Happy Birthday America!

Creative Protest - Giant penis protest hits St. Petersburg

This article also has the picture. It's painted on the drawbridge so every the drawbridge goes up, well you get the idea. :) Talk about creative protest!

Giant penis protest hits St. Petersburg Metro.co.uk

Why Bother?

The qoute is by John F. Kennedy. It's something we all sometimes need to be reminded of & I was when saw this book at Borders. So I snapped a pic to post hoping to remind other people and encourage everyone who's doubting themself.

Using Stickers on a Cardboard Box To Make a Political Statement

Worried about Our World, the Social Issues & Economic Problems? Be a Changemaker - Learn About the Collaborative Community Connecting People & Actions

Care about some social issues, curious about them, got one you think deserves attention, or just want to be involved in making the world a little bit different (hopefully for the better)? Then check out Changemakers, a community of action where people are working together to find solutions and make a difference.

Take a moment to create a free profile. If that's just too much at the moment, :) then

Bottled Water v. Tap - Know the Facts Before You Take that Sip

The True Facts about Bottled Water that Science doesn't want you to know  is a snarky and ridiculously funny 'infograph.' An outragous way of calling attention to a serious matter. Bottled water may be a convenience but it's a whole lot of waste for our over-burdened planet to handle. And perhaps more importantly to those that indulge in it, it's not better for you and some are actually bad for your health. And let's forget the $ you could be saving for something necessary or a more enjoyable luxury.No need to take my word for it. Check some these articles:

The Story of Stuff - Do You Know Where Your Stuff Comes From?

You have stuff, I have stuff, other people have a lot more stuff or better stuff and unfortunately some people have barely enough to live on. Stuff is such a versatile word is practically has no real meaning left - that's why you should visit The Story of Stuff Project Site. Where do our things come from, how do they become stuff, what different kind of stuffs are there, and where does it all go?

Find out by watching The Story of Stuff. It is a "20-minute film that takes viewers on a provocative and eye-opening tour of the real costs of our consumer driven culture." Environmental activist Annie Leonard narrates the story, "delivering a rapid-fire, often humorous and always engaging story."

The script, a fact sheet, glossary, and lots more info on the all the 'stuff' jam packed into the 20 minute movie is availble on the site along w/ a categorized link list of the organizations and agencies that are involved or mentioned.