Goal For The Green

It is something we all have to do someday, – I’m talking about, we all have to die.  We hate to talk about it, much less, plan and prepare for it. In this economy, it’s hard to except the fact, that dying costs thousands of dollars. We wouldn’t want to take out a personal loan, just to afford to bury a loved one, but that, often times is the case.

The $11 billion, funeral industry has been looking at, what can be done to appeal to those, who want to go green and save green, when the end of life comes.  While, this is an industry that is slow to change, there are many cemeteries and funeral homes, that are now accommodating the desire, for green burials.

It really is nothing new.  We started Read the rest of this entry »

Disneynature OCEANS, is available for purchase, TODAY, October 19, 2010, as a  Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack (Bluray+ DVD) and 1-Disc DVD, and is the extension of the “See OCEANS, Save Oceans” efforts –an initiative, which has been developed, between Disneynature and The Nature Conservancy, to help establish new marine protected areas.

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In continued efforts, Disneynature has committed, to carry on the “See OCEANS, Save Oceans” initiative by contributing a portion of sales to The Nature Conservancy, through Disney’s Worldwide Conservation Fund, for every Disneynature OCEANS, Blu-ray Combo Pack or DVD purchased between October 19 and 25. Read the rest of this entry »

Recently, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, in particular, Disney Nature- – the studio that brought you EARTH, sent me,  The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, for review.

At my house, this becomes a family affair, as my grandchildren, love viewing these incredible films.

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In The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos, the great mysteries of their life journey, unfolds in a heartwarming story of survival. The Crimson Wing, explores the spectacular lives of a million crimson‐winged flamingos, offering a glimpse, of their rare journey.

We were surprised to learn, that Flamingos, can live for 40 years! I’d have never guessed that. While,the film is appropriate for families of all ages, and is rated G, you may want to prepare your young children, that Nature’s life cycle, isn’t always fair. As it is in many species, only the strong survive.

This film showcases a dramatic, never before‐filmed backdrop.  In a place like no other on the planet, the regal birds wing to another world, at the desolate Lake Natron,  in northern Tanzania.   Here, in an inspiring and colorful story of majesty and beauty, a million flamingos gather yearly, to continue the circle of life.  The story, is as amazing , as it is beautiful.

Available on Blu‐ray and DVD October 19, 2010.

DVD Bonus Features Include:

• Lake Natron Diaries:  a look Behind The Crimson Wing – 5 behind‐the‐scenes pods, for fun and exploration.

Blu‐ray High‐Def Bonus Features Include:

Features Disney Enhanced High Definition Picture and Sound

• Lake Natron Diaries:  Behind the Crimson Wing

• Living Planet – Fully interactive through BD‐Live,  you can explore the Earth, with up‐to‐date facts, migration information, and videos by the filmmakers, and leading wildlife experts.  It allows you to explore Earth, in a fully interactive experience.  In each place you visit, you will hear commentary, about nature’s relevance to that particular area. This feature, is a fun and interactive learning experience.

• Filmmaker Annotations (CineExplore) – An in‐movie experience with pop‐up facts from the directors Leander Ward & Matthew Aberhard, and screenwriter Melanie Finn

• The Crimson Wing Screensaver

STREET DATE: October 19, 2010
Direct Prebook: August 24, 2010
Distributor Prebook: September 7, 2010
Rated: G
Run Time: Approx. 78 minutes
Video: Widescreen (1.85.1)
Blu‐ray Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese
DVD Audio: English, Spanish, French
SRP: Blu‐ray Combo Pack: $39.99, 1‐Disc DVD $29.99

BTW, no one paid me to write this post, I truly wanted to share it with you 🙂