By doing so, they are breathing new life, creativity, and health into their communities, their culture, and the world at large. If you can't make it, visit Shivon's website to purchase the video and learn about the great programs she offers. A new non-profit, WordsCanHeal.org , is launching a new national effort to reduce verbal violence and gossip. The goal of the campaign is to promote the value and practice of ethical speech in order to improve our democracy, build mutual respect, honor and dignity in our country. The U.S. Department of Education reports that 77 percent of middle and high school students in small Midwestern towns have been bullied.
Words can cause real pain.
Once people admit that they have a problem with gossip, they can take steps to improve their lives and the lives of the people they love around them. In 1998 alone, about 21 million personal computers became obsolete in the United States. By 2004, experts predict that at least 315 million more PCs will become obsolete. One of the main problems comes from cathode ray tubes, or CRTs, the technical name for the glowing screens used in computer monitors and televisions. The average 14-inch monitor uses a tube that contains an estimated 5 to 8 pounds of lead.