Positive Thoughts | Positive Actions | Positive Results
by Rose Caplan
I guess you’d call me an independent, since I’ve never identified myself with one party or another in politics. I always decide my vote by taking as careful a look as I can at the actual candidates and issues themselves, no matter what the party label. ~Jackie Robinson
Source: Brainy Quotes
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
by Rose Caplan
We all want to help the people of Japan, but some of us may not know how. Here’s an article by Jessica Dickler, staff writer for CNNMoney.com from March 12, 2011 with good information on how to help and some suggestions on where to give.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — After the fifth largest earthquake in history struck Japan, many Americans have been eager to help — but donations can be tricky, particularly in the earliest phase of the recovery effort.
Despite the massive destruction seen in Tokyo and the surrounding area, “at this stage it’s very difficult to say the extent of the need,” said Andrea Koppel, a spokeswoman from the American Red Cross.
Daniel Borochoff, president of the American Institute of Philanthropy, advises those ready to make donations to “wait and see how the situation develops and step forward when clear charitable needs arise.”
An immediate response is not necessarily best, he says. “It’s ok to get assessments on the situation and then send contributions.”
For those who intend to help victims of Friday’s 8.9-magnitude quake, experts advise following these guidelines in the days ahead:
Patrick Rooney, executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, recommends giving to reputable aid organizations, like the Red Cross and Save the Children, because those organizations already have a presence in the impacted area and their response will likely be faster and more efficient than other organizations that are not on the ground.
“They have the experience and infrastructure necessary to provide help,” he said.
The Japanese Red Cross has already deployed 900 rescue workers to the affected region today and the American Red Cross has emergency responders on standby, Koppel added.
“Give money, not food, water and clothes,” Rooney advised. “There’s a much higher shipping cost for supplies and it’s easier for disaster organizations to get cash and use it as they need to.”
In addition, it can be difficult to determine what supplies will be most needed, particularly in the early stages of a recovery effort, and in the case of Japan, there are many supplies already on hand.
Currently, a Red Cross warehouse in Malaysia is fully stocked with enough relief supplies to aid 5,000 families, according to Koppel.
Unfortunately, an influx of websites that are not legitimate often crop up in the wake of natural disasters, soliciting for charitable donations to aid victims.
“I guarantee websites pop up in the next 24 hours that are likely to be fraudulent,” Rooney said. Read more . . .
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
by Rose Caplan
You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination. ~Ralph Marsden
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
by Rose Caplan
Here’s a motivator to get out this weekend and take a walk! At Webshots.com, people share their walks from all over the world. Not only do the beautiful images delight, but the shared photos also give us a glimpse of activities and events that are taking place in other parts of the world.
Webshots.com invites you to share your walk at their blog….
Photo walks, a popular activity among photo-sharing communities, let us all be a part of something no matter where we are in the world. By taking a walk this weekend and sharing the pictures with us, you’re contributing to a global mural of life.
So put on your walking shoes, grab your camera and go for a walk. You’ll be surprised at the photographic opportunities that present themselves. We’d love to see all of your photos as you can submit as many as you like!
Please tag your photos with Weekend Photo Walk 167 and then post your links in the comment section. Your entries won’t be judged—this is just for the fun of it!
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
by Rose Caplan
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 8th, is the 100th Anniversary of International Women’s Day. The following quote on women reminds us to see the “glass half full” as women are inclined to do.
Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult. ~Charlotte Whitton
Source: The Quote Garden
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!
by Rose Caplan
It’s all about choices….the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shares with us how we can make good choices that lead to a happy heart.
There is no time like now to get started! TGIFYGDF!
A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Many people make it harder than it is. It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. As you make daily food choices, read nutrition labels and base your eating pattern on these recommendations:
See CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Web site for more tips on nutrition.
Physical activity in your daily life is an important step to preventing heart disease. You can take a few simple steps at home, at work, and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life. See CDC’s physical activity Web site for tips and more information.
And, remember…Feed Your Good Dog, so your good dog always wins!