Chris Abani

Hey everybody, Its Reggie. I want to share with you this video of Chris Abani who was a political prisoner in his native Nigeria at various times during 1985 and 1991. He was held in solitary confinement, tortured and was on death row after being sentenced to death for treason. This acclaimed novelist and poet spoke at the 2007 Ted Talks. I encourage you to watch and listen.

Namaste,
Reggie

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30 Days free!

Hey everybody, Its Reggie Today marks the anniversary of surrendering my life to the universe. 30 days ago June 12th I walked out from the place I have worked for over 8years. Like all bad relationships, someone must move on. Finally out grow each other or have a failure of communication, I reminisce with mixed emotions. Many fond memories were built there. I would like to share some of those with you.

PHOTOS COMING SOON!!

Thank You
Reggie

Is Eco-Friendly A Bag or A Drag?

Hey everybody, Its Reggie. I am sure everyone has seen or is using recyclable grocery bags. You know those green cube like bags hanging from a display tree in your local grocery store. It took me a good two months to put myself in the habit to always have them where they are handy. I keep two in the car, and always carry one when just walking in the neighborhood. The key to this Eco-friendly bag is accompanied with what I like to call Eco-friendly shopping. By using these bags I have limited space and a limited number of bags so I only buy the essential items not having to waste food that wont be eaten. Making a list is also helpful. Before the Eco bags I just bought stuff. Now I can see a dramatic difference in my shopping habits.

Plastic and Paper Bag Facts to Think About:

• A Plastic bag takes 450 years to biodegrade. Imagine 10 billion of them.
• The production of paper bags causes 70% more pollution than Plastic.
• When plastic degrades it ends up in our oceans. Incidentally, it appears much like a plankton, and is then consumed by fish. Fish eat it, and it winds up on your dinner table.
• The recycling of plastic emits heavy metals into the air causing extreme air pollution.
• An average person will use over 350 bags in a single year!
• In New York City, one less grocery bag per person would reduce waste by five million pounds and save $250,000 in disposal costs!
• In 1999 more than 14 million trees were cut down to produce 10 billion paper bags that were used by Americans that year!
• The recipe for making paper bags starts with 1 part pulp, 400 parts water. What a waste of water!

Just a Thought X: Independence Day

Hey everybody, Its Reggie. Today is the 4 of July, lam sure many of you celebrate with the day off from work and maybe a barbecue with family and friends. Everyone enjoys ending the day by watching the night skies light up with the sights and sounds of fireworks so proudly displayed. A reenactment of the battles our soldiers fought so bravely in. They endured all to bring freedom to their land. This was their hight intention. On this 4 of July I want everyone to understand The fight for this freedom was not easy to accomplish. Our forefathers with great intention and perilous action achieved the greatness of being free and with this freedom comes great responsibility. Our founding fathers understood this as our fundamental right. Let us not ever have this right compromised.

Namaste,
Reggie

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