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8/10/09
  • A Great Pacific Garbage Discussion

    Save the date! Next Friday, August 14 at 11 a.m., the Spot.Us community will have the chance to talk to the “Garbage Girl,” AKA Lindsey Hoshaw, live on BlogTalkRadio before she leaves for her expedition to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

    Lindsey’s pitch about the soupy mass of plastic floating in the North Pacific Gyre has turned a lot of heads and inspired donations from the likes of Pierre Omidyar, Craig Newmark, Tim O’Reilly, Jimmy Whales and Alexis Ohanian, just to name a very few. To top it off,  the New York Times has considered running the finished piece and accompanying photos, igniting an even greater buzz across the web.

    Let’s bring all our questions and comments together on one platform Friday August 14 at 11 a.m. to create a community discussion around this exciting journey and historical Spot.us pitch. Wondering what Lindsey has been doing to prepare for the trip? Interested in hearing more about the garbage patch and its impact on human health? Call us at (347) 945-5577 between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to learn for yourself.

    Get the low down below. This show is not one to be missed!

    When: Friday, August 14, 11:00 a.m.

    Where: Listen on our BlogTalkRadio page or call in to listen, ask questions and join the conversation

    Call-in Number: (347) 945-5577

    Posted by Spot. Us on 08/10/09
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