tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21793790586860436172024-02-22T07:43:44.581-06:00Zazzler Causes-T-shirts - Help make a differenceMany Zazzlers have dedicated their time and efforts to raise awareness. Zazzler Causes is here to showcase their designs and help make a difference. You can help too by buying their products or spreading the word.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-72243889053848648662017-02-14T15:12:00.000-06:002017-02-14T15:12:31.942-06:00Gofundme campaign for a Mother and children who need a place to live<p>This gofundme campaign is to help a mother and her children have money needed for a place to live along with moving expenses and utility deposits. I hope you can find it in your hearts to help this family in their time of need. Thank you and may God bless you.</p><br />
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<p>I am in a really tight spot and in need of help keeping my family together. We need money to rent an apartment that is near my child's school and help to move us there. I have to move by the end of February 2017.</p>
<p>I apologize that I didn't post a real photo. I'm going through a divorce now.<br />
The panic, the heart racing, upset stomach is real</p>
<p>I have been renting a room in a house of a "friend" at the time and it was not written on a contract, just verbal. I was always just told how much each month I owed and never got to see the energy bills. The rent kept getting increased to the point all my money was taken each month and my adult daughter helped out so I could keep my checking account open. On February 1st, I was told by the person that the house we were all living in had sold and I had to be out at the beginning of March and she refused to take rent from me. She told me the other renters would be out too. It turned out that it was only me that it was said to and not the others. (alot went on that I left out)</p>
<p>I and my 2 kids, have no where to go and no money saved because of the high rent we were paying. Even local family here did not want to help. We just needed a temporary place to stay so I could save money for2 to 3 months and then start apartment hunting. I am crying as I type this because it seems bleak. I would have to donate all our stuff, furniture, everything and let my youngest stay with her dad and I and my oldest live out of my car. I live in the high desert and that prospect makes me sad. I can't qualify for any assistance from welfare because I am still technically married. I do get food stamps. I will be divorced on April 1st so then I can get help but then I wouldn't need to if all this didn't happen.</p>
<p>My oldest daughters dream was to get her GED, then go to school to learn phlebotomy and get a job after. It breaks my heart that now that she may not have a stable place to stay so she can follow her dream.<br />
My youngest daughter is doing good at the current school she is going to. She is not being bullied there.</p>
<p>I know I am responsible for all the bad in my life. I am a child of abuse who seems to attract all the wrong people in my life. Perhaps if I had better self esteem I would have done better. I'm really trying to do better.</p>
<p>Thank you or reading this if you got this far and thank you for helping me, if even to share this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.</p>
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<blockquote style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: small;">"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."</span></blockquote><br />
Other ailments may be added to the button. Please visit <a href="http://zazzleelite.blogspot.com/2010/08/i-have-autism-button-giveaway.html">Zazzle Elite</a> for details and contest entry.<br />
<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_have_autism_button-145369123541566452?gl=jasminesphotography&rf=238927292395046421"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/i_have_autism_button-p145369123541566452vrzi_325.jpg" alt="I Have Autism Button button" style="border:0;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i_have_autism_button-145369123541566452?gl=jasminesphotography&rf=238927292395046421">I Have Autism Button</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/jasminesphotography?rf=238927292395046421">jasminesphotography</a><br />Browse other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/i+have+autism+buttons?rf=238927292395046421">I have autism Buttons</a> </div>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-3476321946489848302010-06-28T21:21:00.000-05:002010-06-28T21:21:49.792-05:00Link loveDo you have a <b>family friendly</b> 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. <br><br>Both pages are <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/?rf=238927292395046421&CMPN=zBookmarklet" rel="nofollow">Zazzle</a> related. One is for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/tjustleft-t-shirts-and-gifts/283703222348">Family Friendly Gifts by Zazzle artist</a> including myself. The other is for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZazzlerCauses/265223709000">awareness, charity, and cause related designs by Zazzlers</a>. 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!<br><br>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.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-35070471996660680672010-06-23T17:27:00.000-05:002010-06-23T17:27:19.577-05:00Autism and a mother's loveToday 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 <img alt="smilie" height="20" src="http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/tjustleft/smiley.png" title="smiley" width="20" />. <br />
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<blockquote style="color: magenta;"><b>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.<br />
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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.<br />
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Artistic Interests: Love to write poetry,short stories, and can draw just about anything I set my mind to. </b></blockquote><br />
Angela's blog <a href="http://www.awaythroughautism.blogspot.com/">A Way Through Autism</a> <em>An excellent resource for anyone dealing with Autism.</em> Please visit her Zazzle Shop also. <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/jhirrigation">Eyes of Autism</a>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-15892010456672629052010-05-15T23:43:00.004-05:002010-05-20T20:46:32.928-05:00Zazzler that donates all proceedsWhen 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.<br />
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Barbara has this message at the top of her shop.<br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">"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."</span></b><br />
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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.<br />
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<div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/jesus_on_the_cross_postcard-239759523466442234?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/jesus_on_the_cross_postcard-p2397595234664422347onr_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Jesus on the Cross postcard" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/gerber_daisy_sticker-217557662772779128?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img width="175" height="175" alt="Gerber Daisy sticker" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/gerber_daisy_sticker-p217557662772779128836x_175.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/walking_for_a_cause_save_babies_sticker-217187525199249554?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img width="175" height="175" alt="Walking for a cause - save babies sticker" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/walking_for_a_cause_save_babies_sticker-p217187525199249554836x_175.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blue_cornflower_sticker-217000062610955752?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img width="175" height="175" alt="Blue Cornflower sticker sticker" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/blue_cornflower_sticker-p217000062610955752836x_175.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/daisy_and_bee_template_card-137022157452673155?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/daisy_and_bee_template_card-p1370221574526731557l0q_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Daisy and Bee card" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/flowers_and_butterflies_postage-172413081219037420?gl=bkang22"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/flowers_and_butterflies_postage-p172413081219037420anroq_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="flowers and butterflies stamp" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/thinking_of_you_postcard-239743806932371595?gl=bkang22" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/thinking_of_you_postcard-p2397438069323715957mpi_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Thinking of You! Postcard" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/happy_birthday_postcard-239695902022874466?gl=bkang22 rel="nofollow"" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/happy_birthday_postcard-p2396959020228744667onr_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Happy Birthday Postcard" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/gerber_daisy_tshirt-235734244884912553?gl=bkang22&size=a_l&context=lindsay&group=womens&lifestyle=classic" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/gerber_daisy_tshirt-p235734244884912553azxzo_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Gerber Daisy Tshirt" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/walk_for_a_cause_march_of_dimes_tshirt-235984555486416775?gl=bkang22&group=womens&lifestyle=classic" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/walk_for_a_cause_march_of_dimes_tshirt-p2359845554864167752rw2x_175.jpg" width="175" height="175" alt="Walk for a cause - March of Dimes shirt" style="border:0;" /></a></div><br />
For more great products please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bkang22">Barbara's Zazzle Shop</a>.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-16182201364614494012010-05-10T12:47:00.001-05:002010-05-20T20:54:12.487-05:00Wildlife Forever Fundraiser<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/winning_art_by_c_sun_grade_7_postage-172661209194316702?gl=pwuebker&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/winning_art_by_c_sun_grade_7_postage-p172661209194316702anr9r_500.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="trout postage stamp" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/winning_art_by_c_sun_grade_7_postage-172661209194316702?gl=pwuebker&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Winning Art By C. Sun Grade 7</a></div><br />
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. <br />
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<b>"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.<br />
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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."</b><br />
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Here are a few more examples:<br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/winning_art_by_n_rowe_grade_4_mousepad-144330842368009082?gl=pwuebker&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/winning_art_by_n_rowe_grade_4_mousepad-p1443308423680090827pdd_325.jpg" width="325" height="325" alt="bass mousepad" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/winning_art_by_m_dong_grade_6_postage-172507881185844385?gl=pwuebker&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/winning_art_by_m_dong_grade_6_postage-p172507881185844385anr9r_325.jpg" width="325" height="325" alt="tropical fish stamp" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leaping_bass_business_card_template-240812351921363346?gl=pwuebker&media=thick_plainwhite&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/leaping_bass_business_card_template-p240812351921363346w5e8_325.jpg" width="325" height="325" alt="Leaping Bass Business Card Template profilecard" style="border:0;" /></a><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/rainbow_trout_business_card_template-240921365189799112?gl=pwuebker&media=thick_plainwhite&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/rainbow_trout_business_card_template-p240921365189799112w5e8_325.jpg" width="325" height="325" alt="RAINBOW TROUT Business Card Template profilecard" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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Please visit the <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/pwuebker?rf=238927292395046421&CMPN=zBookmarklet">Wildlife Forever Fundraiser</a> shop at Zazzle and make a purchase to help their cause.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-7433625424371284912010-03-29T15:02:00.002-05:002010-05-20T20:55:54.846-05:00Crawling For A Cause Breast Cancer Infant Onesie / Creeper<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/crawling_for_a_cause_ii_tshirt-235250885421263522?gl=Blazen_thunder&size=18mo&view=front&group=baby&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Crawling For A Cause shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/crawling_for_a_cause_ii_tshirt-p2352508854212635222mvm7_500.jpg" width="500" height="500" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a></div><br />
<h2>Crawling For A Cause II</h2><h4>Jigsaw Blocks </h4>All Proceeds From Sale Of This Item Donated To American Cancer Society For Breast Cancer Research & Treatment. Shop <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/blazen_thunder/breast+gifts?rf=238927292395046421&CMPN=zBookmarklet">Blazen Designs</a> for more Cancer Awareness designs and help find a cure.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-57520174035616409032010-03-04T07:01:00.002-06:002010-05-20T20:58:04.825-05:00Crohn's Disease<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/takes_guts_crohns_disease_t_shirt-235424577827030650?gl=vickiescreations&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Takes Guts, Crohn's Disease t shirt shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/takes_guts_crohns_disease_t_shirt-p235424577827030650fyaxv_500.jpg" width="500" height="500" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/takes_guts_crohns_disease_t_shirt-235424577827030650?gl=vickiescreations&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Takes Guts, Crohn's Disease t shirt</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/vickiescreations?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">vickiescreations</a></div><br />
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.<br />
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Todays featured designer knows more than a bit about this condition. Her own daughter suffers from it. <br />
<blockquote style="color: magenta;">"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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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."</blockquote><br />
<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/battles_with_crohns_journal_avery_binder-127254475346717580?gl=vickiescreations&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Battles with Crohn's Journal Avery binder" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/battles_with_crohns_journal_avery_binder-p127254475346717580f7aih_325.jpg" width="325" height="325" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/battles_with_crohns_journal_avery_binder-127254475346717580?gl=vickiescreations&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Battles with Crohn's Journal Avery Binder</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/vickiescreations?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">vickiescreations</a></div><br />
For more great designs to help raise awareness about Crohn's Disease please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/vickiescreations/crohn+gifts?st=popularity%23products&rf=238927292395046421&CMPN">Vickie's Creations</a>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-67660856711874615102010-02-28T21:42:00.000-06:002010-02-28T21:42:54.970-06:00Zazzlers In NeedZazzler 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.<br />
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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 <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZazzlerCauses/265223709000?v=app_2373072738#!/topic.php?uid=265223709000&topic=13666">Zazzler Causes Facebook Discussion post</a>.<br />
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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.<br />
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Thanks and may Yahweh bless you!Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-33230795891969377062010-02-23T10:55:00.001-06:002010-02-23T11:15:59.589-06:00Asperger syndrome<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leaving_the_poseidon_nebula_2009_poster-228304136760440632?gl=Teknowizard&width=22.5000&height=15.0000&size=small&print_width=22.5000&print_height=15.0000&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/leaving_the_poseidon_nebula_2009_poster-p228304136760440632vsu7_500.jpg" alt="Leaving the Poseidon Nebula -2009 print" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/leaving_the_poseidon_nebula_2009_poster-228304136760440632?gl=Teknowizard&width=22.5000&height=15.0000&size=small&print_width=22.5000&print_height=15.0000&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Leaving the Poseidon Nebula -2009</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/teknowizard?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Teknowizard</a><br />
See more <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/art+posters?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Art Posters</a> </div><br />
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.<br />
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Hopefully Randall will forgive me as I would like to add a big part of his bio here. <br />
<blockquote>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.</blockquote><br />
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 <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/teknowizard?rf=238927292395046421">teknowizard's Store at Zazzle</a>.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-48081731653263548422010-02-18T12:28:00.001-06:002010-05-20T20:35:35.245-05:00Multiple Sclerosis<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/ladies_basic_t_shirt-235275099707349359?gl=TeeThyme&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/ladies_basic_t_shirt-p235275099707349359yjf1_325.jpg" alt="Multiple sclerosis awareness t-shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/teethyme/gifts?cg=196266812821206301&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Tee Thyme</a>, a Zazzle artist whose own daughter suffers from MS wishes to raise awareness about this debilitating disease. Please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/teethyme/gifts?cg=196266812821206301&rf=238927292395046421">Tee Thyme's store at Zazzle</a> for more products and to help raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-13504150660642458752010-02-11T19:00:00.000-06:002010-02-11T19:00:55.759-06:00Haiti ReliefMany 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. <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/hearts4haiti?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">hearts4haiti's Store at Zazzle</a> 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.<br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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 <img alt="smiley" src="http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/tjustleft/smiley.png" title="smiley" height="20" width="20">.<br />
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The creator of the design above is the mother of an Autistic son. She does not want people staring at him. Please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/mrs_eke?rf=238927292395046421">mrs_eke's Store at Zazzle</a> for more wonderful designs and to help raise awareness. Thank you.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-28249891473352277182010-02-02T16:18:00.000-06:002010-02-02T16:18:58.311-06:00Walk for a cause - March of Dimes<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/walk_for_a_cause_march_of_dimes_tshirt-235984555486416775?group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/walk_for_a_cause_march_of_dimes_tshirt-p2359845554864167752rw2x_325.jpg" alt="Walk for a cause - March of Dimes shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/walk_for_a_cause_march_of_dimes_tshirt-235984555486416775?group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Walk for a cause - March of Dimes</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bkang22?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">bkang22</a><br />Create a <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/tshirts?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">customized tshirt</a> on zazzle</div><br />
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.<br />
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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."<br />
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Please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/bkang22?rf=238927292395046421">bkang22's Store at Zazzle</a> for many more beautiful designs and to help with the charities she supports.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-42742535981220778282010-01-28T20:35:00.000-06:002010-01-28T20:35:45.565-06:00Zazzler Causes on FacebookYou can now visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ZazzlerCauses/265223709000">Zazzler Causes on Facebook</a>. 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.<br />
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Now to post his before the ice storm cuts the power again :)Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-8006072431816134302010-01-20T13:13:00.000-06:002010-01-20T13:13:11.063-06:00Love Ribbon Long Sleeve T-shirt-Fight Cancer<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/the_love_ribbon_long_sleeve_top_tshirt-235872832949314865?gl=CureApparel&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/the_love_ribbon_long_sleeve_top_tshirt-p235872832949314865256nm_325.jpg" alt="The Love Ribbon Long Sleeve Top shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/the_love_ribbon_long_sleeve_top_tshirt-235872832949314865?gl=CureApparel&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">The Love Ribbon Long Sleeve Top</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cureapparel?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">CureApparel</a><br />Browse other <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cure+tshirts?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Cure apparel T-Shirts</a></div><br />
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Please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/cureapparel?rf=238927292395046421">Cure Apparel - Online Cancer Benefit Store</a> for more great designs and help fight cancer.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-91468609161833874652010-01-16T20:58:00.002-06:002010-01-16T21:20:40.274-06:00January is Thyroid Disease Awareness Month<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/collage_thyroid_disease_awareness_month_tshirt-235202231369836792?gl=giftsforawareness&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img alt="Collage Thyroid Disease Awareness Month shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/collage_thyroid_disease_awareness_month_tshirt-p23520223136983679229yrc_325.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>This is a cause that is very important to me as my youngest daughter suffers from Hypothyroidism.</b><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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<h3>Goiter</h3>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.<br />
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<h3>Hyperthyroidism</h3>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.<br />
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<h3>Hypothyroidism</h3>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.<br />
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<div style="line-height: 150%; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/national_awareness_month_thyroid_disease_tshirt-235952435810933196?gl=giftsforawareness&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img alt="National Awareness Month - Thyroid Disease shirt" src="http://rlv.zcache.com/national_awareness_month_thyroid_disease_tshirt-p235952435810933196f7qoj_325.jpg" style="border: 0pt none;" /></a><br />
<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/national_awareness_month_thyroid_disease_tshirt-235952435810933196?gl=giftsforawareness&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">National Awareness Month - Thyroid Disease</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/giftsforawareness?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">giftsforawareness</a><br />
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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. <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/giftsforawareness/gifts?cg=196032571356700030&ps=45&rf=238927292395046421&CMPN=zBookmarklet">GiftsForAwareness Thyroid Disease Awareness</a>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-30971853537687856042010-01-13T20:36:00.000-06:002010-01-13T20:36:58.921-06:00Save The Children<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/karate_kat_snowy_trees_blank_greeting_card-137818794863264211?gl=KarateKatGraphics&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/karate_kat_snowy_trees_blank_greeting_card-p137818794863264211vrae_325.jpg" alt="Karate Kat snowy trees blank greeting card" style="border:0;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/karate_kat_snowy_trees_blank_greeting_card-137818794863264211?gl=KarateKatGraphics&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Karate Kat snowy trees blank greeting</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/karatekatgraphics?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">KarateKatGraphics</a><br />Browse <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/snow+cards?rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow">Snow Cards</a> </div><br />
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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.<br />
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<b>The organization says this about themselves:</b><br />
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<i>"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."</i><br />
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Please visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/karatekatgraphics?rf=238927292395046421">karatekatgraphics's Store at Zazzle</a> for more of their designs. <br />
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<b>About the artist:</b><br />
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"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."Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-9677437232348125712010-01-12T15:22:00.000-06:002010-01-12T15:22:07.819-06:00Art For the Homeless<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/roses_and_piano_postcard-239344482397736744?gl=JohnnaCrider&rf=238927292395046421"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/roses_and_piano_postcard-p2393444823977367447onr_500.jpg" alt="Roses and Piano postcard" style="border:0;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/roses_and_piano_postcard-239344482397736744?gl=JohnnaCrider&rf=238927292395046421">Roses and Piano</a> by <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/johnnacrider?rf=238927292395046421">JohnnaCrider</a><br /> <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/custom/postcards?rf=238927292395046421">postcard printing</a> from Zazzle</div><br />
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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:<br />
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<div style="color: #8e7cc3; text-align: center;"><i>"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.<br />
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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.<br />
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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."</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/johnnacrider/about" rel="nofollow">Please read more about Johnna and her cause here.</a><br />
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Also vist <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/johnnacrider?rf=238927292395046421">johnnacrider's Store at Zazzle</a> for more art to support her cause.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-47338679872287232062010-01-09T20:17:00.002-06:002010-01-21T11:59:02.865-06:00Elephant Nature Park 2010 Calendar<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/elephants_2010_calendar_of_elephant_nature_park-158378028207052042?gl=alinaspencil&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/elephants_2010_calendar_of_elephant_nature_park-p1583780282070520422vqvs_500.jpg" alt="Elephants 2010 Calendar (of Elephant Nature Park) calendar" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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(<i>The following is a verbatim description from the calendar artist.</i>)<br />
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"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.<br />
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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: <a href="http://elephantnaturepark.org/">elephantnaturepark.org</a>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-52305457472197233122010-01-07T04:21:00.001-06:002010-01-09T20:30:37.063-06:00Don't Drink and Drive<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/dont_drink_and_drive_tshirt-235737538439300903?gl=PRPrints&group=mens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/dont_drink_and_drive_tshirt-p235737538439300903adc0r_325.jpg" alt="Don't Drink and Drive shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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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. <br />
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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.<br />
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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. <b>Do not drink and drive. Better yet do not get drunk.</b> As always do not let anyone else drive drunk. Please help spread the word. Visit <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/prprints/gifts?cg=196356489042223558&rf=238927292395046421">PR Prints Zazzle store for more Don't drink and drive products.</a>Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-69401335501436843092010-01-06T01:49:00.001-06:002010-01-06T01:49:49.897-06:00Texting While Driving<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/no_message_is_worth_a_life_tshirt-235498414722352088?gl=Dont_text_and_drive&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/no_message_is_worth_a_life_tshirt-p2354984147223520882dyq6_325.jpg" alt="No Message is Worth a Life shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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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.<br />
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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.<br />
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For more Don't Text and Drive designs see <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/dont_text_and_drive?rf=238927292395046421">dont_text_and_drive's Store at Zazzle</a>.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-44817801737089697272010-01-05T11:14:00.002-06:002010-01-06T01:05:55.517-06:00Tuberous Sclerosis (TSC)<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/tuberous_sclerosis_complex_cruel_genes_postage-172329471081627923?gl=TSAlliance&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/tuberous_sclerosis_complex_cruel_genes_postage-p172329471081627923anroq_325.jpg" alt="Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Cruel Genes stamp" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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<b>Tuberous sclerosis or tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)</b>-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. <br />
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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.<br />
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"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."<br />
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Please see <a href="http://www.zazzle.com/tsalliance?rf=238927292395046421">tsalliance's Store at Zazzle</a> for more designs and help support the cause.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-88638387980010631712010-01-04T14:56:00.001-06:002010-01-06T01:07:09.246-06:00Cancer Research<div style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/trust_pink_forget_cancer_tshirt-235284780817883552?gl=TrustPink4getCancer&group=womens&lifestyle=classic&rf=238927292395046421" rel="nofollow"><img src="http://rlv.zcache.com/trust_pink_forget_cancer_tshirt-p235284780817883552a4prj_325.jpg" alt="Trust Pink, Forget Cancer. shirt" style="border:0;" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/trustpink4getcancer?rf=238927292395046421">trustpink4getcancer's Store at Zazzle</a> 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."Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2179379058686043617.post-64557018448037044212010-01-03T01:49:00.000-06:002010-01-06T01:50:25.847-06:00Support Zazzler CausesEarlier 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. <br />
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I will be searching Zazzle for cause/awareness designs and try to post something new each day. Especially charities for the cure of diseases.<br />
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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.<br />
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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 <img alt="smiley" src="http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa121/tjustleft/smiley.png" title="smiley" height="20" width="20">.Thomas Abernathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12363683262375266113noreply@blogger.com9