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Lesbians Plan "Old Dykes' Home"

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 08:36:40 GMT

Women interested in setting up a lesbian-only rest home in Wellington will hold meetings in the city next month to gauge support.

Tags: activism, queer

26 Climate Myths & Misconceptions

Fri, 18 May 2007 03:16:45 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: New Scientist magazine sheds some light on some of the confusion over climate change. Be informed, peoples!

Clip Source: environment.newscientist.com

With so much at stake, it is right that climate science is subjected to the most intense scrutiny. What does not help is for the real issues to be muddied by discredited arguments or wild theories.

So for those who are not sure what to believe, here is our round-up of the 26 most common climate myths and misconceptions.

Tags: activism, change the world, consumer, environment

Health Fanatics Force McDonalds Closure

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:53:01 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Looks like consumers got the healthy eating message before McDonalds did in this case!

Clip Source: www.goodnewsnetwork.org

While Britain may be often maligned for its cuisine, or lack thereof, we portly Americans could learn a lesson from the good folks in Tavistock, Devon. Apparently the fresh, locally grown, healthy food available in other restaurants and in school cafeterias was so good that people stopped going to the local McDonald's, forcing the restaurant to close up shop...

Tags: activism, affirmative action, change the world, consumer, health

All Woolworths Profits from 23 Jan to Help Drought

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:30:10 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Check this out - Woolworths is donating all profits from sales on 23 Jan 07 to rural communities to offset the impact of the drought. Get behind it, hey?

Clip Source: us.f518.mail.yahoo.com

SYDNEY: 22 December 2006 â€“ As part of a wider commitment to supporting Australian rural communities, on January 23, 2007, Woolworths will donate its entire supermarkets profits from all Australia Woolworths & safeway supermarkets, for the day to the Country Women's Association and research into sustainable farming practices.

Tags: activism, affirmative action, bush, change the world, consumer, kindness, marketing, tips