WILL YOU BE THERE?
LET'S
DO
THIS.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2011.
CELEBRATE JAPAN DOLPHIN DAY.
ALL AROUND THE WORLD. ONE DAY.
ARE YOU READY?
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day- Detroit, Michigan 2011
As Promised, here are all the details for the Detroit, MI event for "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day" 2011. :)
September 1, 2011 is the start of the Taiji Dolphin Hunt. During the 2010-2011 drive hunt, the Taiji Fisheries Union killed 850 dolphins. An additional 171 were sold into captivity.
In keeping with city ordinances, we will meet-up at the MARINERS' CHURCH OF DETROIT & then march along the block in front of the Consulate of Japan (which is inside the Renaissance Center) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W...e will continue to walk along E.Jefferson Ave, in one big loop. Please look at the map below to see how how E. Jefferson runs in a loop. We will be sticking to sidewalks, and not walking in roadways (city ordinance). If you arrive after 11:00, please just walk along E. Jefferson, and I'm sure you will see the group with all the signs! We will stick close to the general area of the church and the Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Center, Detroit MI- Right next door to the Church.) Please remember, although this is where the Consulate is, you MAY NOT be on this property. It is not city owned property, it is owned by General Motors.) Please, do NOT set up and wait for our group there! It is our Constitutional Right to rally, on City owned property. :)
The MARINERS’ CHURCH of DETROIT is located at:
170 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
*PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT*
There is a parking garage located across the street from the Church, with entrance located off E. Jefferson. I believe it is a paid lot. As far as parking on the street, many streets will be closed, due to the Detroit Jazz Festival which starts the day after.
Please use this link for directions to the church, parking garage, and a great view of the overall E.Jefferson route. You can also see how close we will be to the Renaissance Center- even though we can't be on the property! :) (it's literally RIGHT next door!)
We will then marching together around the block of the General Consulate of Japan. Our message is simple: JAPAN, LET THE DOLPHINS LIVE & BE FREE!!!
This will be a peaceful protest. Please bring signs, and wear any "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin" shirts. Other ideas include Sea Shepperd gear! EcoJoia has made shirts for this occasion- please look for the link below.
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Mens)
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Womens)
To R.S.V.P. for this event, please reply to this post, and I will hook you up! If you are looking for an event in a State or Country near you (because we will be having events ALL over the world, on the same day) please check out this link provided by Save Japan Dolphins! Google Interactive Map of All Save Japan Dolphin Day Events
Lastly, please check out this video, from Save Japan Dolphins- Leilani Munter shares the importance of supporting Save Japan Dolphins, Earth Island Institute, and what exactly the money goes towards. Well, hopefully I will see you out there on September 1st! Look for more updates before then! It's been a long road of planning, sign making, paperwork filing, advocating... but we are almost there. Let's do this for the dolphins!
September 1, 2011 is the start of the Taiji Dolphin Hunt. During the 2010-2011 drive hunt, the Taiji Fisheries Union killed 850 dolphins. An additional 171 were sold into captivity.
In keeping with city ordinances, we will meet-up at the MARINERS' CHURCH OF DETROIT & then march along the block in front of the Consulate of Japan (which is inside the Renaissance Center) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. W...e will continue to walk along E.Jefferson Ave, in one big loop. Please look at the map below to see how how E. Jefferson runs in a loop. We will be sticking to sidewalks, and not walking in roadways (city ordinance). If you arrive after 11:00, please just walk along E. Jefferson, and I'm sure you will see the group with all the signs! We will stick close to the general area of the church and the Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Center, Detroit MI- Right next door to the Church.) Please remember, although this is where the Consulate is, you MAY NOT be on this property. It is not city owned property, it is owned by General Motors.) Please, do NOT set up and wait for our group there! It is our Constitutional Right to rally, on City owned property. :)
The MARINERS’ CHURCH of DETROIT is located at:
170 E. Jefferson Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
*PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING LOT*
There is a parking garage located across the street from the Church, with entrance located off E. Jefferson. I believe it is a paid lot. As far as parking on the street, many streets will be closed, due to the Detroit Jazz Festival which starts the day after.
Please use this link for directions to the church, parking garage, and a great view of the overall E.Jefferson route. You can also see how close we will be to the Renaissance Center- even though we can't be on the property! :) (it's literally RIGHT next door!)
We will then marching together around the block of the General Consulate of Japan. Our message is simple: JAPAN, LET THE DOLPHINS LIVE & BE FREE!!!
This will be a peaceful protest. Please bring signs, and wear any "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin" shirts. Other ideas include Sea Shepperd gear! EcoJoia has made shirts for this occasion- please look for the link below.
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Mens)
EcoJoia T-Shirts for Save Japan Dolphin Day! (Womens)
To R.S.V.P. for this event, please reply to this post, and I will hook you up! If you are looking for an event in a State or Country near you (because we will be having events ALL over the world, on the same day) please check out this link provided by Save Japan Dolphins! Google Interactive Map of All Save Japan Dolphin Day Events
Lastly, please check out this video, from Save Japan Dolphins- Leilani Munter shares the importance of supporting Save Japan Dolphins, Earth Island Institute, and what exactly the money goes towards. Well, hopefully I will see you out there on September 1st! Look for more updates before then! It's been a long road of planning, sign making, paperwork filing, advocating... but we are almost there. Let's do this for the dolphins!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Getting Ready to Make Signs! Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day!
Wanted to document the process as I go along.. gotta start with a clean slate!
Getting ready to make signs for our rally on September 1st, 2011 in Downtown Detroit for Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day! This year, the focus in to stay positive, as the Japanese people have been through so much this year- but to still focus on the task at hand; which is to get information out to the public and to the Japanese Consulates around the world that we (the people) will not tolerate what is being done in Taiji, and other parts of the world. Captivity kills. Slaughter is not okay. And, we will not stop fighting till it ends.
I am the event coordinator for things happening here in Detroit. I will be posting the where, when, and what of the event here. But, I will also post links for those of you who want to participate in an event near you- because there are events happening all over the world, on the same day. We must stand together, and show that we are one voice, and be that voice for the dolphins. Enjoy the pics of my journey along the way.. and see you on September 1st.
Getting ready to make signs for our rally on September 1st, 2011 in Downtown Detroit for Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day! This year, the focus in to stay positive, as the Japanese people have been through so much this year- but to still focus on the task at hand; which is to get information out to the public and to the Japanese Consulates around the world that we (the people) will not tolerate what is being done in Taiji, and other parts of the world. Captivity kills. Slaughter is not okay. And, we will not stop fighting till it ends.
I am the event coordinator for things happening here in Detroit. I will be posting the where, when, and what of the event here. But, I will also post links for those of you who want to participate in an event near you- because there are events happening all over the world, on the same day. We must stand together, and show that we are one voice, and be that voice for the dolphins. Enjoy the pics of my journey along the way.. and see you on September 1st.
First, you need to gather all your materials!
Paintbrushes of all different sizes work very well!
I got black, red, and blue paint. I wanted black mainly for font, blue for water and whales/dolphins, and red for blood if needed. I can also use red for font too. I don't want to use too much blood. Too graphic.
This is a poster I made from last year. I used stenciled letters- but remember- letters don't have to be perfect! I have a kids poster, and I'll post a pic of it later. It's awesome, and I think it will get the point across GREAT. Make your signs SHORT, and TO THE POINT.
Until next time.... when I hopefully have some finished products to display!!!!
Monday, August 1, 2011
New Petition on Blog!
Please make sure and sign the new petition, located on the bottom left hand side of the blog (with the red top and bottom headers). This petition is vital, because it is one that was created by "Save Misty the Dolphin", and will be used when we all rally together on September 1st for Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day. This petition may be used to be delivered to one central location, but there has also been talk about making it available to all event coordinators- I am the event coordinator for Detroit, so I would be very happy to deliver a copy of the petition to the Japanese Consulate here. I will let you know the status on that once we here more. The important thing is, is that people sign, sign, sign it!!! Thanks everyone! And, you may be wondering just what is "Save/Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day?" Well? Stay tuned... the next post will have all that info for you... and specifics if you are coming for the Detroit event!
Until next time.....
Until next time.....
Saturday, July 16, 2011
How Does Sea Shepherd Help Out in Taiji, Japan? Check it Out!
People have recently been asking me if Sea Shepherd is involved with efforts in the Cove. Many people have seen the show, "Whale Wars", (you can find the link to their show HERE.) Additionally, Sea Shepherd, (Sea Shepherd Conservation Society) has had much involvement in helping to stop what is occurring in Taiji, Japan. Members act as "cove guardians" to help protect and watch over the cove. They have an awesome website setup, with all of their updates of whats going on in the Cove and their efforts- I encourage everyone to check it out. Here's a video from Captain Paul Watson, President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. You can also check out their website: http://www.seashepherd.org/
Until Next Time.... Details about "Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day" to be posted next! Mark your calendars for this International event, occurring September 1, 2011!
Until Next Time.... Details about "Celebrate Japan Dolphin Day" to be posted next! Mark your calendars for this International event, occurring September 1, 2011!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Pretty Awesome Video, Check it Out!
I found this video to be pretty awesome. It's about what one of National Geographic's underwater photographers, Brian Skerry, has to say about his discoveries about the ocean. Check it out, his photos are amazing!
Until Next Time....
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Shouka the Orca
This video was taken on 6-3-11 at Six Flags Theme park. It sickens me that this is a tank that a whale spends ANY amount of time in- and then fact that it could be an extended part of a whale's day is even worse.
You NEED to see the size of this tank. It doens't even look as if the whale could turn around?
This video was NOT taken by me, it was one that I came across while searching on you tube for videos.
Until Next Time....
You NEED to see the size of this tank. It doens't even look as if the whale could turn around?
This video was NOT taken by me, it was one that I came across while searching on you tube for videos.
Until Next Time....
Bob Barker Says....
Bob Barker Says.....
NO to $eaWorld! Check It Out!
Check out the website, here!
Until next time.....
NO to $eaWorld! Check It Out!
Check out the website, here!
Until next time.....
Friday, May 13, 2011
"The Whale"
I was so excited to hear about a new movie that is coming out soon, called, "The Whale". It is a true story, from Executive Producers Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson, narrated by Ryan Reynolds. You can read about the movie below which is directly from the movie's website www.thewhalemovie.com. To learn more about the movie, see pictures, watch the trailer and to sign up for updates for when it will be playing in your area please click http://www.thewhalemovie.com/
AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE
THE WHALE tells the true story of a young, wild killer whale -- an orca -- nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
Orcas are social. They live with their families all their lives. An orca who gets separated usually just fades away and dies.
Luna was alone, but he didn’t fade away. There weren’t any familiar orcas in Nootka Sound, but there were people, in boats and on the shore. So he started trying to make contact. And people welcomed him. Most of them.
This contact did not turn out to be simple. It was as if we humans weren’t ready for him.
Inspired by myths, we look into the sky, not the depths, for others who might think and dream like us. We train radio telescopes on the stars, and listen for code in the static of space. But maybe we’re looking in the wrong place. So far, space just crackles, but the sea whistles back. And, in Nootka Sound, it sent us an open-hearted child.
This story is about what happened then.
For many years we have been curious about what it will be like when an extraterrestrial appears among us. Will things be chaotic? Will they be exciting? Will they be dangerous? Will there be controversy? How will we recognize this stranger? What will we share? Will this be joyful? Will it be sad? Will it be the best thing that ever happened?
Maybe it will be all those things. Maybe it will be just like what happened when a little lonely whale tried to make friends with us lonely humans in a place called Nootka Sound.
THE WHALE celebrates the life of a smart, friendly, determined, transcendent being from the other world of the sea who appeared among us like a promise out of the blue: that the greatest secrets in life are still to be discovered.
AN EXTRAORDINARY LIFE
THE WHALE tells the true story of a young, wild killer whale -- an orca -- nicknamed Luna, who lost contact with his family on the coast of British Columbia and turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea between mountains, a place called Nootka Sound.
Orcas are social. They live with their families all their lives. An orca who gets separated usually just fades away and dies.
Luna was alone, but he didn’t fade away. There weren’t any familiar orcas in Nootka Sound, but there were people, in boats and on the shore. So he started trying to make contact. And people welcomed him. Most of them.
This contact did not turn out to be simple. It was as if we humans weren’t ready for him.
Inspired by myths, we look into the sky, not the depths, for others who might think and dream like us. We train radio telescopes on the stars, and listen for code in the static of space. But maybe we’re looking in the wrong place. So far, space just crackles, but the sea whistles back. And, in Nootka Sound, it sent us an open-hearted child.
This story is about what happened then.
For many years we have been curious about what it will be like when an extraterrestrial appears among us. Will things be chaotic? Will they be exciting? Will they be dangerous? Will there be controversy? How will we recognize this stranger? What will we share? Will this be joyful? Will it be sad? Will it be the best thing that ever happened?
Maybe it will be all those things. Maybe it will be just like what happened when a little lonely whale tried to make friends with us lonely humans in a place called Nootka Sound.
THE WHALE celebrates the life of a smart, friendly, determined, transcendent being from the other world of the sea who appeared among us like a promise out of the blue: that the greatest secrets in life are still to be discovered.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Awesome Benefit for Earth Island Institute/Save Japan Dolphins... and a chance to meet Ric O'Barry, Louie Psihoyos & Bob Weir
This is from www.savejapandolphins.org. I do not own this material, I am re-posting for informational purposes only. You can find a link a link to the article here.
An Evening with Ric O’Barry, Louie Psihoyos & Bob Weir
By Mark J. Palmer
Associate Director
International Marine Mammal Project
Earth Island Institute
SPECIAL EVENT/BENEFIT SCREENING for Earth Island/Save Japan Dolphins of Academy Award-winning film The Cove
When: JUNE 21st at the RAFAEL FILM CENTER, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA. http://www.cafilm.org/rfc/films/1554.html
In Attendance - Ric O’Barry & Director Louis Psihoyos
Performance by Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.
The California Film Institute and Steep Productions present a benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove. The film tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries they uncovered were only the tip of the iceberg.
Q&A with world-renowned Marine Mammal Specialist (Animal Planet’s Blood Dolphin$) Ric O'Barry and the Film’s Director Louie Psihoyos.
A benefit for the Earth Island Institute/Save Japan Dolphins. Funds from this event will support Earth Island Institute’s campaign to promote eco-tourism in Japan as an alternative to the killing of whales and dolphins.
Special performance following the screening with the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir.
Film 7pm. Live performance 9pm. Tickets: $40
For tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170347
An Evening with Ric O’Barry, Louie Psihoyos & Bob Weir
By Mark J. Palmer
Associate Director
International Marine Mammal Project
Earth Island Institute
SPECIAL EVENT/BENEFIT SCREENING for Earth Island/Save Japan Dolphins of Academy Award-winning film The Cove
When: JUNE 21st at the RAFAEL FILM CENTER, 1118 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA. http://www.cafilm.org/rfc/films/1554.html
In Attendance - Ric O’Barry & Director Louis Psihoyos
Performance by Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir.
The California Film Institute and Steep Productions present a benefit screening of the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove. The film tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of activists, filmmakers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate a hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries they uncovered were only the tip of the iceberg.
Q&A with world-renowned Marine Mammal Specialist (Animal Planet’s Blood Dolphin$) Ric O'Barry and the Film’s Director Louie Psihoyos.
A benefit for the Earth Island Institute/Save Japan Dolphins. Funds from this event will support Earth Island Institute’s campaign to promote eco-tourism in Japan as an alternative to the killing of whales and dolphins.
Special performance following the screening with the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir.
Film 7pm. Live performance 9pm. Tickets: $40
For tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/170347
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Mass Gathering for Lolita April 3rd, 2011
From www.savelolita.com.... Reposting for them. Please see their site HERE
Mass Gathering for Lolita April 3rd
IT’S TIME FOR A MASS GATHERING!!
11am to 1pm Protest at Miami Seaqaurium!
ALL FOR AWARENESS ABOUT WORLDWIDE CAPTIVITY!!!!!
We Need To END IT NOW!!
RIC O’BARRY WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TOO!
CAPTIVITY HAS TO STOP WITH LOLITA!!
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL! LET US KNOW YOUR EVENT DETAILS!
_________________________________________
WORLDWIDE EVENTS APRIL 3rd
MAIN MASS GATHERING LOCATION
Miami – FL – USA
Contact Bob Timmons
ArtistfortheOcean@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160505420671014
COME AND JOIN US! SUNDAY APRIL 3RD – 11 AM ! FOR LOLITA and All the Animals that reside in the walls of the Seaquarium!!
11am to 1pm Protest
1pm to 3pm Beach Vigil
4pm to Late Evening (below)
4 Bands Will Play For Us:
Sand Bar and Grill in Coconut Grove
3064 Grand Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
Bob Timmons
ArtistfortheOcean@gmail.com
BRING YOUR FLAG!! Country, State, Province!
Show HERTZ THE WORLD IS WATCHING!!
Other Locations:
Melbourne, Australia
Contact: Gwen Williams
Email: asuka.12@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170951436290697
Seattle, WA
Contact Audra Beavers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201434309886408
Toronto – Canada
Contact : Sarah Elizabeth, Brenda LaFleshe
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169881803061713
Yerba Buena Island – The Bay Bridge
Contact: Lorrie Barton Morris
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205916432756945
San Francisco, CA
Contact Robin Leigh Adams
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199231783434401
San Diego, CA
Contact: James Madison, Alison Banks
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197589253607242
MIAMI SQ. NEEDS TO SEE INTERNATIONAL GRASSROOTS ACTION IN FRONT OF THEIR BUSINESS!
BRING SIGNS! BRING NOISE! BRING SPEAKERS! BRING A BAND! BRING HORNS! BRING
LOUD YELLING VOICES! BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
ITS TIME FOR A MASS GATHERING!!!
SPREAD THE WORD!!
LOLITA NEEDS TO TASTE THE OCEAN ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE CAPTIVITY KILLS HER!!!
Mass Gathering for Lolita April 3rd
IT’S TIME FOR A MASS GATHERING!!
11am to 1pm Protest at Miami Seaqaurium!
ALL FOR AWARENESS ABOUT WORLDWIDE CAPTIVITY!!!!!
We Need To END IT NOW!!
RIC O’BARRY WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TOO!
CAPTIVITY HAS TO STOP WITH LOLITA!!
LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL! LET US KNOW YOUR EVENT DETAILS!
_________________________________________
WORLDWIDE EVENTS APRIL 3rd
MAIN MASS GATHERING LOCATION
Miami – FL – USA
Contact Bob Timmons
ArtistfortheOcean@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160505420671014
COME AND JOIN US! SUNDAY APRIL 3RD – 11 AM ! FOR LOLITA and All the Animals that reside in the walls of the Seaquarium!!
11am to 1pm Protest
1pm to 3pm Beach Vigil
4pm to Late Evening (below)
4 Bands Will Play For Us:
Sand Bar and Grill in Coconut Grove
3064 Grand Avenue
Miami, FL 33133
Bob Timmons
ArtistfortheOcean@gmail.com
BRING YOUR FLAG!! Country, State, Province!
Show HERTZ THE WORLD IS WATCHING!!
Other Locations:
Melbourne, Australia
Contact: Gwen Williams
Email: asuka.12@hotmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170951436290697
Seattle, WA
Contact Audra Beavers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201434309886408
Toronto – Canada
Contact : Sarah Elizabeth, Brenda LaFleshe
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=169881803061713
Yerba Buena Island – The Bay Bridge
Contact: Lorrie Barton Morris
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205916432756945
San Francisco, CA
Contact Robin Leigh Adams
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=199231783434401
San Diego, CA
Contact: James Madison, Alison Banks
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197589253607242
MIAMI SQ. NEEDS TO SEE INTERNATIONAL GRASSROOTS ACTION IN FRONT OF THEIR BUSINESS!
BRING SIGNS! BRING NOISE! BRING SPEAKERS! BRING A BAND! BRING HORNS! BRING
LOUD YELLING VOICES! BRING FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
ITS TIME FOR A MASS GATHERING!!!
SPREAD THE WORD!!
LOLITA NEEDS TO TASTE THE OCEAN ONCE AGAIN BEFORE THE CAPTIVITY KILLS HER!!!
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