CSC MISSION: To educate, inform and inspire YOU-

To conserve, preserve, & protect ALL creation.

BLUE VOICE 

www.bluevoice.org  

BlueVoice.org is an ocean conservation organization founded in 2000 by Hardy Jones and Ted Danson. Its mission is to protect dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals and to raise popular awareness about the plight of the oceans. BlueVoice has fought to end the slaughter of dolphins in Japan and to expose the harmful levels of toxins in the marine environment and their impact on both marine mammals and humans. For some twenty five years members of the BlueVoice team have worked both to end the killing of dolphins and whales and to explore the universe of dolphins in the open sea. Ample evidence now exists to show that dolphins are highly intelligent, social and sentient animals with brains and minds of equal magnitude to those of humans.

In his book, The Voice of the Dolphins, Jones reports his story of a life spent working with dolphins-working to understand them and working to save them. The REVIEW of Jones' book, which was written by Julia Whitty, will have you racing to buy it!

Hardy Jones is a former journalist with CBS News and UPI. He has been making television documentaries about the oceans and marine mammals in particular for more than 20 years. "The experience of forcing Japanese fishermen to release hundreds of dolphins simply by pointing a camera at them led to the original concept of BlueVoice.org," says Jones. "The advent of the internet has given us a tool of unprecedented power to end some of the brutalities committed against marine mammals and the oceans."

Jones shares; "Our film 'If Dolphins Could Talk,' hosted by actor Michael Douglas, complimented the work of many environmental organizations when we broadcast video footage of dolphins dying in tuna nets. It was soon afterwards Heinz announced it would no longer accept tuna caught by surrounding dolphins with nets."

Visit this week's NATURE CALLS by Frank Gromling for a SPECIAL UPDATE on his personal interview with Hardy Jones who has been investigating a dolphin disaster in Peru.

TODAY, Do Something for the Seas 

~by Susi Pittman

The earth is 70% water, life giving by specific design of the Creator. Susi asks, what are you doing to oblige God in your responsible stewardship of the seas?

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Steward of a Sand Crab

~by Father Ron Camarda

Forgiveness and a sand crab, what could the two possibly have in common? Let Father Ron help you make the connection.

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Our Time 

~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.

Wouldn't you love to know that someone today is thinking of you and praying for you. Sister Rene is and she wants you to know it!

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Dolphins at Risk in Peru 

~by Frank Gromling

Frank has a special interview with Hardy Jones, founder of the BLUE VOICE on a continuing investigation of massive dolphin deaths in Peru.

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Mary shares the joy of being a first time parent and bringing a new baby home to the family pet. As she and her husband Jonathan found out, it is not without its challenges. She has SUPER "tips" for other like couples to ensure a smooth transition for baby and pet.

A Dog's Eyes

~by Louis Templeman

Have you ever really looked into the eyes of a dog? Could you possibly believe that it could be life changing? Does Louis have a column for you that ends with a big AMEN!

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She was deeply spiritual and was chosen by Our Lord to be a sign to the world of His miraculous love and sustaining power. Steward Joe takes us on a special 2-part journey into the mystical beauty of Saint Therese Neumann. This month, her visions and sufferings; in July, her supernatural gifts.

Golden Retrievers have long been considered America's family dog. Scout is a platinum "golden" who captures the heart of author Jill Abramson and causes and evolution of love with all its sacrifices and joys. Michele highly recommends The Puppy Diaries: Raising a dog named Scout to all dog lovers and especially those who are just starting out.

Tending the Garden of the Soul 

~ by Dana Reynolds

NEW AFFILIATE SHOPPING for YOU!  

We continue to build a small but, well focused group of vendors, offering products in line with stewardship of the earth and its creatures. By visiting these product sites from our page, you are helping to support our mission.

is a small batch coffee roaster operated by the Carmelite Monks of Wyoming through an online gourmet coffee bean store. Many consider their website the ultimate source for gourmet coffee where it is easy to buy coffee online. The monks carefully craft each freshly roasted coffee to perfection for dark roast coffees, espresso, ground coffees, whole bean coffees, single origin coffees, fair trade coffees, flavored coffees and especially the monks' special gourmet coffee blends. Try our special auto delivered coffee subscriptions also for the best coffee online.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS

MOUNTAIN ROSE HERBS has always taken a formidable and uncompromising stand when it comes to the protection and sustainability of our natural world and the delicate systems which balance all life as we know it. This complex and venerable planet produces all of the products we share with you, and it is simply a matter of appreciation and respect that must be given. Not only do we lead the industry in environmental stewardship, we also adhere to strict principles and protocols that ensure fair treatment and compensation for the people involved with the production of our products; both domestically and overseas.

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A Division of Engineering Services & Products Company, FarmTek was founded in 1979 with the purpose of bringing the highest quality products at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service directly to the agricultural, horticultural, building and retail trade communities.

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Scott Christensen-

He paints the sea and its creatures

Scott Christensen began painting with oils on stretched canvas in 1997 at the age of 26. Four years later, Scott resigned from his position leading a horizontal drilling gang to study Visual Art full-time. Scott's wife had just given birth to their first children-twins. As Scott recalls, 'failure was not an option.'

Since then, he has sold over 250 originals and over 3500 Canvas Editions. Scott united his ability to create with his love of the Australian coastline, and has never looked back.

He represents these ever-changing environments with vibrant colour, sharp composition, and attention to every detail. His work has been described as 'stylish, photo-realism', 'unique, and very Australian'. Scott Christensen paints full-time from his Studio/Gallery in Cleveland, in the Redland Shire of Queensland.

Scott's work is held in private and public collections within Australia and in private collections everywhere from the USA to the UK.

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Tell Your Senator: Support the RESTORE Act! 

It's been over a year and a half since oil finally stopped spewing from BP's well in the Gulf of Mexico, but work to restore the Gulf is just beginning. Congress is poised to pass a bill that would direct 80% of the fines that BP must pay for the oil disaster back to the Gulf region for environmental and economic restoration, but we need your help to make Gulf restoration a reality in 2012.

With bi-partisan support of 9 of 10 Gulf senators and 36 members of the House of Representatives, the RESTORE ACT will help direct fines toward the Gulf where it's needed most. This funding can provide billions of dollars to support long-term restoration efforts supporting the region's vital fishing and tourism industries, while providing critical jobs and economic recovery for the communities that were hardest hit by the disaster. BP's fines will also be used to develop a comprehensive ecosystem restoration plan. It's exactly what we've been calling for all along, because it's vital to the long-term health of the Gulf.

The Gulf of Mexico as a country would be the seventh largest economy in the world. Help us pass the RESTORE ACT in 2012 not only will restore the marine and coastal ecosystem but it will provide economic benefits everyone in United States.

Now is the time to act.

Congress needs to hear that there is widespread support for this bill and you want action in Early 2012. Please take a minute and tell your senator to SUPPORT THE RESTORE ACT today.

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The Digital Ocean-Connecting for Ocean Sustainability  

We're a global community of people who care about the ocean. Together, we're working to advance ocean sustainability.

Plant a Fish

Plant A Fish (PAF) is an active, hands-on outdoor education and restoration experience developed by Fabien Cousteau, third-generation ocean explorer, documentary filmmaker and environmental ambassador. With PAF program initiatives seeded in key locations around the world, the core mission focuses on using timeless, universal ecological principles applicable to all natural ecosystems in addition to location-specific subjects, and applying these principles to engage local communities toward stewardship and restoration efforts of their marine environment. The lessons participants learn about nature and sustainable living are relevant everywhere in the world. Our ultimate goal is to have PAF participants plant one billion "fish" worldwide.

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Students Saving the Oceans 

Students and their community get pro-active around the health of the seas and its sustainability, a unique approach on our Oceans through the eyes of the next generation.

Solutions to the challenge of a seaside garden  

The Healing Power of Salt 

Watching the ocean's spectacular beauty and listening to its soothing sound are universal stress reducers, but the ocean's waves are more than a pretty sight. The salty water has therapeutic power to heal a variety of medical conditions.

Get your solar glasses ready! The transit of Venus happens on June 5th...a once in a lifetime event.

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