Archive for April 15th, 2009

Getting back to normal

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

My Niece lives out in California. She recently married and is doing really well. Unfortunately, her husband John was accused of a crime by the company he works for. I won’t go into all the details, but suffice it to say that he faced some serious criminal charges. The whole thing was turning into one big mess, but fortunately, he was able to contract the services of some of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in Los Angeles. By working with them, John was able to reduce a lot of the stress associated with the ordeal.

By and by, the case was dismissed and John was found innocent of all the charges. We all knew this would be the case, but we were all glad about the good representation he received. John is working again and his life is returning to normal. I’m really glad that the criminal justice system worked in the end.

On ice

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

I’ve been reading a lot about the warming of the climate in Antarctica. Slowly but surely, the giant glaciers are breaking up and falling into the sea. Once in the sea, they begin to melt. While estimates vary, this could cause the world water level to rise. The rising sea level could be a catastrophe for shorelines throughout the world.

Many are calling for increased research to be done. The information we have on Antarctica now is sketchy. I don’t think it would hurt anything to have a little more information on the subject. I hope the government will support this effort.

Planet Blue

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

There is a lot of talk about the environment these days. Many people are concerned about making sure they do their part to keep the earth green. There are many companies that feel the same way and have built their businesses to reflect this goal. Whether by using solar power or materials that are environmentally friendly, they do their part for the good of our planet.

I like to support businesses that hold this view. One such company is called Patagonia. They have a wide selection of items that you can buy online. They have everything from watches to jackets and coats. Being as the company was started by outdoor enthusiasts, they have built an inventory of products that are eco-friendly. For example, they may organic cotton in their boxer shorts. They also try to use things like recycled polyester as well. This helps the earth to stay green.

Another aspect of this that I like about them is they put their money where their mouth is. They give 1% of their sales to environmental groups. I like the fact that when I purchase an item such as shoes, some of that money will go toward a cause that I support. All in all, it feels good to get a good price for a great product and have the additional benefit of supporting our planet.