10 Things You Can Do When the Lights Are Out
(thanks Tracy for bringing awareness for this cause)
On March 28, 2009 at 8:30 pm, tens of millions of people around the world will turn out their lights for one hour — Earth Hour — to demonstrate concern for our living planet and send a loud message to our leaders that they support action on climate change. Here are a few ideas for things to do in the dark…by yourself or with others:
1. Enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner with someone special using organic or sustainably grown food items.
2. Invite friends and family over for a “lights-out” party and serve green-themed snacks and drinks—green tea or apple martinis anyone?
3. Turn off the lights and power down the computer and cell phone. Use the quiet time to take a break from a “plugged-in” world by meditating or resting.
4. Take a bubble bath by candlelight.
5. Use the hour for practical tasks that you never seem to have time for. Test essential items in your emergency preparedness kit like flashlights, radios, and cell phones. Change out all your light bulbs to energy-efficient CFLs. Change the batteries in your smoke detectors. Think about how you would evacuate your house in an emergency in the dark.
6. Read a book set in an era without electricity. Marvel that the Romans conquered much of the world without a single cell phone and that Shakespeare wrote masterpieces without a laptop or the Internet.
7. Turn off the computer and write a letter by candlelight the old-fashioned way using pen and paper.
8. Invite friends over to play charades or Scrabble by candlelight.
9. View the night sky via telescope--the reduced “light pollution” may make some stars more visible.
10. Take photos of how you spent Earth Hour and upload them to the Earth Hour pages on Facebook, Myspace and YouTube. Keep it clean please!
March 27, 2009
Vote Earth.
Join us for Earth Hour at 8:30pm Saturday March 28 2009
YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
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.
YOUR LIGHT SWITCH IS YOUR VOTE
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming.
For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.
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.
March 26, 2009
Tara
Tara was such a blast to work with. Sweet, kind and beautiful. I am looking forward to her wedding. She is going to have two receptions! How fun!!!
Tara, you looked amazing.
Tara, you looked amazing.
March 23, 2009
Senior Portraits
Senior Portrait sessions available Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays.
Time: 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Call today to schedule your appointment.
936.334.4403
How long does it take until I can see my portraits? It takes approximately two weeks to get your final images.
How long does it take to receive my order? It takes approximately 5-10 days.
*Invitations should be sent at least four weeks prior to event.
March 22, 2009
Bluebonnet Limited Edition Session
Call today {936.334.4403} if you will like to schedule a "Limited Edition Session" bluebonnet session.
They are "limited" in that they occur for a "limited" time and limited in the amount of openings for each date. You will have at least 10 images to make your print selection from. Limited Edition Sessions also have special print pricing that is more economical.
Sessions last 10-15 minutes (depending on the age of the child).
One outfit.
One location.
More Limited Edition Sessions Coming Soon! Next Limited Edition Session will be Saturday, April 4th. Easter with a baby lamb! Call today to schedule your session 936.334.4403.
They are "limited" in that they occur for a "limited" time and limited in the amount of openings for each date. You will have at least 10 images to make your print selection from. Limited Edition Sessions also have special print pricing that is more economical.
Sessions last 10-15 minutes (depending on the age of the child).
One outfit.
One location.
More Limited Edition Sessions Coming Soon! Next Limited Edition Session will be Saturday, April 4th. Easter with a baby lamb! Call today to schedule your session 936.334.4403.
March 21, 2009
Grahm in Bloom
Grahm will celebrate his three month birthday at the end of the month. I cannot believe how fast he is growing. What a cutie!
March 19, 2009
Pardon the Look
Sarah said on more than one occasion that she wished that the pictures on my blog were bigger. I taught myself how tonight how to post bigger pictures. Yea!
However, I noticed that the horizontal pictures are getting cutoff. I am not "blog savvy" so that will take me a couple of days (or months) to figure out :)
A new look is coming to Amanda Key Photography. I have hired a very talented lady to create a new logo, custom blog, stickers, letter head, etc. I am soooooooo excited.
However, I noticed that the horizontal pictures are getting cutoff. I am not "blog savvy" so that will take me a couple of days (or months) to figure out :)
A new look is coming to Amanda Key Photography. I have hired a very talented lady to create a new logo, custom blog, stickers, letter head, etc. I am soooooooo excited.
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