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VeganWorldRadio.org :: episode # 16 : 3 November 2008

Music by (9-year old!) Sage Ryan
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgngPUVmbY4

Special Pre-Election Program       
      Legal/Legislative Issues On the Table For    
                                                     Tomorrow's Election, and Beyond!
Today on Vegan World Radio, Anuj Shah talks with Robert "Skip" Trimble and Brian Cates of the Texas Humane Legislative Network, Gene Bauer of Farm Sanctuary, and Nancy Perry of the Humane Society of the United States to learn about the various election and legislative-related issues on the table for tomorrow's election and beyond.

  Today's Guests
 
Robert "Skip" Trimble
Skip is a nationally known legal expert on laws and legislation related to animal and animal-related issues and is a long-time officer with the Texas Humane Legislation Network.
And
Brian Craft

Brian was recently elected President of the local (Houston) chapter of the Texas Humane Legislation Network
 
www.thln.org

And


Gene Bauer 

Gene Bauer is President and Co-Founder of Farm Sanctuary and he was interviewed recently by Guest Host Kristen Lee Ohanyan regarding California's Proposition 2. Today, we play that interview for you in its entirety!
And

Nancy Perry 92x133
 Nancy Perry
www.hsus.org
Nancy is Vice President of Government Affairsfor the Humane Society of the United States. She oversees lobbying efforts in state legislatures, including ballot measure campaigns, and Congress and directs grassroots activities nationwide.

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Today's show produced and hosted by
Anuj A. Shah, J.D., Ph.D.

email: anuj@veganworldradio.org

with
Patrick Walbridge as sound engineer

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The Lone Star Vegetarian Network is hosting The 20th Annual Lone Star Vegetarian (Vegan) Chili Cook-Off in Austin on November 9th.
Houston's Society of P.E.A.C.E. and Vegan World Radio, along with chili teams from around Texas, will be cooking up amazing vegan chili.  You can enter this competition too - or just come and taste all the best chili on the planet!  Information at www.LSVN.org
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Society of Peace Events Calendar:

Monday, November 3, 2008
Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network Monthly Meeting
Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly meeting on Monday, November 3. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM (except during holidays). The location is A Moveable Feast Cafe in Houston, where several vegetarian & vegan options are available.
Society of PEACE member Mamiko Matsuda is the organizer of this group. Please visit Houston Health Association to learn more, or call Mamiko at 713-622-6051.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Vegetarian Ayurvedic Cooking Class Series - Part Two: "Ayurvedic Nutrition: Understanding The Six Tastes"
Ayurvedic specialist & chef Karuna Mayi will teach a vegetarian cooking workshop (many recipes are vegan!)that demonstrates how to prepare a delicious, healthy vegetarian meal based on the ancient holistic healing system of Ayurveda. This class, "Ayurvedic Nutrition: Understanding The Six Tastes (Creating A Balanced Meal)", is part two of a three part series (classes may be taken consecutively or individually).
The class will be held on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM in Houston. Society of PEACE member Karuna Mayi has been practicing and teaching vegetarian cooking for the past twelve years. CLICK HERE for the event flyer and additional information on the class.
Seating is limited, so RSVP soon! The price an individual class is $45 per person, and includes the meal. (Each class is self contained and may be taken separately.)RSVP to Karuna to make your reservation, or call 281-546-9698.

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Sunday, November 9, 2008
The 20th Annual Lone Star Vegetarian Network Chili Cook-off Festival in Austin
The LSVN presents the 20th annual "Vegetarian Chili Cook-off Festival" in Austin, Texas. Join other Texans for this celebrations of vegetarian cuisine and vote for your favorite vegan chili! Society of P.E.A.C.E. will be there with our vegan chili, so please come out and show your support!
The festival will be held at the Austin Farmers Market from 12:00 noon - 4:00 PM. View & print the event flyer here. For more information, contact Lenny Lunden via phone at 512-413-2933.

Sunday, November 9, 2008
Vegan Cooking Class - "Thanksgiving Dinner the Vegan Way"
Leisure Learning Unlimited presents a "Thanksgiving Dinner the Vegan Way" cooking class, featuring vegan personal chef and radio personality Staci Davis. The class is Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM in Sharpstown area (SW Frwy at Fondren) in Houston. Staci will teach you how to prepare a meatless gourmet feast with recipes for mock turkey with wild mushroom and sage gravy, maple roasted root vegetables, green bean and artichoke casserole, apple-beet Waldorf salad, and pumpkin pecan pie.
The cost of the class is $50 and includes the meal. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE. Participants must register in advance through Leisure Learning, as class size is limited!
Go to www.societyofpeace.org and click on Events Calendar
for full listing of all the exciting goings on!

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