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Somebody must want this beautiful dog-girl!
Jul 12, 2009
Focus: Animal Welfare
Action Request: Other
Location: Texas, United States

Dear Friends,


Look at his sweet girl that was stuffed in an overnight box!!!!!! She is small, about 50 pounds, and has been in Dallas for months. She looks so sad! Her name is Azalea abd time is running out for her! I think she is beautiful.


Please send her around. She is urgent and so deserving.


Sue


 


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THIS IS JUST DISGRACEFUL! FIRST THIS POOR BEAUTIFUL DOG WHO HAS DONT NOTHING WRONG, IS STUFFED INTO AN OVERNIGHT BOX LIKE SO MUCH TRASH, AND NOW SHE SITS, AND WAITS AND WAITS AND WAITS IN THE SHELTER. THIS SHELTER IS OUT OF ROOM! SHE HAS BEEN THERE FOR MONTHS. COME ON, SHE'S NOT THAT BIG! HELP THIS BEAUTIFUL LADY. SHE'S NOT PB GSD, MAY HAVE SOME HOUND IN HER.



SHELTER WANTS INQUIRES TO GO TO RESCUE COORDINATOR, TINA AT 214-670-8298. MY HEART BREAKS FOR THIS GIRL. 


City of Dallas Animal Services

Dallas, TX
214-671-0249
jennifer.selesky@dallascityhall.com
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Posted: Jul 12, 2009 9:08pm
Get your name off junk mail listings
Feb 1, 2008
Focus: Environment
Action Request: Visit - online
Location: United States
Junk mail annoys people, and creates loads of pollution through its production and (often immediate) disposal.

If you're American, you can register to have your name removed from most junk-mail listings
here: https://www.directmail.com/directory/mail_preference/

I was going to register myself until I realized this is only for the USA. However, it doesn't stop me from spreading the word.

If everyone who wasn't interested in recieving  junk mail did this, we'd save a LOT of trees and fuel etc.

I really hope you do this.

Namaste' everyone
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Posted: Feb 1, 2008 7:13pm
Free Rice for the hungry at freerice.com
Feb 1, 2008
Check out www.freerice.com to feed the hungry while having fun with words.

It is an interesting twist on the typical Click-to-Donate idea:
The site features a word game where you pick the correct meaning of a word out of 4 choices.
Each correct answer earns 20 grains of rice. The more you play, and the better you get, the more rice is amounted daily to feed hungry people in third-world countries.

It's a fun and engaging way to get even more food to people who need it, and you get the personal benefit of improving and enhancing your vocabulary as you do this, and have some fun along the way.

You can't really go wrong

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Posted: Feb 1, 2008 5:57pm
"The Awakening" by Sonny Carroll
Jan 24, 2008

THE AWAKENING
-The Moment of Clarity-
by Denise M. "Sonny" Carroll ©

 
 A time comes in your life when you finally get it. . . when, in the midst of all your fears and insanity, you stop dead in your tracks and somewhere the voice inside your head cries out - ENOUGH! Enough of fighting and crying or struggling to hold on. And, like a child quieting down after a blind tantrum, your sobs begin to subside, you shudder once or twice, you blink back your tears and, through a mantle of wet lashes you begin to look at the world through new eyes. 


This is your awakening . You realize it's time to stop hoping and waiting for something to change...or for happiness, safety and security to come galloping over the next horizon. You come to terms with the fact that you are neither Prince Charming nor Cinderella and that in the real world there aren't always fairy tale endings (or beginnings for that matter) and that any guarantee of "happily ever after" must begin with you... and in the process a sense of serenity is born of acceptance.

 
 You awaken to the fact that you are not perfect and that not everyone will always love, appreciate or approve of who or what you are ... and that's OK. They are entitled to their own views and opinions. And you learn the importance of loving and championing yourself...and in the process a sense of new-found confidence is born of self-approval. 
 
You stop complaining and blaming other people for the things they did to you (or didn't do for you) and you learn that the only thing you can really count on is the unexpected.  
 
You learn that people don't always say what they mean or mean what they say and that not everyone will always be there for you and that it's not always about you. So, you learn to stand on your own and to take care of yourself...and in the process a sense of safety and security is born of self-reliance. 
 
You stop judging and pointing fingers and you begin to accept people as they are and to overlook their shortcomings and human frailties… and in the process a sense of peace and contentment is born of forgiveness. 
 
You realize that much of the way you view yourself, and the world around you, is as a result of all the messages and opinions that have been ingrained into your psyche. And you begin to sift through all the crap you've been fed about how you should behave, how you should look, how much you should weigh, what you should wear, what you should do for a living, how much money you should make, what you should drive, how and where you should live, who you should sleep with, who you should marry, what you should expect of a marriage, the importance of having and raising children, and what you owe your parents, family, and friends. 
 
You learn to open up to new worlds and different points of view. And you begin reassessing and redefining who you are and what you really stand for. 
You learn the difference between wanting and needing and you begin to discard the doctrines and values you've outgrown, or should never have bought into to begin with,  and in the process you learn to go with your instincts. 
 
You learn that it is truly in giving that we receive. And that there is power and glory in creating and contributing and you stop maneuvering through life merely as a "consumer" looking for your next fix. You learn that principles such as honesty and integrity are not the outdated ideals of a bygone era but the mortar that holds together the foundation upon which you must build a life. 
 
You learn that you don't know everything, it's not your job to save the world and that you can't teach a pig to sing. You learn to distinguish between guilt and responsibility and the importance of setting boundaries and learning to say NO. You learn that the only cross to bear is the one you choose to carry and that martyrs get burned at the stake. 
 
Then you learn about LOVE. Romantic love and familial love. How to love, how much to give in love, when to stop giving and when to walk away. You learn not to project your needs or your feelings onto a relationship. You learn that you will not be more  beautiful, more intelligent, more lovable, or more important because of the man or woman on your arm or the child that bears your name. 
 
You learn to look at relationships as they really are and not as you would have them be. You stop trying to control people, situations and outcomes. You learn that just as people grow and change, so it is with love. You learn that you don't have the right to demand love on your terms just to make you happy. And you learn that alone does not mean lonely. 


And you look in the mirror and come to terms that you will never be a size 5 or a perfect 10 and you stop trying to compete with the image inside your head and agonizing over how you "stack up”. You also stop working so hard at putting your feelings aside, smoothing things over and ignoring your needs.  You learn that feelings of entitlement are perfectly OK.... and that it is your right to want the things you want ... and that sometimes it is necessary to make demands.

 
You come to the realization that you deserve to be treated with love, kindness, sensitivity and respect and you won't settle for less. And you allow only the hands of a lover who cherishes you to glorify you with his or her touch. And in the process you internalize the meaning of self-respect. 
 
And you learn that your body really is your temple. You begin to eat a balanced diet, drink more water, and take more time to exercise. You learn that being tired fuels doubt, fear, and uncertainty and so you take more time to rest. And, just as food fuels the body, laughter fuels our soul. So you take more time to laugh and to play. 
 
You learn that, for the most part, you get in life what you believe you deserve...and that much of life truly is a self-fulfilling prophecy. You learn that anything worth achieving is worth working for and that wishing for something to happen is different than working toward making it happen. 
 
More importantly, you learn that in order to achieve success you need direction, discipline and perseverance. You also learn that no one can do it all alone....and that it's OK to risk asking for help. 
You learn the only thing you must truly fear is the greatest robber baron of all: FEAR itself. You learn to step right into and through your fears because you know that whatever happens you can handle it and to give in to fear is to give away the right to live life on your own terms. And you learn to fight for your life and not to squander it living under a cloud of impending doom. You learn that life isn't always fair, you don't always get what you think you deserve and that sometimes bad things happen to unsuspecting, good people. On these occasions you learn not to personalize things. You learn that God isn't punishing you or failing to answer your prayers. It's just life happening. 
 
And you learn to deal with evil in its most primal state - the EGO.You learn that negative feelings such as anger, envy and resentment must be understood and redirected or they will suffocate the life out of you and poison the universe that surrounds you. 
You learn to admit when you are wrong and to build bridges instead of walls.
 
You learn to be thankful and to take comfort in many of the simple things we take for granted, things that millions of people upon the earth can only dream about: a full refrigerator, clean running water, a soft warm bed, a long hot shower.
 
Slowly, you begin to take responsibility for yourself by yourself. You make yourself a promise to never betray yourself and to never, ever settle for less than your heart's desire. And you hang a wind chime outside your window so you can listen to the wind. And you make it a point to keep smiling, to keep trusting, and to stay open to every wonderful possibility. 
Finally, with courage in your heart and God by your side you take a stand, you take a deep breath, and you begin to design the life you want to live as best you can.
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Posted: Jan 24, 2008 8:24pm
FIRE THE GRID, please join us!
Jul 5, 2007
Please join the multitude of people all around the world who will be participating in the one-hour long global meditation, in an attempt to connect the human species and heal the Earth.

This worldwide event will happen on
JULY 17, 2007, at 11:11 a.m. GMT.
 
All that's asked of you is to freely give one hour of your time to meditate, or if you are unable to do that, to be consciously with us and give your inner self permission to join us, even as you're focusing on everyday things.
 
1 hour of your time, to heal the Earth and connect with your fellow people. I think it's WELL worth it
 
If you are at all interested, please check out the wonderful site of the woman who was spiritually guided to start all this:
Fire the Grid
 
Please read her story and consider being a part of this.
I definitely want to be, and would be honoured to have you join me/us.

Also be sure to check the FireTheGrid site to find out what the time would be in your timezone (if you don't already know, of course).

Please consider joining in, and if you can, please spread the word. The event is less then a couple weeks away now.

Love and light to you all.

Namaste',
Bella
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Posted: Jul 5, 2007 11:19pm
HONEST REPORTING: ISRAEL
Oct 9, 2006
I respectfully ask you all to take a look at this:
http://www.honestreporting.com/a/disproportionate.asp
 
Many on Care2 have devoted hours to crying out against Israeli action. I challenge EVERYONE who has spoken out against Israel in these past months to view this short video.
 
On a personal note, I ask you, all of you...
please show me... please demonstrate, that all that hype was about truth and justice, and not prejudice. Please watch!
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Posted: Oct 9, 2006 10:35pm
Please sign these anti-animal cruelty petitions
Jun 16, 2006
Focus: Animal Welfare
Action Request: Petition
Location: United States
A man who horrendously abused and provided sick, painful and cruel deaths for 5 innocent kittens is going to trial, and may escape serious punishment on account of "being drunk and not knowing what he was doing".

I urge you, please sign this petition (Justice for tortured kittens, frozen and horribly killed) to ensure he gets the maximum punishment possible for these despicable acts of cruelty, and if at all possible, please spread the word.
We must speak out, now! 
We must fight for those who cannot, could not defend themselves. 

Please sign these additional petitions dealing with similar issues:
Man who beheads cat may escape punishment
Dog horribly stabbed, beaten and lost its life to this killer
Public appeals for maximum sentencing for these dog killers
10-pound dog dragged behind car by owner
Appeal for maximum sentencing of man killing dog in retribution
Demand justice for 10 month old pup Mercy, victim of cruel abuse resulting in death
Justice MUST be served for brutaly tortured and murdered Yorkie
4-month old German Shepherd puppy beaten to death

All evil needs to take over is for good people to sit idly by and do nothing. Please help, and pass it on.
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Posted: Jun 16, 2006 11:57am
Memories of Israel
Dec 27, 2005
I didn't mean to stay up so late, seeing as I actually need to get up "early" tomorrow... but I was pulled into a wonderful journey down memory lane... back to Israel, to the kibutz I spent 2 years of my childhood in. And what's more amazing, I could relive those years... cause google tracked my memories for me.
And the nature, the flowers... Israel is indeed a fertile and beautiful land.Wildflowers everywhere
And our kibutz, specifically our kibutz, Ein Harod Meuchad... where I used to live from 6.5-8... the picture on the side there, that's the view from the terrace of the eatery. Another place where I have a photo of.
What do you think guys? It ain't just desert is it
Ain't some useless violent place. It is a land of peace. I mean, look at it for God's sake. Who can devise wars and violence in such a green place?
Isn't it beautiful?
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Posted: Dec 27, 2005 2:46am
I respectfully request no more Christmas notes
Dec 22, 2005
Dear everybody,
I would like to respectfully request that you do not send me any more Christmas cards, posts, messages or anything else of the sort.
I do not celebrate Christmas, and the overwhelming amount of good people who somehow forget to be considerate to people of other faiths/beliefs in their seasonal wishes has been driving me up a wall to a degree I can no-longer stay quiet about.
 
If you would like to send seasonal wishes, may I suggest "season's greetings", or "Happy holidays"?
Those 2 are all-inclusive and are guaranteed not to offend or alienate anyone.
 
To my friends who have already sent me Merry christmas messages or testimonials, I by no means wish to ram you out for it, since I know you are all wonderful people who mean well, and did not wish to offend... but PLEASE, be aware that some people do not celebrate Christmas and don't wish to be reminded of it at every turn.  It CAN come off as exclusion, and can be very unpleasent to experience.
 
Thank you for respecting my wishes and being considerate.
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Posted: Dec 22, 2005 6:38pm

 
 
 
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