VeganWorldRadio.org :: episode # 38 : 6 April 2009


The Life of a Caged Animal for Food and Entertainment      
                                                          How animal suffering harms both animals and humans

Today on Vegan World Radio: No sunlight, cement floors and wires, eating feces, severe crowding and filth, urinating and defecating on other caged animals, forcibly taking dozens of antibiotics, growth hormones and tranquilizers, force fed, quashed,
diseases such as  e-coli, salmonella, campylobacteriosis and listeria are rampant,
blinded by ammonia constantly in contact with the eyes which comes from the  feces and urine in overcrowded closed conditions, lung disease from  inhaling the stench, beaten, tortured and terrified is everyday life for these animals
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) over 10,000 people DIED last year from food borne illnesses. 200,000 people were hospitalized. The slaughterhouses are infested with diseases.

Today's Show produced and guest hosted by Shushana Castle
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  Today's Guests


Anuj Arun Shah

Anuj Arun Shah, J.D., Ph.D.

Anuj is a producer and host of Vegan World Radio.
Anuj Shah practices Immigration Law and Animal Law in Houston.  Anuj also earned his Ph.D. in Eastern and Western/Comparative Philosophy in Honolulu, HI.  He studied Master's level work in French Literature at the Sorbonne. Anuj was a member of the National Society for the Defense of Animals while in Paris. While in Honolulu, he served for four years on the Boards of both the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii and Animal Rights Hawaii.Anuj is currently a member of both the Texas State Bar and the Houston Bar Association's Animal Law Sections, as well as the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

And


Karen and Florence (2000-2006)

Karen Davis
founder and president of United Poultry Concerns

        United Poultry Concerns, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl. Founded in 1990, United Poultry Concerns addresses the treatment of domestic fowl in food production, science, education, entertainment, and human companionship situations. Karen has a PhD in English and taught English for 12 years at the University of Maryland-College Park.

Karen’s articles have appeared in the New York Times, New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Washington Times, Washingtonian, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Potomac Gazette, Harper’s Magazine, Atlantic Monthly, Minnesota Monthly, Minneapolis Star Tribune, The Nation, Baltimore Sun, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, “Dear Abby,” Egg Industry, Feedstuffs, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Canadian Veterinary Journal, and many other publications. Karen has appeared on numerous TV and radio shows including The Howard Stern Show, The Daily Show, Fact Finders on WB Channel 11 News @ Ten in New York City, and This American Life on National Public Radio. *   The Faculty Voice (University of Maryland), Journal of English and Germanic Philology, English Language Notes, Teaching English in the Two-Year College, and
Between the Species: A Journal of Ethics
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And

Catherine Doyle

Elephant Expert for In Defense of Animals

Catherine Doyle works with In Defense of Animals (IDA) in Los Angeles and has  defended the rights of elephants from forced captivity, torture and isolation, including Jenny, the elephant that has been held captive in the Dallas Zoo for 23 years - trying to get Jenny released to the Elephant Sanctuary (http://www.concernedcitizensforjenny.net/).

Watch video of interview with Catherine Doyle
and Devon Murphy of Last Chance for Animals
Critter Crusades

video
 
 
in QuickList
 
5.0
27:51

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http://www.upc-online.org/chickens/caged_hens.jpg

http://www.circuses.com/buttons/140x105-ElepahntShackle.jpg
http://www.animalsvoice.com/images/gallery/circus/circus47.jpg

Elephants are loyal loving, family oriented playful  and very intelligent beings. In the wild they walk about 20-50 miles a day. In the circus, they spend 10 months a year in cages traveling on railroad tracks to perform tricks. They perform tricks out of fear of being beaten and tortured which is the behind the scenes life of these beautiful caged animals.

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Today's show produced and guest hosted by
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 Management 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 unwillingly endure their entire lives, to then get put on a plate and the epidemic of diseases caused directly from the consumption of animal tissue.

with
Patrick Walbridge as sound engineer

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Monday, April 6, 2009
Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network Monthly Meeting
Join members of the Houston Health Association/Natural Hygiene Network for their monthly dinner meeting. The group meets on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM at A Moveable Feast Cafe in Houston, where several vegetarian & vegan options are available.
Society of PEACE member Dr. Mamiko Matsuda is the organizer of this group. Please visit  Houston Health Association to learn more, or call Mamiko at 713-622-6051.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2009
Society of PEACE Outreach at the 1st Annual Earth Day Houston Festival
The 1st Annual Earth Day Houston Festival  is Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Discovery Green Park in Downtown Houston.  The event takes place from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and will feature over 30 non-profit organizations, agencies and businesses who will share their "green" message. An "Earth Zone" will feature information about land, air, water and renewable resources.  There will also be an environmental education area and a Kids Energy area with activities & entertainment for children, as well as a local farmer's market section.  The festivities kick of with an Earth Day 5k run at 8:00 am, followed by the day-long festival for all ages.
Society of PEACE is honored to have an outreach table at the 1st Annual Earth Day Houston Festival at Discovery Green! Our volunteers will be handling out plenty of free vegan literature, Vegetarian Starter Guides, and information on the connection between global warming and diet.  We'll also have some interactive activities for kids.
The free festival is a great event for the whole family!  Please be sure to visit our Society of P.E.A.C.E. table at the festival!!! For more information and directions to the event, visit Earth Day Houston online .

Saturday, April 11, 2009

The Houston Vegan Meetup Dinner
The Houston Vegan Meetup group will be meeting for their social Dinner on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 5:30 PM.  The location this month is Field of Greens Restaurant in Houston.
Visit
HOUSTON VEGAN MEETUP for more info and to RSVP. Society of PEACE member Reese is the organizer of the Houston Vegan Meetup. This is a large meetup group, so RSVP early to reserve a spot!

SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009
Society of PEACE Outreach at The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N.
Annual Earth Day Festival
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2009
Society of PEACE Outreach at The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. Annual Earth Day Festival

The Annual Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. (Grassroots Environmental Education Network) Earth Day Festival 

  is Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Woodlands High School campus.  The event takes place from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm and will feature over 50 non-profit organizations, schools, agencies and businesses who will share their environmental message. Hands-on activities and booths feature energy-saving technology, healthy solutions, earth-friendly products, conservation tips and the diversity of nature.  There will also be an Ecology Carnival with free activities for kids.
Society of PEACE is honored to have an outreach table at the Earth Day Festival for the fourth year in a row! Our volunteers will be handling out plenty of free vegan literature, Vegetarian Starter Guides, pens and information on the connection between global warming and diet.
The free festival is a great event for the whole family!  Please be sure to visit our Society of P.E.A.C.E. table at the festival!!! For more information and directions to the event, visit
The Woodlands G.R.E.E.N. online.

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