Out of sight - Out of mind...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."- Margaret Mead


There are many awful things that happen all over the world, everyday, and very little of these things how the ability to physically affect us. Lets get out of the way first the war in Iraq and so on. These affect me, but it's not what I am talking about right now. (But that in itself is a great example of "Out of sight, out of mind.") For example: Puppy Mills, world hunger, child abuse, foster care, animal abuse, animal testing, and yes Global Warming...Now I am not big into politics, anything with the news, or in general negative stuff. I mean what can I do to help these issues, it's not my problem to solve. Right?? Well... a few weeks ago I found a kitten, in searching for a home for him I found many sites about strays and animal abuse, and all kinds of horrible things that happen to animals. And it was very depressing. So I wanted to do something about it. I just could not say "out of sight, out of mind." And in thinking "what can I do to help", I found many, FREE, things to do, in many different problem areas. And if every person on the Internet did a little, imagine how much that really would be. So when you see a problem, even if it doesn't affect you, think about what you could do to help. Just like the quote above says, it only takes a few to change the world. Here are some pretty awesome websites I visit everyday.

http://www.bhookh.com/ - Click once a day and a cup of food is given to a hungry Indian
http://www.freerice.com/ - Answer simple trivia questions and for each correct answer 20 grains of rice is donated to the UN World Hunger Program
http://stopglobalwarming.care2.com/ - Click to reduce one pound of carbon and a donation is made to help save the Amazonian Rainforest.
http://children.care2.com/ - One click helps a child in need.
http://pets.care2.com/ - One click generates a donation to pets in need.
www.blackle.com - This is like Google.com, except it uses a black background vs. a white background, this generates less power and all in all saves watts of energy.


OK so that's my latest rant on how to "save the world". It's a click, no money, no time, and it helps. It's a small way I feel I am keeping these issues in my mind.

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