"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…
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JahRoutz is Jamaican born youth living in North America. This podcast is about reading and reflecting. Sharing experience and opinions of this Caribbean individual based off the journey so far. My Father Son Son Johnson was a high school read that stuck with I and Born Fi Dead was later on book that was banned in Jamaica. Will be reading other like Marcus Garvey and other books I have found interesting . Simply put, I'm too easily distracted to write a book. Leave vmsg here https://anchor.fm ...
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Using AI to narrate an article I wrote about a decade ago about meeting “The Hurricane”: Dr Rubin “Hurricane” Carter. The recall also helped to summary remember my initial years in Canada as an Immigrant.----------+The first time Rubin “Hurricane” Carter crossed my radar was back in the year 2000.It was during one of my channel surfing finger exerc…
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