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Today, March 29, 2008, at Eight P.M. electric lights will be going out all over the country, in a world-wide demonstration designed to create an awareness of electrical usage. The idea is to promote conservation and to help people be conscious of how they use their electric power.

Several major cities have signed on to participate, but you do have to live in those cities to participate your self. This action is being called “Earth Hour”
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Why can’t humanity!

I almost missed it! The author of the following article didn’t miss it.. Here’s her story:

On International Women’s Day, ADRA Renews Commitment to Empower Women Around the Globe
08 Mar 2008 21:55:00 GMT
Source: Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International
Nadia McGill

Website: http://www.adra.org
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Silver Spring, Maryland–With the March 8 commemoration of International Women’s Day focusing attention on the status of women around the globe, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) reaffirms its continued commitment to provide development initiatives around the world that empower women, promote gender equality, and transform lives.

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Alternative news from the February 27, 2008 broadcast, Amy Goodman anchorwoman. Includes an interview with the water maven : Maude Barlow on the Global Movement for Water Justice: