Lights were turned off or dimmed from New Zealand to China, Rome, Hungary and San Francisco on Saturday night for Earth Hour, a worldwide campaign to highlight the need for energy conservation and the threat of global warming. It started from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. in many cities around the world.
Not to be outdone, Saipan did more than what the organizers of Earth Hour had asked for, to help save the environment.
The difference is that on Saipan, it was forced on residents by the Commonwealth Utilities Corp. (CUC) because of several hours of power outages during the weekend!
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Showing posts with label global warming. Show all posts
Mar 31, 2008
Jun 16, 2007
Global Charming
nuff said about the Global Warming, the islands also need Global Charming. what can we do?
First, probably is to start smiling to people around you. so much has been said, written and spread about hospitality and customer service in the CNMI. When you go to establishments, like pay your utility bills, phone bills et. al. do the customer service agents smile at you? Most of them want to get rid of you ASAP.
Tourists visit the island, charm them with the best smile you have.
Any suggestions?
The Reveler
First, probably is to start smiling to people around you. so much has been said, written and spread about hospitality and customer service in the CNMI. When you go to establishments, like pay your utility bills, phone bills et. al. do the customer service agents smile at you? Most of them want to get rid of you ASAP.
Tourists visit the island, charm them with the best smile you have.
Any suggestions?
The Reveler
Jun 13, 2007
Just when you think nothing interesting is happening here
Who says there`s nothing else to do on Saipan than having politics for breakfast, the latest rumors for lunch and reading blogs for dinner? happy hour is something else.
Saipan, roughly the size of San Francisco, only needs people with creative minds and adventurous spirits to keep the island interesting on any given weekend not only for the locals but also for short- or long-term visitors to the island.
Blogging, of course, has become a staple. Thanks to Jeff T., Angelo V., Boni V., Ruth T., Brad R., Jane M., too many to mention...
Beach Road Magazine`s first-ever Saipan car rally on May 26 was a good one. Beach Road should do another one. (All able and willing bloggers should join next time)
PAWS` best of the worst dog show in May was also a first.
For parents with kids 7 to 12 years old, they can still register their children for the second and third week of the DYS summer youth sports camp (DYS # 664-2584/8657)
Trek to Forbidden Island beach, Bird Island beach, follow the trail leading to Old Man by the Sea or go to Hidden Beach, Cow Town beach, etc. or from Suicide Cliff down.
Call Angelo Villagomez or Cinta Kaipat if you want to contribute to `beautifying` CNMI.
Volunteer with social service agencies.
hold a photo exhibit of different ways of chewing betel nuts. the different phases and faces of doing so. the different betel nut stains left on pathways, roads, etc. nobody has done this. attention: TacDer
join tina sablan`s causes.
attend sessions of the House or Senate. and it may give your another reason why joining Tina`s movement is a must.
the pride party on June 21 at the Saipan Grand Hotel`s Club V should be fun.
organize film showings...classic movies.
contact Bob Schwalbach for `global warming` presentations/lectures. it`s something for everyone. Saipan is a small island. imagine what global warming, rising sea temperatures and a rise in sea level could do to Saipan. e-mail him: bobschwalbach@gmail.com. hurry up, he`s leaving on Tuesday.
donate books to the library.
go fishing. literally and figuratively.
what else?
Saipan, roughly the size of San Francisco, only needs people with creative minds and adventurous spirits to keep the island interesting on any given weekend not only for the locals but also for short- or long-term visitors to the island.
Blogging, of course, has become a staple. Thanks to Jeff T., Angelo V., Boni V., Ruth T., Brad R., Jane M., too many to mention...
Beach Road Magazine`s first-ever Saipan car rally on May 26 was a good one. Beach Road should do another one. (All able and willing bloggers should join next time)
PAWS` best of the worst dog show in May was also a first.
For parents with kids 7 to 12 years old, they can still register their children for the second and third week of the DYS summer youth sports camp (DYS # 664-2584/8657)
Trek to Forbidden Island beach, Bird Island beach, follow the trail leading to Old Man by the Sea or go to Hidden Beach, Cow Town beach, etc. or from Suicide Cliff down.
Call Angelo Villagomez or Cinta Kaipat if you want to contribute to `beautifying` CNMI.
Volunteer with social service agencies.
hold a photo exhibit of different ways of chewing betel nuts. the different phases and faces of doing so. the different betel nut stains left on pathways, roads, etc. nobody has done this. attention: TacDer
join tina sablan`s causes.
attend sessions of the House or Senate. and it may give your another reason why joining Tina`s movement is a must.
the pride party on June 21 at the Saipan Grand Hotel`s Club V should be fun.
organize film showings...classic movies.
contact Bob Schwalbach for `global warming` presentations/lectures. it`s something for everyone. Saipan is a small island. imagine what global warming, rising sea temperatures and a rise in sea level could do to Saipan. e-mail him: bobschwalbach@gmail.com. hurry up, he`s leaving on Tuesday.
donate books to the library.
go fishing. literally and figuratively.
what else?
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