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Handmade toys could become extinct. Say goodbye to your favorite ETSY store.
Tuesday, 16 Dec, 2008 – 17:25 | Comments
Handmade toys could become extinct.  Say goodbye to your favorite ETSY store.

It sounds scary really.  Because of the recent glut of toy recalls a new law has the potential of keeping the big guys (the one’s who had to recall their toys) in business and will …

Change the world, one laptop at a time.
Tuesday, 9 Dec, 2008 – 13:47 | Comments
Change the world, one laptop at a time.

I just can’t say enough about this program. If you are considering contributions to any group this year, please add laptop.org to your list of those to consider.

Skills: the right to education
by olpcfoundation

Help 30,000 children across the world get a pair of shoes this year.
Wednesday, 26 Nov, 2008 – 21:34 | Comments
Help 30,000 children across the world get a pair of shoes this year.

Perhaps the One Laptop Per Child is a little rich for your blood and while you would love to help out, you just can’t this year.  Perhaps then you would consider a similar program to …

Black Friday Mega Sale coming to a store near you - Don’t miss this chance to…
Saturday, 22 Nov, 2008 – 21:58 | Comments
Black Friday Mega Sale coming to a store near you - Don’t miss this chance to…

Quick, think back to that day last year. You know the one. It comes right after Thanksgiving dinner at about midnight and begins when you step in line to get that super deal! …

They did it! 350.org receives a positive response from President-Elect Obama.
Wednesday, 19 Nov, 2008 – 16:10 | Comments
They did it!  350.org receives a positive response from President-Elect Obama.

I have been a strong supporter of 350.org since they first came upon the scene and have been blogging on their efforts for some time. So I am very excited to announce that through …

Give a laptop. Get a Laptop. Change the world. One laptop at a time.
Monday, 17 Nov, 2008 – 14:25 | Comments
Give a laptop. Get a Laptop. Change the world. One laptop at a time.

Skills: the right to educationby olpcfoundation
The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is back this year with an amazing deal once again. If you jump over to Amazon.com to purchase the OLPC for $399 another …

Welcome to reality, Mr. President-elect. An essay by 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben
Friday, 7 Nov, 2008 – 15:09 | Comments
Welcome to reality, Mr. President-elect. An essay by 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben

I am a firm supporter of the action currently being taken by the organiztion called 350.org and today I received an email with a very special message from Bill McKibben, 350.org co-founder and noted author. …

A new president, will it work? Can we make a difference? Yes we can.
Thursday, 6 Nov, 2008 – 16:29 | Comments
A new president, will it work?  Can we make a difference?  Yes we can.

Something I never thought I would see happen happened on Tuesday. A black man with amazing ideas for the future of this country, and the world, was elected president. And with his acceptance …

Can you help 350.org? Send the invite and WIN A PRIZE!
Tuesday, 21 Oct, 2008 – 19:53 | Comments
Can you help 350.org?  Send the invite and WIN A PRIZE!

A while back I let you all know about 350.org. It was a great post and has been read over 800 times between my two blogs. Sadly, I offered a prize if …

Well fine then, just Don’t Vote. Please, Don’t Vote.
Monday, 20 Oct, 2008 – 20:13 | Comments

Well, I am going to. It’s probably a good idea. Don’t forget. November 4th. Need to know where to go? Try here for a map and other voting information for …