Fwd: In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Capt. Paul Watson -Today on Go Vegan Texas! Jan. 21, 2008

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Tune in every Monday at 10:00 am on 90.1 FM KPFT Houston (89.5 in Galveston), or live on the web at www.kpft.org The Original MLK Parade Today - celebrating the life and dream of Dr. King starts @ 10am - from Minuet Maid Park @ St. Emanuel & Texas, and sponsored by The Black Heritage Society. Join KPFT's float, ride with us or carry banners and pass out literature. Dress warmly and water-proof; 50% chance of rain. See: http://www.originalmlkparade.com/home.htmlVegan Classes - Shirley Wilkes-Johnson will teach Tofu I (Jan 24) and Tofu II (Jan 31) taught for years by popular Chef Tony Lee. Sadly, Tony died recently. These classes, inspired by Tony, will be a blend of both his and Shirley's recipes. You can go directly to Leisure Learning's web site at LLU.com and click on View Classes then on Food/Wine, then on Tofu. You

can also register there or you can call 713-529-4414. See below for menu/ time/cost.Raw VEGAN Pot Luck - also Thursday, Jan 24 @ 6:30 @ Taft Street Cafe. The February pot luck will be the first Wednesday (not second) as acclaimed raw foodist Paul Nison will be in town to speak to the raw vegan community. For more information, call Tambra (713) 515-7304 who reminds us "to stay warm on these chilly days, sprinkle cayenne in everything you eat." "Peace in the Vedic Tradition: Animal Rights, Vegetarianism & Beyond" - A Dinner, Guest Lecture & Art Display is scheduled for Friday, January 25 at 6:00 PM at Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine. Dinner begins at 6:00 PM, with the lecture to follow (around 6:45

PM) with guest speaker Hanumant Presaka Swami, General Secretary for the North American Institute for Oriental & Classical Studies, professor and sanyasin (life long monk). RSVP to info (AT) societyofpeace (DOT) org or call 832-563-1858 before Thursday, January 24 to reserve your seat, as seating is limited! (Guests will order the veggie meal of their choice from Pepper Tree's extenstive menu.) Presented by the Houston Hare Krishna Cultural Center and Society of PEACE. For more local events, visit www.societyofpeace.org Monday, January 21, 2008 In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today on Go Vegan Texas! “An individual who breaks a law that conscience tells him is unjust and who willingly accepts the penalty of imprisonment in order to arouse the conscience of the community over its injustice is, in reality, expressing the highest respect for the law." -- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the spirit of Dr. King and in honor of his legacy, we present an interview with:Captain Paul WatsonFounder, Sea Shepherd Conservation SocietyFounding Director, Greenpeace Foundationaboard the Sea Shepherd ship, Steve Irwin continuing its pursuit of Japanese whaling fleets in Australian Antarctic Territorial waters * * * * * & continuing our ongoing series: War on WildlifeThe Whaling Industry - Japan's Shame in the words of Capt Watson:"The Japanese whalers are a disgrace to civilised society and the government of Japan should be ashamed of its subsidies and support for these bloody-minded cetacean serial killers. The Japanese are targeting endangered whales in a whale sanctuary in

blatant violation of a global moratorium." Today (Jan 21, 2008) is the 10th day that whales have not been killed,. Every day that we stop the whalers is a victory. We will continue to intervene, harass, block, and obstruct the whalers at every opportunity. "I created Sea Shepherd to be a shock troop type of organization and for three decades we have championed marine wildlife species..."Our record speaks for itself. In 30 years of operations the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has never caused a death or a single injury. We have never been convicted of a felony. Yes we have sunk whaling ships, rammed whalers and drift netters, boarded poaching vessels and destroyed equipment used for illegal exploitation of the oceans and we believe that these are valid tactics."Martin Luther King once wrote that violence cannot be committed against a non-sentient object. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has given Sea Shepherd a letter of support in praise of

our record of non-violence. (as well as a statue of Hayagriva, a diety who subdues all demons and evils).“I have been honored to serve the whales, dolphins, seals – and all the other creatures on this Earth. Their beauty, intelligence, strength, and spirit have inspired me. These beings have spoken to me, touched me, and I have been rewarded by friendship with many members of different species. If the whales survive and flourish, if the seals continue to live and give birth, and if I can contribute to ensuring their future prosperity, I will be forever happy."--- Captain Paul Watson Today's show co hosted by:Robert Knapickacclaimed diving instructorproducer, Ocean Quest, weekly TV seriesproduced and hosted by: Janice BlueCo-founder & Member, Go Vegan Texas! Collective Go Vegan Texas! Mondays @ 10am (CST) on Pacifica Radio, KPFT-Houston, 90.1 FM Thank you for listening to Go Vegan Texas! today with an open mind and heart! Our weekly

program is now produced and hosted by members of our Go Vegan Texas! Collective,Janice BlueJerrilyn HalbertShirley Wilkes JohnsonKristen Lee Ohanyan Tune in every Monday @ 10am (CDT) on Pacifica RadioKPFT-Houston, 90.1 FM and 89.5 FM-Galveston Listen live at www.govegantexas.org, or

later on the KPFT Archives at www.archive.kpft.org Show Compassion! GO VEGAN! Contact information for today's guest(s) Capt Paul Watsonhttp://seashepherd.orgSea Shepherd Conservation SocietyPO Box 2616Friday Harbor, WA 98250 USATel: +1-360-370-5650Fax: +1-360-370-5651info (AT) seashepherd (DOT) orgMission

StatementEstablished in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization whose mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.Sea Shepherd is committed to the eradication of pirate whaling, poaching, shark finning, unlawful habitat destruction, and violations of established laws in the World's oceans.To that end, Sea Shepherd assists national and international bodies in the enforcement of international law under authority of the United Nations

World Charter for Nature.Robert KnapickProducer/InstructorScubaBob's Ocean Questhttp://www.scubabob.nethttp://www.oceanquest.tv ScubaBob (AT) scubabob (DOT) net(832) 202-4505Ocean Quest is your passport to the Underwater World. Through weekly televised episodes, you will have the opportunity to experience the adventure, mystery, and beauty of our oceans. Ocean Quest airs weekly on Houston Media Source, Ch 17 (Ch 98 in Kingwood) Saturdays @ 6pm.ScubaBob's Ocean Quest is your Gateway to Adventure. Our goals are to:* promote ocean conservation through awesome adventure videos* promote marine awareness* promote a commitment to be involved in conservation effortsFans of the Sea promotes ocean conservation, marine awareness and a commitment to

change at the grass roots level throughout Upcoming Events Vegan Classes - Tofu I and Tofu IIw/Shirley Wilkes Johnson through Leisure LearningTofu I--A Versatile Meat Alternative - Thursday, Jan 24Recipes include mock tofu chicken, smoky chipotle tofu chili, tofu spinach lasagna, curry tofu over jasmine rice and, for dessert, tofu bundt cake.Shirley Wilkes-Johnson, Director of the Lone Star Vegetarian Network, has been teaching her unique style of cooking since 1987. "We are reinventing the world, reinventing ourselves and reinventing the way we eat in the dawning of the 21st century. I want to inspire people and excite them about food, about cooking and

about life," says this radio talk show host and newspaper reporter turned cooking instructor. Her contagious enthusiasm and adventurous culinary style appeal to novice as well as experienced cooks.Instructor: Shirley Wilkes-JohnsonArea of Town: Sharpstown: SW Fwy/FondrenSchedule: 1 Thurs 6:30-9:30pm Jan 24Fees: $45 ($15 food fee included)Tofu II--Beyond the Basics - Thursday, Jan 31Go beyond the basics and explore the endless possibilities of this soy product. Make: "meatless" loaf, raspberry cheesecake, teriyaki stir-fried, sesame fried and more. To understand the basics, 3171-Tofu I is highly recommendedInstructor: Shirley Wilkes-JohnsonArea of Town: Sharpstown: SW Fwy/FondrenClass # 1 Thurs 6:30-9:30pm Jan 31Fees: $45 ($15 food fee included)***You can go directly to Leisure Learning's web site at www.LLU.com

and click on View Classes then on Food/Wine, then on Tofu. You can register online or you can call 713-529-4414. Friday, January 25, 2008: Dinner, Lecture and Art display "Peace in the Vedic Tradition: Animal Rights, Vegetarianism & Beyond" Pepper Tree Veggie Cuisine Restaurant, 6:00 PM Presented by the Hare Krishna Cultural Center and Society of PEACE Guest Lecture by: Hanumant Presaka Swami, a sanyasin (life long monk), professor and the General Secretary for the North American Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies, he lectures throughout the world. RSVP before Thursday, Jan. 24 to info (AT) societyofpeace (DOT) org or call 832-563-1858 to reserve a seat. Guests will order their own meal from Pepper Tree's extensive menu.

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