Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Heart Disease in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Heart Disease in 1 Minute? Watch
this.

Starring: Josh Zitomer
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: The American Heart Association

Special Thanks:
Bryan Keane and everyone at the American Heart Association
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to combat Deforestation in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to combat Deforestation in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Damion Fitz
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: The Bergen County Utilities Authority, www.bcua.org

Special Thanks:
Angela Bonanno-Lynch and everyone at the Bergen County Utilities Authority, Siller Wilk LLP, Mary Micari, Mai Gebara Rashid
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

The On the Leesh WYCD Challenge?

So, I was standing under my hot shower a couple of weeks ago, enjoying the sensation of the water cascading down my back while going over a mental ‘to do’ list for work. Much of my work time has been taken up with “What You Can Do” and so, many of things I was going over in my head pertained to that project. Which meant that, as I stood there in my hot shower thinking about the project that informs people of what they can do to help the world in only a minute of time, I was in fact, hurting the world by wasting water. There I was, luxuriating in the copious amounts of water when a sudden rock of guilt developed in my stomach. And if that rock of guilt could talk it would be saying (well, yelling actually) HIPPOCRIT!

Needless to say, I got out of the shower that morning with the realization that some things needed to change. I, for one, needed to practice at least some of what I preach and thus the idea of the ON THE LEESH What You Can Do CHALLENGE was born.

I got into work that day pretty amped at the idea of spending the month of November making a change that made me a more responsible inhabitant of the planet. When Jessica, Alicia and Melissa heard the idea of doing an office challenge, they were all immediately on board and began thinking of a specific thing they wanted to address in their life.

Stay tuned for our individual list of which issue(s) we're taking on in November!

Think there's nothing you can do to help Children with Special Needs in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to help Children With Special Needs in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Jessica Rakshys, Christian Rakshys, Jonathan Rakshys and Buddy Rakshys
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Special Thanks:
Diane Singer
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to Conserve Water in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to Conserve Water in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Mary Kate Funaro, Karen Funaro & Daniel Funaro
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: The Environmental Protection Agency's website

Special Thanks:
Joan Funaro Halaby, Maureen Halaby
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to help fight Prostate Cancer?

Think there's nothing you can do to prevent Prostate Cancer in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Desmond Dutcher
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: The Prostate Cancer Foundation, www.pcf.org

Special Thanks:
Sean Grimes and everyone at the Prostate Cancer Foundation, www.pcf.org
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to support Education in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to support Education in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Karen McGarrell & Keanna McGarrell
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission & Young Audiences New York, www.yany.org

Statistical information provided by: Kids in Need, www.kidsinneed.net

Special Thanks:
Everyone at Kidsinneed.net, Ronnie Lavine, Jessica Crone, John Schultz and everyone at Young Audiences New York,
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to support Education in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to support Education in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Karen McGarrell & Keanna McGarrell
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission & Young Audiences New York, www.yany.org

Statistical information provided by: Kids in Need, www.kidsinneed.net

Special Thanks:
Everyone at Kidsinneed.net, Ronnie Lavine, Jessica Crone, John Schultz and everyone at Young Audiences New York,
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to combat Domestic Violence in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to combat Domestic Violence in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Susannah Knox
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: National Domestic Violence Hotline, thehotline.org

Special Permission from: Recycle 4 Domestic Violence, www.recyclefordomesticviolence.com

Special Thanks:
Retha Fielding and everyone at the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Anna Pollock-Nelson and everyone at Recycle 4 Domestic Violence
Jessica Rakshys and the Rakshys Family, John Kelleran, Siller Wilk LLP
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Climate Change in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Climate Change in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Mary Micari
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Special Thanks:
Susan Wands, Greenmarket NY, Joe Morgiewicz and the Morgiewicz Family Farm Goshen, NY
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Truth behind Breast Cancer Support Products

What is the truth in advertising? There have been a lot of products saying that they donate to the fight against Breast Cancer, but we that isn't always the truth. We found this article in Atlantic Monthly that talks about these concerns. http://bit.ly/37gcFT We apologize if we have led people towards any products that aren't truthful about their donations. When I find more information about certain products, and where the money is going - we will post it here.

More Products that Support Breast Cancer

I have been looking far and wide and I have found some more products that Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer.


Need to get some shopping done? Visit Bloomingdales for a variety of ways to contribute to the fight against Breast Cancer. For every new email address they receive, Bloomingdales will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. And 10% of the purchase price of Bloomingdale's Little Pink Card plus 10% of any additional money the recipient spends goes to the Breast Cancer Reserach Foundation. Just in time for all that holiday shopping! Why not give back a little bit too? Click Here to Shop Bloomingdales

White + Warren is donating 50% of the proceeds from their Pink Cashmere Collection to Women at Risk, an organization enhancing the lives of women with and at risk for Breast Cancer. Just in time for this colder weather - get your gloves and scarves Here.

Maybe you need to get your chocolate on? Well Seattle Chocolates is donating 100% of their profits of their Extreme Dark Truffle Bar to the fight against Breast Cancer. Click Here to Shop Yummy!.

And after you've indulged on this chocolate, maybe you'll want to get in shape? Why not buy let New Balance be your guide. They have workout clothes, shoes, and workout videos. Visit New Balance to find out more. Perhaps Rebook fits you better? If you shop their pink ribbon footware and clothes, all of their proceeds benefit Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. Click Here to Shop

Perhaps Yoga is your thing? Need a new mat? How about This one? MatsMatsMats.com will donate 10% of the purchase price from the sale of every one of these mats to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF).


And after a good work out, you need a good shower right? Well think about buying the Cancer Vixen products from C.O. Bigelow. Proceeds from this line will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In addition, C.O. Bigelow is donating $250,000 to the BCRF. Shop the Line Here. Or you could use Philosophy Shower for the Cure. Philosophy's net proceeds from the sale of Shower for the Cure will be donate to the women's Cancer Research Fund. Click here to Shop Philosophy.


Looking for new Nail Polish? Well Jessica Cosmetics is donating 45% of proceeds from the "Powerful" Pink color and High-Impact "Brilliance" top Coat Duo will be donated to the American Institute for Cancer Research, which is part of the World Cancer Research Fund to support breast cancer research. Paint your nails and spread the word about the importance of Breast Cancer Research. Shop Pink Power Here. Not the right shade? Try Essie Cosmetics Yes We Can Pink! A portion of sales will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer whose whose mission is to empower all women affected by breast cancer to have the best quality of life. Buy Yes We Can Nail Polish Here. Or What about OPI? They're featuring a limited edition Color that benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Rethink Breast Cancer. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Mont, in 2009 OPI will make a donatoin of $25,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. OPI will also make a $5,000 donation to Rethink Breast Cancer in Canada. Click Here to Shop.

Looking for office supplies for your home or office? Staples is featuring a variety of products (most are online only) that give proceeds to research. Shop pens, sharpies, folders, calendars, envelopes and more right Here.

Maybe you need a little power in the office? Well Cables Unlimited is featuring a line of pink products available at Amazon. Not only will this add color to your office, but 10% of all profits will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Looking for a new bag or luggage? How about a gift for someone? Back in January Vera Bradley launched a new color - The Hope Garden Collection. If you purchase any product within this collection, 10% of the net proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Research. Shop the collection Here . Looking for something else? Ebags.com donates 10% of all retail sales from any pink product purchased year round to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Shop Pick Pink Here.

Maybe you need something to start a DIY project? How about trying out Tomboy Tools. Tomboy Tools is dedicated to empowering women, both in their pursuit of hands-on education as do-it-yourselfers and for those seeking to grow their incomes through a successful home-based business. During the next 12 months, Tomboy Tools will be donating proceeds from specific pink products to The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. The money they raise will help women and men get the screening, support and treatment they need regardless of their ability to pay. And leading research teams can take powerful steps forward in their quest for a cure. . Click Here to find out more..

Need a snack? Most people already know about the yoplait lid campaign, but did you know that Yoplait gaurentees at least a $500,000 donation? 10 cents for every lid may not be that much, but imagine if we all sent them in? How many that could really add up to? Visit Yoplait for more information and together we can make a difference.

And then there's always Pink Ribbon Products at The Breast Cancer Site Store. Show your support by wearing Pink!

Check back soon for more products. Come on let's show them What You Can Do!

Support the fight against Breast Cancer

In honor of Breast Cancer month, we've been searching the internet for different things that can be done to support the fight if we only have 1 minute. I know that we're all busy, but most people have 1 minute to give. In my search on the internet, I came across this article in the Chicago Tribune. Click Here for the Article.

The author lists a variety of products that donate a portion of their proceeds to help support the fight. Most of the items featured in this article are for women - beauty products, makeup, clothing, etc. - so, I will keep listing different products and things that can be done to support the fight in only one minute.

The way we look at it, if we have to buy products anyway, why not buy ones that help give back? It's a small step, but all of us together can make a big difference. Come on Let's Show them What You Can Do.

Take action to Save Wildlife

I just received this email from Defenders of Wildlife, and I wanted to share it with you.

I have sad news. Yellowstone National Park’s famous Cottonwood Pack has just been destroyed -- all the adult wolves have been killed, and the surviving pups will likely die without the rest of their wolf family.

The Cottonwoods are just some of the latest victims of the federal government’s likely illegal decision to eliminate vital protections for our wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the northern Rockies. Unless we are successful in urging Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to reverse this bad decision, hundreds more wolves will be killed.

Please sign our petition and urge Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to immediately take action to restore protections for these amazing animals. CLICK HERE FOR THE PETITION

The Cottonwood wolves are not alone. They’re among the more than 60 wolves already killed in the region -- a disturbingly high number for a hunting season only weeks old.

I was there when the first wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park, and I have personally guided Defenders members to watch the Cottonwood Pack. It is particularly heartbreaking to see one of America's greatest conservation victories slip from our grasp because of a policy mistake. But there is still time to correct it -- and if we act quickly, we can still save the lives of literally hundreds of wolves in the region.

Our wolves need your voice -- and the support of as many others as possible who care about the future of these magnificent animals.

Sign this important petition today. We will personally hand-deliver your signatures to the Department of the Interior as a powerful statement that America supports a lasting future for our wolves.

The next few weeks will be crucial for our wolves in this region. The truth is, the future of wolves in Greater Yellowstone and the northern Rockies is at a crossroads -- and it will take the voices of caring wildlife supporters like you to make a difference.

Last month, a federal judge ruled that we are likely to win our lawsuit to restore protections for these beloved wolves. But with the lives of hundreds of wolves at stake, we can’t wait for the final ruling on our case -- a ruling that will likely not come for many months.

Please sign our petition to Secretary Salazar today.

The Cottonwood wolves were not the first victims of the flawed delisting -- and they certainly won’t be the last. The time has come to correct the unacceptable error made by the Obama administration that continues to erode one of the greatest conservation victories of the last century. Please lend your voice to help save our wolves.

Together, we can ensure that wolves will be an enduring part of America.


Sincerely,

Rodger Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife
P.S. No new administration is immune from mistakes -- even big ones like this. We are strongly encouraging Obama's Interior Department to recognize their error and correct it immediately. But we need your help to make sure they know how important this is. Please sign our petition today.

P.S. If you would like to support our work to save wolves in the Greater Yellowstone and northern Rockies region, please donate online, or call 1-800-385-9712.

A socially conscious restaurant to check out

Yesterday, I was on Martha's Vineyard, and before we took the ferry home, we decided to get a bite to eat in Vineyard Haven. When on vacation, it's not always easy to find a restaurant that cooks seasonally with an emphasis on quality. Since it's off season, we figured we'd be out of luck and stuck eating at a fry shop. However, one restaurant caught our eye - Zephrus at the Mansion Hotel on Main Street.


Right away, we noticed that the menu featured seasonal ingredients that are grown, raised or caught on the Vineyard. We were treated with a bright open kitchen and able to watch the chefs cook everything to order. When the meal came it was incredibly fresh and delicious.


Now what meal would be complete without dessert? Well, Zephrus is special here too. They offer an Apple Pie (a la mode of course) and give all the proceeds from these pies to the Island Food Pantry.

Now if only every restaurant could be as socially conscious and delicious as Zephrus, we'd be on our way to a better planet. For that, I give Zephrus in Vineyard Haven a big What You Can Do thumbs up! Thanks guys.


If you happen to be on the Vineyard, check it out - Zephrus Restaurant and check back soon for more What You Can Do tips and heads up.

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Hunger in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Jack Halaby
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical information provided by: City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org

Special Thanks:
Heather Wallace and everyone at City Harvest, www.cityharvest.org
Maureen Halaby, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Help give a woman a mammorgram!

To help supply a woman with a free mammogram, click here Breast Cancer Site. Every click brings a woman closer to getting a free mammogram.

Got more time? For one week, commit to clicking this link before checking your email every day.

Even if you have one minute, there is something you can do to help fight Breast Cancer. Be the change you want to see in the world. Come on, let's show them what you can do.

To find out more ways to change the world, click here What You Can Do Web Site.

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Breast Cancer in 1 Minute?

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Breast Cancer in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Rahul Siddharth
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission & Hope Flag, iStockPhoto.com/Smart_Design

Special Thanks:
Rosemary Jones and everyone at The Greater Good (click)
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Global Warming

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Global Warming in 1 Minute? Watch this.


Starring: Julie Tortorici
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission

Statistical Information provided by: Energy Star

Special Thanks to: Elsa and Everyone at Energy Star
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

What You Can Do - Arts in Education

Think there's nothing you can do to support Arts in Education in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Shannon Rigney Keane, Chris Keane and Winnie Keane
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group
Additional Footage Provided by: Shutterstock, Inc. Used by Permission & Young Audiences New York (www.yany.org)

Special Thanks to: Jessica Crone, John Schultz and everyone at Young Audiences New York
Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Milestone Gets Into a Film Festival!

Milestone is an official selection of the Miami Short Film Festival! The festival is in it's 8th year and will be held this November. It's awesome!

Check it out at: The Miami Short Film Festival

Animal Cruelty

Think there's nothing you can do to fight Animal Cruelty in 1 Minute? Watch this.

Starring: Melissa Jernigan, Lana Matsuyama, Dyna Dog Tortorici, and Olivia Tortorici
Written by: Julie Tortorici & Jessica Arinella
Shot, Edited and Directed by: Alicia Arinella
Produced by: On the Leesh Productions
Consulting Producer: Mary Micari
Music by: Banana Whale
What You Can Do Logo Created by: SCG Siddharth Creative Group

Special Thanks to: Samantha Schmidt, Dennis Arinella and everyone at WLIW

Want to fight Animal Cruelty?

Thanks to Melissa, Lana, Dyna, Olivia and everyone at WLIW! Want to help fight animal cruelty in one minute - check back tomorrow and watch the full video to find out how.

On the Leesh and "What You Can Do" on WLIW21

OTL's next big project, What You Can Do will premier on New York metro-area public television WLIW21! Be sure to check it out this 21-part series of 60 second vignettes explaining what a person can do about a specific social issue if they only have one minute of time to give.

WLIW21, a WNET.ORG station, is an innovator in broadcasting, production and distribution for public television. We're thrilled to be working with this dynamic station on this amazing new project!