Put an End to Antibiotic Overuse in Farm Animals
Did you know that 80% of all antimicrobials sold in the United States are consumed by farm animals? Most of the time these antibiotics aren’t used for medical reasons, but to speed growth and to make up for over crowded…
Put down the keys!
“Today is National Walk to Work Day. National Walk to Work Day was initiated in 2004 to draw attention to the need to get out and exercise, and to get in shape. However, walking instead of driving also helps our…
freerice.com
Head over to http://freerice.com and take a vocabulary quiz! For every answer you get correct, you donate 10 grains of rice to the World Food Programme. So simple and fun! Posted By: Dana Weingartner
Become an organ donor
Did you know that over 110,000 are waiting for an organ donation, and one organ donor can save up to eight lives? By registering to donate your organs you can really make a difference. Check out http://www.organdonor.gov for more details….
Write a letter to a politician
On April 3rd of 1860, the Pony Express service was launched. As an interstate mailing service, the Pony Express served as a way for people to communicate. Get your voice heard and take advantage of the mailing system we have…
Light It Up Blue
Join Autism Speaks in celebrating World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. Light It Up Blue, in its third year, is a unique global initiative to help raise awareness about the growing public health concern that is autism. Iconic landmarks…
Save Energy, Skip the dishwasher!
Today in 1889, the first dishwasher was marketed. No, this isn’t an April Fools joke. A woman named Josephine Cochrane marketed the first dishwasher ever built. Let’s dedicate this day to washing dishes by hand! Do you own a dishwasher?…