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In animal welfare news, renowned French pianist performs for animal rights. Ms. Michèle Scharapan initiated a concert held at the Theater of Dramatic Art Conservatory in Paris, France to benefit the animal welfare organization L214. The name comes from a 1976 French law, L.214-1 of the Rural Code, which designates animals as sentient beings. L214 works to protect animals and raise awareness about their treatment. Ms. Scharapan played exquisite pieces by Franz Schubert at the event with four other musicians. She spoke of how her love of animals led her to choose a vegan diet.
Interview in French;
Michèle Scharapan
Acclaimed pianist
France
Michèle Scharapan (f) : I have always been vegetarian. In fact I have never eaten flesh. And I did not completely realize what cheese and eggs represented. It is only when I engaged in this movement that I really became aware of the scale of atrocities towards animals. So I decided never to eat animal products again – to not be part of this exploitation; something which is absolutely horrible.
Ms. Scharapan also said that she devotes half of her time to music and the other half to safeguarding animals. Our sincere thankfulness and God bless, Michèle and other participating musicians, for your caring endeavors to increase consciousness about the lives of our fellow beings. May our well-wishing animal friends be cherished evermore.
Moby’s New Book Gristle
In veg news, American musician Moby launches a new book to promote the plant-based lifestyle. A vegan for over 20 years, singer, songwriter and environmental activist Moby has produced a compilation of essays titled “Gristle: From Factory Farms to Food Safety (Thinking Twice About the Meat We Eat).” His work examines the effect of the meat industry on human health and our entire planet, as well as the issue of animal rights. In addition to providing his own writing, Moby has edited pieces by 15 notable policymakers, food business leaders, vegetarians, and activists, including Ms. Frances Moore Lappé, Mr. Wayne Pacelle, Mr. Brendan Brazier, and Ms. Christine Chavez. Bravo, Moby and all contributors, for your dedicated efforts in sharing the Earth-saving animal-free lifestyle. May we soon see a world of kindness and respect for all of God’s creation.
Schoolchildren to get free books under Pragna Pradeepa
In education news, Sri Lankan schoolchildren are given free books. The Pragna Pradeepa Educational Foundation distributed over US$56,000 of schoolbooks, uniforms and stationery to more than 100,000 children in need in the Colombo District. Over 1,000 youngsters will also be supported financially. In the past 20 years ago, Pragna Pradeepa has helped more than 1.5 million schoolchildren. Our heartfelt appreciation, Pragna Pradeepa Educational Foundation, and Heaven bless your generosity. May your kind efforts assist the bright Sri Lankan young people to access wonderful educational opportunities on a sustainable planet.
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March 19, 2010
Water supplies could halve in two decades
SAVE OUR PLANET… Western Australia receives wake up call on dwindling water supply. A report from Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) forecasts that the capital city of Perth in Western Australia state could see water supplies reduced by 50% in two decades. This is due in part to less groundwater availability, including the Gnangara Aquifer that supplies Perth's drinking water, which is expected to decline 33% by 2030. Perth and surrounding areas have already experienced a 50% reduction in water supplies since the mid-1970s, which has been attributed to global warming. Climate Change Minister Penny Wong stated that the recent CSIRO report and its forecast of further reduced resources brings significant concern for the region.
Your Excellency, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization researchers and Australia, we appreciate your work and cautionary concern. Let us swiftly adopt lifestyles to reverse these adverse effects and restore our planet for future generations.
In an August 2009 videoconference in Thailand, Supreme Master Ching Hai urged as she has in previous times for immediate action to counter the world’s fast dwindling water supplies.
Videoconference with Supreme Master Ching Hai
Nonthaburi, Thailand – August 15, 2009
Supreme Master Ching Hai: We have six billion people in this world and the sources of groundwater for wells, which supports half of our world population, are dying, drying up. And the top ten global river systems, drying or ebbing away.
And three billion people are short of water. How many more, I don’t know, how many more of suffering people are we waiting before we take action? Please do it now! Just be veg. Stop the meat, dairy, fish industry. Be benevolent. Create a merciful energy that will envelop our world, that will emit mercy, love, protection for us and our children on this planet. Please take action now. Very simple. Just be veg.
Long-term visa holders to have free movement within EU borders
FN… European Union eases travel rules. Effective April 5, a newly passed measure by the European Parliament will allow non-European Union citizens with long-term visas in one member state to visit other participating member states for up to three months in a six-month period. The new initiative will permit, for instance, a US student studying in Belgium with a long-stay visa of up to a year to be able to travel to most other European Union countries during that time.
Kudos and many thanks, European Parliament for this expanded ease of travel within the European Union. May Heaven grace all member states and their visitors with amicable relations and blossoming peace, now and ever.
FN… Earthquakes jolt India, Sri Lanka, US, Russia, and Chile. Early on Monday, March 15, the second quake in two days to hit northern India’s Kashmir Valley occurred, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale. Also that morning, a magnitude-6.0 temblor struck near Sri Lanka in the south Indian Ocean. Late Monday night, a strong magnitude 6.7 aftershock struck in the Pacific Ocean, 72 kilometers northwest of the earthquake-ravaged Chilean city of Concepción. In the United States the next morning, residents of southern California, USA were awakened by a tremor measuring 4.4 that struck 18 kilometers southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Also on Tuesday, the Russian island of Sakhalin was rattled by a quake of magnitude 5.9, and on Wednesday, a 5.5 temblor hit the waters off southwest Sumatra. Fortunately, there were no injuries or significant damage noted for any of these events.
We are thankful for the safety of the quake-shaken residents. Our prayers that such unnerving events are minimized as our gentler ways help stabilize the ecosphere.
Kidnapped British boy released in Pakistan
FN… British boy freed. On Tuesday, March 16, the British High Commissioner confirmed that five-year-old Sahil Saeed had been released and was in the care of the Pakistani police. The boy had disappeared about two weeks earlier while vacationing at his grandparents’ home in Pakistan. British and Pakistani representatives had cooperated to help bring Sahil to safety, and British Foreign Secretary David Miliband credited Pakistani officials with Sahil’s peaceful release.
We are glad to hear that Sahil is safe and sound, as we also thank all the British and Pakistani personnel involved for their collaborative efforts. Wishing Sahil a warm homecoming with his eagerly awaiting loved ones.
Somali pirates free vessel with N.Korean crew
FN… North Korean crew and vessel freed. The Singapore-operated MV Theresa VIII and her crew of 28 North Korean nationals were released following four months of detainment. Andrew Mwangura of the Kenya-based Seafarers Assistance Program affirmed that the crew was in good condition and that the ship was once again underway.
We are relieved to know of the North Korean sailors’ well-being and wish all those aboard a joyful reunion with families and friends. May Heaven watch over seafarers everywhere in safe passage.
Michelle Obama Talks Anti-Obesity To Food Giants
FN… US First Lady calls for healthier food to curb child obesity. At the invitation of the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science Forum, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed representatives from 300 major companies in Washington, DC USA where she urged them to accelerate their production of foods that help minimize childhood obesity. Advocating in particular reduced salt, fat, and sugar for children, the First Lady said, “We need you not to just tweak around the edges but entirely rethink the products you are offering, the information that you provide about these products, and how you market those products to our children." As her talk concluded, attendees gave a standing ovation.
First Lady Obama, we join in lauding your caring campaign for providing better food choices to our children. May youths in the US and across the globe enjoy the wholesome goodness of foods such as fresh fruits and veggies to flourish in health and vitality.
New Loving Huts open in Mongolia
FN… New Loving Huts open in Mongolia. The growing veg trend in Mongolia has had a boost with the recent openings of the country’s 8th and 9th locales of Loving Hut, the international vegan dining spot encouraged by Supreme Master Ching Hai. So far, there are six branches throughout the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, with one each now in the northern provinces of Uvurkhangai, Orkhon and Bulgan.
(All in Mongolian)
Customer – Loving Hut Erdenet (F): I am excited that, for our people’s health and goodness, this new branch of Loving Hut has opened in Erdenet City.
VOICE: At Erdenet City in Orkhon province, customers were invited to enjoy a tasty meal with traditional music performances to celebrate the joy of vegan living.
Customer – Loving Hut Erdenet (F): I think eating vegetarian food is very helpful to our mind and spiritual life.
VOICE: Meanwhile, in Bulgan City, some customers were also excited upon newly discovering the rich variety of animal-free cuisine.
Customer – Loving Hut Bulgan (F): It is my first time to eat vegan food. I think I’ll continue. All kinds of dishes are possible to be made vegan. It tastes great.
(In English)
Group: Be veg, go green, save the planet! Hurrah!
VOICE: Our warm congratulations, new Loving Huts in Mongolia! With every new branch, we are also grateful for the caring support of Supreme Master Ching Hai. As more people turn to the healthy and cruelty-free lifestyle, surely we can save the planet – one delicious vegan meal at a time!
Loving Hut – Erdenet
Buram center, Sogoot bagh, 6th khoroolol
Erdenet city, Orkhon province, Mongolia
+976 99067988
Address in Mongolian:
Монгол улс, Орхон аймаг, Эрдэнэт хот
6-р хороолол, Согоот баг, Бурам төвийн байр
Loving Hut – Bulgan
All Mart trademarket building
Bulgan soum, Bulgan province
+976 95154982
Address in Mongolian:
Монгол улс, Булган аймаг, Булган сум
All Mart худалдааны төвийн байр
For Loving Hut worldwide locations, please visit: www.LovingHut.com
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March 19, 2010
'Climate Patriots' (VIDEO): Fighting Global Climate Change Will Help Ensure America's Security
SAVE OUR PLANET… Sponsored by the US-based Pew Charitable Trust, the video “Climate Patriots” interviews US military officers who warn that addressing global warming is necessary for national security, saying that inaction would lead to larger problems such as mass migration and conflict.
Leader makes donation to needy families
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei donates US$20,000 to the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee to aid less fortunate families in the time leading up to the Iranian New Year.
Climate change pushing bird species 'towards extinction:' US
SAVE OUR PLANET… US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar conveys the need for urgent change in response to this year’s “State of the Birds” report, which says that an increasing number of native birds, known to be indicators of environmental health, are currently at risk of extinction.
Antarctic was once nice and warm, researchers claim
SAVE OUR PLANET… An international team of scientists exploring the ocean floor near Antarctica collect core samples that reveal previous global warming in the Earth’s 53-million-year history, including a time that Antarctica’s climate was balmy and subtropical.
Russia chief doctor wants to prohibit alcohol sales after 9 p.m.
As part of an ongoing campaign to reduce alcohol consumption, Russia's top public health official Gennady Onishchenko calls for alcoholic beverage sales to be prohibited after 9 PM.
Turkish PM calls for unity with gypsies
Addressing a government-organized rally of the nation’s ethnic gypsies, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pledges to improve the minority group’s rights, education, housing and economic status.
Gabon president makes first Morocco visit
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Gabonese President Haj Ali Bongo Ondimba witness the signing of bilateral cooperation agreements in the fields of vocational training, energy, environment and tourism.
2,500 prefab homes to enter Gaza at Rafah, doctors union says
Plans are being finalized for the transportation of 2,500 prefabricated houses through the Rafah Border crossing in Egypt, donated by Union of Arab Doctors to replace homes for the residents of Gaza Strip, Palestine.
Wealthy Californians Support Needy Michigan Families With Monthly Care Packages
Affluent families from San Francisco, California, USA pay for groceries and other necessities for less fortunate families in Burton, Michigan, USA as well as making friends through letters and e-mail exchanges.
Tibet General Military Hospital launches free medical treatment
A team led by Tibet General Military Hospital Director Li Suzhi is providing free medical treatment for monks at eight major monasteries in the vicinity of Lhasa, Tibet.
China offers free donation of grain to Mongolia
To assist with Mongolia’s unrelenting snow conditions, China sends trucks carrying 300 tons of flour and rice as emergency aid.
American historian wins Holberg Prize
American historian and 81-year-old professor Dr. Natalie Zemon Davis is recognized with Norway’s Holberg International Memorial Prize along with a cash award of US$785,000 for her insightful accounts of history.
Prince Charles visits Poland's Muslim Tatars
On the first stop of a nine-day central European tour, His Royal Highness Prince Charles of Wales, UK is welcomed in Poland for a visit to a primeval forest and to a mosque belonging to the ethnic Muslim Tatar community.
Firm Launches 'Solar For the Masses' Campaign
SAVE OUR PLANET… Nigeria-based Solar Jooce embarks on a month-long “Solar for the Masses” campaign across the nation’s 36 states, distributing basic solar appliances to 3,600 homes to offer sustainable alternatives to families while helping halt climate change.
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