Have Nots

I watched a docu last night on HBO about the homeless kids of the OC. Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County. A film by Alexandria Pelosi. These kids lived in a motel like a minute away from Disneyland “The Happiest Place on Earth”. If ever there was an example of the disparity between the classes here it is like a slap to the face. All of the children in the docu attended a school for homeless kids called Project HOPE School. It is really inspiring to see amazing projects like that. http://projecthopeschool.org/
The kids are provided with a free education as well as free food.
Please donate to this very worthy cause : http://projecthopeschool.org/make-a-difference/
Most of the parents seemed to be caring adult who had feel on bad times, of course some were non-existent , which led me to conclude they were either embarrassed or had something to hide. Either way even the kids with “caring” parents were playing in the hotel parking lot shoeless surrounded by gang members and lowlifes. At times the director , Alexandra Pelosi can seem a bit judgmental; but I think more than that she is just frustrated with the whole dire situation. If nothing else I hope to get others to see the film and to possibly donate to Project HOPE and any charity you can stand behind.
We cant walk around with blinders on and be oblivious to the plight of others. If you don’t have time you may have money or clothes or toys. Donate. And if you don’t have any of those things, you may be have time and volunteering your time is a very precious commodity.
As always : Be the Change that you want to see in the World..Ghandi 

Action for Those who cant Speak

COMPANIES THAT DO TEST ON ANIMALS

All info taken from petas website:
http://www.caringconsumer.com/pdfs/companiesDoTest.doc

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are these companies included on the 'Do Test' list?
The following companies manufacture products that ARE tested on animals. Those marked with a  are currently observing a moratorium (i.e., current suspension of) on animal testing. Please encourage them to announce a permanent ban. Listed in parentheses are examples of products manufactured by either the company listed or, if applicable, its parent company. For a complete listing of products manufactured by a company on this list, please visit the company's Web site or contact the company directly for more information. Companies on this list may manufacture individual lines of products without animal testing (e.g., Clairol claims that its Herbal Essences line is not animal-tested). They have not, however, eliminated animal testing from their entire line of cosmetics and household products.

Similarly, companies on this list may make some products, such as pharmaceuticals, that are required by law to be tested on animals. However, the reason for these companies' inclusion on the list is not the animal testing that they conduct that is required by law, but rather the animal testing (of personal-care and household products) that is not required by law.

What can be done about animal tests required by law?
Although animal testing of pharmaceuticals and certain chemicals is still mandated by law, the arguments against using animals in cosmetics testing are still valid when applied to the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. These industries are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency, respectively, and it is the responsibility of the companies that kill animals in order to bring their products to market to convince the regulatory agencies that there is a better way to determine product safety. PETA is actively working on this front by funding the development and validation of non-animal test methods and providing input through our involvement on government advisory committees at both the national and international levels. Companies often resist progress and, instead of using human-relevant non-animal tests, choose to use animal tests because their results can be manipulated. Let companies know how you feel about this.

Arm & Hammer (Church & Dwight), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.armhammer.com
Bic Corporation, 1 Bic Way, Ste.1, Shelton, CT 06484; 203-783-2000; www.bicworld.com
Church & Dwight (Aim, Arm & Hammer, Arrid, Brillo, Close-up, Kaboom, Lady's Choice, Mentadent, Nair, Orange Glo International, Oxi Clean, Pearl Drops), P.O. Box 1625, Horsham, PA 19044-6625; 609-683-5900; 800-524-1328; www.churchdwight.com
Clairol (Aussie, Daily Defense, Herbal Essences, Infusium 23, Procter & Gamble), 1 Blachley Rd., Stamford, CT 06922; 800-252-4765; www.clairol.com
Clorox (ArmorAll, Formula 409, Fresh Step, Glad, Liquid Plumber, Pine-Sol, Soft Scrub, S.O.S., Tilex), 1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612; 510-271-7000; 800-227-1860; www.clorox.com
Dial Corporation (Dry Idea, Purex, Renuzit, Right Guard, Soft & Dri), 15101 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste. 5028, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-2199; 800-528-0849; www.dialcorp.com
Johnson & Johnson (Aveeno, Clean & Clear, Listerine, Lubriderm, Neutrogena, Rembrandt, ROC), 1 Johnson & Johnson Plz., New Brunswick, NJ 08933; 732-524-0400; 800-526-3967; www.jnj.com
L'Oréal (Biotherm, Cacharel, Garnier, Giorgio Armani, Helena Rubinstein, Lancôme, Matrix Essentials, Maybelline, Ralph Lauren Fragrances, Redken, Soft Sheen, Vichy), 575 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10017; 212-818-1500; www.loreal.com
Max Factor (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.maxfactor.com
Mead, 10 W. Second St., #1, Dayton, OH 45402; 937-495-6323; www.meadweb.com
Melaleuca, 3910 S. Yellowstone Hwy., Idaho Falls, ID 83402-6003; 208-522-0700; www.melaleuca.com
New Dana Perfumes, 470 Oakhill Rd., Crestwood Industrial Park, Mountaintop, PA 18707; 800-822-8547
Olay (Procter & Gamble), P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, OH 45201; 800-543-1745; www.oilofolay.com
Pantene (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-945-7768; www.pantene.com
Physique (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 800-214-8957; www.physique.com
Ponds (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 800-909-9493; www.ponds.com
Procter & Gamble Co. (Clairol, Crest, Gillette, Giorgio, Iams, Max Factor, Physique, Tide), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com
Reckitt Benckiser (Easy Off, Lysol, Mop & Glo, Old English, Resolve, Spray 'N Wash, Veet, Woolite), 399 Interpace Pkwy., Parsippany, NJ 07054; 973-633-3600; 800-333-3899; www.reckittbenckiser.com
Shiseido Cosmetics, 5-5, Ginza 7-chome, Chuo-k, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan; 212-805-2300; www.shiseido.com
Schering-Plough (Bain de Soleil, Coppertone, Dr. Scholl's), 2000 Galloping Hill Rd., Kenilworth, NJ 07033-0530; 800-842-4090; www.sch-plough.com
S.C. Johnson (Drano, Edge, Fantastik, Glade, OFF!, Oust, Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout, Skintimate, Windex, Ziploc), 1525 Howe St., Racine, WI 53403; 800-494-4855; www.scjohnson.com
Suave (Unilever), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-782-8301; www.suave.com
Unilever (Axe, Dove, Lever Bros., Suave, Sunsilk), 800 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632; 212-888-1260; 800-598-1223; www.unilever.com
Vicks (Procter & Gamble), 1 Procter & Gamble Plz., Cincinnati, OH 45202; 513-983-1100; 800-543-1745; www.pg.com

Hope

Sad but true fact: I don’t vote often. Reason being, I don’t like to vote on things I don’t know enough about. And I usually don’t know enough about a candidate or issue because A. I have little faith in any candidate and B. Things rarely change. So when Obama came around and gave America a new energy, I began to get interested. I did research and I campaigned for Obama. I voted for Obama. I do not regret that for one second. Obama is not perfect, and it is unfortunate that people expect him to be. Change that comes quickly, doesn’t last. Look at people who diet. Whenever you lose weight too rapidly, you always gain it back and with a vengeance. I still have faith and hope in America and in Obama. He is not a magician and he is not God. He is a human being trying to do something better for all of us. We are all part of the problem and we all have a chance to be a part of the solution.

trying out this new app, let's see how this works out!

Dear FB users:

I hate FB. With a passion. I love my family and my friends and I love seeing and knowing what is going on in their lives but I am over it. In all reality it is just a way to brag or bi**h. Its not about networking or keeping in touch. Its about me me me me me. Look at my kid isn’t he just so wonderful and adorable. Look at my family aren’t we just so perfect and happy. Hmm if your really that happy should you be spending time with your “perfect” family instead of posting about it on FB…..just sayin’. If everything really was as honky dory as you portray it to be you wouldn’t feel the need to plaster it all over the world wide web.Also, really…really……do I really care if you are eating cheetos on the couch while your dog is licking your toes….um no. Do you really care if my kid just said his 90th “cutest thing ever”…maybe the first time. We need to stop being to freaking narcissistic, get off our iphones and blackberrys (there aren’t any other types of phones…right?!) and join the real world. A little real life wont kill you….right?!

Miss USA just got worse...

As if pageants weren’t bad enough here come the “should be on a maxim cover” pictures. I thought the claim was that pageants are about building self-esteem and acknowledging not only the beauty but the brains of these young women. Hahaha. Joking. Obviously any event that still judges women in bikinis is not about brains. How can that possibly build self-esteem? Oh you are prefect 34-24-36 but…….not perfect enough. Back to the pictures. Hmmm. A women in her panties with nothing but a men’s shirt…..sounds like a man’s fantasy rather than a positive role model for young girls. The whole thing is ridiculous and is perpetuating the idea that woman are objects rather than human beings. I will not be watching …….will you?

equal pay day 2010

yea i know its not us currency but its still the same message.




today is equal pay day, meaning a woman had to have worked all the way till today to make what a man made in the previous year! yea its pretty ridic if you think about it like that. we are four months into the year and almost done with the month of april and a woman is JUST getting the making the same as a man in the previous year!! while some people don't believe in the pay discrimination, that's what today is all about! showing the world that women are still discriminated against, even in 2010. wear red to signify how much women are in the red.

here's a link to uphappy hour, if you're in the dc metro area.
http://youngwomenmisbehavin.com/2010/04/01/youre-invited-unhappy-hour/


here's a link for more information about equal pay day 2010:
http://www.pay-equity.org/day.html