I want to let you know about Kiva, a non-profit organization that allows you to lend as little as $25 to a specific low-income entrepreneur across the globe. You choose who to lend to - whether a baker in Afghanistan, a goat herder in Uganda, a farmer in Peru, a restaurateur in Cambodia, or a tailor in Iraq - and as they repay their loan, you get your money back. It's a powerful and sustainable way to empower someone right now to lift themselves out of poverty.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Kiva
I want to let you know about Kiva, a non-profit organization that allows you to lend as little as $25 to a specific low-income entrepreneur across the globe. You choose who to lend to - whether a baker in Afghanistan, a goat herder in Uganda, a farmer in Peru, a restaurateur in Cambodia, or a tailor in Iraq - and as they repay their loan, you get your money back. It's a powerful and sustainable way to empower someone right now to lift themselves out of poverty.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Candeo Weddings
I would like to take a moment to brag about my friend Dawn and her stunningly perfect new wedding planning company, Candeo Weddings. We should all be so lucky as to have her on our side for the big day.
Dawn & partner Ashley are there to be your wedding planner, organizer, best friend, mediator, designer and so much more.
These girls are pure talent.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Water Footprint of Beer
Via WWF:
Water footprint of beer more on the farm than in the brewery
"In comparison with other beverages, beer’s water footprint is relatively small, with a recent Pacific Institute study finding that coffee, wine and apple juice all have water footprints more than three times that of beer.
However, the water footprint figure itself does not give the whole picture. More important is the context - where the water is used, what proportion of the area’s total water resource it represents, and whether water scarcity creates risks to the environment, communities and businesses now or in the future.. " (entire article)
However, the water footprint figure itself does not give the whole picture. More important is the context - where the water is used, what proportion of the area’s total water resource it represents, and whether water scarcity creates risks to the environment, communities and businesses now or in the future.. " (entire article)
First Aid for Clothes: Stain Removal Chart
Via Martha Stewart
A FANTASTIC chart for stain removal. Print and post by your washer, you won't regret it. (Those of you who are extra-over-prepared might also want to stock up on the basic remedies: an eye-dropper, isopropyl alcohol, cheesecloth, soft brush, and a dictionary to look up words like 'tamp')... but seriously, just read the chart.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Interview With Serinda Swan
Excited about Serinda's upcoming appearance in Tron 2.0, I was eager to interview her and find out as much as possible about this very cool looking movie coming out in the near future. Sadly, her publicist has sworn her to secrecy until a later date, and this is all she could say:
"The basis of the TRON Legacy film is a continuation from the last movie. Sam Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of
Kevin Flynn, looks into his father's disappearance and finds himself pulled into the same world of fierce programs and gladiatorial games where his father has been living for 25 years. Along with Kevin's loyal confidant, father and son embark on a life-and-death journey across a visually-stunning cyber universe that has become far more advanced and exceedingly dangerous. The rest of the movie is very hush hush, but im sure more will come out about it as it nears its 2011 release... yeah i have to wait till then to see it! "
Also, look for her in the upcoming Percy Jackson starring Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan, Rosario Dawson, and more.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Cosmetics Safety Search Engine
This is a really amazing search tool where you type in the brand or specific product you are looking for, and are given a risk factor (1-10). Brought to you by the researchers at the Environmental Working Group. Makeup, skin care, hair care, baby care, oral care, and fragrance are all included.
Kale with Apples & Mustard
Via lifescript.com
Tart apples, grainy mustard, cider vinegar and a touch of brown sugar add sweet-and-sour flavor to sauteed kale.
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1-1 1/2 pounds pounds kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped (see Tip)
- 2/3 cup water
- 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Hidden Hazards in Air Fresheners
"Over the past few years, air fresheners have become a staple in many American homes and offices, marketed with promises of a clean, healthy and sweet-smelling indoor atmosphere. The labels do not mention, however, that many of these products also release potentially hazardous chemicals.
A recent investigation of 14 common air fresheners by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) found hormone-disrupting chemicals known as phthalates in 12 products, including some fresheners marketed as "all-natural" and "unscented." None of the air fresheners listed phthalates on their labels..." (read more)
And via Science Daily:
Many Cleaners, Air Fresheners May Pose Health Risks When Used Indoors
Mercury & Fish
Here is a very handy printable wallet-sized guide to fish mercury levels, from the Natural Resources Defense Council (www.nrdc.org).
Saturday, August 8, 2009
2 kids discover plastic-eating microbes
Via GreenDig....
The implications of plastic-eating bacteria could be monumental, and it started off as a kids' science fair project.
 Photo: Samuel Mann/Flickr . "It’s not your average science fair when the 16-year-old winner manages to solve a global waste crisis. But such was the case at last May’s Canadian Science Fair in Waterloo, Ontario, where Daniel Burd, a high school student at Waterloo Collegiate Institute, presented his research on microorganisms that can rapidly biodegrade plastic..." |
Read the article here.
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Early Years Conference 2010
Victoria, BC, Canada
February 4th to February 6th, 2010
Conference Description:
The conference will explore early childhood, family and community development through the lens of Child Rights.
The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (1990) articulates various inherent human rights that should be afforded to children. Policies designed to support and provide general and specific services to children and their families, should reflect these rights in order that all children may reach their full potential in society. Conference participants will have the opportunity to consider research, policy, and practice from a child’s rights perspective in order to further the quality of their work with children, families and communities.
View Brochure Here
In Honor of Shark Week
For those of you who aren't already in the know, I would like to introduce WHITE MIKE. C'mon people, lets save some sharks!
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