[Source: White House Archives – Post 9/11 Quotes about Islam from George W. Bush during his presidency.] Introduction “The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.” ~ George W. Bush… Continue reading 25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
Tag: Activism
Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) rates movies based on a variety of criteria and determines an acceptable viewing audience. According to FilmRatings.com (the MPAA rating site), The Interview, featuring Seth Rogen and James Franco, is rated as ‘R’ due to “pervasive language, crude and sexual humor, nudity, some drug use and bloody violence.” Due to… Continue reading Google Promotes “The Interview” Movie and Tobacco to Under-Age Viewers While Offending Billions of People — Gets Kicked Out of China
Bobby’s Pies – Helping the Johnson County Crisis Center
Here’s a great idea that’s fun and has a positive social impact — Make pies, eat pies, help people! Note: As of 1 Aug 2024, the links provided 10 years ago no longer work.
Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Activism > Advertising Summary. When a non-profit organization engages in social action, we think of it as activism. When a business engages with society through advertising, we simply call it marketing. Yet, activists exist in all areas of society including companies and they are leveraging their positions to impact the world in positive ways. Among… Continue reading Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Resource Page: Population “Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough presents the 2011 RSA President’s Lecture. The dangers facing the earth’s ecosystems are well known and the subject of great concern at all levels. Climate change is high on the list. But there is an underlying and associated cause — population growth.” [Source: 2011 Royal Society… Continue reading Population Discussion: Sir David Attenborough on Overpopulation
Kesha (Ke$ha) Highly Acclaimed Musician Takes Pop Music to New Level With New Album Animal
Activism | Effective Living > Music Summary. Pop female vocalist, Kesha (Ke$ha), has released her new album, Animal, which has been well received, as evidenced by her millions of viewers and fans on YouTube and Facebook. Animal Review. The airy and angelic vocals of the the title song Animal sound similar to the vocals and instrumental track… Continue reading Kesha (Ke$ha) Highly Acclaimed Musician Takes Pop Music to New Level With New Album Animal
Pepsi Inspirational Music Video One Tribe Featuring Will.i.am
Summary In 2010, Pepsi launched the Pepsi Refresh Project and their Refresh Everything campaign using an inspirational music video featuring the song One Tribe by Will.i.am. The Refresh Everything campaign was established to offer grants to small charities that might not otherwise receive funding. This is an example of how an advertising campaign can be… Continue reading Pepsi Inspirational Music Video One Tribe Featuring Will.i.am
Wavin’ Flag by K’naan and the Coca-Cola Celebration Mix Music Video for Word Cup 2010 FIFA Event
Inspiring Advertising The Wavin’ Flag Coca-Cola Celebration Mix music video that became hugely popular during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The new mix sponsored by Coca-Cola features youth playing football (soccer). The video and song are available through the Apple iTunes music store, and viewable below. You can click the [x] in the upper right… Continue reading Wavin’ Flag by K’naan and the Coca-Cola Celebration Mix Music Video for Word Cup 2010 FIFA Event
Small Steps Toward Big Changes
Activism Summary. Sometimes we need to have a vision for change that extends our entire lifetime and perhaps beyond. This can help us see that the small steps we take, and the small changes we make, can ultimately bring about a huge change in the world. Such a broader vision helps us keep going when… Continue reading Small Steps Toward Big Changes
71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine
Activism Summary. Andy Mackie is a 71-year-old Scottish-born retired horse trainer and musician. After his ninth heart surgery, his doctors had him on 15 medications with side-effects that made his life miserable. From Medications to Music. One day he decided to stop taking the medications and instead use the money he saved to give musical instruments… Continue reading 71-year-old Harmonica Player Spends Money on Activism Instead of Prescription Medicine
Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing
Activism Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing by Gregory Johnson On 8 April 2010, I posted an article about the Agriprocessors slaughterhouse in Postville and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing. Since I am a vegetarian animal welfare advocate and the article was not critical of Rubashkin or Agriprocessors, it was considered as offering an interesting perspective.… Continue reading Transcendent Activism and the Sholom Rubashkin Sentencing
“Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams
Effective Living Summary. This document is a response by Gregory Johnson to the article Conflict or Cooperation by Walter E. Williams. * * * Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy by Gregory Johnson Walter E. Williams wrote an article called Conflict or Cooperation that describes how big government can hinder freedom and liberty by allowing a majority… Continue reading “Business Success in a Marketplace Democracy” by Gregory Johnson – A Response to “Conflict or Cooperation” by Walter E. Williams