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Spay Day 2/22/2011
UPDATE: 2/22/2011 — I just received this message from Cheryl, who says (and I quote) “Humane Society for Southwest Washington is a member of ASAP and is also performing low-cost surgeries. 360-693-4746” Thanks, Cheryl! I’m lifting this text in toto … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Portland, suburban living
Tagged OHS, Oregon Humane Society, spay and neuter, Spay Day 2011
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Icelandic Horses in Zillah, WA need help
If you, or anyone you know, can save a horse please get in touch with these people. From Mary Robinette Kowal: The ages range from 2 – 14 and are based off size, body size and tail length. They are … Continue reading
Posted in Activism
Tagged horse rescue, horse slaughter, Icelandic horses, Mary Robinette Kowal, Zillah WA
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Vote for Oil Independence
Oceana.org is proposing a plan to reduce oil consumption, and virtually eliminate off-shore drilling and oil imports from the Persian Gulf by 2035. They are one of three finalists for a $10,000 prize, to be awarded by SACE – Southern … Continue reading
BP Burning Sea Turtles Alive
From The Raw Story: A rare and endangered species of sea turtle is being burned alive in BP’s controlled burns of the oil swirling around the Gulf of Mexico, and a boat captain tasked with saving them says the company … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Environment
Tagged BP, endangered species, Kemp's Ridley's sea turtles, oil spill, Raw Story
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Sea Turtles in Grave Danger from Oil Spill
For almost a month now, hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil continue to gush into the Gulf of Mexico each day. The lives of sea turtles, tuna, sharks, dolphins, birds and other marine animals are being threatened by this … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Environment, Green Living, Uncategorized
Tagged BP Drilling Disaster, Oceana, off-shore drilling, oil spill, sea turtles
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John Leguizamo Takes Manhattan by Bike
I just found this on CNN. It’s an article and video of John Leguizamo advocating for bicycling in the city. Sounds like he knows what he’s doing, recommending lights on helmet, and front and back of bike. He talks about … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, bicycling, bike commuting, Green Living, Uncategorized
Tagged bicycling, bike commute, John Leguizamo
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Help Protect Sea Turtles
Ok, I’m on about sea turtles again. As a resident of Oregon, I want to be part of this effort to help and protect these lovely, gentle animals. If you would too, please follow the links to add your voice. … Continue reading
Posted in Activism
Tagged Activism, Oceana.org, Pacific leatherback sea turtles, sea turtles
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Earth Hour 2010 Tonight
All that’s asked is for you to switch off your lights for one hour tonight, 8:30 – 9:30PM, your local time in a show of support. A record 125 countries and territories are participating this year, from the humble beginnings … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Green Living
Tagged Activism, Earth Hour 2010, energy conservation, global warming
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GLOBE at Night, March 3 – 16
As an amateur astronomer living in suburbia it can be frustrating and disappointing not to be able to see more than a handful of the brightest stars in the night sky. The problem, of course, is light pollution. If you’re … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, astronomy, Space Age, suburban living
Tagged astronomy, dark skies, GLOBE at Night, Orion
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The Wandering Mind 