Wednesday, February 11, 2009

The Lights of the Cities Go Dark.....How serious are you?


http://www.earthhourus.org/

Let's get involved!!
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35 comments:

  1. Natalie WisemanFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    I remember in New York City when the power went out everyone was freaking out!! Most people can't live without a cell phone for 1 hour much less power!I think we should put this on announcements and see if people will follow!!! I think we should aware people and actually try this!!

    I DOUBT WE COULD GO AN HOUR WITHOUT POWER DURING THE SCHOOL DAY...

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  2. Natalie WisemanFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:23 PM

    GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK ;]

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  3. Natalie WisemanFebruary 11, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    making a comment about the weather..i don't know if it's just me..but these are some strong winds...

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  4. ChristopherFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    These are some really strong winds, all my trees are probably blown down which means im gonna have to sit them all back up. Yay for me =/

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  5. ArielFebruary 11, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    I wonder how many people are actually going to participate

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  6. UnknownFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:05 PM

    I think this would be a great idea for us to participate in, people may not do it, but it would still show awareness.

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  7. ChristopherFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Olivia is officially Sandra now, so all be aware bc she can NEVER remember to check to see who is signed in. Jesus Olivia

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  8. OliviaFebruary 11, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Im sorry Im sorry lol, my mom just keeps forgetting!!!

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  9. williamFebruary 11, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    I definitly think that we should do this. I'm sure it would get a lot of people on the Internet and a little more concerned. Maybe if they started to see some of the things that the news doesn't tell you they might start thinking a little more. Maybe we could ask the students and teachers at school to all do the ecological footprint questionare and let them know, on average, how many earths it would take to sustain our school. That would be interesting.

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  10. Matt @ NCSUFebruary 11, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    I think it sounds like a great idea and it will make a statement but the only problem is remembering to do it on that day at that time. It will be interesting to see what happens.

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  11. Mrs. BFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    We are signed up as a school......Mrs Nantz has some great ideas and Worley has approved posters and a banner that we can change daily : " Earth Hour is coming! " etc......ideas from you? let's plan for about 15 minutes first thing tomorrow....

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  12. jakeFebruary 12, 2009 at 4:17 PM

    As bad as this sounds, I think most people intend to do good things but usually the thought overpowers the action. I think as a society and a world we only really respond or act when in dire situations and this is a dire situation. This is our planet and we have to get everybody on the same page if possible. I think even as a class we can push for this kind of thing in our own community and what would we have to lose by trying to do our part and convince others to act more and think less.

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  13. Megan_YoungFebruary 12, 2009 at 6:58 PM

    A whole bunch of people know a bunch of people who can tell a whole bunch of people. All we need is some way to get the message across. Maybe we could bribe kids somehow into telling their parents and find out how to make sure that they actually turn off the lights. Usually kids will do something more if there is an incentive behind it you know? Plus seriously if we can get media's attention, don't you think everyone is going to WANT to do it? I think it would be gorgeous to see downtown Lincolnton without most of the lights on because face it whether we like it or not we're not going to be able to get ALL the lights off, but we can try and get most of them right?

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  14. Ms. NantzFebruary 12, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    OK let's see you put yourselves into action I want to talk about ways we can truly get the word out about Earth Hour here in Lincolnton ~ starting with Lincolnton High School and moving outward. See what you can come up with, like Mrs. B said Mr Worley is on board and you know that Mrs. B and I are so do some thinking tonight. We'll talk in the morning.

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  15. benFebruary 13, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I don't think many people realize the problem of light pollution, and that there is even such a thing. I would be willing to bet most people believe lightbulbs emit nothing harmful into the atmosphere.

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  16. Mrs. BFebruary 13, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    I would be you are SO right Ben.....very good comment.

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  17. MeganWFebruary 13, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    so im pretty excited about this.

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  18. AnnaFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:00 AM

    ok I hate to be the Debbie downer, but after researching this event, I kind of feel like the cause is worthy, but I wonder if just raising awareness and showing commitment is enough to accomplish the goal of this entire event. Earth Hour's purpose is to show our commitment to slowing climate change, but awareness doesn't find a cure, and one hour every year won't either. If its commitment to slowing climate change that is our goal, then we'd have to commit to lifestyle changes, not one hours worth. (not to say that it would be worthless because it does save an incredible amount of energy)
    p.s. it took me all this time to figure out how to do this so im proud

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  19. williamFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:01 PM

    Anna,
    I understand your reasoning but does this mean that you think that what our class is trying to do is a waste of our time, money, and energy. We're not going to be able to single-handedly change the world in one hour but every little bit helps. Don't be such a party pooper. Besides, it will be fun.

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  20. Mrs. BFebruary 14, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    I am proud you figured it out too.....did you use the apes email so we can load your great ape picture? I was also wondering the same thing Billy was. It is ok if that is your feeling, just let me know.....but I think you all have genuine potential and can at least make people aware...isn't knowledge where it starts?
    no worries either way.....

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  21. williamFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:21 PM

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  22. williamFebruary 14, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Mrs. B,
    If we do get the t-shirts, which I think we did decide to do, would it be possible to order two?

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  23. Mrs. BFebruary 14, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Billy,
    We can order as many as we like......I am waiting to hear back from the company.....

    Hey Guys!! Saw Earth Hour advertised on TV tonight. Esurance is really pushing it!

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  24. ChristopherFebruary 14, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    We are going to plaster this event all over Lincolnton, its gonna be great. Ive got some really good ideas about how to approach the govt and other peoples. If we can really pull this off, people will remember this for a very long time.

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  25. Megan_YoungFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    I've already talked to a lot of kids I work with that are in other schools and they were excited, and they said that they are going to talk to their schools about it. I also asked my work, and they are going to ask the owner if its okay for that one hour to turn off the outside lights. AND I've talked to most of my neighbors and the ones I have talked to said they would turn out their lights! Woo-hoo!

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  26. Natalie WisemanFebruary 15, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I believe we should make copy of our video..and pass them out to surrounding schools outside of our area!--DEFINITELY POST ON you tube

    Also.Mrs.B.i sent you an email.the school's account..i need help with one!

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  27. Brittney MorrowFebruary 15, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    oh my gosh mrs.bosiak i came on here to say that i seen esurance advertise it too when i was watching A Very Brady Sequel. haha:]

    Anyways I think this is a great idea for all of us to get involved in, i just hope we can carry it out!

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  28. cmillerFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Mrs. Bosiak i just wanted to let you know that my mom owns the Lincolnton Animal Hospital on Maine street and I'm gunna talk to her about turning the lights off, she may be able to talk to some of the other businesses near her and convince them to do the same :]

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  29. Mrs. BFebruary 16, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Caitlin,
    Sounds like a plan!

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  30. loganFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    so how do i advertise this on facebook

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  31. ChristopherFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Logan that is deff what we need to do, we need to plaster this all over the internet like Myspace and Facebook. Ill make a group and invite everybody I am friends with and lets make it grow.

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  32. AshtonFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:45 PM

    thanks for the facebook group christopher!

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  33. Mrs. BFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Hi guys!! Earth Hour is on facebook...do a search...and then join!

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  34. TripperFebruary 18, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    we need to get ready for the first thursday in march. WE need to get our comitte ready

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  35. Natalie WisemanFebruary 22, 2009 at 4:40 AM

    we might put lincolnton on the map with this project

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