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Fibromyalgia
"Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals." (MayoClinic.com)
But what does that really mean??
Christine Miserandino suffers from a similar chronic condition, and her Spoon Theory explains it best.
"Its hard, the hardest thing I ever had to learn is to slow down, and not do everything. I fight this to this day. I hate feeling left out, having to choose to stay home, or to not get things done that I want to. I wanted her to feel that frustration. I wanted her to understand, that everything everyone else does comes so easy, but for me it is one hundred little jobs in one. I need to think about the weather, my temperature that day, and the whole day’s plans before I can attack any one given thing. When other people can simply do things, I have to attack it and make a plan like I am strategizing a war. It is in that lifestyle, the difference between being sick and healthy. It is the beautiful ability to not think and just do. I miss that freedom. I miss never having to count “spoons”. - See more at: http://www.butyoudontlooksick.com/wpress/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/#sthash.9hrEhCkQ.dpuf"
Microtia/Atresia
Cochlear Implant Alternatives
Refugees
Volunteer at an organization for refugees or immigrants.
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| Even one hour a week can make a difference in someone's life! |
International Rescue Committee welcomes you to get involved.
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| Award-winning actress Rashida Jones (The Office, Celeste and Jesse Forever, Parks and Recreation) met with Burmese refugees in Thailand. Read more... |
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| You know and love her best as Lori from The Walking Dead. Long time IRC supporter Sarah Wayne Callies is "impressed by the bravery, dedication, and generosity" of those involved in IRC. Read more... |
Human Trafficking, Contemporary Slavery | Prison Abolition Movement
This is by far one of the most moving TEDtalks I've ever seen. Please take twenty minutes to watch this emotional and life-altering discussion.
"The expanding use of prison industries, which pay slave wages, as a way to increase profits for giant military corporations, is a frontal attack on the rights of all workers...Prison labor — with no union protection, overtime pay, vacation days, pensions, benefits, health and safety protection, or Social Security withholding — also makes complex components for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing’s F-15 fighter aircraft, the General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16, and Bell/Textron’s Cobra helicopter."
http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-pentagon-and-slave-labor-in-u-s-prisons/25376
"Co-founded in 2003, All of Us or None gives collective voice to people with criminal records in the policies that affect them. A New Way of Life is the convener and coordinator of All of Us or None’s Los Angeles chapter, and has also helped to establish chapters in Long Beach/Compton, Orange County, San Diego, Victorville, and (in collaboration with Time for Change Foundation), San Bernardino.
At the forefront of All of Us or None’s work has been the campaign to Ban the Box. The Ban the Box campaign seeks to 1) remove the question that asks about conviction history from initial applications for public employment; 2) limit the number of positions for which a background check is required; and 3) require the same of private companies that contract with cities and counties." (http://anewwayoflife.org/about-us/)
"The expanding use of prison industries, which pay slave wages, as a way to increase profits for giant military corporations, is a frontal attack on the rights of all workers...Prison labor — with no union protection, overtime pay, vacation days, pensions, benefits, health and safety protection, or Social Security withholding — also makes complex components for McDonnell Douglas/Boeing’s F-15 fighter aircraft, the General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16, and Bell/Textron’s Cobra helicopter."
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| http://www.globalresearch.ca/the-pentagon-and-slave-labor-in-u-s-prisons/25376 |
"Co-founded in 2003, All of Us or None gives collective voice to people with criminal records in the policies that affect them. A New Way of Life is the convener and coordinator of All of Us or None’s Los Angeles chapter, and has also helped to establish chapters in Long Beach/Compton, Orange County, San Diego, Victorville, and (in collaboration with Time for Change Foundation), San Bernardino.
At the forefront of All of Us or None’s work has been the campaign to Ban the Box. The Ban the Box campaign seeks to 1) remove the question that asks about conviction history from initial applications for public employment; 2) limit the number of positions for which a background check is required; and 3) require the same of private companies that contract with cities and counties." (http://anewwayoflife.org/about-us/)
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| Prison Culture "Prison Culture is an attempt to document how the current prison industrial complex operates and to underscore the ways that it structures American society." |
Food Shortage
Many agree that there is sometimes no way, no matter how many bags you give out to friends, neighbors, or coworkers, to get all the fruit off large trees so none is wasted. What organizations exist in your community?
If you're in Southern California, Food Forward is here to help!
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| These humanitarian soldiers "rescue food that would otherwise go to waste." |
Guide others interested in community gardening.
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| Check out Ron Finley's story. |
Environment
Check out this fascinating footage of glacial calving.
Desert tortoises are in danger at a conservation facility.
Find out how you can help.
Find out how you can help.
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Picture concept by Wawra Studios Sources: [Clip art, nurse] [Clip art, tortoise]
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