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| FourYears.Go. What Will You Do? - FOUR YEARS. GO. is a campaign to change the course of history. The next four years will determine the quality of life on this planet for the next 1,000 years. There is still time to act, but no time to waste. For more information go to http://www.fouryearsgo.org Category: Nonprofits & Activism Tags: four years go 4yg sustainability world campaign justice http://www.fouryearsgo.org | http://www.twitter.com/fouryearsgo | http://www.facebook.com/fouryearsgo | |
| The Cove ..begins in Taiji, Japan, where former dolphin trainer Ric O’Barry has come to set things right and search for redemption. In the 1960s, it was O’Barry who captured and trained the 5 dolphins who played the title character in the international television sensation “Flipper.” But his close relationship with those dolphins – the very dolphins who sparked a global fascination with trained sea mammals that continues to this day -- led O’Barry to a radical change of heart. One fateful day, a heartbroken Barry came to realize that these deeply sensitive, highly intelligent and self-aware creatures so beautifully adapted to life in the open ocean must never be subjected to human captivity again. This mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. Personal note-This movie will disturb you, that is exactly its purpose, Academy Award winner, a wonderful heartfelt mission! becausewesurf - Cove Captain Hawaii, yahoo. | |
| No Impact Man In the heart of NYC, one family takes a dramatic plunge into uncharted waters. Recruiting his coffee-dependent wife and innocent toddler for a personal pet project, Colin Beavan strives to live one year without making an impact (a negative one that is) on the environment. This translates to no animal flesh, electricity, take out, food grown outside a 250-mile radius, and :::hmmm::: no toilet paper! Yes, you read that right. And no, they weren't any less hygienic for it. There are happy and comedic side effects of their worm-composting, city-cycling, and doing-the-laundry-in-the-bathtub lifestyle that make this a must see. While the bees and dairy cows would protest their candle and dairy purchases, most of the Beavan's efforts are inspiring. personal note-the wife is hilarious, loved the honesty. Rated H for humor. | |
| FOOD INC "You are what you eat," the old adage goes, but you'll be shell-shocked and sickened by filmmaker Robert Kenner's latest expose on our modern fare. What box stores have done to urban scenery likens to agro-conglomerates' wreaking havoc on our food system: lack of diversity, poor quality and nutrition, utter disregard for worker's rights, and shameful oversight of animal welfare. Author-activists Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser guest star in the film, as do industry whistle blowers, scientific and expert commentators, and family farmers. America needs a food revolution and Food, Inc. is sounding the alarm. Imagine a world where the food you ate was secretly replaced with a factory-created artificial replica that looked, smelled, and tasted just like the original, sometimes even better. The nearly complete industrialization of our food system is one of America's darkest, deadliest, and best-kept secrets, and the important new documentary FOOD, INC. seeks to expose it by asking questions you'd think we'd already have the answers to — how is our food made, who's making it, and what are they putting in it? personal note-this movie will forever change your view of food, rated L for loved it! | |
| Hachiko: A Dog's Story This one flew completely under the radar. Hitting theaters last December and now on DVD, Hachiko is based on a true story from Japan and is guaranteed to make you weep as if you were chopping the most potent of onions. In this Americanized version, Parker Wilson (Richard Gere) adopts a pup he discovers at the neighborhood train station. Accompanying Wilson on his way to and from work every day, religiously, Hachiko is the quintessential man's best friend. When Wilson fails to return home one day (he passes away, incidentally), Hachiko continues on with his ritual, awaiting his guardian's return. This tale inspired the local community and remains a classic example of the undying love, companionship and loyalty animals provide their caretakers -- a true testament and celebration of the human-animal bond. | |
At the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Moshi, Tanzania, Amani Children's Home rescues street children and orphans from homelessness and restores hope in their lives. Amani provides children off the street with a safe and loving home, education, medical care, healthy food, and counseling. Amani, which means peace in Swahili, has been a haven of peace for homeless children since its founding in 2001. Website: http://www.AmaniKids.org | |
We believe that animals are like us in every way that matters; they think, feel and love. We work to help protect endangered animals from the many dangers they face. ♥ You can join us on our missions here http://www.extinction-sucks.com Gotta say, these girls made me laugh and cry, becausewesurf - huge fans! | |
| FUEL TRAILER Plot : Fuel is an outstanding movie directed by Josh Tickell. This movie is about a youthful man who strives to accumulate his girl from the inappropriate ambiance. Emilio comes to know that he has got the aptitude to run exceptionally fast. So with optimism of a scholarship, he looks forward to an opening to be able to depart from his homeland, along with all his predicaments and moreover carry Sandy with him. However a catastrophic mistake, a violent streak he takes in, stimulated by exposure to gasoline vapors, will all but obliterate his optimistic plans. Emilio's looks forward to race all the way through his heart- not like blood, but like fuel. | |
| The mission of SurfAid International, a non-profit humanitarian organization, is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. Using proven, cost-effective, scalable programs, SurfAid seeks the alleviation of suffering through health projects that enhance local capacities and promote community-based, self-help solutions, guided by the aspirations of its beneficiaries. SurfAid operates in the Mentawai Islands and Nias of Western Sumatra, Indonesia addressing dangerous, yet preventable, diseases such as malaria, malnutrition, respiratory infection, diarrhea, as well as issues of sanitation and clean water. Make a difference. Join SurfAid. Category: Nonprofits & Activism Tags: Mentawai surfing nonprofit indonesia humanitarian saving lives Damien Hobgood Dave Rastovich Chris Malloy | |
| Here is a brief summary of BeadforLife and its purpose and mission. Category: Nonprofits & Activism | |
| Hana Surf Girls takes audiences into the isolated town of Hana, located on the quiet eastern edge of Maui. Two hours from the next town, it is often referred to as the “Last Hawaiian Place.” More than 60 percent of its 2000 residents remain of Hawaiian ancestry. Men still make nets by hand, fishermen sell fresh ahi by the side of the road, and children take hula lessons. There are no malls and no McDonalds — just a couple of small markets, a gas station, and a post office. It also hosts the largest and oldest Polynesian holy site in the Hawaiian Islands. Hanasurfgirls |
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