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ve·ge·ta·rian - (vj-t‚r-n)
n. A person who does not eat meat or fish. They may however, eat eggs, cheese and other dairy products. Ethical vegetarians often avoid fur or leather.
ve·gan - (vgn, vjn)
n. A strict vegetarian who eats plant products only, especially one who uses no products derived from animals, such as honey, fur or leather.
a·him·sa- (-hms‰)
n. A Buddhist and Hindu doctrine expressing belief in the sacredness of all living creatures and urging the avoidance of harm and violence.
jai·gong slang. Cantonese for the word 'vegetarian' (useful to know in a chinese restaurant).
WORLD VEG DAY Volunteer Party, Orientation & Fashion Show Rehearsal Thursday, September 15, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location: IOA, 3600 Geary Boulevard (click on link for direction details).
Assignments, orientation, and lots of free food and excitement. Sign up with Nancy Loewen at nloewen@ioaging.org or 415-750-0614.
Organic Athlete Conference Saturday, September 24 at Sports Basement in the Presidio, San Francisco. For more information, call 707-360-8511 or www.organicathlete.org.
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