The USS Constitution goes in for 3 yrs of refit. Meridian Associates, Inc. was there in the beginning!

The Constitution—called “Old Ironsides” because cannon balls could not penetrate her tough oak sides—was one of the first of the original six frigates that made up the U.S. Navy. A 44-gun frigate built at the Edmond Hartt Shipyard, Boston, Massachusetts, in 1797. She has a displacement of 2,000 tons, and carried a crew of more than 450.

Meridian was contracted to conduct high definition scans of the gun and spar decks to generate plans of existing structural members for renovations. The deck of the Constitution is slated for replacement to achieve conditions that more closely resemble the original design intent. Modeled features were developed to establish a physical baseline for the manufacturing of replacement beams and construction to establish a new centerline base line of the ship. Detailed documentation of existing conditions and location of historic features and elements were taken.

More on the conservation filmed by the Navy in a time lapse video foxtrotalpha

What do you think about organic foods?

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What are your thoughts on organic food and the environment in and outside of your body?

Celebrate Earth Day

What IS Earth Day? In 1970, millions of Americans concerned about the environment observed the first "Earth Day." The event, the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, was designed to increase public awareness of the world's environmental problems. Students from thousands of colleges and universities across the United States participated in rallies, marches, and educational programs in a show of unity for the grassroots environmental movement. ~ Journal Star Earth Day 2015 - by RayCorp What is happening in New England? For Kids! For Adults Earth Day, noon to 3pm, Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History,  235 Wellesley St., Weston. Decorate recycled items with stamps, make stamp crafts and play games. Free with admission. 781-768-8367;   spellman.org. At Garden in the Woods' annual Earth Day Celebration take a guided walking tour and learn about the site's history, design, and conservation efforts.  Special activities from noon-4 p.m. $5 for adults, $1.50 for children 17 and under. Garden in the Woods,180 Hemenway Rd., Framingham. 508-877-7630. newenglandwild.org Celebrate eARTh Day!, 11am - 3pm, The Discovery Museums, 177 Main St., Acton. Turn trash into treasures by making recycled art. Free with admission. 978-264-4200; discoverymuseums.org Picnic for the Planet The Guinness World Record for the largest global picnic is on the line. Help break the record by breaking bread from noon-3 p.m., and celebrate Earth Day with local vendors, family-friendly activities, and a nature treasure hunt. April 22 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. Free. Boston Common Frog Pond. www.nature.org/bostonpicnic Earth Day, 10am - 3pm, Franklin Park Zoo, One Franklin Park Road, Boston. A fun day to raise awareness for the planet. Meet the zookeepers, watch animal enrichment activities, and much more. Free with admission. 617-541-5466; franklinparkzoo.org Race Against Extinction 5K Runners and walkers (both the two-legged kind and the four-legged kind) are invited to participate in a 5K at Artesani Park in Boston on Sunday. Proceeds from the race will be donated to The World Wildlife Fun and The Nature Conservancy. 11 a.m., $25, Artesani Park, 1255 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston. www.theraceagainstextinction.org

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The "Historical" Blizzard of 2015

On January 26, 2015 all Massachusetts residents were put on a high alert and snow warning for the Blizzard of "Historic proportions". since then, the news stations have issued apologies for using the words "Historic". Though as one might imagine, regardless the name, if asking a person who shoveled a driveway... Historic might not scratch the surface.

The estimate for the snow fall was approximately 15" in Beverly, MA

Climate Change rearing its ugly head in Beverly, MA

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The Climate March 2014

On Sunday, September 21st in New York City, one of the greatest events happened; The Climate March! Though there was not nearly enough media coverage, there was a peaceful gathering of approximately 400,000 people joined together. 

Signs were made and carried, talks were given, information was shared. There was not a moment where an opportunity for learning was not offered.
People from all walks of life, as well as celebrities and politicians marched together to make the actions toward the climate recognized and changed.
"Actions Change the World!" As we marched for change, a feeling of solidarity was overwhelming. Will there be a change? To this date,

“The front-lines of the climate crisis are low-income people, communities of color and indigenous communities here in the US and around the globe. We are the hardest hit by both climate disruption––the storms, floods and droughts––as well as by the extractive, polluting and wasteful industries causing global warming,” said Cindy Wiesner, Co-Director of The Climate Justice Alliance.

The next step is to acknowledge the dire need for ACTION and CHANGE!

For more information on this march and future marches please follow this link:

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