Color choices are an important part in making decisions, because the color influence the atmosphere.

The color of clothes, pants, or dress to an event, can greatly affect one’s appearance. If you wear a color, then you will look different, and will give a different impression.

Clothes that you wear a special color, like red, green, or black, will give a different impression. The color combination is very important, because it can provide meaning and a different understanding.

Many prefer a special color, favorite color, then they will adjust to the color. Someone will look more beautiful, more charming, when it has a matching color of clothing.

Determine the color of the dress, is an important action, because these are themselves personally.

Man we have got a long way to go as a species. The turmoil that surrounds this mortal coil at times can almost be unbearable. The topics of global climate change, failing economies, human rights violations, starving populations, globalization, genetic modification, drugs, cloning, war, genocide, and what hell can be done about it! The average person scratches their head and deems the subject too depressing, makes some comment about the futility of the matter, and proceeds to normal animal behavioral function. Critical thought has seemed to have eluded the “Hive”, and this “Hive Mind” mentality is a mold to be broken. No longer do we have to be slaves to a system put before us when we can collaborate to form new systems all together. With the plethora of information available to the world via “the web”, we can learn, build and organize in ways that never would have been imaginable in previous times. New ideas on ethics and philosophy are rising from this climate of calamity like Open Sourcing, Anonymity, and the quest for “truth” and “knowledge”. I feel a different climate coming, one where we will take manners into our own hands and live in a way that is beneficial for all. All children of all species for all time. If we as individuals and communities could occupy our minds we could do amazing things as a species. Taking control of our food, water, and energy needs will be a primary step, while eliminating systems of pollution and implementing standards for universal sustainability. Why should we idly stand aside and bide our time when we can do something about. “But what can I do?” asked the one who’s lost his way. The answer is quite simple really. First you’ve got to care. About something positive, anything…really! Then you’ve got to ask yourself: “What am i good at?” Whether it be cooking, gardening, music, engineering, programming, writing, speaking, organizing,  literally anything you can do can make a dramatic difference in shaping our reality, something we forgot we had the power to do! Educate your self about whats going on in your community and begin to learn about things that would be beneficial. If we can shed the skin of apathy then our sight will be renewed.

Smoking tobacco has killed millions over the years, it is toxic and contains nictoine that makes you become addicted. Cannabis does not have toxins that make your lungs go black (tar), it does not have all carcinogens that give you cancer, and it does not have a substance that makes you addicted to it. So why on earth is Cannabis illegal?

Drinking alcohol also kills thousands. Drink driving, a drunken brawl in the pub or just a drunken mishap. Yet both of these are sold worldwide and are one of the biggest imports. There have been NO reported deaths from the use of Cannabis.

I know that there are many people out there who still smoke Cannabis and they shouldnt have to be in fear of being caught. It loosens you up makes you feel good, but does not kill you or make you do stupid things that could lead to your death. If it did not loosen you up why would it be used medically? Its a pain depressent, a pick up drug, the world would be a better place if people could blaze up with no worry of being caught.

If your a disenfranchised republican join us; We are looking to move forward  If your a moderate of either party join us what we want is to move forward Greens we are the party of Ideas not the party of corruption. There are times whe we American must lead the way; but there are times when we also must follow too; When we see better ideas from other parts of this world that protect there work force and there manufacturing then it’s time to take a page from there play book and run with it. We are not Mr know it all and we shouldnt act like one either.

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• Every time we go to the grocery we carry home our good in plastic bags which some are recyclable but a lot of them are not, to prevent the wastage of this there are reusable grocery bags made out of cotton that are much more comfortable to hold and spacious to hold more goods and while using them you are helping save the planet.

• Solar and wind energy are great alternative to what we are using now but unfortunately until this is our main supply of energy make sure and turn off all lights and electrically appliances when not in use. This would not only save the environment but it will also save you a few extra dollars on your electric bill as well.

• Try using greener alternatives such as lime juice and vinegar for household cleaning before you look to the harm detergents. The earlier you tackle a stain or mess the easier it will be to clean.

• If you must use disposable item then try I find 100 percent biodegradable products.

• This is probably the most important tip you will need to go green, make sure and recycle. Do not let all of your hard work go to waste by just throw everything into the trash. Evrything that you could possibly recycle make sure and recycle it.

With these tips you will be doing your part in ensuring that we all have a much greener tomorrow.

Also we use and waste so many products that are helping to faster destroy the universe. All those items that we are quick to throw into the trash as soon as we are done with it just end up in lands fills. Well most people think that the resources used to create these items magically grow back, well they are sort of right, but the earth does not have enough time to repair itself at the rate we are using up it resources. We need to be aware of this and that’s why recycling you so important. When we recycle we reuse those resources and help preserve the earth for a much longer time.

There are over 6 billion people living on planet earth that’s far much more than ever before and if were all were to continue and waste the earths valuable resources you could only imagine how fast that they would finish, but if you all were to work together in the preservation of our planet then we would succeed in saving it. Think about what would happen to your kids or mankind on the whole if we don’t clean up our act very soon and do our part to save help save our planet.

1. OTC
OTC drugs are sold freely on the market and can be purchased without a prescription. Special mark on the packaging and label-free medicine is a green circle with a black border. Example: Paracetamol.

2. OTC Limited
OTC limited is the actual drug, including prescription drugs, but still can be freely sold or purchased without a prescription, and are accompanied by warning signs. Special mark on the packaging and label-free drug is limited to the blue circle with a black border. Example: CTM.

3. Prescription Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
Hard drugs are medicines that can only be purchased in pharmacies by prescription. Special mark on the packaging and label is the letter K in a red circle with a black border. Example: Mefenamic Acid. Psychotropic drugs are hard drugs either natural or synthetic is not a narcotic, a potent psychoactive through selective effects on the central nervous system that causes the typical changes in mental activity and behavior. Example: Diazepam, Phenobarbital.

4. Narcotic drugs
Narcotic drug is a drug derived from a plant or not plant either synthetic or semi synthetic which can cause a decrease or change of consciousness, loss of taste, it reduces to relieve pain and lead to dependence. Example: Morphine, pethidine.

Before using drugs, including drug-free and free unlimited properties must be known and how to use appropriate and safe to use. Such information may be allowed from the label or brochure on drug-free and free packaging are limited.

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After escaping capture where he was held as a slave, St. Patrick turned to the missionary cause after claiming that God had spoken to him in a dream.  He realized that Christianity was the way forward for Ireland and taught Irish citizens about the Holy Trinity using only the clover leaf as a prop.  Thus the green clover (shamrock) became the internationally recognized symbol of Ireland.

The first ever St. Patricks’ Day Parade did not take place in Ireland, but in the United States, in 1762.  The immigrant population began to realize they had strength in numbers and the annual parade was intended not only to celebrate their nationality, but also as a response to the cruel treatments and lack of opportunities they were receiving.  Together, they began forming political groups, including the “green machine.”

St. Patricks’ birthplace is a mystery, but he was not a native to Ireland.  He was transported to Ireland to tend sheep in the Irish hills, where he spent seven years of his life.  March 17th is the anniversary of St. Patrick’s death in 461 A.D.  and several centuries passed before he had been  honored as the patron saint of the island.  There are accounts stating that he was born in Scotland, and reports arguing Wales is his birthplace, with the latter being more likely but still the evidence is inconclusive. 

Saint Paddy, as the nickname goes, did write an autobiography,“Confessio,” which documents most of his life from the age of 16, when he was taken from his family’s settlement.  He reports that he lived in a place called, Bannavem Taburniae, however,  no such a place exists today and there appears to be no records of this place name either.   Others have said that he was born in Dumbarton, Scotland.  Exasperated researchers have found no verification of Saint Patrick’s birthplace, and we can assume that the search will continue until an answer is found.

Arguably the modern festivities are less concerned with the social, political or religious elements, and more about getting together and having a good ol’ Irish knees-up!

Wherever you are in the world – enjoy the festivities, and don’t forget to put on your green!

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Leprechauns are fairy-folk from Irish mythology, predating the Celts.  They are mischevious tiny men often seen wearing green coats.  Most accounts agree they are small enough to sit on a man’s shoulder, but it is difficult to believe anyone would want one to!  Leprechauns are known for their clever, sharp-wittedness; tricking simple folk or casting a little magic so they can have their way.  They are usually pictured with a pot of gold, harkening back to a belief that the fairie folk are greedy and tricksters in every way.  The superstitous nature of a Leprechaun is natural as their size limits them, but they are also mistaken for small elves.  Think about the famous “Elf on a Shelf” book or the tale of “The Shoemaker and the Elves” and it is likely that the creature described is actually a Leprechaun.  They are craftsmen, having numerous tales of their shoe making abilities, and the wonderous music they play on tin whistles, harps, and fiddles. 

If you want to attract one, you can try to lure them with four leaf clovers according to some tales, but take some caution as not every Leprechaun is in a good temper. 

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On January 24, 2012, President Barrack Obama delivered his final State of the Union address of his first term in office. Throughout his speech he focused on decreasing spending, creating jobs and lowering taxes. He began his speech by focusing on the previous year and the achievements he brought forth. He discussed the death of Osama Bin Laden along with the ending of the Iraq war. President Obama then discussed looking ahead into the future to ending the war in Afghanistan. He used the platform of ending the wars to step into his first theme of discussing how to end excessive government spending.

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                President Obama, last night throughout his speech discussed various ways to decrease spending to help get rid of the budget deficit. He initially discussed that spending on foreign wars needs to decrease in order to cut the excessive defense budget that our nation now has. However, In order to be more bipartisan he touched on the fact that programs like Social security, Medicare, and Medicade need to be reformed. President Obama admitted that these programs need to be reformed the most not only to cut spending of tax dollars but also to guarantee that the disabled and elderly will have a secure future where these programs are guaranteed. After discussing cuts to spending, President Obama went on to talk about the creation of jobs and taxes.

                President Obama, on addressing his second issue, began with a story about how the company seimans. After shutting down a factory of theirs, the company offered for the laid off workers to go to school. The company paid for the education of their previous employees, and thus created more skilled workers to work in the new laboratories the company build after shutting down their factory. President Obama used this as an example for how other companies should run and what kind of companies the U.S. government should support. He talked about how the U.S. needs to have more skilled workers and that in order for the U.S. to create more jobs we need to use incentives to have multinational corporations return to the states. He used that subject as a vault into discussing the issue of immigration. He talked about how we must not just deport illegal immigrants that get a higher education for two reasons: First, it benefits our society by having more highly educated individuals, Secondly he discussed how much of the scientific community in the United States is made up of immigrants. The president discussed the issue of immigration and also combined it with the discussion of education reform in the United States. President Obama suggested that taxes should be cut in both loans for education along with corporate taxes for multinationals that return factories and jobs to the states. President Obama then touched on the point that the pricing of higher education and the system of student loans needs to be reformed and fixed, and the only way that can happen is through the participation of congress.

                President Obamas last main point of what needs to be done this coming year referred to the fact that a greater amount of bipartisanship needs to happen. He openly talked about the fact that he knows the government is very inefficient at this point in time. As for how to fix it, President Obama talked about how he plans on congregating six separate departments, though he did not specify which ones, in order to many the government run much more quickly and effectively.  The President finished his speech by discussing about the future of our nation and the investments our nation must take. Obama used the example of the $2 million dollar investment the United States made in the 1960’s that became what in now the internet. The president then discussed that we must invest in our future even though some of our investments may not pay off as much as we would like.

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                I though the President’s speech was very good. I think that he did very well in to passing over any large issues. I think that he honed in his goals and the goals of the entire nation for this year and into the future. By talking about votes that were going on in congress in the next few months the effect of his speech and the effectiveness of it will be able to be clearly seen in the near future. I think that overall the republican reaction to his speech was mostly positive. President Obama made it very clear that he is willing to work for both the democrats and the republicans into the next year and beyond to best represent the people of the country and once again make the United States the strongest country in the world.