February 11, 2012

April Cover Story

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In a time when the world is facing uncertainty...our lives, it seems, intertwine. As we continue to shift toward a global community, in business and pleasure, foreign travel increases. More and more people traverse the globe, to “far off” lands, finding themselves immersed in cultures, rich in history and mystique. But what they do not always schedule into their itineraries are natural disasters, civil unrest and political agenda. This does not just include the masses of US citizens who … [Read more...]

Kids Corner

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Written By Ariana Purcell | The month of April is all about our Earth! It is a very important month because without Earth, we really couldn’t be alive! So this month especially, I’m giving back; I want to show that I do care and am thankful for all the things Earth gives us! During the month of April, I am pledging to recycle more, maybe plant a few trees and a garden; I will even get a group of my friends together and pick up trash around my neighborhood. What do you pledge? Connect … [Read more...]

Earth’s Last Victim

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Written By Ffjorren Zolfaghar (in high school) | Drink it. Drink it, ‘til every bit is gone. Taste the burning flesh? Touch the bubbling brook of the Earth. It is Earth’s blood, life, richness of humanity. It is life that gives and feeds upon life. What is in this translucent blood? Does it stain our skin? Will we die from sin? How do we preserve if no one can conserve? I know the true desire of man; conquer, conquer ‘til no more land. Look up. We see … [Read more...]

Earth Day

by Ariana Purcell, 12 years old | Earth day is coming soon, April 22nd! I love Earth day because it’s a day when you can think about all of the things the Earth does for us. This month in school we will talk about it in class and do a few earth friendly projects. I know for sure that my family and I will go to the park and enjoy the great outdoors. We might even throw on some reusable plastic gloves and pick up garbage that we find while we are there. You should always think about the Earth … [Read more...]

Earth Day Around The World

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By Lauren Birtwhistle April 22 is Earth Day. How do you plan on celebrating? Well, people all around the world are stepping up and getting involved in fun and creative ways. Whether through the traditional river pick-up or a three day arts festival, participating in Earth Day is a great way to take back a few of our ecological footprints and join with others to make your community a better place to live. Calgary, Canada Calgary is urging their communities to take on the “22 minute … [Read more...]

Earth Day Project For Kids!

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Earth Day is a celebration that everyone can participate in. Many communities organize events for families. If you can’t get to one, here is a project for kids of all ages to do at home. Make every day an Earth Day by building your very own compost bin. Use it as fertilizer to make your garden healthy and beautiful. Making Your Own Compost Bin Step 1: Choose a location. Make sure it is away from the main house, but close to a water supply. Step 2: Make a 4-5 foot long tube that is about 2 … [Read more...]

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