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• aislinn2000

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• Amazon Adventure and Interesti

  • From: Paige
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    some interesting and important facts learned on my trip to the Amazon... also some of my personal thoughts at the end :)

    - Almost 20% of global carbon emissions come from deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.  As an aside, this is larger than the emissions from all of the transportation sectors combined.  
    
    - The rainforest is one of the largest carbon sinks in the world, along with the oceans.  As the oceans have no further capacity to absorb CO2, any decrease in the amount of forest directly increases the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
    
    - About 15% of the rainforest has been deforested to date and we are losing 1 to 2% per year at this point.  The tipping point at which the rainforest can no longer sustain itself is at 30% deforestation.  This means that we have about 10 - 15 years to turn the tide.
    
    - Where government parks (for the most part) and indigenous lands have been set aside, the forests are in good shape.  This is due primarily to heroes on the front lines (like ACT and Saude Alegria and Gaias Amazonas and REDD and Imazon) who have empowered the indigenous peoples to protect their lands.  One rule of thumb...where there are indigenous peoples there is intact forest, where there is not, the forest is under pressure.
    
    - The majority of the deforestation comes from logging, cattle farming and soy production on private lands.  This is where the rubber will meet the road in the next 10 - 15 years if we are to prevent the collapse of the rainforest.
    
    - There are growing forces on both sides of the development (highways, logging, farming) versus preservation equation in Brazil.  It is highly likely that solutions will come from within the country (consumer awareness of the consumption of precious resources) and from outside the country (resources to protect the rainforest, compensate landholders for not cutting down the forest).  One encouraging example of an international effort to slow deforestation was the $1B contribution of the Norwegian government this year to Brazil in its efforts.

    The good news is that there are many smart and devoted social entreprenuers on the ground working fearlessly to to make sure our future is protected.

    The main thing I took away from this trip was how important community is. The villages were " all for one and one for all". I really wish we had a stronger sense of community and togetherness in the USA. But often egos and selfishness get in the way.

    Another thing I really appreciated about the social entreprenuers I spent time with on this trip was the way they communicate. One thing that bothers me about some people in Hollywood is that they get mad at you for having a difference in opinion or they think you are dumb for not thinking EXACTLY like them and they make snide remarks and even insult. Since they are rich, successful and "smart" they think that they are always right and know everything.

     The proper way to communicate to listen, try to understand, and respect other peoples POV's. I could go on and on about  the issues I have with some powerful people in Hollywood, but I will leave it at that!

    I wish everyone could have the opportunity I did. I realized how spoiled and fortunate we are living in the USA yet so many people bitch and moan and demand perfectionism. People need to wake up and chill out and be grateful for all they have has individuals and all we have as a nation. The easiest place in the world to live!

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• Sacred Juice Sip

  • From: Paige
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    Taking a sip of juice offered to me during a ritual at the Waura Village
  • 1 year ago
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• The Girls

  • From: Paige
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    These girls were so excited to see us and so fun to play with. They followed us around the village and would give us flowers they would pick up off the ground. I had an entourage of young boys follow me too. Thankfully, we have that on video!
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• BFF

  • From: Paige
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    My new best friend that lives in a community called Suruaca along the Tapajos River. She walked with her arm around me through the entire village. They love visitiors and cry tears of joy.
  • 1 year ago
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• New Boyfriends

  • From: Paige
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    This is me and a few men of the Waura tribe located in the Upper Xingu. Damns are being built on all the rivers by them which will affect their food source and thus their survival. We were there on a fact finding misson. I really hope we can help them so their people do not become extinct.
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• Chief and I

  • From: Paige
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    This is me with a legendary Warrior Chief.
  • 1 year ago
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• Ariival in Suruca Community

  • From: Paige
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    This community along the Tpajos River was the so welcoming. The flowers in the heart say " welcome". They showed us their village and danced for us. Their strong sense of community and togetherness is something I wish we had WAY more of in the USA. Join me as we change that!
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• amygallo

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• chrhenry

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• A rattle snake leaving my gara

  • From: Paige
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    Trapped outside my own home!
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• Skid Row brought to CGI U.

  • From: laurentaylor
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    There are 3 ingredients to the cocktail of social change: idea, pattern change, & a concrete project.

    This clever concept was introduced to me at the Clinton Global InitiativeInaugural Meeting for university students. I found it fitting; seeing that the project I brought to CGIU was inspired by Be Stirred and their exciting Party with a Purpose.

    I attended CGIU because my partner Jordan and I created a project based around the documentary SKID ROW that we were made aware of by Be Stirred. We were inspired and wanted to aide in bringing about awareness and action to the homelessness issue in L.A. On March 4th, we drove to L.A. for the Be Stirred event in order to get a better idea of the need and how we could fit in. The event was incredible and it was truly amazing to meet all the integral members of Be Stirred, PrAsperity, & the documentary.

    Jordan and I just returned from New Orleans where President Clinton held the meeting and we are now working on our project based around SKID ROW. It involves bringing the documentary to ASU campus as well as funding a social action trip that 5 students will design and implement on/near SKID ROW.

    Thank you to all the great people that have supported us. If you would like to know more about CGIU or what we are doing, feel free to message me or email me at lauren.tassiello@gmail.com.

    Cheers!

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  • 1 year ago
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• Me and My Bro

  • From: Paige
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• Volunteer as a Writing Coach t

  • From: Alexis310
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    Dear Colleagues,

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    College Summit is a national non-profit organization that partners with schools and districts to build a college-READY culture and increase college enrollment rates. We BELIEVE that all students have the potential to continue their education beyond high school. Through our curriculum , training and online tools, and Summer Workshops , we help all students NAVIGATE the college admissions process, and build college-ready culture. Our school partners SUCCEED when they have been achieving significant school-wide increases in their college enrollment rates.

    Join Me and Make A Difference In Our Community By Being A Writing Coach This Summer!

    I will also volunteer as a writing coach, and am very excited about this opportunity and I hope that you can join me!

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• jake, me, amy in nyc

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• swirvgerv

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• Elizabeth and Me in Lahore, Pa

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  • 2 years ago
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• The Dual in the Desert

  • From: Richard
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    I am absolutely furious that TV has dictated when teams will play each other. I know not all of you went to Arizona or Arizona State ... But the “Dual of the Desert" as we call it use to be played on the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. It was special weekend for family and friends to come together to celebrate the holiday and have a good old' football rivalry. We would have fun with each other and tailgate and cheer our teams on and in the end no matter who won we would still be together to either gloat or take it on the chin.... We all know that Thanksgiving is the most traveled and most expensive weekend to travel on... Does TV actually think that we have the means or ability to fly back 2 weekends in a row??? And does TV actually think there is a rivalry between USC and Arizona State (No offense ASU, but there is no rival to USC)!!!!
    If any of you have any suggestions on how my concerns can be addressed with the proper people, rather than somepoor student being yelled at over the phone by a crazed UofA fan please let me know as I would like the proper people to know that whatthey are doing is plainwrong...
    The Dual of the Desert belongs on Thanksgiving weekend!!!!
    Thank you for letting me rant!!!!!
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• Blong

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• joaney

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