Video of the Good News Day in NYC
New York Times Special Edition Video News Release - Nov. 12, 2008 from H Schweppes on Vimeo.
Add comment Datestamp: November 13th, 2008
Archive for November, 2008
The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
The NY Times Gets it Right Today
This special edition of The New York Times comes from a future in which we are accomplishing what we know today to be possible.
The dozens of volunteer citizens who produced this paper spent the last eight years dreaming of a better world for themselves, their friends, and any descendants they might end up having. Today, that better world, though still very far away, is finally possible — but only if millions of us demand it, and finally force our government to do its job.
Add comment Datestamp: November 12th, 2008
Ever Wonder How to Safely Get Rid of A Can of Paint or Computer Monitor?
About - Earth911.com
Earth911 is the premier environmental resource for source reduction, reuse, and recycling information.
Earth911 was founded in 1991 to deliver actionable local information on recycling and product stewardship that empowers consumers to act locally, live responsibly and contribute to sustainability. For over 16 years, Earth911 and 1-800-CLEANUP have been the nation’s official environmental information network–providing access to data compiled by thousands of local government, non-profit and commercial coordinators for more than 74,000 locations for recycling, household hazardous waste disposal, reuse, and more. With listings for more than 400,000 services, Earth911 is THE destination for citizens wishing to take action to preserve the environment.
Earth911 is a true public-private sector partnership that brings together hundreds of government, industry and non-profit partners with businesses dedicated to promoting product stewardship.
Add comment Datestamp: November 11th, 2008
Following The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste
60 Minutes Follows The Trail Of Toxic E-Waste, Illegally Shipped From The U.S. To China - CBS News
Scientists have studied the area and discovered that Guiyu [in China where much of the American e-waste goes] has the highest levels of cancer-causing dioxins in the world.
Add comment Datestamp: November 9th, 2008
Twitter Vote Report
Twitter Vote Report Launches for Nov 4
In less than three weeks, without a penny spent – just hundreds of hours of volunteer time — we’re up and running at http://www.twittervotereport.com.
Twitter Vote Report is a groundbreaking new citizen-driven election monitoring system: voters can use either Twitter.com, text messaging (direct SMS), an iPhone or Android application, or our telephone hotlines to submit reports about conditions at polling sites. The twittervotereport.com site aggregates and map reports in a variety of visualizations (map, graph, etc) so that voters, the media, and watchdog groups can see the Nation’s voting problems in real-time, and do something about them.
You can participate by submitting a report or helping to spread the word. We’re also looking for volunteer “sweepers” on election day who can monitor incoming reports, clean up messy data, and help to highlight notable incidents and identify patterns. Just respond to this email if you’d like to help.
Add comment Datestamp: November 3rd, 2008
