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Get out your telescopes! It's the year of Astronomy!

Check it out!

Here is some information from the official website

A Worldwide Astronomy Marathon
March 3, 2009
by Mike Simmons

If you have a telescope, mark April 2–5, 2009, on your calendar. The world is coming your way.
An unprecedented string of public skywatching events will be packed into this brief period, all designed to engage people and bring them out for a worldwide star party that will cap the program on Saturday evening, April 4th.

Paul Moss (www.astronomy.net.nz)Collectively, the period is called “100 Hours of Astronomy.” It’s a Cornerstone Project of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, tailor-made for amateurs who’d like to try some outreach. During the final 24 hours a global star party will sweep around the world, with local gatherings beginning as darkness descends. Even city street corners will come alive, with the third annual International Sidewalk Astronomy Night happening the first weekend in April. Thus many sidewalk astronomy regulars will already be at their stations.
The Astronomy Marathon is described in the April, 2009, issue of Sky & Telescope. visit the website to download the information http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/40657397.html

Earth hour is only a week away!

We asked Taylor an 11 year old what she thought about Earth Hour & she told us that she is concerned that the world will not be able to live without lights on for even one hour because most people last year didn't get involved. Taylor hopes that more people will participate this year & enjoy an activity like star gazing or relaxing with some candles on. She is going to spend the evening with her family watching the stars & she hopes that everyone in her area has the lights off so she can see the stars without the light polution! We asked her to find some information on Earth hour & here is what she found:

March 28, 2009 at 8:30pm tens of millions of people in hundreds of cities around the world will come together once again to make a bold statement about their concern about climate change by doing something very simple--- turning off their lights for one hour. Earth Hour symbolizes that by working together, each of us can make a positive impact in the fight against climate change. Participating sends a message that we care about this issue and stands with the rest of the world in seeking to find solutions to the escalating climate crisis.

Lets all get real here & turn off our lights! Even if we don't think it makes a difference it is one of the easiest things to do. Really what's so bad about spending an hour without lights? There are hundreds of things a person can do in an hour without lights!

Hmm maybe we need a list of things?

Any ideas?

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Awesome news for eco-chics I came accross this amazing product on ecollo.com this article grabbed my attention right away & I had to share it being a green girly girl this is just too good not to share! A new line of styling tools has been developed for the eco-conscious consumer. Pure Heat Tools have been designed to create the beautiful results women are accustomed to from their styling appliances without the same impact on the earth.
The tool collection features essentials including a hair dryer, flat iron (both a cordless and a regular option are available), wet-to-dry iron, 3-in-1 curling iron, a 3-in-1 crimper and brushes.
The tools are made from recycled components and feature energy-saving technology including lower levels of electro-magnetic fields (EMFs), as well as compliance with RoHS requirements, which limit the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical equipment. Beyond energy consumption, Pure Heat products featured reduced packaging made from post-consumer recycled corrugate and cardboard and non-toxic, water-soluble inks. Even the product warranty and instructions are printed on non-toxic, recycled paper.
As part of their earth-friendly commitment, Pure Heat Tools has also joined forces with EarthShare, a nationwide network of non-profit environmental and conservation organizations, and will donate a percentage from the sale of every product to the organization.
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