2008FEB18 - Noteworthy News - Regular

Halo to all our nature-loving viewers and kalosorisate. That is “welcome” in Greek. Thank you for joining us on Noteworthy News – Alleviating News for a Civilized World.

Alleviating News for a Beautiful World.

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In today’s news, China donates US$500,000 to Somalia to help support medical services. In health news, the elderly enjoy a playground in Britain built just for them. In animal welfare news, two environmental groups join together to protect the sea turtle. Stay tuned for today’s Shining World Leadership segment, featuring Mr. Sanjit Bunker Roy of India, who has helped many thousands of people achieve a sustainable lifestyle. Please tune in for all this and more, on Supreme Master Television, your positive TV channel.

Today in history, February 18, Gambia became a sovereign nation in 1965. Gambia is the smallest country in Africa. Located on the Atlantic coast in Western Africa, Gambia is surrounded on three sides by the country of Senegal; the river Gambia flows through the center of the country, on its way to the Atlantic Ocean. Although 90% of Gambians are Islamic, both Christian and Muslim holidays are officially observed. Gambians have a strong family tradition, emphasizing relationships with extended relatives. Gambians also enjoy traditional dress and celebrations, keeping both as a part of daily life. Congratulations, Gambia, and may your beautiful nation be blessed with prosperity and peace for all.

In Supreme Master Ching Hai International Association news from Panama…
Our Associations members visited Bocas del Toro, one of the most distant provinces from the capital city of Panama. The purpose of the visit was to bring clothes and toys to children who benefit from a government nourishment program in Changuinola town. The children and their mothers expressed their joy in receiving the gifts. Our Association members from Panama were grateful for the chance to share God’s love with the beautiful children and their mothers.

In world news, China donates half a million US dollars to Somalia through the World Health Organization (WHO). This amount is used for basic medical treatment and to assist people in need. Mr. Zhang Ming, the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, presented the donation. He said: “What I can assure you is that the Chinese government will continue, together with the international community, to make contribution for the peace, stability, reconstruction and development of Somalia.”

Thank you, China, and Heaven bless your kind-hearted support of Somalia. May all the precious people of Somalia be graced with harmony and abundance.

Coming up, a unique playground for the elderly in Britain. We will be just around the corner and come back soon. Please stay tuned to Noteworthy News, here on Supreme Master Television.

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Shellie the Turtle: Halo, it’s me, Shellie the Turtle welcoming you back to Noteworthy News – Alleviating News for a Calming World. I would like to share with you a tip on how to save water, which is one of the most precious resources on our planet. A simple way is to limit your shower time to 4 minutes. Amazingly, this can save on average more than 25,000 liters of water per year! In addition, install water efficient showerheads and you will save around 10 liters of water a minute! Thank you for watching. And now let’s take a look at the weather from around the world.

In health news, elderly British people enjoy a playground especially built for them. Residents of Manchester, England can enjoy their time at the new playground on a stationary bicycle. Or, they may opt for a machine that allows the user to get exercise similar to skiing. Special equipment for those that may be in wheelchairs is also available. The adult playground is adjacent to a children’s playground.

Well done, Manchester, and thank you for creating a healthy and fun place for senior citizens to exercise and to feel like kids again! Heaven bless!

In animal welfare news, conservation groups Earthwatch Institute and Ocean Conservancy join together to help save the world’s sea turtles. There are seven different species of turtles worldwide, and all are in need of special protection. The project, named SEE Turtles, aspires to show how local community involvement can help sea turtle conservation. Both organizations already have many successful projects in which volunteer participation has significantly helped the turtle population to increase.

Thank you, and Heaven bless Earthwatch Institute and Ocean Conservancy for helping to create a bright future for God’s creature, our patient turtle friends.

Ahead on Noteworthy News is The Series of Shining World Leadership, highlighting enlightened leadership around the globe. Stay tuned for today’s Shining World Leadership segment featuring Mr. Sanjit Bunker Roy, founder of the Barefoot College in India, which has helped at least 100,000 people improve their standard of living.

We’re going to sit in silent meditation and remember God. More good news when we return, here on Supreme Master Television.

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Welcome back to Noteworthy News - Alleviating News for a Deserving World.

And now for our series of Shining World Leadership segment featuring Mr. Sanjit Bunker Roy, founder of the Barefoot College, which has trained people from many countries to be solar engineers.

For decades, Supreme Master Ching Hai has exemplified unconditional love through her worldwide humanitarian work. She has inspired our Association members and countless people across the globe, to follow in her compassionate example. Through enlightened leadership a better world is truly possible. In recent times, a new and exciting phenomenon is on the rise that is bringing much hope and light to our planet Earth. More and more leaders and governments around the world are adopting practices that greatly improve and enhance the lives of their citizens, human and animal alike.

Sanjit Bunker Roy was born in present-day West Bengal, India in 1945. While he was a university student, he had a life-changing experience when he volunteered to help villagers whose crops had failed. He then realized how privileged his life was, and felt that his life’s mission lay in helping the disadvantaged villagers. Mr. Roy moved to the village of Tilonia in the state of Rajasthan. In 1972 he established the Social Work and Research Centre, which is better known as the Barefoot College.

The Barefoot College has worked to better the lives of rural village communities in such areas as water, electricity, housing, health, sanitation, and education. Protecting and conserving the rural environment is of key importance.
The College is completely solar-powered and encompasses over 80,000 square feet (approximately 7,400 square meters). There is a 700,000 liter rainwater harvesting tank to provide for all water needs.
Due mostly to Mr. Roy’s endeavors spanning over 35 years, at least 100,000 people in 110 villages now have clean drinking water, and opportunities for education, health services, and employment. Youths living in villages have become solar engineers, and can install and operate solar electricity systems. In addition, hand pumps and tanks for drinking water have been integrated into the villages.

Women and men have come to the Barefoot College from countries such as Bhutan, Cameroon, Mali, The Gambia, Sierra Leone and Ethiopia. Trained as solar engineers, they then go back to their own countries to install and maintain solar energy projects. This has enabled their villages to have electricity, some for the first time.
Now there are 20 Barefoot Colleges in 13 of Indian’s 26 states. All this has been accomplished through using the traditional knowledge of the rural people.
Barefoot College has received many awards for its significant contribution to sustainable living. Some of these prizes include: in 2003, Britain’s St. Andrew’s Prize and the Ashden Award for sustainable energy; the 2004 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement; the 2005 Skoll Award for social entrepreneurship; and the 2006 Alcan Prize for Sustainability with a US$1 million award. The Prince of Wales also visited to learn about all the wonderful and sustainable developments at the College.

Thank you, Mr. Sanjit Bunker Roy, for all you have done and are doing to help the rural population of India and other countries develop a sustainable lifestyle. May Heaven bless your vision and accomplishments in helping others to live in harmony with Mother Earth.

Let’s enjoy a joke, “Good Qualities,” told by Supreme Master Ching Hai.

The girl said, “The man I marry must stand out in company, must be musical, must tell jokes, like dancing, and stay at home every night.” So the mother said, “You don’t want a husband, you want a television set.”

And now for our viewer’s heartline…

This message was sent by Muhammad from Saudi Arabia who included some lovely pictures:

The bird and the dog in these pictures are playing together in peace. The animals are protecting our planet; we should protect the animals for the benefit of our planet.
Caring Muhammad,
Thank you for your heartline and pictures. We pray that there will be more love and peace in the world soon.
May Allah bless your compassionate heart.
Do you have a heartline today?

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O Theos na sas evlogei. That is “God bless” in Greek.

May your heart be filled with divine love. Take care for now, and we’ll see you soon!

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