive life-saving information broadcast right into their living rooms. The Cancer Project has distributed a video news release featuring the Food for Life cooking class series to news editors at 1,000 network television affiliates across the country. The spot, which can be watched online, explains how healthy vegetarian diets can reduce the risk of cancer and improve survival. It features Ellen Jaffe Jones, who has been teaching Food for Life classes in southwest Florida since August 2005." You can read the article and watch the news release here. |
Arkansas Vegan: An online community and information source for vegans and vegetarians in Arkansas. |
Holistic Arkansas Lisa informed us "of the state's first comprehensive alternative healing practitioner's directory and holistic lifestyle publication online." The site is called Holistic Arkansas and can be found at www.holisticarkansas.com. Holistic Arkansas had their offical launch party in May and featured an acupuncturist, a reflexologist, two yogis, some holistic personal trainers (former owners of the OrganiGymCafe), as well as a doula/hypnotist with tables and helpful information. Check out their great web site which includes an impressive calendar of events. |
Food Industry Using Tobacco Industry Tactics Dr. Neal Barnard, President of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine explains the science behind why some non-vegan foods are difficult to give up - and yes, there's much more to it than you think. Vegsource put this great video online that shows "chocolate, cheese, meat, and sugar release opiate-like substances. Dr. Barnard also discusses how industry, aided by government, exploits these natural cravings, pushing us to eat more and more unhealthy foods." Watch the video here. |
There Is Hope |
Peace, Justice, Ecology, and Vegetarianism Donna tells us that the OMNI Center for Peace, Justice, and Ecology plans a celebration for World Vegetarian Day. She notes that "October 1st is World Vegetarian Day and we want to have a big deal around it to raise awareness about the importance of Veganism and Vegetarianism for world peace and ecology...(not just health, which it is also good for). We are ordering hand outs created by the World Vege Day folks, We want to have a BIG potluck prior to the Open Mic, and then we are also hosting a songwriting contest for that eve. Artists are encouraged to write songs on the theme of Vegetarianism and the winner will get to record it for our next OMNI Environmental CD project." For more information you can contact Donna or visit the OMNI Center's web site. Don't forget that if you would like the chance to speak out in a public forum, the OMNI Center has Open Mic Night for Peace, Justice and Ecology the first Sunday of every month. Love to cook? Love to talk to people one-on-one rather than to a crowd? Consider vounteering at the event. What a great chance to be a vegan ambassador! Contact Donna for details. |
