The Little Book of Man PEACE PROJECT

Once Upon a Time on Planet Earth
A project by Ron Modro

Once upon a time on planet earth, on August 6, 1945 at 8:15 AM, the first atomic bomb was dropped on a civilian population in Hiroshima, Japan, killing 80,000 people instantly, at least 60,000 since then, thus marking the beginning of the Nuclear Arms Race.

Sixty-two years later, on August 6, 2007 at 8:15 AM, more than 40 photographers, in more than 25 countries will be taking a single photograph.

ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH is the brainchild of ex-pat Ron Modro; an American who lives in France, Modro is a journalist/photographer. His belief that a single human being can make a difference, gives life to this innovative project.

"I wanted to find a venue to exploit the Internet as a force of global change for peace and understanding." Modro says. "How could I use the blogosphere to change and help re-shape governmental policy? How can the Internet influence the biggest issues of our time? A single moment in life is at the core of this global photographic endeavor."

After spending 15 years in LA working in the Film industry, Modro worked for six years in Human Rights Education as the Senior Manager of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles. When he arrived at the Museum in 1999, there was no inclusion in the curriculum on tolerance of gay rights issues. Modro was able to change the Museum's stance and it has now become a focal point of their education program. In 2004, during his Departmental leadership the Museum was awarded the "United Nations Global Tolerance Award," as well as a commendation by the City of Los Angeles for their outstanding work in the field of Tolerance Education.

In 2004, Modro published THE LITTLE BOOK OF A MAN and has received top writing awards from the International Society of Poets in 2002, 2003, 2004 and, in 2005 was honored with EDITOR'S CHOICE AWARD and POET OF MERIT AWARDS.

"Once Upon a Time on Planet Earth" is his contribution to today's global dialogue - a literal and figurative essay from the unique and collective perspectives of the photographers who have chosen to participate in this experience with him.

Please visit the "ONCE UPON A TIME ON PLANET EARTH" website at
http://www.littlebookofman.org for updates about the project and to join the Forum with your thoughts and comments, or write to ronmodro@littlebookofman.org

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[rave606]

Well, I see where you're comin' from, I agree,

but "a glass of water can never shift a river."

[ramodro]

But it will never stop the glass of water from trying, eh? My friend?

[ramodro]

I am happy to announce that the account for MYAWAKENING (read comment below)has been removed from YouTube! Thank you to all of the wonderful supporters who helped make it possible to remove HATE from Youtube!

[sadat1111]

mate truly i pray that the world gets a new begenning cheers

[ramodro]

I too! Thanks for the comment. I hope you will consider joining our PHOTO PROJECT.

[MyAwakening]

The world is doomed with left wing nuts like you, God love all type. You are the ideal one to be brainwashed by jew media, and kids raped by diversity.

The world is not a beautiful place, you are not a unique snowflake. You are the same decaying matter the rest of us are.

Death to ZOG

14-88

[ramodro]

Thank you for the loving words of support. Do stop by again and visit me soon!

All my best to you for a wonderful year of enlightenment.

Your new Friend

[rave606]

XD! I guess. But you get the point right. No offense, I r4espect your efforts and wish I could help, but our evolution guarantees that we wage war against ourselves.

[ThiaMegia]

You're a person with beautiful heart, soul & mind.

thank you for sharing.

[babytreese]

Hey Ron...just stopped by to read comments and see how I can become involved in any discussions re your project. I hope you are well my dear! ;-)