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nature deficit disorder

June 23rd 2009

Each of us cannot deny our connection with nature.  Generations ago, connecting to nature was much easier – even for city dwellers.  Now, many do not get the chance to experience nature.  A few decades ago, much of the public became afraid to wander in nature especially in cities along with some suburbs.  Some city [...]

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eco diamonds are a girls best friend

March 16th 2009

so glad that there are some fair trade diamonds out there.  what about you?

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earth hour video

March 14th 2009

don’t forget about earth hour; it happens in exactly 2 weeks on march 28, 2009. http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4031837/10902747

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tea party from mother nature

March 8th 2009

mother nature’s tea party

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in the workplace: vegetarian & fired

February 20th 2009

Wow!  The following story originally mentioned on the Linked In Vegetarian/Vegan group is sad.  According to New York Daily News, trader Ryan Pacifico alleges that he was taunted then eventually fired from his job at an investment firm because he’s a vegetarian!  Can you imagine?  Per the article, Pacifico (who is married) was also labeled [...]

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