Earth Hour

Heard of this Earth Hour thing? Well, it's a effort by cities around the world to make a statement on global warming by switching off lights for 1 hour at 8:30pm, 28th March 2009. This global effort has been dubbed as part of the worlds first global election between Earth and global warming when 1,429 cities and towns in 80 countries have pledged to VOTE FOR EARTH in Earth Hour 2009.

Below is a brief history and write up about how the Earth Hour started: (www.earthhour.org)

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness. In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday. We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations. VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour. Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

So, people.... tell your families, tell your neighbours and friends to VOTE for EARTH! We can make a difference. Use our votes, use our switch!

MOTHER EARTH DESERVES OUR VOTES!

Condemn the Murderers!

I'm compelled to write about my disgust about the crime that's being committed against the Palestinians. The world is watching Israel committing murders after murders and yet the silence is deafening!

We are being fed with live news coverage and shown how the Palestinians have suffered and pained. Lives are destroyed, people killed and maimed by 'smart' weapons. These are murders committed in broad daylight; by a push of a button and voila! Enjoy the fireworks!

What is the UN doing? What is our Government doing? The NGOs or anybody can send in as many memorandum as they want but as a Nation, our Government MUST make a stand and condemn this crime against humanity. The US; being the Satan's State main ally must get its lapdog to stop raining missiles on the Gaza immediately. The US is not doing its image any good for its continual support for the Regime. It's a safe bet to say that US is the most hatred country in the world. Good Luck Obama!

There are people calling for a boycott on US made produce and currency. For me, that's not the answer. It'll actually do more harm than good. Just think about it. We can stop drinking Coke; it's unhealthy anyway, stop wearing Timberlands and Nikes. We can go without McDonald's and KFC. But have we ever thought about our own economy and the jobs that might be loss? How many Nikes and Timberlands are made in the States? F&N can close shop but what about the people working there? McD and KFC can pack-up and go but what about the waiters and waitresses? These are Malaysians and looking at the bleak econ, a boycott will be a very bad idea.

So, a boycott is not the answer. It'll not pain the US but ourselves. What the world needs now is a united front to condemn the Israelis' air strikes and also the Hamas to do its part. We need everyone to come to their senses. Killing, suicide bombing and maiming is never going to work. The world has enough suffering to deal with already.

Please work together. We owe it to our future generations. Be fair to them!