TIGblogs - ~Mary*Anne~'s TIGBlog http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/ What's on the minds of young leaders from around the globe? en-us Blog Action Day 2008 - Poverty http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/466351 Hey Everybody!

October 15 is Blog Action Day, a day in which everybody writes a post on a single issue, to raise awareness to a specic problem.

This year's theme is POVERTY.

Get involved! To find out how you can contribute, go to the Blog Action Day Blog.
We can make a difference.
]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:08:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/466351 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Taking IT Global - Commitments http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/386925 TakingITGlobal you can show what you are committed to doing, that will help not only the world, but your country, your community, and yourself. If you don't find a commitment you are looking for, you can create your own.

Here is my list!
  1. Ask how products are manufactured before purchasing them.
  2. Be a friend/lend a hand.
  3. Be less of a consumer.
  4. Be a Mobile Activist.
  5. Choosing walking over driving whenever I can.
  6. Conserve energy.
  7. Consume less electricity.
  8. Disposing of technological equipment in safe disposal areas.
  9. Eating more organic foods.
  10. Joining an organization that has a mission to create peace in my community or country.
  11. Learning a new language.
  12. Learning about my rights as a worker.
  13. Learning more about other cultures.
  14. Make blogging a habit!
  15. Making more time for myself.
  16. Reducing the amount of plastic I use.
  17. Seeking out two new alternative news resources.
  18. Sharing my knowledge with others.
  19. Showing my support for local artists.
  20. Showing tolerance of other people's belief and cultures even if they are different from my own.
  21. Spending more times with family/friends.
  22. Stop procrastinating.
  23. Sustainable mobility.
  24. To not be late.
  25. To switch off lights in unoccupied rooms.
  26. Treating others with respect.
  27. Turning my computer/monitor off when not using them.
  28. Understanding other cultures.
  29. Use my dollar to support local businesses.
  30. Using less electricity.
  31. Voting.

How about making your own list?
We can make a difference.
]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:06:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/386925 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Interesting FACEBOOK Application http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/337073
One interesting application is the (Lil) Green Patch application. This application, as stated in the name, adds a green patch on your profile, alongside a plant. The more plants you have, and the more you receive, the more money will be donated by sponsors for the preservation of the rainforests.

More than that, it has an interactive feature. Aside from being able to send plants to your friends (a limit of 20 plants a day), you can also help take care of your friends' patches, and in doing so, earn Green Bucks which you can use to by "tools" to help care for those patches. It's fun, easy to use, and helps the environment. It takes very little effort to add that application, so what are you waiting for?
We can make a difference.
]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:02:00 EST http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/337073 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Is it possible? http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/318423 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:37:00 EST http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/318423 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Human Rights Day http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/326717
Here it goes!

"PREAMBLE

    Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

    Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people,

    Whereas it is essential, if man is not to be compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law,

    Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations,

    Whereas the peoples of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom,

    Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in co-operation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms,

    Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge,

Now, Therefore THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY proclaims THIS UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction."

For the full Declaration, click here!
We can make a difference.
]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:12:00 EST http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/326717 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 International Literacy Day http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247367
Everybody knows that the world needs to change, but for that to occur, everyone needs a minimum of education, of knowledge. Literacy is a giant part in that. It opens doors to all sorts of information, and gives you a myriad of tools to work with and to accomplish many things in life. This year, UNESCO's theme for Literacy Day involved good health and well-being. Last year, it dealt with sustainability.

Find out more about International Literacy day by clicking here, and most importantly... spread the word and celebrate being literate enough to be able to read this.
We can make a difference.
]]> Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:09:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247367 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 People are More Important than Patents http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247119
Here is their manifesto:

"Millions of people around the world today rely on affordable medicines produced in India. India's law contains elements that help put people before patents, but Novartis is taking the Indian government to court to force a change in the law. Neither Novartis, nor any company, should stand in the way of people's right to access the medicines they need.

We urge Novartis to DROP THE CASE now against the Indian government.
People before Patents: The lives of millions are at stake!"

To sign the petition, click here!
We can make a difference.
]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2007 04:07:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247119 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Petition Against Global Warming http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247121
"Petition To World Leaders: Climate change is the greatest threat facing our world today - and we are almost out of time to stop it. You must tackle this problem now, decisively and together. Start working toward a new global agreement this year. Set binding global targets for emissions to avert catastrophic climate change. Take bold action immediately - and we will join our efforts with yours."

Click here to sign the petition!
We can make a difference.
]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2007 04:07:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247121 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Stop the Dolphin Slaughter http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247123 WAYN (Where Are You Now) alongside Marine Connection are petitioning against dolphin slaughter in Japan. Here is their plea:

"REVEALING THE TRUTH TO THE WORLD
Keeping the Pressure on to Stop the Slaughter

"Each year, 20,000 dolphins are killed off the coast of Japan and by petitioning the Japanese Government to act against this slaughter we may be able to make a difference. These barbaric killings are subsidised by the sale of live dolphins by fishermen to the international aquarium market, which pays upwards of $45,000 for specimens to be used in dolphin shows and swim-with-dolphin entertainments. Right now American aquarium specialists are buying 12 bottlenose dolphins for the Ocean World amusement park in the Dominican Republic.T his will subsidise more killings for meat products. The status of these species is often endangered and the killing methods are far from humane.


We think the trade and slaughter of dolphins is wrong and should be stopped immediately. If you think so too please support our petition to the Japanese government with your online signature. We the undersigned demand the end of the barbaric slaughter of dolphins and of the sale of live dolphins to the international aquarium industry:


Act Now! The only way to stop the dolphin slaughter is to keep monitoring, advocating, filming, and bringing attention to it. One of the main reasons that the killing continues is that very few people - in Japan and around the world - even know it is happening."


To sign the petition, click here!

WAYN is also giving space for the users to help select their next campaign. To see the existing iniciatives and to help choose the next one, click here.
We can make a difference.
]]> Wed, 30 May 2007 04:05:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247123 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 My Green Pledge http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247125

  • Switch 3 lights that you use for 4 hours a day with compact fluorescent bulbs.

  • Air-dry your clothes in the spring and summer instead of using the dryer.

  • Replace a standard-tank natural gas water heater with one that provides on-demand heating.

  • Go from 500 sheets of 0% recycled computer to 200 sheets of 100% recycled paper.

  • Drive less aggressively -- don't accelerate and brake rapidly.

  • Drive the speed limit.

  • Carpool, take public transit, or telecommute one day per week instead of driving to work.

  • Go meatless for one meal each week.

  • Go meatless for one day each week.

  • Recycle all steel ("tin") cans, aluminum cans, and glass containers.

  • Recycle all steel ("tin") cans in your garbage.

  • Recycle all aluminum cans in your garbage.

  • Recycle all glass containers in your garbage.

  • Buy organic foods.

  • Use a washable mug for your morning coffee instead of a Styrofoam cup.

  • Get a reusable water bottle instead of disposables.

  • Buy products in the largest size you can use to avoid excess packaging.

  • Use washable plates and utensils for takeout dinners and parties instead of paper and plastic goods.

  • Buy vintage clothes instead of new stuff at the mall.

  • Unplug electronics when you're not using them.

  • Turn out the light when you leave the room.

  • Shut down your computer and peripherals each night.

  • Run the clothes washer with only full loads.

  • Wash your clothes in cold water.

  • Run the dishwasher with only full loads and let dishes air-dry,

  • Take showers instead of baths.

  • Take shorter showers.

Take your very own Green Pledge here!
We can make a difference.
]]> Fri, 25 May 2007 12:05:00 EDT http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247125 -23.5333333 -46.6166667-23.5333333-46.6166667 Better Planet @ Yahoo.com http://maryanne2001.tigblog.org/post/247127
You can:

  • Take the Green Pledge (and follow the tips of how to live a life that is less harmful to the environment)
  • Share your Knowledge (Yahoo has a Q A section for its users!)
    • While you are browsing around Yahoo!Answers, why don't you go ahead and browse through this question and include your own answer?
  • Do Eco-friendly searches on Yahoo!Mobile's OneSearch.

Go to the link provided to get even more details about their ideas.
We can make a difference.
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