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Archive for March, 2011

Earthjustice’s Save Our Skins Campaign

Mar-29-2011 By Barbara Zak

What if endangered species, such as Wolf, Salmon and Polar Bear, could Save Our Skins by talking?

Well, Earthjustice’s new Save Our Skins campaign, was designed to be more than just a petition, to sign and send to Congress.  Instead, Salmon, Polar Bears and Wolves, are given a voice to speak out, via social media, combining wit with real facts and emotion, to state their case.

Save Our Skins, has a goal, to send 37,000 pre-written letters telling Congress, that we want these majestic animals, to be around long enough for our children and grandchildren to see.  They need YOU  to help them reach their goal! The tongue-in-cheek interview (below), is part of Earthjustice’s pledge, to save the threatened Endangered Species Act.

Save Our Skins: Interview with Wolf, Salmon, and Polar Bear

If you haven’t been on Facebook or Twitter lately, you may not have met the newest members of the social media circle.  These users have scales, paws, and fur. They are Save Our Skins, Wolf, Salmon, and Polar Bear, and they’ve been tweeting away, to make sure their protections aren’t stripped away, by the latest round of DC politics. With help from their friends at Earthjustice, they started a new awareness campaign called Save Our Skins.

Here’s an adorable recent interview with Save Our Skins, three social media-savvy critters, Wolf, Salmon and Polar Bear.

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How Prepared Are You?

Mar-26-2011 By Barbara Zak

It’s always a good idea to be prepared!

Everyone knows that Japan, was as prepared as any nation could be, for the terrible disaster that occurred there, just two weeks ago.  Then, just yesterday, Meyanmar, was hit with a 7.0 earthquake.  Last month, it was New Zealand.  Almost weekly, there is some disaster happening, somewhere, leaving many of us to wonder, can we ever really be prepared?

One way you can be prepared

Given what is happening in Japan, it is scary to think , how unprepared, most of us are. I don’t just mean financially,but, what if a flood or fire,or any natural disaster,left you wondering where and how,you were going to get your next meal, or feed your family?  In these tough times, not many would turn down an offer of getting good food for free.  Especially, tasty food that isn’t a government sponsored program, and is just too good a deal to pass up.  Having a good supply of food on hand, is one way to be prepared.

I’m not one to join, this or that program. But, this one just makes good sense. Read the rest of this entry »

Growing Green Year Round

Mar-21-2011 By Barbara Zak

Growing Spaces Growing Domes are the answer to growing green,  year round!

Now, you can grow green year round.  Homeowners, educators and communities are turning to the Growing Spaces Growing Domes, a Colorado Company, that was recently awarded the designation, of a company to watch.

Why Growing Spaces, is the perfect answer for your larger growing efforts.

As greater numbers of people, embrace sustainable and holistic lifestyles, we can  understand what it truly means for our planet and our personal well-being.  The Growing Dome, is a space “Where life thrives.”  It is a beautiful way, to grow green year round. Read the rest of this entry »