Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Podcast #16: Nov. 21, 2005

Posted by Eric @ 2:50 AM

Today's podcast of An Animal-Friendly Life will probably be my last podcast posted on a Monday. I'm simply not able to get the show up in its new format before too late in the day. On top of that, I simply don't think two major animal-friendly podcasts need to be released on the same day. Let's spread the joy out over the week a little more, shall we?

I'm not sure precisely which day next week the podcast will return, but check back by Wednesday, and you will find a new episode of An Animal-Friendly Life. In the meantime, please enjoy my podcast for Monday, November 21, 2005:

1. The Week In Review

The following AAFL entries are discussed in today's Week in Review:

AAFL: Should Jamie have slit a lamb's throat on TV?

AAFL: Slaughterhouse-Bound Pig Tries to Escape

AAFL: Farmers may be losing battle with animal rights activists

AAFL: Humane Society to sue over poultry

2. Upcoming Events

The big event of the week, of course is America's Thanksgiving holiday. Please e-mail me to let me know of major national or international events you think I should include in this podcast segment.

Gentle Thanksgiving: Find a turkey-friendly Thanksgiving event in your area (many of which are the weekend before Thanksgiving day)

3. Today (news & commentary)

Boston Herald: Wellesley math whiz adds $2,000 scholarship

New York Magazine: Lisa Falcone: "If I teach my kids to be casual, then fashion will die."

4. Blogwatch (Other people's news & commentary)

Veg Blog: Wife Swap: The Report

Animal Writings: Farm Animal Law: Cruel Farce

Vegan Freaks: oh how fucking cute

5. Mail Bag

In my Week in Review, above, I refer to the Jamie Oliver story. In the comments for that story, someone decided to make an attempt at pointing me up as a hypocrite, because I don't kill the animals fed to my cats. My response was went to some length to address this weak and pointless jab at my veganism, and I welcome you to read it by clicking here, but I'll also address it in my podcast.

And another negative comment came from a reader that found the blog via a Topix tag on hunting. Looks like a resident of Baltimore, Maryland:

3 hours, 1 shot and deer season is over

A more positive comment, along with an interesting link from Sally ("Mango"), who hails from Veggie Revolution, regarding this entry:

Beyond turkeys, ban battery-cage eggs

She refers to an informative link at her blog.

Finally, listen to the podcast for some comments on the new format by Vegan Freak co-author Vegan Freaks podcast co-host, Bob Torres.

6. Animal-Friendly Recipe o' the Week

Veggie Burros

7. Animal-Friendly Product of the Week

WARNING: This floss has been found (12/13/05) to contain an ingredient originating from whey. Choose accordingly. You may prefer a vegan floss from Tom's of Maine instead.

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