Archive for November, 2008

Thursday, November 13th, 2008

Gateway to the Biofuel Industry in India

Source
The Indian economy is growing fast and it is expected that by the year 2030, India will become the third largest economy in the world and have the fastest growth rate. The gross domestic product (GDP) of India was US $0.6 trillion in 2005 and is expected to reach US $6.1 trillion by the year […]

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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

“Kalyana Kalpataru” by Bhaktivinoda Thakura (an excerpt)

1) Although the human form of life is the rarest opportunity for attaining spiritual perfection, I am now lamenting bitterly. This is because somehow or other I have been born with such an opportunity, but have simply wasted it by never worshiping Lord Krsna. Oh, to whom shall I tell the tale of my misery?

2) […]

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Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

I Be Not (quince) Jammin’

Yesterday we had the fire in the cook stove going as it never got above 40 degrees (4.5 C) and was cloudy.  We usually try to make it to the end of October without lighting a fire but the last two weeks of the month were below average temperatures everyday and cloudy so we did […]

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Monday, November 10th, 2008

2008 Govardhana Puja…Success Through Volunteers

This year’s Govardhana Puja at New Vrindaban was one of the best, thanks to all the devotees who contributed to the festivities!
Varsana Swami’s class was electrifying and set the mood for the ecstatic abhishek and kirtan that followed.
Our community cooks brought mountains of sweets and other preparations to be offered at the feet of Sri […]

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Monday, November 10th, 2008

The Old Preacher

An old preacher was dying. He sent a message for his IRS agent and his lawyer, both church members, to come to his home. When they arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his hands and motioned for them to sit on each side of […]

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Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Photovoltaics Not Only Way To Get Electricity From The Sun

Solar Stirling Engine: Each Stirling Energy SunCatcher dish can produce 60,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity a year—enough to power a dozen U.S. homes. (Photograph by Jamey Stillings)

Planted in the New Mexico desert near Albuquerque, the six solar dish engines of the Solar Thermal Test Facility at Sandia National Laboratories look a bit like giant, highly […]

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Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Prabhupada Letter Ajug. 27, 1971

CAMP: ISKCON; 7, Bury Place; London, W.C.1; ENGLAND

27th August, 1971

My Dear Shama Dasi,

Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknow­ledge receipt of your letter dated 20th August, 1971 and have noted the contents. When I received the letter the envelope had been opened and then stapled closed and some portion of the […]

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Sunday, November 9th, 2008

The Ten Signs of Intellectual Honesty

It’s common sense wrapped up with brahminical wisdom wrapped up with a little good’ol get-ahead-in-your-business acumen.It’s The Ten Signs Of Intellectual Honesty!Use them freely, use them for the Lord!Click here to check them out

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Sunday, November 9th, 2008

High Winds for Texas: Lone Star State is Stepping Up

by Elisa Wood
Unlikely as it may seem, a billionaire oilman and the ‘Lone Star State’ of Texas are driving wind to new heights of acceptance and growth in the United States, as the country becomes the top nation for wind power production for the first time. Elisa Wood reports.

Randall Swisher, the executive […]

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Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Invitation to Thanksgiving Weekend Planning/Scheduling Meeting

Thanksgiving Planning

This coming Tuesday, 11/11 at 10:00 A.M. there will be a planning meeting for any & all community devotees who are willing to contribute some time in helping with the Thanksgiving weekend.

Besides the 1:30 P.M. devotee Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, we expect to have many guests visiting the temple on Friday & Saturday also, […]

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Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Invitation to Thanksgiving Weekend Planning/Scheduling Meeting

Thanksgiving Planning

This coming Tuesday, 11/11 at 10:00 A.M. there will be a planning meeting for any & all community devotees who are willing to contribute some time in helping with the Thanksgiving weekend.

Besides the 1:30 P.M. devotee Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, we expect to have many guests visiting the temple on Friday & Saturday also, […]

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Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Deer Fence, Dead Deer

“When my body will be thrown into the pit at the cremation grounds, it will simply lie there motionless. Then many crows, vultures, ants, and worms will come and playfully sport there. “
Srila Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda Thakura, The Desire Tree of Auspiciousness, Second Branch, Part 2, Song 4, Verse 10
I have been working the last week […]

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Friday, November 7th, 2008

Paw paw trees for sale

I have about 50 paw paw tree seedlings for sale. 
 They are from last years seed, in 14 inch pots, and have a good root system. The price is $5. a tree. 
 Also this year seeds are for sale at $1. a piece.
 If interested contact me by phone at 347-393-0131 or email soma108@gmail.com
 I am leaving […]

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Friday, November 7th, 2008

Vatican Goes Solar

Wouldn’t it be nice if New Vrindaban and places like Vrindaban and Mayapur in India could follow this example:
From the Catholic News

As Pope Benedict again called on young people to defend nature from a “correct ecological perspective”, the first solar panels have been installed on the Paul VI auditorium at the Vatican.
BBC News reports Pope […]

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Friday, November 7th, 2008

It’s Time To Kick Out The Jams!

One week ago the world tour of Lord Caitanya’s Sankirtana (Ananda Vidya on guitar and vocals, Pat on mrdanga and vocals, Tess on kartals and vocals, Mauricio on violin, Jason on grand piano, and Chris on electric bass) began in the Front Room Coffeehou…

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