WHAT PRODUCES MOST OF THE EARTH'S OXYGEN?

Algae.
They release oxygen as a waste product of photosynthesis. Their net oxygen output is higher than that produced by all the trees and other land-based plants put together.
Ancient algae are also the main consituent of oil and gas. Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria is earth's earliest known life form, with fossils that date back to 3.6 billion years.
While some algae are included with the plants in the Eukaryote domain, the cyanobacteria are now firmly in the Bacteria kingdom with their own phylum.
One form of cyanobacteria, spirulina, yields twenty times more protein per acre than soya beans. It consists of 70% protein (compared to beef's 22%), 5% fat, no cholesterol, and an impressive array of vitamins and minerals. Hence the increasing popularity of the spirulina smoothie.
It also boosts the immune system, particularly the production of protein interferons, the body's front-line defense against viruses and tumor cells.
The nutritional and health benefits of spirulina were reccognized centuries ago by the Aztecs, sub-Saharan Africans and flamingos.
Its significance for the future may be that algae can be grown on land that isn't fertile, using (and recycling) brackish water. it's a crop that doesn't cause soil erosion, requires no ferilizers or pesticides, and refreshes the atmosphere more than anything else that grows.

{information from the book: The Book Of General Ignorance by John Lloyd & John Mitchinson }

How amazingly cool is this? There is actually a company out there that is working on this very subject of growing algae and other "green" stuff in vertical greenhouses. If you're interested, check this site: www.valcent.net

Don't Inject Me

Here is a song from one of my favorite sites, Natural News.
Listen to the words.
Do some research and find out if you REALLY want to get the swine flu vaccine. You might be shocked what you find out. And don't just stop with the swine flu, research about Big Pharma and our government and all these medications that are constantly pumped out to us.
It's not good.
Watch this video!

Pictures From My Accident

These pictures show my car after the accident. It was totaled, but I was not! My two little girls with me had some bruises (my 4 yr old had a huge one across her belly that was pretty bad but she healed real quick). The one picture with the bottle of sunblock (it flew under there during impact) is sitting on top of my blood. There's pieces of glass and bone in there too. The pictures with the metal all around my leg is what they call an External Fixture (or X-fix) that holds the leg immobile so the bones can heal. One of the xrays is my ankle all broken, the other is my ankle now held together with plates and screws. My shin bone was also broken so there is a long plate holding that together too. Medical miracles!
The picture of the sutures is where my ankle was opened, bones protruding and hanging on by the skin on the other side. That is gross to think about. The picture with the big black boot is where I am now. The sucker is heavy and hot, but it won't be there forever!
So far I have been "laid up" for a little over 2 months. While it hasn't been the worst thing in my life, I have to admit I will never again complain when I have to stand for a long period of time! I haven't been able to go out to my kennel (I have 8 dogs there), or my cat house (I have 17 rescued cats), or my horse, my goats or my birds. I do miss that a lot. I haven't been able to leave the house except to go to the doctor's. I haven't been able to attend my girl's cheerleading practices and may miss some of their first games. School open houses are coming and I don't know if I'll make it. I also have a son who is a senior and he has been taking over my duties here. His summer was pretty shot. I haven't been able to garden, something I dearly love to do. So yes, there's a lot I have missed out on, but there are some things that I have been able to catch up on, too; like sleep, reading, visualizing, planning, listening, focusing, etc. Something always gives way for something else--and it's usually for the best.

Movin' On To Phase Three

Ok, went to the doctor last week to get some xrays. I am now able to go ahead and start putting weight on my foot and get some more therapy. The doc told me to go at my own pace. I will go back in 6 weeks to get some more xrays. The bones aren't totally healed yet. He said I'm doing very well considering the extent of my damage. He went over the xrays with me, my sister and my husband and we all got to see the true damage that was done. I am so thankful I still have my foot.
I found out the girl who hit me has a MySpace account. I checked it out. She did mention the accident and even posted some pictures of her bruises. It does look like she's enjoying her summer: surfing, partying, etc. I am glad she's ok. I'm going to see if I can post some pictures, too. They're not fun to look at, but it is now a part of my life which has and will bring some changes to my life and those around me.