Monday, February 26, 2007
Sunday, February 18, 2007
This Is Serious, PLEASE WATCH
The great thing about the videos of sites like LiveVideo.com is that you can hear about incredible kids like Shane from Ontario, and do something special to make a huge difference within the time he has left. Watch the video if you're wondering what I'm talking about. I'm sending my card tomorrow, how about you?
10 wishes from a Dog
My friend Marhita, from Norway has this message...
Let me add to that by saying: Remember to spay and neuter your pets... and always be sure they have some kind of identification in case they are lost!
Let me add to that by saying: Remember to spay and neuter your pets... and always be sure they have some kind of identification in case they are lost!
Friday, February 09, 2007
One of Us
Some extreme graphic content here, photos are of abused animals so if this kind of thing upsets you, don't watch. Now, that being said... this is an important message to motivate people to get tough and push for harsher penalties regarding this type of thing. Let's give the monsters more than just a slap on the wrist.
Monday, February 05, 2007
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Little Kenadie
Photo © garyparker.com 2006Some of my subscribers may remember the bulletin I posted a few months ago about a documentary airing on The Discovery Channel.
The show featured then 3-year-old Kenadie, the world's smallest little girl, having been diagnosed with primordial dwarfism. With this condition, unlike the more common traits of those with dwarfism, all physical features are proportionate, just extremely small.
I was completely taken with Kenadie, just from watching this documentary, as was many others. What can I say? She's just an adorable little girl.
The reason I'm bringing this up now is there is another update on Kenadie airing on ABC Primetime Special tomorrow at 10 pm eastern time, I believe. If any of you get a chance to see this please do, you won't regret it. You might also go to her website set up by her parents.
http://littlekenadie.com/main.html
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Well this is bizarre...
In the news today:
Anti-drug campaigners today attacked the makers of a soft drink who have called their product cocaine.
The high-energy drink is being billed as a "legal alternative" to the class A drug, using a massive hit of caffeine instead of cocaine.
Its maker claims the title is "a bit of fun" but critics slammed the technique as a cynical ploy which could tempt young people into using drugs.
The drink's inventor, Jamie Kirby, said: "It's an energy drink, and it's a fun name. As soon as people look at the can, they smile."
He claims Cocaine is "350 percent stronger than Red Bull" but that people do not experience the "sugar crash" or jitters that he says some of the other energy drinks can produce.
But David Raynes, of the UK National Drug Prevention Alliance, said: "It is people exploiting drugs. It is a pretty cynical tactic exploiting illegal drugs for their own benefit."
Las Vegas-based drinks company Redux Beverages is producing the drink which contains 280 milligrams of caffeine. According to the company's website, the only way to get more caffeine per ounce is with an espresso.
Mr Raynes added: "The fact is that subliminally, it is making the image of drug use cool and that's what kids what to be, cool.
"Kids will be drinking Cocaine and will inevitably link the two. The drink is relatively innocuous, but they will be linking it with cocaine use and the market, which is far from innocuous."
Dr Charles O'Brien, a professor and vice chairman of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, said: "It's just a bad idea and has all the same downsides of too much caffeine plus a very bad name."
The company has received inquiries about selling Cocaine in Britain and throughout Europe. At the moment it is being sold only in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas - mainly to teenagers.
Anti-drug campaigners today attacked the makers of a soft drink who have called their product cocaine. The high-energy drink is being billed as a "legal alternative" to the class A drug, using a massive hit of caffeine instead of cocaine.
Its maker claims the title is "a bit of fun" but critics slammed the technique as a cynical ploy which could tempt young people into using drugs.
The drink's inventor, Jamie Kirby, said: "It's an energy drink, and it's a fun name. As soon as people look at the can, they smile."
He claims Cocaine is "350 percent stronger than Red Bull" but that people do not experience the "sugar crash" or jitters that he says some of the other energy drinks can produce.
But David Raynes, of the UK National Drug Prevention Alliance, said: "It is people exploiting drugs. It is a pretty cynical tactic exploiting illegal drugs for their own benefit."
Las Vegas-based drinks company Redux Beverages is producing the drink which contains 280 milligrams of caffeine. According to the company's website, the only way to get more caffeine per ounce is with an espresso.
Mr Raynes added: "The fact is that subliminally, it is making the image of drug use cool and that's what kids what to be, cool.
"Kids will be drinking Cocaine and will inevitably link the two. The drink is relatively innocuous, but they will be linking it with cocaine use and the market, which is far from innocuous."
Dr Charles O'Brien, a professor and vice chairman of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, said: "It's just a bad idea and has all the same downsides of too much caffeine plus a very bad name."
The company has received inquiries about selling Cocaine in Britain and throughout Europe. At the moment it is being sold only in the Los Angeles and New York metropolitan areas - mainly to teenagers.
Sunday, October 08, 2006
Meow! er... yip, yip!
Meet Johnette, the newest addition to the household. A Maltese/Poodle mix, she's made herself and home and endeared her cuteness to the rest of us. Us humans, that is. The other three cats (by the way, we believe she considers herself one of them) didn't quite know what to make of her when she first came into the room. But they seem to have tolerated her presence a little better, the more time they spend getting used to each other.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Sleep On the Streets (vlog #4)
My friend, VioletKitty411 speaks at her church about Bridge of Hope, an organization that helps homeless women and their children.
Also click on this link for a video from a woman who has been there, and now has made a better life with the help of a similar shelter program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaT28egHkm4
My friend, VioletKitty411 speaks at her church about Bridge of Hope, an organization that helps homeless women and their children.
Also click on this link for a video from a woman who has been there, and now has made a better life with the help of a similar shelter program.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaT28egHkm4
Friday, September 29, 2006
More about homelessness
Finally, I was able to get this video to load properly.
This is a woman who shares her sobering story of being homeless and the events that led up to it. If nothing else, this serves as proof that shelters and programs like Bridge of Hope are desparately needed. Luckily this person is no longer homeless or stuck in a terrible situation because she found help with a similar shelter program.
This is a woman who shares her sobering story of being homeless and the events that led up to it. If nothing else, this serves as proof that shelters and programs like Bridge of Hope are desparately needed. Luckily this person is no longer homeless or stuck in a terrible situation because she found help with a similar shelter program.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
VioletKitty411 speaks at her church on the effects of homelessness...
Also click on the link for the personal story of a woman who's been homeless and now has a better life thanks to a similar program.
Also click on the link for the personal story of a woman who's been homeless and now has a better life thanks to a similar program.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Sleep On the Streets (vlog #2.911)
My friend in Pennsylvania is to speak on the subject of homelessness as well as sing at her church. She's also participating in a "Sleep on the Streets" event to build awareness and raise money for homeless families, so please watch and donate if you can. Thank you!
My friend in Pennsylvania is to speak on the subject of homelessness as well as sing at her church. She's also participating in a "Sleep on the Streets" event to build awareness and raise money for homeless families, so please watch and donate if you can. Thank you!
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