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Artist Spotlight: Jon McLaughlin

"After all, we're only human
Always fighting what we're feeling
Hurt instead of healing
After all we're only human
Is there any other reason
Why we stay instead of leaving
After all"

So goes the refrain of the beautifully poignant "Human" by Jon McLaughlin, a talented singer/pianist from Indiana.

Be sure to grab a copy of his amazing new album "Indiana". Highlights are "Human", "Indiana" and "Beautiful Disaster".

Five From My Playlist - 05/01/2007

1. "If Everyone Cared" - Nickelback. Outstanding lyrics. Example - " And as we lie beneath the stars / We realize how small we are / If they could love like you and me / Imagine what the world could be". If you have not seen the video - check it out - the statistics pointed out are staggering.


2. "What I've Done" - Linkin Park. A song of taking responsibilities for one's own actions. Another world-changing concept.


3. "Nothing Left to Lose" - Mat Kearney. Great song for a care-free summer.


4. "Stolen" - Dashboard Confessional. DC's Chris Carrabba has a voice like butter, and this song showcases it.


5. "Boston" - Augustana. A lovely song with a lovely piano part.

Site Spotlight - Earth 911

There are tons of environmental information out on the web, but where can you go to find local information? Earth911.org. Here you can type in your zip and find information about environmental services and events in your community. You will also find all kinds of tips and good ideas to help you help the planet.

Happy Earth Day!

Spotlight on Planet Earth

After five years of shooting high definition film all over the world, Discovery channel now proudly presents a poignant and beautiful series - Planet Earth.

If you have not tuned in yet, you are missing out on seeing a whole new dimension of the planet we live on.

Planet Earth features rarely seen wildlife caught on film with amazing HD capability.

You can purchase the series on DVD and other related merchandise at the Discovery Channel store.

Explore the Planet Earth website to see clips and find out more information - here.

Knut the Polar Bear

Knut the Polar Bear may have been rejected by his mother at birth, but he captured the heart of people all over the world. This week he was formally introduced to the public at his home in the Zoologischer Garten Berlin.

The publicity surrounding Knut could be just the thing that we need to bring conservation of this magnificent species to the forefront.

Save Energy This Spring!

Spring is in the air!

Spring is a popular time to buy new appliances. Make sure appliances you buy have the Energy Star label. Not only is it better for the environment, but it will save you money on your energy bill.

While you are working on spring cleaning, take a moment to replace any lightbulbs that you have with CFL lighbulbs (yes, the spiral-looking kind). They use around 65% less energy than regular lightbulbs, and may last 10 times longer!

Where is My Hairbrush?

New Nephew

Grayson Charles Theis was born to Peter & Tammy Theis yesterday (03/10/2007) at 1:53 AM. He was 8 lbs 7 oz & 22 inches.