~ Celebrating Women all over the World ~
Posted by msterilinn on Mar 12, 2008
As a woman, I am proud and honored to do what I may to present what it is to be a female in the World we live in today. We must remember to embrace that which makes up the essence of a woman, and bring about our full potential. As stewards of this planet we play many roles.
Every day, all over the world, women make countless choices that affect the environment. In their hands lie many decisions about the use of community resources - water for the household, land for agriculture, wood for heating and cooking, plants and animals for food and sale.
Yet women often lack the education to make responsible conservation decisions and are denied the resources and opportunities to control their own economic destinies. Without intervention, the cycle of poverty and inequality is repeated from mother to daughter.
Recognizing the different roles of women and men in natural resource management, WWF works with both groups to enhance their stewardship of the environment and improve livelihoods. Successful women’s programs include small business development, access to health services like family planning and maternal and child health, efficient and sustainable agriculture techniques and literacy programs.
WWF empowers women and girls - building a future where human needs are met in harmony with nature. Here are their stories…
~Today’s Girls - Tomorrow’s Leaders
~Biogas is Better - Jari Leads the Way
Enjoy!
To Dream of Italy…
Posted by msterilinn on Mar 1, 2008
My Dream is to visit as many exotic and mysterious places on our beautiful planet as I may before my spirit is ready to travel beyond this earthly realm. I will most certainly be doing my homework before I plan each Adventure, except those spontaneous moments when I simply cannot help myself and must travel upon a whim. Alas, if I wish to visit one of my most favourite places that I have always dreamt of, Italy, I shall have to learn to speak the Italian language for some very good reasons. First of all, one should never enter a foreign country without learning the basics of that countries language at the very minimum. Secondly, to experience your Adventure to its fullest, one will absolutely have many, many questions to ask the locals. Thirdly, it is polite to speak to ones hosts with a confidence and respect for the land and the people who inhabit it. A lack of proper communication would simply take so much away from the entire experience!
I could go on and on, but I think you get the picture. Basically, I am so very curious and wouldn’t wish to miss a thing. So when I am ready to manifest my Dream of a visit to Italy, I shall possibly explore an Italian language education website that I found online, to get me going with the basics. Any advice or helpful information forthcoming shall be most welcome!
Postcards, Stamps and Magnets.. oh my!
Posted by msterilinn on Feb 22, 2008
Now here is something I truly enjoy. Gathering supplies for an event, special occasion, or simply providing unique announcements. Being quite active socially and environmentally, I have a great and varied use for many of these items for spreading the word and advertising my particular cause or event.
Having a place that specializes in just these sorts of supplies, is exactly what I need when I get too busy to create all these items on my own. So I turn to VistaPrint, having done business with them in the past, and feeling quite happy with their quality and service. They have a great special right now, so I can have them print postcards relating to certain causes close to my heart. I can visit VistaPrint and use coupon code “BlogPostcards100” at checkout to receive 100 free postcards… what a fantastic deal! I can use a Design Template from their site, or upload one of my own Designs, depending upon my needs.
VistaPrint offers a wide array of printing services including: postcards, address labels, magnets, checks, stamps and much, much more! We can customize all of their products to our own preferences and designs. Just have fun with it!
And that is not all. They offer free Logo Designs as well. Here are some examples of categories to choose from…
~Beauty & Spa
~Entertainment
~Financial Services
~Flowers
~General Business
~Home Services
~Monograms
~Professional Services
~Real Estate
~Restaurants
~Retail & Jewelry
~Travel
~Text Only
As I was cleaning up my office space, I decided to take inventory as well. I definately need to gather more supplies such as stationary, envelopes, note pads and address labels as well. Having these customized is a great way to express myself professionally and personally.
Another great idea is to create personalized desk and wall calendars! These are a wonderful way to brighten up our own space, and they make fantastic gifts. Family and friends will totally delight in having these sweet little reminders of their loved ones, or special vacations and events, to add that personal touch to their office or living space as well.
Ah yes, I am most certainly looking forward to visiting VistaPrint to satisfy my creative needs.
Enjoy!
~ The Song of the Whale ~
Posted by msterilinn on Aug 18, 2007
Did you know whales sing to each other? Humpback whales sing as a form of communication, ranging over thousands of miles of ocean. Singing is part of their Community and Social System. They will travel thousands of miles as a group, singing to each other as they go. Their songs last as long as 30 minutes and it is told that they embellish, just like Jazz musicians, to see who can improvise better than the other whales. Now that is totally cool!Male humpbacks sing to establish hierarchy as well as for navigating. Even more fascinating is the belief that whales sing as a part of their courting ritual, not to mention their competitive behaviour during mating challenges. How amazing and beautiful is that? These are beautiful and wonderful creatures… fascinating to observe and to listen to.Would you like to enjoy the Symphony of the Sea? Take a few moments and allow these amazing creatures to take you on a fantastic Journey through song…
Songs of the WhaleHawaii has several species of whales and large dolphins that make their home here, including the melon-headed, false killer and pilot whales.
Whale Watching in the Sanctuary
Sail Hawaii has some cool Trivia
As I was searching for more information about whales one of my favorite sea creatures, I decided to find out more about the sonar testing in Hawaii. It is commonly known that whales and dolphins communicate through sound waves. It stands to reason that testing of this kind may be quite stressful, harmful and even lethal to the whales and dolphins. Mid-frequency sonar used during training exercises can emit continuous sound well above 235 decibels—an intensity roughly comparable to a rocket blastoff, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a conservation nonprofit group.
This would be a tragedy of horrific proportions, and I would encourage people to get involved in protecting our fellow creatures in the world beneath the Seas.
