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Please Help The Children

2009-09-16T08:36:00.000-07:00

Camp Soaring Eagle is a Medical Camp for Children with Terminal or Life Threatening Illness.

Let's get together and help!

My Goal: Raise $5500.00 USD in less than two weeks. Many Hands Make Little Work.

This wonderful project is being run at the highest standards to meet and eventually become part of the Hole in the Wall Camps started by Paul Newman.

Please CLICK HERE and read more, watch the video from Jane Seymour (spokes person) then Take Action!

We can do it.

All the info on how to help is on the Camp Soaring Eagle page of this site.

Getting Real About the High Price of Cheap Food

2009-09-04T09:13:00.000-07:00

Excerpt:
"...And perhaps worst of all, our food is increasingly bad for us, even dangerous. A series of recalls involving contaminated foods this year — including an outbreak of salmonella from tainted peanuts that killed at least eight people and sickened 600 — has consumers rightly worried about the safety of their meals. A food system — from seed to 7‑Eleven — that generates cheap, filling food at the literal expense of healthier produce is also a principal cause of America's obesity epidemic. At a time when the nation is close to a civil war over health-care reform, obesity adds $147 billion a year to our doctor bills. "The way we farm now is destructive of the soil, the environment and us," says Doug Gurian-Sherman, a senior scientist with the food and environment program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).
(See pictures of what the world eats.)

Some Americans are heeding such warnings and working to transform the way the country eats — ranchers and farmers who are raising sustainable food in ways that don't bankrupt the earth."

Read More..

Swine Flu Vaccine Not Safe

2009-09-02T11:06:00.000-07:00

Even the Researchers won't take and are telling their friends and families not to take it!

Side effects are known since 1977 and serious. Contains Thermisol a mercury based preservative.

If you are worried and want to have protection get this: http://sundogsplace.com/?id=756496492481764345

We have used this and it works for a myriad of things.

Pedal Power!

2009-07-17T07:16:00.000-07:00

It's ingenuity like this that will save us all from ourselves

Smile and Move...

2009-07-10T10:35:00.000-07:00

If we all adjust just a bit and show more compassion for others and ourself;

What do you think the world would be like?"

My friend Jay Bennett sent this over via Facebook. Thanks Jay!

http://smileandmove.com/

http://askjaybennett.com/

15 Year Old Invents Algae-Powered Energy System

2009-06-24T18:33:00.000-07:00

Thanks to 15 year old Texan Javier Fernández-Han, we feel a little more hopeful about the next generation’s ability to adapt to a world of limited resources. The high school student developed a fully featured algae-powered energy system that combines a dozen new and existing technologies to treat waste, produce methane and bio-oil for fuel, produce food for humans and livestock, sequester greenhouse gases, and produce oxygen. Dubbed the VERSATILE system, the project is this year’s winner of the annual Invent Your World Challenge $20,000 scholarship.

READ MORE...

FDA Admits Danger of Mercury Amalgums

2009-06-16T15:07:00.000-07:00

From the NaturalNews:

For the first time, the FDA has issued a warning that the mercury contained in silver dental fillings may pose neurological risks to children and pregnant women.

"Dental amalgams contain mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of developing children and fetuses," reads a statement that has been added to the agency's Web site. "Pregnant women and persons who may have a health condition that makes them more sensitive to mercury exposure, including individuals with existing high levels of mercury bioburden, should not avoid seeking dental care, but should discuss options with their health practitioner."

The warning was one of the conditions that the FDA agreed to in settling a lawsuit filed by several consumer health groups.

"Gone, gone, gone are all of FDA's claims that no science exists that amalgam is unsafe," said Charles Brown, a lawyer for Consumers for Dental Choice, one of the plaintiffs.

"It's a watershed moment," said Michael Bender of the Mercury Policy Project, another plaintiff.

Mercury is a well-known neurotoxin that can cause cognitive and developmental problems, especially in fetuses and children. It can also cause brain and kidney damage in adults.

So-called dental amalgams, or fillings... Read More

Solar Manufacturing Ramping Up in the US

2009-05-12T08:02:00.000-07:00

German solar company Schott on Monday cut the ribbon on a $100 million factory in Albuquerque, N.M., that will produce solar panels as well as receivers for solar trough power plants.

Meanwhile, Chinese solar giant Suntech said Monday that it will build a solar cell manufacturing plant in the United States. Read Full Article

We are still burning crops to move vehicles

2009-05-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

No surprise here, Electric vehicles are more efficient than burning fuel in a conventional engine. According to a California Professor we should be using the energy we get from crops and use it to generate electricity for electric vehicles.

Excerpt:

"Bioelectricity outperforms ethanol across a range of feedstocks, conversion technologies, and vehicle classes. Bioelectricity produces an average 81% more transportation kilometers and 108% more emissions offsets per unit area cropland than cellulosic ethanol. These results suggest that alternative bioenergy pathways have large differences in how efficiently they use the available land to achieve transportation and climate goals.

This is hardly a surprise, though it has seemed startling enough to the media that it's gone mainstream. After all, conventional car engines of the sort used to burn ethanol put out barely 20 per cent of their fuel's energy at the drive shaft. By contrast, an electric motor can beat 80 per cent without trouble."

But wait:

"Are you sure there's enough land, Professor?

Let's hope that Campbell never bumps into Dr Richard Pike, head of the Royal Society of Chemistry here in the UK. Pike is deeply scathing about the idea of using plants to power transportation by any means - electric or ethanol. He notes that you get 2,000 per cent more energy per acre by covering land with solar cells, making Campbell's measly 80 per cent improvement look pretty rubbish"

Read the full article here

Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith Hears a Voice

2009-05-09T20:15:00.000-07:00

You know that voice you should have listened to? Well, Dr. Beckwith listened and sold all his stock 2 weeks before the Markets took a dive last fall.

Maybe we should all learn to pay attention to that inner voice and trust it a bit more...

What's all this swine flu hoopla?

2009-05-01T20:25:00.000-07:00

Is this current grip of fear just an overblown media hype? Have we even reached "pandemic" proportions to make that claim or even elude to it?

Let's put this in perspective. The seasonal flu kills an average of 36,000 people every year!

Does this mean we should not be vigilant? Of course not. We should take precautions like washing our hands and covering our mouth when we cough and sneeze. We can only hope others will do the same.

If you are still worried and want a peace of mind at you home that does not need a prescription then you might want to check out MMS

I have been using it for a mouth wash and for brushing my teeth and it does all it says.

I have a friend who used it to eliminate some chronic health issues. I am not a doctor so you see I will name no diseases here. You can do your research like we did and decided if this cheap insurance is good to have around. It certainly can't hurt and it just might be the cats meow for what ales you.

There, I've said it. I feel good that the info is passed on. :)

Miracle Mineral Supplement

Lost Generation... NOT!

2009-04-07T10:54:00.000-07:00

This is a video that was submitted in a contest by a 20 year old.

The contest was titled "U@50", by the AARP. This video won second place. When they showed it, everyone in the room was awe-struck and broke into spontaneous applause.

So simple and yet so brilliant. Take a minute and watch it.

Watch the full video for the choice. We all have one.

Unicorn Tears? Come on Microsoft...

2009-04-05T20:46:00.000-07:00

From Dan Gurber over at Daring Fireball
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Unicorn Tears, Eh?

Newsweek’s Dan Lyons talks to David Webster, general manager for brand marketing at Microsoft, regarding Microsoft’s new ad campaign for Windows:

He says the idea was to turn Apple’s “I’m a Mac” campaign to Microsoft’s advantage. “We associate real people with being PCs, [but then Apple] ends up looking pretty mean-spirited, the way they go after customers,” he says. “It’s clear that’s who they are insulting.” At the same time he can’t resist taking a crack at the preciousness of some Mac users. “Not everyone wants a machine that’s been washed with unicorn tears,” he says.

It seems clear that Microsoft’s stance on the Mac’s sales growth is that there’s nothing wrong with Windows or right with the Mac, but rather that there’s something wrong with Mac users.

Reminds me of the attitude of U.S. carmakers in the ’70s and ’80s, as more Americans switched to Japanese imports.

★ Sunday, 5 April 2009
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Newsweek Article

Biochar - No April Fools Joke

2009-04-01T06:28:00.000-07:00

Putting the Gene back in the bottle is always the trick. In the case of CO₂ it my be critical for mankind and the planet.

A group of researchers in Georgia are working on a new/old solution: Biochar

Not only does it help the soil, microbes and plants, it also holds the CO₂ in the soil. By taking organic waste and creating Biochar not only are we helping our Global Warming issue, we are are also helping feed people and possibly make more energy (fuel).

Also visit http://www.biochar.org/

Earth Hour Saturday Night

2009-03-27T07:44:00.000-07:00

Join in for one hour Saturday night March 28th to support the Earth and send a message about global warming.

No matter where you live in the world, turn off your lights for one hour starting at 8:30 PM

For more information and to join in the conversation Click Here

From the Earth Hour Website:

VOTE EARTH
YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.

For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

John Stewart Roasts CNBC

2009-03-05T09:21:00.000-08:00

John says it all. No need for me to do a thing but post this....

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

CNBC Gives Financial Advice

Daily Show Full Episodes
Important Things With Demetri Martin

Political Humor
Joke of the Day

(have a great day....)

The Credit Crisis Visualized

2009-03-02T21:16:00.000-08:00

Excellent animation and a good, albeit simplified, explanation of a complex subject by graduate student Jonathan Jarvis as part of his graduate thesis project. It is called "The Crisis of Credit Visualized" and is the short and simple story of the credit crisis. A clever animation that attempts to explain the credit crisis and the journey of a subprime mortgage. What it does not show is the human side. The sad by-product of people losing their homes, jobs and dignity.

The Crisis of Credit Visualized from Jonathan Jarvis on Vimeo.

A special "Thanks!" to Rob Montanez for posting it on his site which I was able to get for mine and spread the great video!

Putting Things in Perspective

2009-02-18T21:30:00.000-08:00

I turn 55 in just a few months. I can relate to this guy. The Fastfoodnationgiveittomenowentitlementementality are going nowherefast.

Truly we live in amazing times if we only step back for a moment and take a look.

Be Moved, Get Involved!

2009-01-29T21:33:00.000-08:00

Great stuff from a great animator.

Oxfam Roar from TommyAndersson.com on Vimeo

Nothing more to say.

First Jet to fly on Algae Fuel

2009-01-11T20:42:00.000-08:00

BBC Story:

A US airline has completed the first test flight of a plane partly powered by biofuel derived from algae.

The 90-minute flight by a Continental Boeing 737-800 went better than expected, a spokesperson said.

One of its engines was powered by a 50-50 blend of biofuel and normal aircraft fuel.

Wednesday's test is the latest in a series of demonstration flights by the aviation industry, which hopes to be using biofuels within five years.

Read More....

Send a Message to Obama - Health Freedom!

2009-01-08T19:50:00.000-08:00

Now is a great opportunity to send a strong message to the Obama Team about Health and Wellness.

I have already cast my vote with over 4000 other for the right to Health Freedom.

Click on this banner and Vote. I recommend you vote for only this and no others to help move this critical issue up to #1 (currently #8). Below the banner is some information from the Heath Page on Change.org

Health Freedom IS Our First Freedom

More information:
http://www.HealthFreedomUSA.org/index.php?p=1733

Health Freedom means the right to control what happens to your body, choosing your own health path, making our own health choices as you see fit.

Please vote for health freedom so we can have:
Access to high potency nutrients and supplements
Protection from Codex
Absolute medical privacy
Meaningful organic standards
Access to raw milk, bitter almonds and other health aides
Irradiation-free foods

Freedom from:
- Unlabelled GMO foods
- Coerced vaccinations and other medical treatments
- Involuntary experimentation on foster children, prisoners and civilian populations
- Chemtrail spraying
- Coerced surgical or other procedures like circumcision or electroshock
- Human or animal chipping
- Loss of our children because we choose not to vaccinate or drug them

Freedom to:
- Choose health practitioners who offer the treatments we want
- Farm and process food
- Provide information about the relationship between health and foods/nutrients
- Drink municipal water free of fluoride and other toxins
- Receive insurance coverage for natural medicine
- Divest the FDA of all food regulation.
- Sue drug and vaccine manufacturers for damages caused by their products
- Use natural methods to treat, prevent, mitigate or cure diseases as we choose
- Protect our children as we, not authorities, see fit.

Which Wolf Will You Feed in 2009 ?

2008-12-22T21:56:00.000-08:00

A Great Lesson:

An elder Cherokee Native American was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, "A fight is going on inside me. It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves.

One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, pride, and superiority.

The other wolf stands for joy, peace, love, hope, sharing, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, friendship, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.

This same fight is going on inside of you and every other person too." The children thought about it for a minute and then one child asked his grandfather, "Which wolf will win?"

The old Cherokee simply replied: "The one I feed."

Which one will you feed in 2009?

In Reality - No Existing Clean Coal Plants

2008-12-14T07:55:00.000-08:00

All this talk about "Clean Coal" my be just a bunch of hot air. Hot air full of green house gases!

It turns out there is not one coal fired plant using technology to clean up their by product before it goes out into the air we breath.

thisisreality.org has a TV campaign and a website with the Facts.

So You Want Bail Out Money?

2008-12-01T15:01:00.000-08:00

This good folks over at TreeHugger.com have a great article on making sure there are strong strings, no ropes, attached to any money used to Bailout the Big 3 Auto Makers in the US.

When I saw the Heads of those companies sitting there telling us that it was not their products or the business plan, but rather the Economy, that caused the issues for them I knew right then and there we need those ropes... If they can't see it, then we must mandate it. Hey, and I am for less government. But some times you just have to.

Read the Article Now - Click Here

Michael Moore on Larry King - Automakers

2008-11-20T06:47:00.000-08:00

It seems Michael Moore's 20 year old movie "Roger and Me" may have been prophetic...

Appearing on Larry King he has a mixed mind on the bailout of GM, Ford and Chrysler.

Expert:
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King: And the same is true of Ford and Chrysler?

Moore: Absolutely. I'll tell you, it was hilarious just watching these CEOs there (Tuesday) and (Wednesday) testifying in Congress, saying that, you know, that the problem wasn't theirs, you know, the cars they were building. It was the financial situation that we're in now. Watch automakers get grilled on Capitol Hill »

The problem is the cars they've been building. They've never listened to the consumers. They've just gone about it their own wrong way. I'll tell you, you know, I'm of mixed mind about this bailout, Larry, because I don't think these companies, with these management people, should be given a dime, because that's just going to be money going up in smoke or off to other countries.

GM is currently building a $300 million factory in Russia right now to build SUVs, right outside of St. Petersburg. That's where your money's going to go, no matter what they say.

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Big stings must be attached otherwise the poor management teams will just use the monies for the wrong things. Their track record speaks for itself...

Read the full article - Click Here

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