1. Should Vegetarians Pay Less For Insurance Premiums?
2. A Seminar on Bhakti Yoga and Hinduism in Spain
3. Forthcoming Congress on World's Religions After September 11 (2nd Announcement)
4. Lecture on Interfaith Marriages
5. Daily Inspiration

1. Should Vegetarians Pay Less For Insurance Premiums?

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VERMONT, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2008: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is calling on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to raise health insurance premiums for people who eat meat, and lower the premiums for vegetarians. In a letter sent Monday to Bill Milnes Jr., president of Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Vermont, PETA's Executive Director Tracy Reiman urged Blue Cross to raise rates on meat eaters because, she claims, heart disease, diabetes and other leading killer diseases have been conclusively linked to the consumption of meat and other animal products. But it doesn't appear that Blue Cross will be taking PETA's suggestion any time soon.

"Under Vermont law, we would not be allowed to vary rates based on the dietary and nutritional habits of various members," said Kevin Goddard, Blue Cross's vice president of external affairs. He did, however, say that Blue Cross is always looking to have the healthiest members possible, but "we have no information one way or the other if vegetarians are more healthy."

A Major Festival of Indian Culture in Buenos Aires
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BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA, November 11, 2008: The Embassy of India in Argentina, in collaboration with the government of the city of Buenos Aires, will present the Festival of India this month at Centro Cultural Borges, Buenos Aires. The festival includes an exhibition of culture and handicrafts, with a live demonstration by Indian artisans of their work. The festival also brings to Buenos Aires dance and music performances representing different regions of India, Kathak and an ensemble of Rajasthani folk dance group.

This spectacular piece of India in Argentina brings also a fashion show, a Bollywood film festival, painting and photo exhibitions, workshops and seminars on yoga, ayurveda and meditation. The Indian Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts is the main sponsor of the event.

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2. A Seminar on Bhakti Yoga and Hinduism in Spain

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VALENCIA, SPAIN, November 14, 2008: Hindu priest and yoga teacher J. Ramchandani gave a seminar on Bhakti Yoga at the Hindu Temple of Valencia on Thursday November 6th. Ramchandani, born in Spain, is the son of a Hindu father and a Catholic mother.

The title of the conference was: "Bhakti-yoga, The Magic of Devotion." He also presented his new book "Stories and Legends from the Hinduism's Wisdom" and his new CD-ROM entitled "Dharma, an Introduction to Hinduism." The next day, a homa (fire ceremony) was performed to bless participants who came from all over Spain and Portugal, United States, Russia and Chile.

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3. Forthcoming Congress on World's Religions After September 11 (2nd Announcement)

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NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 17, 2008: The congress on "World's Religions After September 11 - An Asian Perspective" will meet in New Delhi from January 17-20, 2009 at the Jamia Millia Islamia University campus. The Congress is being hosted by the recently established Center for the Study of Comparative Religion and Civilizations at the university.

This Congress is a sequel to the Global Congress on World's Religions After September 11, which met in Montreal from September 11-15, 2006 and was attended by more than 2,000 people from 84 countries. The present Congress will focus on the same theme, but primarily from an Asian perspective.

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4. Lecture on Interfaith Marriages

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SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY, USA: Dr. Dilip Amin will give a lecture entitled, "Interfaith Marriages and Future of Their Progeny: What Our Young Adults Should Know."

More than one third of our young adults marry a person from outside of Indic faith traditions. Religious differences bring complexities in married life, including unintended religious conversion to the faith of their spouse. It is important to understand potential complications before entering into a serious relationship. Dr. Amin will present his research on this topic with specific real examples and a method of identifying a religious fanatic. Such knowledge is critically important when an interfaith marriage is being considered.

The lecture will be held on November 16 at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For additional information, please visit the link above.

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5. Daily Inspiration

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You don't stop laughing because you grow old; you grow old because you stop laughing.
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