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Oct 7

ZippGo - Green Moving Boxes

2010 2:33 PM Posted by Jen

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As someone who has moved six times in the last ten years, I am sure the production my moving boxes alone has destroyed an entire forest. And 43 million people move in the US alone every year! That is a...

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Sep 18

Alicia Silverstone's The Kind Life Blog

2010 2:34 PM Posted by Jen

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On the back of my guest bathroom door I painted my mantra: The three most important things in life are: 1. Kindness2. Kindness3. KindnessSo naturally I love Alicia Silverstone's new blog The Kind Life. The blog is an interactive extension of...

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Jun 10

Bono, Cool Shoe Laces and The Global Fund

2010 3:16 PM Posted by Jen

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We all know Bono. And most of us know about his product (RED) campaign to prevent deaths from AIDS in Africa. But until yesterday, I didn't really know what The Global Fund was and how it was related to Bono, (RED), AIDS...

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Apr 22

Top Three Eco Acts That Make Biggest Difference

2010 5:26 PM Posted by Jen

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Worried about the melting of the glaciers and the polar bears disappearing?Try doing just one of the following as each little bit does make a difference!The Three Easiest Things to Do That Have the Biggest Impact1. Elect Good Leaders2. Buy...

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Apr 21

Does Earth Day Give You Green Guilt?

2010 5:39 PM Posted by Jen

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Out beyond the idea of wrong doing and right doing, there is afield. I'll meet you there."-RumiTomorrow it is Earth Day and once again, we are getting our yearly fill of marketing messages reminding us to do 'green' this and 'eco' that. Now...

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Apr 10

My Hero, Somaly Mam

2010 2:14 PM Posted by Jen

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I am embarrassed to say that until this past week I had never heard of Somaly Mam. I consider myself to be somewhat educated, worldly and caring about human rights . How could I have been so blind to the plight of the...

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Mar 8

Did You Know Today Is International Women's Day And Women Are Burning Themselves??

2010 4:54 PM Posted by Jen

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We don't really celebrate it here in the United States but in other countries around the world International Women's Day is a national holiday to pay tribute to the economic, political and social achievements of women past present and future....

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Feb 16

Must Buy - Alaffia Fair Trade Shea Butter from Togo

2010 4:05 PM Posted by Jen

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I first wrote about Alaffia skin care products over a year ago as they make one of the few hand cremes that really helps soothe my cracked winter skin. At that time though I didn't know that their products were...

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Jan 16

A National Day of Service to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.

2010 12:41 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda ShiueMartin Luther King, Jr., January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968. Honor his memory by helping others on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 18, 2010, a National Day of Service. Find out where to volunteer in your community. ...

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Jan 16

Civil Rights from A Child's Perspective: Martin Luther King, Jr.

2010 12:33 PM Posted by doctorandmama

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By Linda Shiue To a child born in the 2000s, the Civil Rights Movement of four decades ago is ancient history. We all enjoy freedoms and a level of equality that would have been unimaginable without the hard work of Martin Luther...

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