The Global Water Crisis - Remove and recycle

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If you live in Buenos Aires start making waves by joining the Clean-Up-The-Coastline crew by the river at the flying nun sculpture next to the ampitheatre in  Vincente Lopez 3pm Sunday 29th July 2012

The idea is to remove and reuse plastic bottles from the coastline into street art to create awareness for the Global Water Crisis.
From small ripples comes good waves _;.:::::::{:.......http://www.causes.com/causes/788602-clean-up-the-coastline-buenos-aires-recycle-renew-reuse

Remake 4 Water - Support Global Water Day

Patti Davita: Writer - Director - Producer of popular grass roots movie

"Did I say Thousand Island Dressing?" Presents

Remake 4 Water

A benefit movie for the Global Water Challenge!

To get the POSITIVE restaurant movie that has ALREADY been seen in over 176 countries around the world, remade with well known actors and have proceeds from the movie go to the members of the coalition formed by the Global Water Challenge. THIS PROJECT NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!



If you think you can, you're right. If you think you can't you're right.

Henry Ford

I know we can! "Let's Do It!"

The water crisis is a global issue. It affects all of us.
Join Project Remake 4 Water Today!

Patti DiVita
http://www.remake4water.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Remake-4-Water-Patti-DiVita/102106999878451
http://www.DidISayThousandIsland.com
403-603-8888

My mission is to get my movie
Did I Say Thousand Island?
remade with well-known actors, and to have proceeds from the movie go to non-profit organizations involved in the
Global Water Challenge, which provides people around the world with
clean water for drinking and hygiene.

Why Water?

Because I know what it’s like to live without it. In 1995 I moved into a cabin on the side of a beautiful mountain in Colorado that did not have running water. (I knew this and wanted the adventure of living more like a pioneer.) Years later, after some time living in Ireland, I lived on and off for years in my wonderful camper on a beautiful farm (partially while doing the movie). In both of these chosen living situations, I had to depend on others for water and always felt “rich” on water hauling or pumping days. I was very grateful for the water others let me have, never took water for granted and I still appreciate water immensely.

Because the water crisis is a global issue. It affects all of us.
• About 1 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe drinking water.

• 1.8 million people die every year from water-related diseases. Ninety percent of those are children under five years of age.

• In Western United States and Australia, water scarcity affects the public through enforced water rationing and increased costs.

• In 60 percent of European cities with populations greater than 100,000, groundwater is being used faster than it can be replenished.

• By 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water stressed conditions.

• Problems with previous wells and water aid desperately need attention.

Why a “benefit movie”?

Why not.
• There have been many benefit concerts, and benefit album's and cd’s, for many topics, but not benefit movies. (Except documentaries that are distinctly about the subject matter.)

• Going with the current celebrity trend of donations to charities instead of birthday gifts, why not have them donate their natural gifts of acting to help others.

• In a world that is struggling, compassion, especially from Hollywood would be effective. Imagine one of the most elegant and extravagant industries helping those without even the most basic necessity in life, in a way that benefit concerts have been helping for years.

Why This Movie?

It is about the restaurant business which is a global industry that is very dependent on water.
• This industry, estimated to comprise 300,000 hotels and 8 million restaurants, employs 60 million people and contributes $950 billion (USD) annually to the global economy.
• The restaurant industry remains one of America’s largest private-sector employers with its 12.7 million employees, comprising 9 percent of the U.S. workforce.
• Unicef’s “Tap Water Project”, a US national movement in restaurants during World Water Week, illustrates the relationship between restaurants and water.
• This movie is a great vehicle to enable involvement on many levels. From the large cast to the number of locations, and the potential for a good ROI because of the lack of special effects, sets to be built, stunts, or computer generated scenes, it’s ideal.
“Did I Say Thousand Island?” has a large niche and growing exposure.
• An article about the movie was announced on the cover of USA Today in 2007.
• It was featured on National Public Radio; 2 weekends in a row in 2007 and 2 years in a row in 2007 and 2008.
• Despite the fact that there aren’t any celebrities in the film, downloads are close to 40,000 times in 173 countries and the numbers continue to rise.
• The press release about the movie has activity of over 156,000 reads, not only in the US, but around the world as well.
• This movie is a positive and clean movie that has been seen by people from 15 years old to 85 years old, with positive reception.
• I continue to get orders for the movie, emails of appreciation for making it, and letters telling me that the movie is being used in training and educating restaurant staff.
• Restaurant people are tired of the stereotyping that has existed for too many years.

Why at this time?

The global water crisis is starting to get more attention in the world today.
• The Tap Project was launched in 2007 to help provide safe drinking water for children worldwide.
• On March 14, 2010, Summit the Summit was aired on MTV: About celebrities who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in January 2010 to raise awareness of global water crisis. First time event.
• On April 18, 2010, Dow Live Earth Run for Water occurred in 200 cities, worldwide. First time event.
• Water non-profits are appearing on various social media sites in an increasing number.
• This remake project will not be a one time event, but a continually flowing stream of money (DVD and CD sales and rentals as well) donated to specific non-profit organizations to be used where the help is crucial for survival in many countries.

Conclusion

A natural relationship exists between water and restaurants. No water, they have to close down. This movie based in the restaurant business, has a good story and is very relatable: everyone goes out to eat and millions have worked in the business.
We Need You to Get Involved! "Let´s Do It!"

Water is an important charity because those of us who live in developed countries take for granted one of life’s and the planet’s most valuable commodities. There have already been water wars and they are going to increase in number as the global water crisis continues.

Most of the restaurant movies in the past have fed the negative stereotypes of servers. From the social media, blogs and networking sites that abound, the feeling is that there needs to be a change, and enlightenment about the millions of people in this industry would be beneficial. This movie is a positive look at our lives and has been praised for its accuracy in depiction of restaurant life and the people who live it.

By doing something we already do-- spending time and money going to the movies to be entertained—without having to reach into our increasingly shallow pockets for more, we will be helping others and perhaps even learn something in the process.

It’s amazing how much “star power” can do……

Ok. Let’s do it!

Patti DiVita
http://www.remake4water.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Remake-4-Water-Patti-DiVita/102106999878451
http://www.DidISayThousandIsland.com
403-603-8888

About 1 billion people in the world do not have access to clean, safe drinking water.

1.8 million people die every year from water-related diseases. Ninety percent of those are children under five years of age.

In Western United States and Australia, water scarcity affects the public through enforced water rationing and increased costs.

By 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population could be living under water stressed conditions.

Problems with previous wells and water aid desperately need attention.

Awareness of water waste will be easily shown in subtle ways.

There are various water efficiency programs and here are just a couple of sites that focus on restaurants and water usage:

Massachusetts, Florida, Texas, Colorado & Arizona

Water wars and water problems are not only in other countries. Ask anyone who lives in Arizona or Utah what water means to them. Jane Seymour narrated a wonderful documentary film by Jim Thebaut called The American Southwest: "Are We Running Dry?" and now there's a website for their mission. "Did I Say Thousand Island?"

was filmed in Colorado and there are plenty of water issues there as well!



Patti DiVita
http://www.remake4water.org
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Remake-4-Water-Patti-DiVita/102106999878451
http://www.DidISayThousandIsland.com
403-603-8888

UNICEF - tapproject.org

 UNICEF - tapproject.org

I like the concept of this campaign for good water that´s safe, I mean isn´t it a basic thing to have access to good safe water?! I am wondering if organisations like UNICEF are just red herrings, pacifiers, run by people who really want to help make a difference to people who have less than they do but controlled by people who don´t really give a damn. I believe as we live in this world constructed by those not of our kin or mind it is good to do what one can when one is able for those that are less but surely a time must come when even the slowest and most easily manipulated say "ENOUGH!" I believe attatchment forms part of the problem, being scared to let go, of things getting worse and that fear is manipulated by those that have more than they need. What can we do about it? Perhaps the key really does lie within us, "know thyself" I cannot stress enough the benefit of quiet reflection, if meditation seems too extreme discover what time the sunsets and stare at it and watch it set (it is possible to look at the sun 15 minutes before it disappears on the horizon without damaging your eyes google it;)) sit in a  garden or field and just be still, pay a kindness forward, give away and let things flow to you. If you give someone a smile usually they give you one back, or if not back to you maybe someone else; if you give someone some help with something you will find others willing to help you back; if you listen to others they are more likely to listen to you; if you give away 10-20% of your income it will....WHOOPS! look out, crazy talk!? not really, everything flows, look around you! Stop damming life up, yourself up, have a go, LET GO! Oh and watch those zeitgeist movies posted above (you can download them for free if you donot want actual copies) they are a good example of what could be possible if we really wanted to make a difference.
Good Waves for all, R 

UNICEF - tapproject.org

“Thirsty? So are millions of people around the world with no access to clean drinking water. 4,200 children die of water-related diseases everyday. Help provide safe drinking water to developing countries. Donate today. You wouldn’t drink dirty water. No one should. Donate now by texting TAP to 864233 (UNICEF) or visit tapproject.org. Just a dollar provides a child with 40 days of clean drinking water.”

Biggest Full Moon

We are about to experience the biggest full moon in the sky for 19 years. The moon is not actually bigger, it’s just closer, and what’s more it doesn’t matter where in the world you are, you’ll be able to see the lunar phenomena.

It happens on March 19, 2011. The date falls on a Saturday and providing atmospheric conditions allow, for example, no cloud, you will witness a moon (and a full one at that!) some 14 percent bigger and 32 percent brighter than normal. I just got back from New Zealand and as if they didn´t have enough to worry about after the Christchurch earthquake damage another quake is predicted for the capital, wellington on the 20th.



So the moon, on occasion it will pass the earth on a close approach, known as a perigee. When it is at its furthest approach it is known as an apogee.

The major concern for some is that the moon’s perigee, or the biggest full moon, will cause severe weather phenomona such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and landslides.
The moon being so close will have an immense pull on the earth it will affect the tides possibly causing flood damage and some land erosion.

The moon affects all the world’s water and there is much water beneath the earth’s crust. Waterways, underground rivers and sea caverns are also likely to be affected by the magnetic lunar pull, as are human beings themselves as we are 70% water too.
Boxing Day Tsunami
On December 26, 2004 a tsunami was recorded which killed nearly 250,000 people in the Indian Ocean. An earthquake measuring 9.3 on the Richter Scale occured on the very day a full moon and a very close moon in orbit was present. The 2005 Hurricane Katrina also happened during a close moon.






Japanese Tsunami 2010
 

The Japan quake and subsequent disasters are a loud wake up call for us to stop chasing our tails for people who donot care about you in this obselete monetary system, go inside yourself , calm the monkey chatter inside your head and find your peace within because things will continue to become bumpier without.

Alternatively goto Koh Phangan Full Moon Party and party your head off


http://www.fullmoon.phangan.info/



 Good waves for us all.

Drinking Water for Maintaining Good Health

Drinking Water for Maintaining Good Health

When you were a kid in school, you learned that each molecule of water is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. You may also have learned that it was great fun to fill up your squirt guns with water, at least until the principal caught you. What you may not have learned, however, was that you need water to be a healthy human being.
Why You Need to Drink Water.......

Your body is estimated to be about 60 to 70 percent water. Blood is mostly water, and your muscles, lungs, and brain all contain a lot of water. Your body needs good drinking water to regulate body temperature and to provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your organs. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs.

Signs of Dehydration


You lose water through urination, respiration, and by sweating. If you are very active, you lose more water than if you are sedentary. Diuretics, such as caffeine pills and alcohol, result in the need to drink more water because they trick your body into thinking you have more water than we need.
Symptoms of mild dehydration include chronic pains in joints and muscles, lower back pain, headaches and constipation. A strong odor to your urine, along with a yellow or amber color, indicates that you may not be getting enough water. Note that riboflavin, a B vitamin, will make your urine bright yellow. Thirst is an obvious sign of dehydration, and in fact, you need water long before you feel thirsty.

How Much Water do You Need to Drink?


A good estimate is to take your body weight in pounds and divide that number in half. That gives you the number of ounces of water per day that you need to drink. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, you should drink at least 80 ounces of water per day. If you exercise, you should drink another eight ounce glass of water for every 20 minutes you are active. If you drink alcohol, you should drink at least an equal amount of water.

When you are traveling on an airplane, it is good to drink eight ounces of water for every hour you are on board the plane. If you live in an arid climate, you should add another two servings per day. As you can see, your daily need for water can add up to quite a lot.

This water calculator can help you determine how much water you need to drink each day.

At least twenty percent of the water you need will come from the foods you eat. The rest will come from the beverages you drink. Water is probably the best choice; sweetened soft drinks and sodas have added sugar that adds extra calories and can have the same level of acidity as a car battery. Sports drinks contain electrolytes and may be beneficial; just look out for added sugar and calories that you may not want. Fruit and vegetable juice are good because they have vitamins and nutrients (read labels, however -- vegetable juices may be high in sodium).


Caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee count too, but too much caffeine can make you feel jittery.


How To Drink Enough Water


It may be difficult to drink enough water on a busy day. If you have a Kangen water machine you can have water handy at all times by keeping a bottle, (dark plastic or stainless steel) for water with you when you are working, traveling, or exercising. If you get bored with plain water, add a bit of lemon or lime for a touch of flavor. There are some brands of flavored water available, but watch for extra calories, and be aware that they can be slightly acidic.
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