Feb 7, 2011 ~ what IS working

ECONOMY

learm about the stimulus, taxes, jobs, auto bailout, reform, and signs of success

HEALTH CARE

The affordable Care Act helps families, reduces cost, and deserves our support.

EDUCATION

When government, teachers, parents and the community working together, our schools improve.

ENVIRONMENT

Americans conserve, stimulus boosts economy, discoveries are made daily

COMMUNITY

Working with neighbors, non profits and government agencies we can make a diference.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Voices of Reform in Egypt :: Jasmine

Posted by Linda H on 9:00:00 AM

Jasmine keeps a notebook on her at all times, the lines filled with new English words that she writes every day. Each word is written at least three times in succession. A Cairo University graduate, she plans to work in law and currently interns at the Center for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance. She deems herself an activist, but really, she says, she's "just an Egyptian with a vision."

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Soldiers Trade Their Swords for Plows

Posted by Linda H on 8:00:00 AM

There are several programs which provide opportunities for veterans to transition into organic gardening, today I feature the work of Archi's Acres in San Diego, California. This makes sense on so many levels. The hard work and dedication required by soldiers applies to farming, many soldiers came from small towns where Agriculture dominated the economy, and working outdoors, with the earth, can help soldiers heal. Archi’s Acres works with soldier's from Camp Pendelton to give soldier's the skills they need to become successful organic farmers. Their video is encouraging and inspiring.

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