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Thank You Technology, For Helping California During Our Fire Crisis 2007-10-24 12:52:00 My family and I are part of the fortunate ones here in fire-ravaged Southern California. Many are not and my heart and mind are with them now. To them I dedicate this awesome video done by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush called, "Don't Give Up." I am deeply grateful for the firefighters and all of the civilians who are assisting in this massive effort plus I am grateful to be living in the technological age. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Main Middle School Approves Despensing Birth Control Pills 2007-10-18 15:01:00 I think this is completely preposterous and if I were a parent whose child was in attendance at this school I would be organizing a sign-making, non-violent protest beginning immediately, if not sooner regarding this issue. I ask you - do you feel that the parents should be notified by the school medical personnel of any and ALL types of medication that is given to their minor children while they are being cared for while in the school setting? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Today is the International Day of Action to Eradicate Global Poverty 2007-10-17 11:52:00 Jubilee USA Network is an alliance of more than 80 religious denominations and faith communities, human rights, environmental, labor, and community groups working for the definitive cancellation of crushing debts to fight poverty and injustice in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. STAND UP & MAKE THE CALL AGAINST DEBT! Today is the International Day of Action to Eradicate Global Poverty and Jubilee's National Lobby Day. As 65 Jubilee advocates from across the United States meet with their Senators and Representative and call on them to co-sponsor the Jubilee Act, will you join with them by calling your members of Congress in the House and Senate today? Yesterday we broke our 40-day Cancel Debt Fast with an exciting announcement: Senators Casey (D-PA), Lugar (R-IN) and Dodd (D-CT) have stepped forward to introduce the Jubilee Act into the U.S. Senate! But we need your help to get this bill off to a strong start! Take 5 minutes and take action during the Call-In Day Against Debt b ...

New Minnesota State Law Requires Fingerprints for All Adoptions and Foster Care Providers and We Need to Call on Congress to Fund the Adam Walsh Act 2007-10-16 11:25:00 Excellent law and I'm pleased to see that it is in effect in the state of Minnesota, for if we can't protect our precious, innocent children's lives, then what are we here for and where are we going? In my opinion John Walsh is to be commended for what he has accomplished with his Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 and furthermore, at this particular time I would like to share that I am so very proud of my niece Charrisa Martin for she too, is changing the world one person at a time by not only sending this vitally important website to me but adding her excellent comments to it as well. I totally agree with all the points that she has made and further feel that our United States Congress will not disappoint us by continuing to drag their feet on this most urgent of issues. Feel as we do? well then start typing, everybody. Here is the information to make it as convenient for you as possible: Find and contact your federal, state and local officials ...

California Bans Smoking in Cars with Kids 2007-10-11 16:16:00 I think this is a superb idea, since I see no reason for our innocent children to be inhaling deadly smoke into their lungs. But isn't it defeating the entire purpose of protecting the child's health if an officer cannot ticket the offending parties without first citing them for an unrelated driving offense? What about child abuse from the secondhand smoke? isn't THAT a serious enough reason?! Don't you just feel so sorry for Philip Morris USA, (who, by the way is the leading cigarette manufacturers in this country) who is also attempting to keep children from inhaling secondhand smoke? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Oregon Teacher Wants to Bring a Gun to School 2007-10-11 15:58:00 I understand and agree that Shirley Katz needs to protect herself from her abusive ex-husband. I also understand that she wants to be able to defend her students as well as herself from a potential school shooter. A few moments ago, I read this online opinion by Travis Holland, and I found myself agreeing with his assessment that this is not a good idea. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Pennsylvania Teen in Custody After Cache of Weapons Found in His Home 2007-10-11 15:13:00 Ok my dear readers...it is obvious to me that the problem of bullying in our nation's schools needs to be dealt with in a serious manner. A child is bullied...he has taken enough...he wants revenge via weapons...this pattern needs to be stopped. Parents and educators, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT! Get involved in this issue! Make it your top priority now! This is only the beginning of the school year, everybody. Form a life-saving liaison and a great deal can be accomplished. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Teen Goes on Shooting Spree in Cleveland Ohio School 2007-10-11 14:39:00 Lesson from me to any United States lawmakers who may be reading these words upon this little blog of mine: Recognize the photo that you see here above? it's called a metal detector. That's spelled m-e-t-a-l d-e-t-e-c-t-o-r. That's right. This is just like the one that had been already installed in Success Tech Academy that wasn't being used there too often. Not only should you be passing a law that makes it mandatory for every single school to install these detectors at every entrance/exit, but once they ARE installed there, they should be utilized daily. What are you waiting for? Yet another school shooting? Or are the funds for these detectors already being used for the war in Iraq? READ ABOUT THIS HERE Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Yoko Ono to Unveil Peace Tower in Iceland 2007-10-09 11:40:00 The Imagine Peace Tower is a stories-tall beam of light that will emanate from a wishing well bearing the words "imagine peace" in 24 languages. The tower will be lit each year from Oct. 9 to Dec. 8, "so it has the feeling of the shortness of life, but the light is eternal," Ono said. Will George W. Bush decide to bring the U.S. troops home in honor of this tower? I can always IMAGINE. Happy Birthday, John. So many people wish you could be here to bask in the tower's light when it's done. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Yoko Ono to Unveil Peace Tower in Iceland as Tribute to John 2007-09-27 15:46:00 The Imagine Peace Tower is a stories-tall beam of light that will emanate from a wishing well bearing the words "imagine peace" in 24 languages. The tower will be lit each year from Oct. 9 to Dec. 8, "so it has the feeling of the shortness of life, but the light is eternal," Ono said. Will George W. Bush decide to bring the U.S. troops home in honor of this tower? I can always IMAGINE. READ ABOUT THIS HEREPractice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ...

Today is the Bloggers Blog Against Abuse Campaign 2007-09-27 15:45:00 The official entry found for domestic violence according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary is: the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also: a repeated or habitual pattern of such behavior. My readers, whether it directly or indirectly affects us in our lives, I think we are ALL aware that domestic violence is akin to a strongly-flavored onion with its many layers and tear-producing capabilities. If ignored and allowed to take root and grow larger, far-reaching, serious consequences are nearly always the tragic result. Children and adults who were once very outgoing and happy people may gradually become socially withdrawn and very anxious, often behaving in such a manner that might be construed as being "weird," "bizarre," or "rather strange" to their loving family members and/or close circle of loving friends. "What's wrong with Morgan?" she is acting so weird." "Don't ask me. I have NO idea." "Well go ahead and ask her. She ...

Today is the Bloggers Blog Against Abuse Campaign 2007-09-26 22:25:00 The official entry found for domestic violence according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary is: the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also: a repeated or habitual pattern of such behavior. My readers, whether it directly or indirectly affects us in our lives, I think we are ALL aware that domestic violence is akin to a strongly-flavored onion with its many layers and tear-producing capabilities. If ignored and allowed to take root and grow larger, far-reaching, serious consequences are nearly always the tragic result. Children and adults who were once very outgoing and happy people may gradually become socially withdrawn and very anxious, often behaving in such a manner that might be construed as being "weird," "bizarre," or "rather strange" to their loving family members and/or close circle of loving friends. "What's wrong with Morgan?" she is acting so weird." "Don't ask me. I have NO idea." "Well go ahead and ask her. She ...

US Secretary of Defense Seeks $190 Billion Dollars to Continue Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan 2007-09-26 13:41:00 I simply cannot comprehend the mind of this human being who claims to be "aware of the controversy surrounding the unpopular war" but being aware obviously doesn't mean giving a damn. Does he have access to the media under that rock he is living under? I don't imagine that he does, or he would know that our citizens are suffering and suffering greatly. - There are still many people who are coming home maimed, mentally unstable and dead from these wars. - There are still many people who are in dire need of financial aid because they do not have any type of health insurance due to the excessive cost of the premiums. - There are still many people who have been affected by hurricanes and floods and are awaiting financial aid which is way too long in arriving. - There are still many people who are struggling to take care of their families, who, because of job layoffs are being forced to rely upon government assistance. - There are still many people who are frightened to cross over more t ...

President Ahmadinejad's Speech Was a Comedy Routine 2007-09-25 12:01:00 As President Ahmadinejad was speaking, I kept picturing him dressed in a top hat and tails while the song, "Putting on the Ritz" was being played. Remember that scene from "Young Frankenstein?" He said, "The Nazi slaughter of six million Jews should not be treated as fact, but theory, and therefore open to debate and more research." I said, "There's nothing wrong with debate and more research, but your only reason for stating this is to incite people - not because you are appalled nor sympathetic one bit. Remember your assertation that Israel should be wiped off the map?" He said, "Making nuclear, chemical and biological bombs and weapons of mass destruction is yet another result of the misuse of science and research by the big powers." I said, "Oh really? well then I guess your scientists wouldn't misuse the weaponry YOU already have in order to bomb Israel." He said, "Freedoms in Iran are genuine, true freedoms. Iranian people are free. Women in Iran enjoy the highest level ... President

Ford Taurus 2008 Rated Safest Full-Size Car in America 2007-09-21 12:05:00 If you can afford it, buy one for the sake of ALL of you and if you ALSO can afford it, don't forget to get a LoJack because if your car is stolen, I'm sure you'd want it returned. :) Practice non-violence in your lives. You will be leaving your children a beautiful legacy. ... America