A Passion for Giving (2009) is a unique look at why people give. Director, producer, and cinematographer Robin Melanie Leacock heads out with her camera to answer the question through enlightening and fun interviews. Intertwining joyful music, thought provoking quotes, attentive narration, and additional footage with the interviews ties everything together into an excellent film.A Passion for Giving (2009) is a unique look at why people give. Director, producer,... more
On September 28, HuffPost featured the story of Monique Zimmerman-Stein, a mother who shares a rare genetic disorder with her children that causes blindness. Though Zimmerman and her family have health insurance, they are still saddled by astronomical debt from medical bills, which has forced this mother to save her daughters' sight by sacrificing her own.On September 28, HuffPost featured the story of Monique Zimmerman-Stein, a mother who... more
Volunteers are awarded a trip to the Virgin Mobile Freefest, a music festival raising money and awareness for youth homelessness. Sir Richard Branson of Virgin encourages social change and activism during this time of economic challenges. Attendees donate money and time towards homeless youth for entry into the free festival. Virgin Unite focuses on the cause by benefiting StandUp For Kids, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, and other organizations. This video follows the journey of two volunteers whose service and generosity led to a free trip across the country to see bands such as Blink 182, Weezer, Franz Ferdinand, The Bravery, Public Enemy, and more. (Music Credit: Girl Talk and Michael Cheever)Volunteers are awarded a trip to the Virgin Mobile Freefest, a music festival raising... more
This is after I got my Laptop working with Flash,
for a long time it would not work with all types of flash.
it was a nice HoT Day so I went outside after fixing my Laptop.
in this Video you see me chating with my Viewers on Ustream.tv http://e-tard.tv http://twitter.e-tard.tvThis is after I got my Laptop working with Flash,
for a long time it would not work... more
(OrganicJar) This past weekend a devastating typhoon named Ketsana (Ondoy) swept through metro Manila creating a total blackout. Airlines were suspended, cellular service was down, hundreds have died and over 500,000 people are now homeless, many still waiting for help.
It truly saddens me how there is little to no media coverage on what is ‘truly’ going on. Not only are hundreds of thousands of people homeless but they are also starving! I’ve spent a significant amount of time in the Philippines and before this tragedy, people would be on the streets begging for a spoonful of rice, I can only image how many are going hungry every night.
But all of us have the power to make a difference and it’s easy! All you have to do is use the information below to make a donation of: money, clothes, or food. I know all of you have some clothes in that bottom drawer or in the back of your closet that just collects dust because we ‘might’ need it…lets give it to someone who ‘does’ need it.
Send Money
1. DONATE VIA PAYPAL
CLICK HERE and you will send a donation using TXTPower with PayPal. All of these donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent directly to the Philippine National Red Cross. You may also donate via SmartMoney (5577-5144-1866-7103) or GCash (0917-9751092)
2. DONATE WITH CREDIT CARD
CLICK HERE and you can send a donation online via the Philippine National Red Cross Website. Use any major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express).
3. MAIL YOUR DONATION
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
Manila 2803, Philippines
Send Clothes and Food
Here is a list of the MOST IMPORTANT supplies you can send:
This is a great way to donate, just go through your house and find old clothes and food you don’t need, send it to the address below and we’ll make sure it gets to those who need it.
USA Address
Filipino Community Center
ATTN: Typhoon Ondoy Victims
4681 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94112
International Address
THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Bonifacio Drive, Port Area,
Manila 2803, Philippines
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Share this article! This is the easiest way to help. If you’re unable to send a donation you can still help by telling everyone you know how THEY can donate. Chances are you know someone who CAN donate.
All you have to do is share this article via twitter, facebook, stumbleupon or anyone of the dozens of other social sites you use. I’ve made this easy, just scroll down and you’ll see all the ways you can tell your friends.(OrganicJar) This past weekend a devastating typhoon named Ketsana (Ondoy) swept... more
Meet the women who made it their mission to run the 5K Adidas Challenge in London’s Hyde Park to put the case for Open Borders and an end to all immigration controls. As one young runner says “why should anyone be bound by the piece of land on which they happened to be born?” Runners raised over £2000 for the charity WORLDwrite’s Ghanaian partners who have been refused the right to visit the UK, earn money and send it home. Sponsorship is still needed for this vital cause, to make a donation, please visit www.justgiving.com/runforthelightMeet the women who made it their mission to run the 5K Adidas Challenge in London’s... more
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Former FBI Language Specialist Sibel Edmonds finally gets to testify under oath, after being hit with a gag order.
Bombshells Under Oath: INCLUDE: CONGRESS MEMBERS NAMED IN ESPIONAGE, BRIBERY, SEXUAL BLACKMAIL SCHEMES; NEW BREWSTER JENNINGS / VALERIE PLAME DISCLOSURE...
Long gagged under the "state secrets" privilege by the Bush Administration, the Obama Administration's DoJ chose not to re-invoke privilege, paving the way for this information to finally make its way on to the unclassified public record.
Hope Phones takes recycled phones and puts them to work on the front lines of global health. Donate yours to a medical clinic in a developing country today. If you’re in NYC, come and drop by your old phone at my studio as I ordered the shipping material for up to 50 phones. Or, get your own collection materials to start a collection campaign!
read more at link...Hope Phones takes recycled phones and puts them to work on the front lines of global... more
This morning I gave $25 to the Marijuana Policy Project: Their quest is to legalize marijuana for medical and adult use. I have glaucoma and have to be under a Doctor's close examination every 6 months to protect my eyes from blindness. Medical Marijuana has been a proven treatment and beneficial for all kinds of ailments; yet the government, for some irrational reason, will not allow it to be bought legally. They have spent millions to keep it illegal. (Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face.) Below is a short thank-you from MPP with a link to donate. Isn't it amazing that over 80 million of the American people believe marijuana should be legal yet will not contribute any financial help to promote this cause. Please be counted as a believer and contributor to this sound cause by clicking this link. https://secure2.convio.net/mpp/site/Donation2?idb=808374656&df_id=1501&1501.donation=form1
Thank you, thinkingblue.
PS: You don't have to give $25, any amount even $10, will help enlightenment to shine through the opaque blanket of disinformation; governments sometime enjoy throwing over the masses.This morning I gave $25 to the Marijuana Policy Project: Their quest is to legalize... more
Pledgie is a resource for organizations and individuals who are looking for a new way to strengthen their fundraising efforts. The free application is easy to set up - Simply create your campaign title, add a brief description, a PayPal address, select your form of currency and viola! Users can place a badge on their websites or blogs to encourage donations. Individuals looking to increase their philanthropic efforts can also visit the Pledgie site and search for campaigns to donate to.Pledgie is a resource for organizations and individuals who are looking for a new way... more
I have started a public moneybomb because under current struggling finances, I can not afford for a good paid host and since I am going to create a huge worldwide public service to bring a real direct democracy to America, expose conspiracy facts, and bring evidence to the table that we need real change not change in washington, but change for entire government system is in order. If I can bring this direct democracy people run government system to the table we can stop the Iraq war the way we the people say it should be. if we want better healthcare then we the people can sign in laws putting restrictions on prices of medical since most of it can be produced very cheaply even though sold at highway robbery prices, it will also strip away veto powers, and will also strip away power from politicians and give law voting powers to the people and the politicians will pass the laws into the law database which will be the laws the people will obey.
This system will be more efficient, and will try to cut taxes and make America a very representable nation.
but in order to achieve these dreams and to build a better site we need money and so we are building this moneybomb and need as least $500 by June 4th.
Once I get at least $100 I will upgrade to a better web host and start using content management systems, and build more interactive websites. We will also bring back the forum, make a more interactive USWGO News site and it will become a mainstream media source and will make downloads of each video, including torrent files where you can share and download our news media content, We will bring back HYIPO open Directory, and provide a more interactive website, and become a very reliable alternative media and will kick the NWO to the curve.I have started a public moneybomb because under current struggling finances, I can not... more
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During World Water Week, March 22-28, 2009, the Tap Project will once again raise vital donations and awareness for UNICEF’s water and sanitation programs. For every dollar raised, a child will have clean drinking water for 40 days. All funds raised support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.
In 2007, the Tap Project was born in New York City based on a simple concept: restaurants would ask their patrons to donate $1 or more for the tap water they usually enjoy for free, and all funds raised would support UNICEF’s efforts to bring clean and accessible water to millions of children around the world.
Growing from just 300 New York City restaurants in 2007 to over 2,300 across the country in 2008, the Tap Project has quickly grown into a national movement. Restaurants, corporations, volunteers, advertising agencies, community groups, local governments and everyday diners participated to save millions of children’s lives.
Would gamers allow someone to stick a needle in their arm for a chance to win the brand spankin' new Resident Evil 5? You bet your ass they would! Ben Hoffman checks out the Resident Evil Blood Drive.
The infoMania Tech Report is a weekly segment where technology guru Ben Hoffman takes a look at the newest tech products, gadgets and video games. It has been called "the funniest tech show on the web." (No source for that quote is available at this time. In fact, there's a good chance it was made up.)
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at current.com/infomania. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Would gamers allow someone to stick a needle in their arm for a chance to win the... more
(Marquette, Michigan) - National harmonica champion "Hurricane" David McChesney and folk singer Michael Waite will perform at a free candlelight benefit concert on February 23 for the non-profit Cedar Tree Institute.
Everyone is invited to attend the 7 p.m. "Songs of the Earth" concert this Monday at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Marquette.
Twice named one of the 15 hardest working non-profits in America by World Magazine, the Cedar Tree Institute (CTI) was founded in 2004.
"To show respect and honor the environment 100 votive candles will be glowing during the concert," said Rev. Jon Magnuson, the co-founder of the Earth Keeper Initiative and CTI director.
Best-known for its interfaith and youth-related environmental projects, the CTI founded the Great Lakes Earth Healing Initiative, the Zaagkii Wings and Seeds Project involving teens and Native American youth protecting pollinators and the Manoomin Project that is restoring wild rice across the central U.P. Other CTI efforts include the Janus Project for hospice workers.
A songwriter from Joshua Tree, California, McChesney has played the harmonica for nearly four decades and performs under the name "Hurricane" David. An avid wildlife photographer, McChesney recently published the book "Muir Roots: At One with the Wild," a collection of 176 color images and various tales about his adventures in the wilderness including the Galapagos Islands.
The son of a gourmet cook and an English professor from the Milwaukee area, Waite has always lived in the U.P. Waite, who plays guitar, and two friends recorded the 2007 album "Let it Go."
Waite said he will play some ballads and original songs about a "stark winter" that were inspired by his home in the forest near Halfway Location between Marquette and Big Bay.
Both performers said they are helping to raise funds for the CTI because of its dedication to protecting the environment.
"Taking care of the earth and what's around us is part of living on the Earth," Waite said. "What ever you do you should include that as part of your work."
McChesney, who lives near the Joshua Tree National Park, said "everything I have done has been nature and wildlife oriented."
"I have been an environmentalist for years and years," McChesney said. "My home is a wildlife sanctuary with 95 species of birds, bobcats on the roof, coyotes in the yard and roadrunners looking through the window."
There is no charge to attend however donations are welcome.
"When you already have transformed the way the world works, what do you do with the second half of your life? Ask Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, the insanely rich guy we so often loved to hate, but who is being credited with bringing computing to the mainstream. Today, Gates released the first annual letter describing his new role at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. What we read is a passionate introduction to the challenges and goals of his charity. And I remember the old saying: There are those who say they are saving lives, and those who actually do.
Bill Gates retiring from Microsoft was one of the big news items last year. Back then, we knew Gates would not be able to leave Microsoft entirely and given the economic times and the challenges that Microsoft is facing, it is probably a good idea that he will drop by occasionally. However, Gates also mentioned that he would like to focus more and more on his charity in the future. And for those who thought this work might just be a hobby and less intensive than leading Microsoft, they have been proven wrong today."
Billy boy has more money than he knows what to do with... He has done great things with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, but its about time he really get invested in that effort. Check out the article to see all the great things Bill and his wife will be doing."When you already have transformed the way the world works, what do you do with the... more
Scientists have warned that a current shortage of brains risks medical research. The public have been urged to donate their brain for research when they die.
Work investigating the causes of conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease and autism may be under threat.Scientists have warned that a current shortage of brains risks medical research. The... more
Positive conservation from the Malayan government. Can they actually do it?
Malaysia aims to double its wild tiger population
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia has launched an ambitious plan to double its wild tiger population within 12 years by protecting jungle corridors where poachers prey on the endangered big cats, activists said Monday.
The National Tiger Action Plan aims to have 1,000 Malayan tigers roaming in the wild by 2020, said Sara Sukor, a spokeswoman for Malaysia's chapter of the World Wildlife Fund, one of several conservation groups that helped the government create the plan.
Authorities estimate Malaysia's wild tiger population has fallen from 3,000 to 500 in the last half-century, largely due to illegal hunting and the human encroachment and destruction of the tigers' natural jungle habitat. Tiger meat is exported, served at exotic restaurants and used in traditional Chinese medicine — all illegal acts under Malaysian law.
Malayan tigers have been protected by wildlife laws since the early 1970s, but the National Tiger Action Plan is the government's first concerted effort to reverse the population decline instead of merely slowing it, according to the plan that was launched this month.
Government officials and conservationists will restore and manage key jungle corridors that connect tiger habitats, providing the animals with a wider territory and mitigating the impact of infrastructure such as roads, railways and oil pipelines.
Under the plan, the government has also vowed to better enforce its wildlife laws, remove tigers from areas where they might come into conflict with humans and boost scientific research in tiger protection, said the WWF's Sukor.
"We are optimistic the plan will succeed with cooperation among all the agencies involved," Sukor said. "We want to show that we are serious about wildlife protection."
Conservationists have long urged the government to step up wildlife protection, particularly by increasing penalties against poachers and smugglers of endangered species. Such offenses are typically punished by small fines without prison sentences.
Malaysia's tropical forests are home to a wide range of threatened animals, including orangutans, Borneo sun bears, Sumatran rhinoceroses and pygmy elephants.Positive conservation from the Malayan government. Can they actually do it?... more
Munising, MI - Northern Michigan residents helped fight American Indian teen suicide and family violence during December 13 third annual free benefit concert in northern MI.
The non-profit Turtle Island Project (TIP) in Munising organized the third annual "Cowboys and Angels" concert that was held to benefit the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society (WBCWS) in Mission, South Dakota – the first Native American domestic violence shelter in the world.
The WBCWS battles domestic violence, sexual assault and an alarming increase in teen suicides on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, the home of the Sicangu Lakota people.
Poverty, depression, a lack of jobs, drugs, alcohol and other social problems are among the reasons behind Rosebud suicides and family violence.
Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard performed original songs and seasonal music during the concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore at 104 East Munising Ave. in downtown Munising
The WBCWS was founded 30 years ago by a group of courageous Native American women including current executive director Tillie Black Bear.
"The White Buffalo Calf Woman's Society and its domestic violence shelter are vital to address social issues like teen suicide and domestic violence on the Rosebud reservation," said Dr. Hubbard, pastor of the Eden on the Bay Lutheran Church in Munising, MI. "Women and children are treated with dignity."
"The Rosebud Reservation has been described as a Third World Country in America's heartland," Hubbard said. "Social problems on the Rosebud can sometimes seem overwhelming but the answer starts with a person donating money or volunteering their time and praying for the people."
The TIP has organized numerous free benefit concerts in the U.P. and SD for the WBCWS including two by Iron County-based folk groups, White Water and Duo Borealis.
Northern MI residents give generously during the Dec. 13, 2008 Cowboys & Angels free benefit concert to help fight American Indian domestic violence, teen suicide
"Cowboys and Angels": Third annual free northern MI benefit concert a success in effort to battle domestic violence and teen suicides on one of the the poorest American Indian reservations in the U.S.
(Munising, MI) - Northern Michigan residents helped fight American Indian teen suicide and family violence during the third annual free benefit concert in northern MI.
The non-profit Turtle Island Project (TIP) in Munising organized the third annual "Cowboys and Angels" concert that was held to benefit the White Buffalo Calf Woman Society (WBCWS) in Mission, South Dakota – the first Native American domestic violence shelter in the world.
The WBCWS battles domestic violence, sexual assault and an alarming increase in teen suicides on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation, the home of the Sicangu Lakota people.
Poverty, depression, a lack of jobs, drugs, alcohol and other social problems are among the reasons behind Rosebud suicides and family violence.
Rev. Dr. Lynn Hubbard performed original songs and seasonal music during the concert on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Falling Rock Cafe and Bookstore at 104 East Munising Ave. in downtown Munising
The WBCWS was founded 30 years ago by a group of courageous Native American women including current executive director Tillie Black Bear.
"The White Buffalo Calf Woman's Society and its domestic violence shelter are vital to address social issues like teen suicide and domestic violence on the Rosebud reservation," said Dr. Hubbard, pastor of the Eden on the Bay Lutheran Church in Munising, MI. "Women and children are treated with dignity."
"The Rosebud Reservation has been described as a Third World Country in America's heartland," Hubbard said. "Social problems on the Rosebud can sometimes seem overwhelming but the answer starts with a person donating money or volunteering their time and praying for the people.”
The TIP has organized numerous free benefit concerts in the U.P. and SD for the WBCWS including two by Iron County-based folk groups, White Water and Duo Borealis.
For more information call 906-202-0590 or email turtleislandproject@charter.net
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White Buffalo Calf Woman Society
Tillie Black Bear, director
P.O. Box 227
Mission, SD
57555
