Goal For The Green

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Social Power for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

If  you want to be the change and make a difference now you can with Social Power.

Social Power is a new social platform that harnesses the power of social media to resolve everyday issues, both big and small. Social media is huge and allows us to connect and share photos, feelings, and ideas.

Now, Social Power takes social media one huge step further by harnessing the power-of-the-people to create meaningful long-term and sustainable change.

What  would you like to change? As individuals, our ability to impact is limited, collectively it’s enormously powerful – powerful enough to change and make positive changes that until now, we didn’t think were possible.

Social Power enables every individual to resolve issues that they never could have achieved alone. These resolutions can come in the form of a price reduction, a better product, service, or experience.

First you think of the most important, resolvable issues that affect not only you, but others as well. Then watch the video

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Once you share your issue on Social Power,  they  work to raise awareness for it in their social network, while you do the same in yours. When 1,000 people agree that your issue also affects them, Social Power turns that issue into an initiative. That is when things get exciting. Since, nearly every Social Power initiative is potentially resolvable, there will always be a person, board or governing body capable of creating a resolution.  Agents of Change are notified of an initiative they are capable of resolving.

Resolution

Once the Agent of Change proposes an acceptable resolution, it is offered back to the Social Power user base. These resolutions often come in the form of a price reduction, a better product, service, or experience.

It is happening everywhere, schools are closing, funding is not available, school levies often fail. There are teacher in-service days, and half days every month. Wouldn’t you like to have more say on when your child is in school and when they aren’t?

Here is the issue that I raised on Social Power http://socialpower.com/i/620/Public-schools-should-be-open-year-round-and-offer-night-classes-Instead-of-closing-schools-it-would-offer-more-flexibility-and-options.

Is Summer vacation too long? Would you like to be able to choose and schedule your school time off and vacations to fit the family schedule? Not everyone is ready to start their day at the crack of dawn. It has been determined that some people are more productive in the evening. So, why not keep buildings open and offer more alternatives and individuality to education? If you agree with me or have comments, like my issue on Facebook and Twitter and help make the change.

As you can see assembling a mass of people to rally for something doesn’t require a bull-horn and a soap box anymore. All it takes is an internet connection and the desire to create change, your change, any change or a Big change.

Social Power will be the media platform to make changes happen. They didn’t invent the phrase “power to the people” but they sure  are gonna stand with you on your issue. Their reason for being is to give us the tools we need to effect change. If you’ve ever felt like the voiceless victim of consumer injustice, now, through the ripple effects caused by social power and media influence, you’ll have the power to be heard.

The current world record for fuel economy is currently set at 12,665 miles per gallon on a gasoline equivalent, according to Fueleconomy.gov. The PAC-Car II, which set the record in 2005, in France, placed the bar quite high for other vehicles.

However, automakers do deserve some credit. More eco-friendly cars are available now than ever before, giving buyers numerous options to go green.

Ford has been working steadily to develop a line of fuel-efficient vehicles that will measure up to the competition, and it looks as they’re succeeding. Here are four of the company’s most eco-friendly offerings. If you’re in the market for a green vehicle, Ford might have just what you’re looking for.

Green vehicles by Ford

C-Max

The new C-Max may be setting a new standard in the hybrid category, and upsetting the current dominance of the Prius in the process. According to Motortrend.com, the C-Max beats out the Prius in almost every category — it’s faster off of the line, gets slightly better gas mileage and handles significantly better. It was impressive enough that the senior features editor of the magazine was quoted as steering potential Prius buyers away from the car, and toward the C-Max.

The car starts off with a base price of $28,995, and an estimated fuel economy of 47 mpg. With four doors and a hatchback, it offers plenty of room for a small family.

Fusion

The Fusion now comes in five different power trains, some of which are extremely environmentally friendly. Ford recently released the newest addition, the Energi, a hybrid plug-in vehicle. The Fusion can go an estimated 100 miles per plug-in charge using gasoline and electricity. Charge time is around 7.5 hours in a normal outlet, and 2.5 hours when plugged into a charging station.

The new plug-in hybrid electric comes at a cost, though. With an MSRP of $40,200, it’s almost twice as expensive as the basic 2.5 gas-engine Fusion. For some, though, the price will be worth it.

If you’re looking for something more modest, the Fusion also offers several other fuel-efficient engine models, including a 1.6-liter EcoBoost and a 2.0-liter EcoBoost, with an estimated fuel economy of 22/25 mpg and 31/37 respectively. According to Forbes.com, the 2.0-liter version is an excellent option if you want to spend less, with a starting price of $30,200.

Lincoln MKZ

According to Kelley Blue Book, the 2013 Lincoln MKZ is one of the 10 best green cars of the year. The hybrid luxury vehicle offers the best of both worlds, fine materials and craftsmanship, combined with an eco-friendly hybrid drive train.

Some argue that there isn’t much difference between the Ford Fusion and the Lincoln MKZ as the Lincoln was based upon the less expensive Fusion.

The MKZ starts out at $37,815, although it can get a bit pricier with the luxury add-ons. It comes standard with a 2-liter, 240-horsepower EcoBoost engine. The New York Times reviewer was unable to achieve the 22/33 mpg abilities that the car is supposed to get, instead averaging about 26 mpg.

What does eco-friendly shopping mean?

Eco-friendly shopping means comparing prices online and even considering well-maintained used models. Market demand sets prices for previously owned vehicles, so consider expanding your shopping zone outside your local area. For example, Ford dealers in Phoenix, which is a large consumer market, might have somewhat better prices than a small market like Taos, N.M., which has a population of only 5,700.

In our lifetimes, we will likely never see the 12,000-plus miles-per-gallon vehicle, but we’re seeing better mileage than our parents and grandparents saw half a century ago.

Odor Free is a small machine that is capable of cleaning the air inside homes and making the breathable air indoors healthful for residents. The machine is an ozone generator. Attacking all bad and toxic odors, Odor Free finds the source of odors and eliminates them totally.

English: Ozone molecular electrical potential surface 3D-vdW (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Types of Bad Odors

The ozone generator will eliminate bad odors like smoke, mold and mildew, food and pet smells. Homes, cars, boats and other indoor places can experience growing and overpowering smells of various types from numerous causes. For instance, the more a smoker smokes in an enclosed room or car, the more the walls and furniture as well as the carpet absorb the smoke.

How Important is Clean Air?

More and more people are ending up in the hospital or are contracting deadly illnesses because of the air that they have breathed. Air that has a high concentration of an odor like mold may make someone ill after just a short time, but often the bad odor does not seem very bad. Time continues, and gradually the body’s immune system weakens in its fight against the toxic particles in the air. Clean air is vital to the health of people and pets, and it is important for those who are in the realty business. Those looking to rent or purchase homes are aware of odors and look for them in homes they might rent or buy. Odor Free is the ozone generator to the rescue that creates clean air by completely eradicating unhealthful odors.