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VeganWorldRadio.org :: episode # 26 : 12 January 2009

Ocean Bankruptcy
Our Oceans are in a state of silent collapse

Today on Vegan World Radio, Ocean Bankruptcy: The Slaughter of our Oceans Marine Life and the Largest Garbage Dump on the Planet. Our oceans are in a much worse and miserable state than our current financial mess, yet there is hope and remedy for our oceans health as long as
we take positive action now.

with Guest Host Shushana Castle

Guest

Rob Stewart

executive producer and director of Sharkwater

Over 100 million sharks were killed last year alone. Join us Monday to learn why the health of our oceans directly impact our lives and how we can take a stand to correct ocean disaster before it's too late.

Rob Stewart, executive producer and director of Sharkwater receiving 31 international film awards

Rob Stewart holds a degree in Biology, studying in Ontario, Jamaica and Kenya.

While on assignment in the Galapagos Islands, Rob Stewart discovered illegal long lining, indiscriminately killing sharks within the marine reserve. Stewart decided to make a film to bring people closer to sharks and help us understand why oceans are significant to our livelihood . His film Sharkwater has won 31 international awards and he's been sought out by some of the most popular and well-respected media companies around the globe, from BBC Wildlife, Discovery Channel, ABC, Asian Diver, Entertainment Tonight and various GEO magazines.

And Guest

Dr. Hope Ferdowsian

Internist and specialist in nutrition

Hope Ferdowsian, MD, MPH, an internist, preventive medicine and public health specialist, and director of the Washington Center for Clinical Research, a subsidiary of the not-for-profit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (www.pcrm.org).

Dr. Ferdowsian: Many of us wonder what steps we can take to make a difference in the world. Choosing to follow a vegan diet is a simple way to improve the condition of the environment, human health and the lives of other animals. The consumption of animal products has been conclusively linked to heart disease, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis and many other diseases. On the other hand, eating a plant-based diet can reverse heart disease and diabetes, prevent several forms of cancer and prolong cancer survival. --from Energy Times article, Omnivore vs. Vegan

Today's Guest Host and Producer is

Shushana Castle

After 2 decades working in the financial world of Wall Street and other global financial markets, Shushana departed her career to become an active and vocal participant in helping heal and improve our environment. She received a Masters of Science in Environmental Science and Water, sits on the board of the Clinton Climate Initiative and has been on numerous TV talk shows presenting simple solutions to resolve our planet's illnesses. She structured a pipeline of financing for the United Nations Department of Water and also works with numerous nonprofits to provide clean, safe and accessible water to millions of people in developing countries who would otherwise have no access to water. She became a vegan 3 years ago after learning of the miserable suffering animals unwillfully endure their entire lives, to then get put on a plate and the epidemic of diseases caused directly from the consumption of animal tissue.

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>> Delayed Show-Time Next Two Weeks for Membership Drive Jan 19 & 26:
Stay Tuned for VEGAN WORLD RADIO After Democracy Now!

For the next two weeks, our scheduled show time will be temporarily delayed by about an hour, due to the membership drive. Don't miss two very exciting Vegan World Radio programs and join us for lunch if you can walk-in your pledge. Delicious vegan Indian cuisine will be generously provided Jan 19 by Madras Pavilion , followed by delightful Chinese fare Jan 26 (CHINESE NEW YEAR) courtesy of the very kind folks at Hometown Vegetarian Cafe.

Festive pledge-premiums To Be Announced. However, decadent VEGAN CHOCOLATES by Life by Chocolate will, for the first time, be offered as thank you gifts to our listener supporters. Don't miss next week!

>> Join us at Ten Thousand Villages Jan 26, for a Community Shopping Night:
Benefiting KPFT Radio and Artisans of Fair Trade

Come out to join Vegan World Radio at fair-trade retailer Ten Thousand Villages the evening of Monday Jan 26, from 6-8 pm for a celebration of Chinese New Year and shopping fund-raiser for KPFT. Sample savory stir-frys and stews courtesy of Banyan Foods. Ten Thousand Villages will donate 15% to KPFT for purchases made through-out the day to anyone mentioning the Vegan World Radio program. Support the vital income and quality of life of artisans in developing countries while shopping for hand-crafted home decor, personal accessories and gift items from around the globe.

Shop anytime during the day, or join us for the Vegan World Radio shoping night party, saluting Chinese New Year, from 6-8 pm, Monday Jan 26 at

Ten Thousand Villages
2424A Rice Boulevard
Houston, TX 77005
(713) 533-1000

>> Show Support for No-Kill Activists Speaking Up to City Hall:
Come to City Council Wednesday Jan 14 to End Unneccesary Pound Deaths

Local activists are asking you to attend the next public comments session of the Houston City Council, 900 Bagby, meeting on Wed., Jan. 14 at 9 a.m. to show your commitment to bringing change to BARC. I will address Mayor Bill White and Houston's City Council members regarding new information that I have obtained concerning the problems and conditions at BARC.

Your attendance is needed to show Houston's elected officials and the media that voters are not willing to accept the suffering and killing of Houston's dogs and cats. Please continue to help bring about real change at BARC.

Contact information for all elected officials are listed on the website of our friends at www.nokillhouston.com
Help BARC
activists to reform City Pound BARC

Houston City Council

900 Bagby
Wed 9 AM

>> Texas Dog Law Seminar 2009, Dallas Jan 31:
Register Early for Reduced Costs

Discounted Rooms $89 for Attendees, Complimentary Parking,
Specially Priced Lunch Buffet $8.95--Chance to Meet & Greet

* Cruelty & Hoarding * Legislative Update: New Dog Laws *
*Ownership Disputes *
*How to Become a Felon Via Your Dog: New Dangerous Dog Laws *
*New Dallas Ordinances * Liability of Rescues, Kennels, Pet Sitters,
&nb sp; Veterinarians, Groomers & all Dog Professionals *
*Pet Trusts* Dog Fighting & Implication of Vick Case*
*BSL* Feral Cats*
Legalities of being a Board Member of a Humane Organization or Dog Club*
*Mandatory Spay Neuter Laws & Much, Much More!!! *

Dog Law Seminar 2009

>> Vegan Potluck at Sedition Books

Sedition Books is holding a vegan potluck on Thursday, January 22. Bring a vegan (animal-product free) dish to share with others at this community event!

The event takes place at 7:00 PM at Sedition Books in Houston. For more information, visit Sedition Books online. Help support this community meeting space, infoshop, and animal friendly resource-sharing center.

>> Vegetarian Society of Bay Area Meeting Jan 25th: with vegan potluck luncheon

The Vegetarian Society of the Bay Area, an educational support group for those who are interested in moving toward a plant based diet for ethical, health, and environmental reasons, will hold their next gathering at 12:30 pm, Jan. 25th. This group will be meeting once a month at the Unity Church of the Bay Area in League City and the public is welcome to attend. The address is: 1911 S. Highway 3. Please bring a vegan dish to share at the potluck!

More information can be obtained by contacting Sandra McAvin via e-mail or phone 281-332-8154.

>> Last Chance to Speak Up AGAINST Factory Fish Prisons in our Gulf:
Final PUBLIC HEARING on Open Ocean AQUACULTURE

Texas will soon legalize factory farming of fish in the Gulf of Mexico. This is your LAST CHANCE to voice opposition to the creation of these horribly cruel, polluting and unnatural industry operations. A strong opposition movement last year caused regulators to postpone final action. However now approval seems likely without a strong public outcry. These overcrowded cages in the open ocean cause the animals to fight and struggle with each other in an immoral last ditch effort to squeeze more fish meat out of waters already exploited close to the point of collapse. Though the regulating body, The Gulf Council, has "officially" closed public comment on this issue since October, advocates against fish factory farms must CONTINUE to be vocal in opposition as long as this cruel and contaminating industry remains a threat in our Gulf.

Voice your opposition, as a coastal resident now AGAINST Open Ocean Aquaculture by contacting the body handling public comment, The Gulf Coast Fisheries Council: FAX: (813) 348-1711 (Recommended), gulfcouncil@gulfcouncil.org, phone: toll-free (888) 833-1844

**Write to The GULF COUNCIL at 2203 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 1100 � Tampa, FL 33607 �

LAST Public Hearings Regarding Ocean Aquaculture
Gulf Fisheries Council Meeting agenda
January 26 - 29, 2009
711 Hollywood Boulevard
Bay St. Louis, MS

Tell Congress NO Industrial Fish Farms

To understand more about the devastating nature of factory fish cages in the ocean please visit

Underwater Factories

Stop Ocean Fish Farms

The Truth about Fish Farming video

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