If the U.S. government has its way, the powerful intergovernmental group Codex may soon make it impossible to label food "GMO-free" for any country in the world. On May 3rd, 2010 Obama officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will travel to a special meeting to propose that Codex reject common sense labeling laws regarding GMO food products. Stand up for your right to know what's in your food and stop this sneak attack on GMO labeling, please sign below:

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The Health Dangers of Genetically Modified Foods

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In the past 31 days, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has taken one of the most tumultuous rides in the annals of municipal power politics. On the subject of the DWP rate hike, Al Gore weighed in by satellite, City Controller Wendy Greuel wrongly declared the city would go broke in May, the mayor called for a partial government shutdown and the city's credit rating and reputation took a very public beating.

Yet City Hall watchers cannot agree on what the drama is really all about.

U.S. President Barack Obama yesterday laid out the details of his new HOMESTAR program, nicknamed "Cash for Caulkers," which would provide on-the-spot government rebates to homeowners who make their homes more energy-efficient by installing new windows, doors, insulation and other materials from an approved list.

Beginning this spring, schoolchildren in California will be learning more about the environment than ever before, thanks to a new state-approved environmental curriculum for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.

The state Board of Education signed off on 76 sections of a proposed 85-part curriculum that integrates environmental education into science, history and social science classes and is designed to meet and fulfill state academic standards, according to a report on Mercury News.com. The board is expected to review the other nine sections later this year. Teachers should be able to access the curriculum online this spring at no charge. Meanwhile, state officials are trying to find money for printing costs and teacher training.

In the last 6 years, the Common Vision Fruit Tree Tour Program has directly impacted 45,000 students, transformed over 120 low income schools and community centers into abundant orchards, and planted over 3,500 fruit trees. In the Spring of 2010, 27 eco-educators and performing artists will once again travel in the world's largest veggie- oil-powered caravan to plant trees, play drums, dance, perform, and write eco-rhymes with youth and adults from San Diego to Sacramento.

"For the past 4 days, our new crew of 18 educators has been hard at work training for our busy weeks ahead of planting and inspiring."

This year's crew is once again a powerful, creative team of eco-super heroes.

Council member Rosendahl is the second prominent L.A. City Council official to promote the benefits of bicycle commuting so far this year. L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti kicked off the campaign with an inaugural ride through Hollywood in January.

"Cycling can play an important role in helping us find solutions to traffic congestion," said Council member Bill Rosendahl. "Rides like this can help people get more comfortable using their bikes for commuting and short trips. Every trip we make by bicycle keeps a car off the road and even reduces parking demand. Plus, it helps us introduce a healthful activity into our daily lives.

Everyone loves a happy positive person. We wanted to send out positive vibrations when we can. A daily reminder to love, care and share. As we bring that love and compassion in our hearts and we share that joy with everything and everyone around us.

It helps create that true loving state. That state of mind that we want to bring and carry to everyone. Be grateful for you who are, be grateful for the opportunities life gives you. Always put full thought and feelings into the positive life you want to manifest.

Poor air quality, lack of clean water and a high rate of environmental hazards make these metros most contaminated.

Always do your best to report environmental problems in and around our city. 311 will help direct you to the right department in Los Angeles. Without you we cannot pressure companies to be more environmentally conscious. Together we can make a change.

Obama did it! There is hope....

Barack Obama addresses a campaign rally in Idaho in February 2008.
Excerpts from “The American Moment,” remarks to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, April 23, 2007.

I believe that the single most important job of any President is to protect the American people. And I am equally convinced that doing that job effectively in the 21st century will require a new vision of American leadership and a new conception of our national security — a vision that draws from the lessons of the past, but is not bound by outdated thinking.

In today’s globalized world, the security of the American people is inextricably linked to the security of all people. When narco-trafficking and corruption threaten democracy in Latin America, it’s America’s problem too. When poor villagers in Indonesia have no choice but to send chickens to market infected with avian flu, it cannot be seen as a distant concern. When religious schools in Pakistan teach hatred to young children, our children are threatened as well.

Whether it’s global terrorism or pandemic disease, dramatic climate change or the proliferation of weapons of mass annihilation, the threats we face at the dawn of the 21st century can no longer be contained by borders and boundaries.