Awareness Button Giveaway

Jasmine at Zazzle Elite is having an Awareness Button Giveaway. The button is designed much like a medical alert bracelet including ailment and emergency contact information. Jasmine says:

"I have a younger (who is a lot older now) sister with Autism and I know how scary it can be for a parent to send their child off to school or on a field trip and worry about if their child were to get lost, so I'd like to offer a button to someone and help ease their worries this school year. This contest is open to everyone in the United States."

Other ailments may be added to the button. Please visit Zazzle Elite for details and contest entry.

I Have Autism Button by jasminesphotography
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Link love

Do you have a family friendly website for your home business? I have just added a Link Love topic to the Discussion tabs of my Facebook fan pages. Stop by and leave your links. While you are there I would love it if you joined my pages.

Both pages are Zazzle related. One is for Family Friendly Gifts by Zazzle artist including myself. The other is for awareness, charity, and cause related designs by Zazzlers. You don't have to be a Zazzle shopkeeper to leave your links. Link Love may help you get noticed and bring more fans and followers to your blogs, fan pages, and websites. That can mean more customers!

If you have a Facebook Page for your business consider adding Link Love to it. This is also a great way to build your network. Please keep in mind that my pages are family friendly and do not add inappropriate links. Thank you.

Autism and a mother's love

Today I came across the blog of a special Zazzler named Angela. She is a devoted mother of a child with Autism. Angela shares her family's story with a mother's love. Here are the words from her Zazzle profile. Yes this saves on typing but it also shows why I am compelled to send you away to another blog .

Describes themself as: Mother of three. Oldest Son is 21yr and Daughter who is 17yr, Youngest child (13 yr. old Boy)has autism. Married for 20 years and just getting stronger every day due to the help of my wonderful husband and loving children. Every day is a roller coaster of adventures, but never is one day dull and boring. Determination, togetherness, understanding, and unconditional love is my family's best friends.

Personal Interests: To strive every day to help our son live day to day with comfort and love. To help my other children feel the same attention and love we give our youngest. To work hard to to make a successful business so our son will not be held back financially to receive the help he needs in the present or future, as well as giving our older children a head start in life.

Artistic Interests: Love to write poetry,short stories, and can draw just about anything I set my mind to.

Angela's blog A Way Through Autism An excellent resource for anyone dealing with Autism. Please visit her Zazzle Shop also. Eyes of Autism

Zazzler that donates all proceeds

When Zazzler Causes was first started I thought it would be an easy task. There are so many cause and awareness designs on Zazzle. Something has made things difficult however. That is keeping my sites Family Friendly. It turns out many designs incorporate foul language. Also many designs raising money for breast cancer research use terms for breast that are not at all family friendly. I want to call attention to a Zazzler that donates all proceeds to charities! On top of that her designs are family friendly.

Barbara has this message at the top of her shop.

"All proceeds will be donated to mesothelioma research in memory of my Uncle (12/31/08) , March of Dimes in memory of my grandson (11/12/97) & Breast Cancer Research in memory of Onelia Barcon 4/12/07."

I would like to say Thank you Barbara. Here are several products from her shop. Please help Barbara with her cause and make a purchase.

For more great products please visit Barbara's Zazzle Shop.

Wildlife Forever Fundraiser

Winning Art By C. Sun Grade 7

While reading the Zazzle forum today I got pleasant surprise. A shopkeeper posted the Children's State-Fish Art Contest winners art. Even if I could draw I would be impressed with these young artist! The contest is open to kids in grades 4 - 12. The children are using their skill to help raise money for a worthwhile cause. Here is a quote form the Zazzle shop.

"Wildlife Forever is America’s leading multi-species fish and wildlife conservation organization. As a 501(c) nonprofit charity, we rely on the tax-deductible donations and purchases of those with a passion for the outdoors. We’re hoping that is you.

Outdoor education for children is a big part of what we do and the State-Fish Art Contest is our signature program. You will be surprised at the quality of the winning artwork."

Here are a few more examples:



Please visit the Wildlife Forever Fundraiser shop at Zazzle and make a purchase to help their cause.

Crawling For A Cause Breast Cancer Infant Onesie / Creeper

Crawling For A Cause II

Jigsaw Blocks

All Proceeds From Sale Of This Item Donated To American Cancer Society For Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. Shop Blazen Designs for more Cancer Awareness designs and help find a cure.

Crohn's Disease

Takes Guts, Crohn's Disease t shirt by vickiescreations

Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease, in which the body's immune system attacks the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation. It is classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms. There is evidence of a genetic link in Crohn's Disease.

Todays featured designer knows more than a bit about this condition. Her own daughter suffers from it.

"My daughter has had several surgeries and procedures since her pre-teen years. Life is never easy for a Crohn's patient, even when it is under control.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the lining of your digestive tract, which can lead to abdominal pain, severe diarrhea and even malnutrition.

The inflammation caused by Crohn's disease often spreads deep into the layers of affected bowel tissue. Like ulcerative colitis, another common IBD, Crohn's disease can be both painful and debilitating and sometimes may lead to life-threatening complications."

Battles with Crohn's Journal Avery Binder by vickiescreations

For more great designs to help raise awareness about Crohn's Disease please visit Vickie's Creations

Zazzlers In Need

Zazzler Causes was started to showcase Cause and Awareness related designs. I have been moved to make an addition to this. With so many artist involved there are sure to be Zazzlers who are disabled or have family members that are. In some cases Zazzle may be a way to help supplement their income. For others it may be their sole source. Some may have become unemployed and are having trouble finding work.

If you are or know of a Zazzler in need I may feature them here and on the Facebook Page. Leave a post here or on the Zazzler Causes Facebook Discussion post.

There is a stipulation. In keeping with my faith I post only family friendly designs and do not post anything pagan or otherwise anti-Christian. This includes non-biblical holidays.

Thanks and may Yahweh bless you!

Asperger syndrome

Leaving the Poseidon Nebula -2009 by Teknowizard
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All the artist showcased until now have cause or awareness related designs. Today will be just a little different. I was recently told of a Zazzle artist Randall Klopping who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. Asperger syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder though differs from others by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Symptoms include significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. Randall loves to create and says "As far as I can remember, I have always sought to represent things in a visual manner. A trait I suspect comes from the Asperger’s syndrome, a form of Autism without the speech impediment." As seen by his art he is very creative.

Hopefully Randall will forgive me as I would like to add a big part of his bio here.

In an accident in 1992 I was crushed by a pickup and car, which left me able to spend less and less time standing or sitting. Though often my disabilities make it difficult and stressful for me, my goals are simple in principle. My short term goals are to earn enough money for nessetities, a new mattress & memory foam pad for my bed, have safety handles installed so I can safely shower on a regular basis and to be able to afford to pay someone to clean the heck out of my home (haven't been able to keep up with cleaning for years). My long term goal is the most difficult, some might say impossible but I intend to truly build a life for myself and have the dignity that comes from fully supporting oneself with all my hard work.

You can help Randall reach his goals and receive some truly amazing works of art in return. To see more of his designs and to make a purchase please visit teknowizard's Store at Zazzle.

Multiple Sclerosis

Ladies Basic T-Shirt by TeeThyme
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Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as Disseminated Sclerosis or Encephalomyelitis Disseminata, is a disease in which the fatty Myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to Demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms. MS affects the ability of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord to communicate with each other.

Most people experience their first symptoms of MS between the ages of 20 and 40; the initial symptom of MS is often blurred or double vision, red-green color distortion, or even blindness in one eye. Most MS patients experience muscle weakness in their extremities and difficulty with coordination and balance. These symptoms may be severe enough to impair walking or even standing. In the worst cases, MS can produce partial or complete paralysis. Most people with MS also exhibit Paresthesias, transitory abnormal sensory feelings such as numbness, prickling, or "pins and needles" sensations. Other symptoms may include: Speech impediments, tremors, and dizziness are other frequent complaints. Occasionally, people with MS have hearing loss. Approximately half of all people with MS experience cognitive impairments such as difficulties with concentration, attention, memory, and poor judgment, but such symptoms are usually mild and are frequently overlooked. Depression is another common feature of MS. There is no medical cure for Multiple Sclerosis.

Tee Thyme, a Zazzle artist whose own daughter suffers from MS wishes to raise awareness about this debilitating disease. Please visit Tee Thyme's store at Zazzle for more products and to help raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis.

Haiti Relief

Many wonderful people have pitched in to help Haiti. They are still not out of the woods yet and will not be for some time to come. hearts4haiti's Store at Zazzle has beautiful and diverse stickers, by talented Zazzle designers, dedicated to increase awareness and raise funds for Haiti. All designer profit goes to Hope For Haiti. Rather than show a single image I have included the flash panel below to showcase the designs offered. If the panel links do not work properly please use the store link above. It will take you to the main store where you can see all the designs.

Autism Awareness

If you must know... by mrs_eke
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Instead of siting facts and statistics relating to Autism I want to talk about one of it's effects on society. Autism tends to shed light on the character of those who do not have it. This ability is shared by other diseases and afflictions. I am certain many of you have seen this ability in action. Those afflicted and their family members have definitely seen it. Take the following as an example.

A person with Autism or maybe a burn victim decides to go to the zoo. They take in the sights, the smells, and the beautiful scenery. Others there have been doing the same thing. The bunches of people stroll along likely brushing against one another while trying to get a better look at the monkeys as they do what monkeys do. A security camera at the zoo takes it all in. When watched later the video can be used as a lesson in human behavior instead of animal. An attentive student will notice not many people brush against the Autistic or burn victim. In fact a break in the general pattern of the zoo visitors is evident. You can see more unattended space around our subject. Also many have turned their gaze from the animals and are now staring at the center of this space. Strangely some parents are even directing their children away from it. It's as if they are protecting them from something unpleasant or even dangerous. An attentive student may also notice something else. The look on many the faces has become less intelligent than the animals they came to see.

We all know that this really happens. I often wonder why some people react this way. Why look at the victim of a disease or accident with distaste, fear, or loathing? Not to take away from the design above but here is another idea for a t-shirt. Those with a disease or deformity can have a mirror on their shirts. That way the people gawking at them can see how ridiculous they themselves look .

The creator of the design above is the mother of an Autistic son. She does not want people staring at him. Please visit mrs_eke's Store at Zazzle for more wonderful designs and to help raise awareness. Thank you.

Walk for a cause - March of Dimes

Walk for a cause - March of Dimes by bkang22
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The March Of Dimes was born in the United states from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Their mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Comedian Eddie Cantor coined the phrase March Of Dimes to describe and annual fund raising event held in January by the Foundation. Eddie became one of the promoters for the event. After his death in 1945 President Roosevelt was commemorated with his face on the dime which was first minted in 1946.

The Walk for a cause design above was created by a Zazzle artist who goes by bkang22. About the design she says "I walk for a cause - to save babies. In memory of my grandson all proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes. The footprints are from my grandson who was born at 26 weeks, we hope to help other families to avoid leaving the hospital without their baby as my daughter and son in law did." About her Zazzle store she says "All proceeds will be donated to mesothelioma research in memory of my Uncle (12/31/08) , March of Dimes in memory of my grandson (11/12/97) & Breast Cancer Research in memory of Onelia Barcon 4/12/07."

Please visit bkang22's Store at Zazzle for many more beautiful designs and to help with the charities she supports.

Zazzler Causes on Facebook

You can now visit Zazzler Causes on Facebook. Please stop by and become a fan. Show your support for these great causes and the artist that create designs for them. Even if you can't make a purchase comments on this blog or the Facebook page are still welcome. Thank you.

Now to post his before the ice storm cuts the power again :)

Love Ribbon Long Sleeve T-shirt-Fight Cancer

The Love Ribbon Long Sleeve Top by CureApparel
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100% of net proceeds from all Cure Apparel merchandise sales go to benefit the American Cancer Society via the Friends Sharing Faith Relay For Life Team. Cure Apparel makes this donation to Friends Sharing Faith after all the profit earnings are totaled up, so that the Team can give it to the American Cancer Society as part of their Relay Fund Raising.

Please visit Cure Apparel - Online Cancer Benefit Store for more great designs and help fight cancer.

January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month

Collage Thyroid Disease Awareness Month by giftsforawareness
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This is a cause that is very important to me as my youngest daughter suffers from Hypothyroidism.

The Thyroid is a large butterfly shaped Endocrine Gland. It is located in the neck above the collarbone. This gland produces thyroid hormone and affects nearly all of the bodies tissue. It's role is to help control metabolism and growth.

There are several conditions that can affect the thyroid. Cancer, Goiters, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism, Solitary Thyroid Nodules, and Thyroiditis. Depending on the disease the thyroid may become enlarged, produce too much or too little hormone, produce lumps or nodes, or become cancerous. When the thyroid is not functioning properly a person may experience weight gain or weight loss and may feel depressed and have a lack of energy.

Goiter

swelling in the thyroid gland, which can lead to a swelling of the neck or larynx. The most common cause for goiter is iodine deficiency. Goiter may be related to hyper and hypothyroidism.

Hyperthyroidism

Overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both. One symptom can be a marked loss of weight.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone. About 5 percent of the U.S. population has hypothyroidism. Women are much more likely than men to develop hypothyroidism. Symptoms may include depression, lack of energy, and weight gain.

National Awareness Month - Thyroid Disease by giftsforawareness
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GiftsForAwareness creates designs to raise awareness about many disease including those of the thyroid. Please visit their shop for more designs. GiftsForAwareness Thyroid Disease Awareness

Save The Children

Karate Kat snowy trees blank greeting by KarateKatGraphics
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Save the Children is an international organization helping children in need around the world. First established in the United Kingdom in 1919, separate national organizations have been set up in more than twenty-eight countries, sharing the aim of improving the lives of children through education, health care and economic opportunities, as well as emergency aid in cases of natural disasters, war and conflict.


The organization says this about themselves:

"Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves."

Please visit karatekatgraphics's Store at Zazzle for more of their designs.

About the artist:

"Karate Kat Graphics began in summer '06 with our kids selling homemade cards, giving half the proceeds to charity. Here we've built their artwork into hundreds of other playful but polished products. Many can be personalized with your own info to create something truly one-of-a-kind. As always, half of every $ earned goes to children's charities. Sales this year benefit Save the Children, a top-rated organization working in the United States and the developing world to help children in dire need."

Art For the Homeless

Roses and Piano by JohnnaCrider
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My heart always goes out to those who are homeless especially this time of year during the freezing winter weather. Today I came across a Zazzle artist who has seen homelessness firsthand. Here are some of her own words:

"My name is Johnna Crider and I am 26 years old. My story is a long and painful one which I express through art. I release my pain using the paintbrush and canvas.

I was homeless as a child and I want to use my art to do something that will make a difference. I would like to one day open up an art gallery that will benefit homeless shelters all across the United States because America doesn't seem to notice that the majority of her children are living in poverty--most people think of America as the land of the free, rich, and dreams being fulfilled.

Art4TheHomeless is how I express myself to the world. Art4TH is my dream to use art to raise homeless awareness in the US where the average age of a homeless American is nine years old. That means there are more and more families with children living on the streets, in shelters, or in poverty in the USA."

Please read more about Johnna and her cause here.

Also vist johnnacrider's Store at Zazzle for more art to support her cause.

Elephant Nature Park 2010 Calendar

Elephants 2010 Calendar (of Elephant Nature Park) by alinaspencil
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(The following is a verbatim description from the calendar artist.)



"The Elephant Nature Park, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is home to rescued working Asian elephants. Most of them have spent their lives logging, begging on the streets, being forced to breed, or hauling tourists on their backs for long hours daily. Some have suffered abuse and torture by their owners. Some have injuries from land mines, parasites, wounds, and starvation. Most have mental problems from stress and fright. Several are blind or partially blind; many limp from foot, leg, hip, and back problems. But they are free to live the rest of their lives at the sanctuary just being elephants, mingling with others (or not), if they so choose.

This 2010 wall calendar contains color photographs of the elephants at the Park. See groups of adults and baby elephants, older female aunties, dust bathing, and river bathing. This is a great gift for an elephant lover or anyone who wants to help to protect and defend Asian elephants and their habitat. Part of the proceeds from the sale of all elephant products at my store will go to support the heartwarming, crucial work they do at the Elephant Nature Park. In addition to providing a refuge, they provide jobs for neighboring villages, who grow pesticide-free food for the animals; protect the surrounding forest; and are building other sanctuaries, so more animals can live in peace and freedom. Visit their site: elephantnaturepark.org

Don't Drink and Drive

Don't Drink and Drive by PRPrints
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If you can't walk a straight line what makes you think you can drive one? The problem is once someone is drunk they aren't thinking clearly. They are close to being in a dream state. The time to make an intelligent decision is before getting drunk. The choice lies with the sober person not the drunk one. Everyone knows before they drink what can happen if they drink too much.

There are decades worth of statistics. There are thousands of graves and grieving families. Sadly these mean nothing to a drunk driver. They are basically on autopilot reduced to pride and immediate need. You can not reason with a drunk. So do not let yourself get into that situation. Most often one does not even know they have taken a life until they are sober. Imagine waking up in jail wondering what has happened. The hours behind you are an unknown blur. You have awoke to find that you have taken a life. You didn't go to sleep and have a nightmare. You woke up to one.

Please do not let this happen to you. Besides it is not just you it happens to. It is the person whose life can be cut short. It is the lives of their friends and families. Do not drink and drive. Better yet do not get drunk. As always do not let anyone else drive drunk. Please help spread the word. Visit PR Prints Zazzle store for more Don't drink and drive products.

Texting While Driving

No Message is Worth a Life by Dont_text_and_drive
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You don't have to be a genius to know that texting while driving is dangerous. It is no less deadly than drunk driving. Some studies have shown that reaction times are actually worse for texting drivers than drunk drivers. Hard to imagine? Think about this. Though impaired the drinker already has eyes on the road while the texter does not. In addition the texter does not have both hands on the wheel.

Though new laws are being passed or proposed texting while driving is not illegal everywhere. Of course a law does not stop someone from doing something. It is still a matter of choice. Please choose to do the right thing, the smart thing. Don't text and drive.

For more Don't Text and Drive designs see dont_text_and_drive's Store at Zazzle.

Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC)

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Cruel Genes by TSAlliance
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Tuberous sclerosis or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)-is a rare genetic disease with no medical cure. TSC causes benign tumors to grow in the brain and on other vital organs such as the kidneys, heart, eyes, lungs, and skin. In addition to the benign tumors that frequently occur in TSC, other common symptoms include seizures, mental retardation, behavior problems, and skin abnormalities.

Tuberous Sclerosis may also be the cause in some cases of Autism, Epilepsy, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM),a rare lung disease, and other diseases. This makes researching TSC vitally important as it could lead to breakthroughs or cures for many other diseases.

"Founded in 1974, the TS Alliance is the only national voluntary health agency dedicated to finding a cure for TSC while improving the lives of those affected."

Please see tsalliance's Store at Zazzle for more designs and help support the cause.

Cancer Research

Trust Pink, Forget Cancer. by TrustPink4getCancer
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trustpink4getcancer's Store at Zazzle needs help raising money for Cancer research. Here is a quote from the Zazzle store. "For a part of a mini-diploma I have taken at school, I am required to raise £250 (yes, I'm English) for a chosen charity, in my case this is Cancer Research as it has affected me in several ways. I have started a Cancer Research brand entitled 'Trust Pink, Forget Cancer', like the well-known catchphrase of Vanish: Oxy Cleans, 'Trust Pink, Forget Stains'. I have made a whole range of products and hope to raise part of the money by collecting the entire profit I make from Zazzle and putting it into the fund."

Support Zazzler Causes

Earlier tonight I started a new blog for Zazzlers. While looking for a design to promote I came across a shirt with a missing persons message. After posting the design it got me to thinking. Why not start another blog featuring Zazzler Causes? There are many artist that spend much time and effort to raise awareness.

I will be searching Zazzle for cause/awareness designs and try to post something new each day. Especially charities for the cure of diseases.

Wow the batteries in my new keyboard went dead. At least I hope that's what happened. I also hope that the next batteries will last longer than 2 weeks. Good thing the mouse was still working. It let me shut down and hook up the old keyboard without having to pull the plug.

Annnyway back to the subject at hand. If you have a cause design you would like promoted please leave a comment. I'll try to get to them but no promises. Hehe I'm making it sound like there's tons of traffic already .

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This Agreement may be terminated by either party without notice at any time for any reason. The provisions of paragraphs 1 (Copyright, Licenses and Idea Submissions), 2 (Use of the Service), 3 (Indemnification), 4 (Third Party Rights) and 6 (Miscellaneous) shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
6.Miscellaneous.
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Privacy Policy

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PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ (the "Site").

We understand that privacy online is important to users of our Site.
This
statement governs our privacy policies with respect to those users of
the Site ("Visitors") who visit without transacting business and
Visitors ("Authorized Customers") who register to transact business on
the Site and make use of the various services offered by
zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ (collectively, "Services") . The
zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ Web Site (the "Site") is an online information
service provided by alongtheway ("zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ "), subject to
your compliance with the terms and conditions set forth below. PLEASE
READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE. BY
ACCESSING OR USING THE SITE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE Privacy
policy SET FORTH BELOW. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THIS POLICY,
YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE SITE. zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ MAY MODIFY
THIS POLICY AT ANY TIME, AND SUCH MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING OF THE MODIFIED POLICY ON THE SITE. YOU AGREE
TO REVIEW THE POLICY PERIODICALLY TO BE AWARE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS AND
YOUR CONTINUED ACCESS OR USE OF THE SITE SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR
CONCLUSIVE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MODIFIED POLICY.

Personally Identifiable Information

refers to any
information that identifies or can be used to identify, contact, or
locate the person to whom such information pertains, including, but not
limited to, name, address, phone number, fax number, email address,
financial profiles, social security number, and credit card
information. Personally Identifiable Information does not include
information that is collected anonymously (that is, without
identification of the individual user) or demographic information not
connected to an identified individual.

What Personally Identifiable Information is collected?

As of the date of the writing of this policy (January 20, 2008) the owner of this site does not collect PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION.
In the future, as services such as online shopping, forums/message
boards, newsletters, or other such services that may require PERSONALLY
IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION are added to the site, this may change. Other
sites linked to through this site may however collect such information
and the owner of this site is not nor can be responsible for their or
your actions or inaction.

IP address

Every computer connected to the Internet has a numeric address called an IP address.
This may or may not correspond uniquely to a particular computer. In
some cases, IP addresses can be resolved to domain names, which may
indicate a site visitor's Internet service provider, employer,
university, etc. As part of its database analysis zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/
may resolve IP addresses to domain names.

Cookies

A
cookie is a data file that certain web sites write to your computer's
hard drive when you visit such sites. A cookie file can contain
information, such as a user identification code, that the site uses to
maintain a personalized look and feel on the pages you have visited. We
use this data on an anonymous basis and we do not correlate this
information with personal data of any user.
Third parties may be placing and reading cookies on your browser, or using web beacons to collect information, in the course of ads being served on this website.
Most web site
browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your
browser settings to display a warning before accepting a cookie, or to
refuse all cookies. However, if you choose to disable the receipt of
cookies from our web site, you may not be able to use certain features
of the site.

• Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on your site.
  
• Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to your users based on their visit to your sites and other sites on the Internet.
  
• Users may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
  

Browser

A browser is a software program running on a
computer that allows users to access documents on the World Wide Web.
Browsers can be either text or graphic. They read HTML coded pages that
reside on a server and interpret the coding into what the user sees as
Web pages. Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer are
examples of Web browsers. Browser type typically discloses hardware
platform, operating system, and browser software and version.
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web servers automatically collect information about a site user's IP
address, browser type and referer by reading this information from the
user's browser (information provided by every user's browser). This
information is collected in a database and used--in an aggregated,
anonymous manner--in our internal analysis of traffic patterns within
our web site. This information is automatically logged by most web
sites.

Referer

The referrer is the URL or ADDRESS of the
Internet resource or page that causes a browser to request a page or
image from servers.

Server

A server is an application, or
device that performs services for connected clients. In simple terms
the server serves the web pages and content.

Content

The
information and/or media (in many formats including images, music,
data, video, advertisements) found or delivered through websites or
other means.

Third Parties

Some content, links, advertisements, and pages
seen or linked to through the site may belong to third parties.
zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ and it's owners claim no responsibilities to or
arising from any information, services, content, and/or transactions or
dealings with or arising from any interaction, arrangements or any and
all other relationships with any and all third party.

Links

This
web site contains links to other web sites. Please note that when you
click on one of these links, you are moving to another web site. We
encourage you to read the privacy statements of these linked sites as
their privacy policies may differ from ours.

How does the Site use Personally Identifiable Information?

We
are not in the business of selling personal information. In the event
that this site does use PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION we will use
that information to customize the Site, to make appropriate service
offerings, and to fulfill buying and selling requests on the Site. We
may email Visitors and Authorized Customers about research or purchase
and selling opportunities on the Site or information related to the
subject matter of the Site. We may also use Personally Identifiable
Information to contact Visitors and Authorized Customers in response to
specific inquiries, or to provide requested information.
zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/
and it's owners may use any information voluntarily given by our users
to enhance their experience in our network of sites, whether to provide
interactive or personalized elements on the sites or to better prepare
future content based on the interests of our users.
As stated
above, we use information that users voluntarily provide in order to
send out electronic newsletters and to enable users to participate in
polls, surveys, message boards, and forums. We send out newsletters to
subscribers on a regular schedule (depending on the newsletter), and
occasionally send out special editions when we think subscribers might
be particularly interested in something we are doing. The site and it's
owners never shares newsletter mailing lists with any third parties,
including advertisers, sponsors or partners.
When we use tracking
information to determine which areas of our sites users like and don't
like based on traffic to those areas. We do not track what individual
users read, but rather how well each page performs overall. This helps
us continue to build a better service for you. We track search terms
entered in Search function as one of many measures of what interests
our users.
WE may create aggregate reports on user demographics
and traffic patterns for advertisers, sponsors and partners. This
allows our advertisers to advertise more effectively, and allows our
users to receive advertisements that are pertinent to their needs.
Because we don't track the usage patterns of individual users, an
advertiser or sponsor will never know that a specific user clicked
their ad.

With whom may the information may be shared?

Personally
Identifiable Information may be shared, on a need to know basis, with
those who provide the services. We will disclose Personally
Identifiable Information in order to comply with a court order or
subpoena or a request from a law enforcement agency to release
information. We will also disclose Personally Identifiable Information
when reasonably necessary to protect the safety of our Visitors and
Authorized Customers.
zazzlercauses.blogspot.com/ has entered into and
will continue to enter into partnerships and other affiliations with a
number of vendors.
Such vendors may have access to certain
Personally Identifiable Information on a need to know basis for
evaluating Authorized Customers for service eligibility.
Our privacy policy does not cover their collection or use of this information. Personal information will not be sold.

Visitors will be offered the choice to opt out of newsletters, forums, or memberships that may be offered by contacting us at Opt out.


Electronic communications and databases are subject to errors,
tampering and break-ins, and we cannot guarantee or warrant that such
events will not take place and we will not be liable to Visitors or
Authorized Customers for any such occurrences.

Zazzler Causes Disclaimer

You may or may not know that the Federal Trade Commission has revised it guides governing endorsements and testimonials. What does this do for you? Part of these changes are meant to hold the online community to the same standards as the offline community. As long as this is done fairly I see it as a good thing. Here is more information on FTC Endorsement Guide for your convenience.

I actually welcome this call to transparency. It gives me an opportunity to let you see into my character. For you younger readers I am talking about how I roll.

First off this blog obviously talks about Causes. The products posted feature designs meant to raise awareness. Some of the artist may be raising money for a charity or organization. Some are only using their designs to raise awareness about something. To be clear I make no claim that a purchase of a product means that money will be donated to any charity. This includes products with designs by me. My designs can be recognized as by tjustleft.

There are two reasons this blog exist. 1.) To raise awareness about important causes, charities, and/or issues. 2.) To make money for my family. Due to health issues I am unable to work outside the home. Rather than apply for disability I am trying to earn money working from home. I will always do so in an ethical manner. I know what it is like to be ripped off and deceived. I will not do that to someone else.

Does this blog make money? I surely hope it will. As of today, January 7 2010, it has not. What are the methods used to monetize this blog? The products you see on Zazzler have special links. Those links contain information that identifies me as an affiliate. If you were to click those links and purchase a product I may receive a commission. Other affiliate links are also placed within the text of my post. Not all links I place on this blog are affiliate links. It would be nice if they were though.

Another way I may make money from this blog is advertisements. If I do place an ad on my blog I will do so in hopes of making money from it. Placing a product or advertisement on this or any blog or website does not mean I have made an endorsement. I does not even mean I have been paid. I would like to be paid to show advertisements :). If I am it still will not constitute an endorsement. If I do endorse anything I will clearly say so.

Do I receive free products or money in exchange for testimonials or reviews? As of January 7 2010 I have not. This really isn't a review blog so there isn't much chance of that happening. I am not above accepting freebies however. If you want to send me a free product or money please feel free to do so. I will be happy. If you want a testimonial or review in exchange you may not necessarily be happy with what I have to say. Whatever I do say will be my opinion. Also I will not be obligated to return any such products or money.

There is a post on this blog and elsewhere telling others they can suggest a cause related product or design. I have made the offer to stimulate commenting, as a way to let other designers know they have a chance to have their or someone else's designs showcased, and as a way to see designs I may not otherwise find on my own. In no way am I obligated to take any such suggestions.

I do hope you enjoy this blog. Even if you do not buy anything there is the chance to made aware of things that you previously were not. That in itself will make the time and effort I have spent worthwhile.

Zazzler Causes Disclaimer Disclaimer

This disclaimer was originally posted on January 7 2010. Any date shown above or below the post (Probably but not necessarily January 2 2010) may not reflect the actual post date. In order to make this what is known as a Static Page a past date may be used. This is not meant to deceive or cause confusion. It is only done to create some kind of organized state to my pages. I am not very organized nor am I an expert at using Blogger or any other web related medium.