Learn Free Vocabulary and Give Free Rice

FreeRice is a sister site of the world poverty site, www.poverty.com

They have two goals: Providing English vocabulary to everyone and help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people and both their goals are for free.

Total Donations by Date

Date Grains of Rice

OCTOBER 2007 537,163,380
NOVEMBER 2007 4,768,969,790
DECEMBER 2007 6,948,988,060
JANUARY 2008 4,551,581,980
FEBRUARY 2008 3,893,361,180

March 1, 2008 81,426,180
March 2, 2008 81,305,920
March 3, 2008 132,758,120
March 4, 2008 139,195,100
March 5, 2008 136,685,180
March 6, 2008 147,217,560
March 7, 2008 149,926,600
March 8, 2008 96,574,940
March 9, 2008 114,300,040
March 10, 2008 177,572,500
March 11, 2008 178,501,900
March 12, 2008 168,892,560
March 13, 2008 174,256,920
March 14, 2008 169,606,400
March 15, 2008 93,429,640
March 16, 2008 91,998,020
March 17, 2008 197,335,880
March 18, 2008 171,434,440
March 19, 2008 181,147,160
March 20, 2008 168,018,880
March 21, 2008 116,903,740
March 22, 2008 85,338,620
March 23, 2008 80,910,000
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Total All Dates 23,834,800,690

Play their word game, click on the answer that best defines the word and feed hungry people. For every word you get right FreeRice donates 20 grains of rice through the UN World Food Program. Each grain of rice is essential in the fight against hunger.

And don’t ignore the warning:

WARNING: This game may make you smarter. It may improve your speaking, writing, thinking, grades, job performance… continue reading >> Frequently Asked Questions

Not only will it make you smarter, you won’t be able to stop playing, get smarter and also feed the hungry.

For more information please click here: www.FreeRice.com

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Spring sometimes happens at Easter

Easter is just around the corner and with it comes a special British Tradition. Thousands of people will make it to the garden centres to buy plants, only to return home, where they will stick them in the ground, planting hope and making wishes over them. And don’t we all wish for the same hoping that they keep alive for a few weeks.

Most make the same ‘mistake’. In our enthusiasm to get things growing, we pay to much attention to the calendar. Dates don’t really tell us anything. They don’t tell us what is really going on outside in REAL life. Easter really is no proof that spring has arrived.

It is better to ignore the calendar and before planting anything simply go outside and ask yourself if you feel that the days are actually warmer. Is the soil softer? Less water-logged? And is it more friable or does it still stick to your wellies? Sometimes it is better to listen to your inner voice, to your instincts and not to pay to much attention to the garden label.

Before the start of spring there will always most certainly be a calm, sunny day and sometimes it happens to be Easter. When you can “smell” changes in the air, that is when Spring is happening.

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BTCV – Environmental Conservation Volunteering, Why Not Get Involved?

The charity was set up in 1959. They have a successful history of environmental conservation volunteering throughout the UK and also around the world. Their Annual Report and Facts and Figures provide essential information about BTCV.

Their Vision: A better environment where people are valued, included and involved

Their Mission: To create a more sustainable future by inspiring people and improving places

Their Values: BTCV’s values are integral to all of their work. They have been developed through four decades of a ‘hands-on’ approach to conservation activities. During this time they have adapted to meet the changing needs of communities, they care about people, the communities in which they live and the quality of their environment.

Their Key Values:

Sustained environmental improvement: A healthy environment and improved biodiversity is at the heart of all BTCV’s activities

Inclusiveness, accessibility and choice: BTCV is sensitive to people’s needs, their environmental awareness, personal values and beliefs, and is striving to be accessible to all

Appropriate support: BTCV understands that individuals and local communities require different types of support

Individual and community empowerment: BTCV inspires people to fulfil their potential

Corporate responsibility: BTCV provides a safe, healthy working environment for our staff and volunteers, with development opportunities to meet their personal aspirations.

BTCV – For more information or to get involved click here

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February 29th 2008, another Leapyear

Here it is!! … FEBRUARY 29th… It’s a LEAP YEAR!! … an extra “BONUS” day in the year 2008 which gives us another chance to ‘catch up’ on something important. Something we been meaning to do and maybe put off to another day.

Well, I know what I be doing with my extra day today.

Did you know that most years that can be divided evenly by 4 are leap years?
Here is an example:
2008 divided by 4 = 502 >> Leap year!

But of course, as with most things, there IS an Exception!
Did you know that Century years are NOT leap years?
UNLESS of course they can be evenly divided by 400.
Here is an example:
1700, 1800, and 1900 were not leap years, but 1600 and 2000, which are divisible by 400.

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Kingston Green Fair, UK Green Family Event

The Green Fair has been in operation since 1987, attracting nearly 15,000 visitors each year making it the UK’s most successful one-day green family event! 100′s of stalls; vegetarian food; showcase technology; performance; workshops; arts & crafts; sustainability demonstrations; music; healing; dance and drama; circus skills; theatre; walkabout; cafes & cakes; community campaigns.

The ‘Green Fair’ is Family Centred and offers cultural performances. The performances include live music, dance, drama, arts and crafts, demonstrations and activities and many other forms of community consultation. They aim to promote sustainable technology, community empowerment, fair trade, animal rights, peace and reconciliation and a wide range of environmental solutions. You won’t hear any noises, as The Green Fair only uses energy and power from the wind, sun and bicycles. The organisers always take Health & Safety issues seriously as well as local residents concerns about the fair.

The Green Fair is a non-profit making event. Many of the 250 organisers and workers are volunteers or share expenses. The entrance fee, together with a contribution from stall holders, covers all the costs and includes the provision of toilets, marquees, performers fees, health and safety and publicity.

Related website link:
Kingston Green Fair

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BIG Green Gathering, Europes Biggest Festival

The Big Green Gathering is for people who care about health, the environment, sustainability, our children’s future and life in general. It is a celebration of our natural world and our place within it. As such it is a place for enjoyment, learning and fun. Unhealthy activities are not encouraged. The only things taken in excess should be love, peace, joy, and friendship.

For more detailed info of “BIG-GREEN-GATHERING”, click on the related link below:
BIG GREEN GATHERING

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Staircase To The Moon | Broome, Australia

Entry is FREE

BROOME, “STAIRCASE TO THE MOON”:
DATE: 4 March 2008 to 28 October 2008 Confirmed Event

This natural phenomenon is caused when the full moon rises over the exposed mudflats at extremely low tide. It creates an awesome optical illusion of a staircase reaching up to the moon.

Staircase to the moon occurs from March to October along the North West Coast. I believe that the best viewing spots are at Hearson Cove, Karratha and Roebuck Bay, Broome. DON’T miss it! Who knows, I may see you there

There are also Staircase markets which are held at Town Beach, Broome and if you are interested you can sample local fare, purchase crafts and delight in the many talented entertainers. It may be best to see your local visitor centre for more details.

Related link:
Staircase to the Moon

See also COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Community Events

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Alegria, Cirque du Soleil

Magic Fantastic Human World !!

Alegría is a mood, a state of mind. Be awed by a theatrical landscape, as an entire empire appears… dynamic stage and a captivating display of aerial acrobatics envelops the audience. The gravity-defying production by Cirque du Soleil takes adventure to an all new level.

A masterpiece in storytelling, using acrobatic performances, the thrills and action of martial arts techniques from all over the world, plus innovations in puppetry.

Fantastic performance… The artist reflect a free and careless world… full of surprises… full of beauty… breathtaking… impressive… putting you in a different dimension. Francesca Gagnon’s voice is beautiful…

I have not seen it myself yet, but I have been told you can’t beat being there live. So I am planning to go soon.

ALEGRIA – Cirque du Soleil

Songs: “Powertrack“, “Irna” and the middle song is called “Valsapena”.

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I Wonder Why by Phillip Daniel | Feed333, Its Feeding Time

Musician Phillip Daniel created an amazingly moving music video to help Feed333 to feed 3 Million or more hungry children in 33 Days.

The video says it all and is the answer to “WHY” . . .read, “Ask and It IS Given” by Jerry & Esther Hicks.

I Wonder Why – FEED333.org – Phillip Daniel

For more information:
www.Feed333.org

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Global Crossroads | Lifechanging Journeys

Global Crossroad is a leading volunteer abroad vacation organization. They have offered successful travel and volunteer abroad experiences to nearly 6000 world-travelers for the last 5 years. If you are looking for a volunteer abroad experience, career break, or just a meaningful travel experience, Global Crossroad offers a variety of volunteer abroad programs to match everybody’s interests.

Global Crossroad is registered in Baton Rouge , Louisiana ( U.S. ) in 2003 and is one of the world’s fastest growing international volunteer organizations with placements in 34 different countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America : Volunteer Abroad, TEFL Abroad, Tours and Travels, Internship Abroad, Mini-Adventure, Group Summer Escapes, and Paid Teaching opportunities.

Global Crossroad is committed to providing our volunteers with several important opportunities and experiences:

=> The opportunity to work with orphaned children, disadvantaged local residents, and rural women’s groups where volunteers can leave lasting, positive results in the lives of the less fortunate.

=> Meaningful volunteer abroad opportunities, a caring host family, and the strong support of a local in-country coordinator and professional staff members in the field.

=> The opportunity to travel, to participate in cross-cultural learning, to be a part of an exciting expedition, and to learn and enjoy the “learning and earning experience” in our paid, English-teaching positions.

If you are interested and like to find out more go to:
www.GlobalCrossroads.com

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