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Category: Activism

“Lions” by Skip Marley (Music Video)

Below is the music video “Lions” originally posted to YouTube on 23 Feb 2017 by Jamaican musician and activist Skip Marley – grandson of Bob Marley. The video has had about 750,000 views with the lyrics version at 1.6 million views. The song and video depict a revolutionary uprising by citizens overthrowing a tyrannical leader. It is supposed to be… Continue reading “Lions” by Skip Marley (Music Video)

How a Pepsi Commercial About Love, Peace, and Inclusion Sparked Public Protest and Outrage

Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets and instead spending that money to create inspiring advertising uplifting stories that help make the world a better place. The following ad from Pepsi is an example. For more inspiring advertising, visit ResourcesForLife.com/Inspiring-Advertising. Advertising is a gamble. Companies can spend millions on an ad campaign believing it… Continue reading How a Pepsi Commercial About Love, Peace, and Inclusion Sparked Public Protest and Outrage

Misguided Internet Privacy Concerns and Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services

What We’re Being Told According to national news coverage, due to regulatory changes, we’re told that internet service providers can now track our personal web browsing, save it indefinitely, and sell this information to the highest bidder. As a result, increased concern about internet privacy has prompted a rise in advertising for Virtual Private Network (VPN)… Continue reading Misguided Internet Privacy Concerns and Virtual Private Network (VPN) Services

Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People – Audiobook

In Blindspot, Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald explore hidden biases that we all carry from a lifetime of experiences with social groups – age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, social class, sexuality, disability status, or nationality. [View on Amazon] “Blindspot” is a metaphor to capture that portion of the mind that houses hidden biases. The authors… Continue reading Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People – Audiobook

HEALTH – Avoiding Tumors Caused by Excessive Cell Phone Usage RF Emissions

Summary In a 2017 safety test commissioned by CBC News Canada, it was discovered that normal cell phone use results in dangerous tumor causing radiation exposure that exceeds the safety guidelines. When mobile phones are placed in a pocket, essentially against the body, radiation emissions were 300% to 400% greater than if phones are 1/4″ (5 mm)… Continue reading HEALTH – Avoiding Tumors Caused by Excessive Cell Phone Usage RF Emissions

Inspiring Story of Arthur – A Dog’s Amazing Journey Over 6,500 Miles

In 2014, heading into the Adventure Racing World Championships, Team Peak Performance for Sweden — Mikael and Helena Lindnord, Simon Niemi, Karen Lundgren and Staffan Björklund — was one of the best squads. The course that year was particularly difficult: 435 miles, reaching about 15,000 feet in elevation and spanning 13 different climate zones across… Continue reading Inspiring Story of Arthur – A Dog’s Amazing Journey Over 6,500 Miles

Bernie Sanders Visits West Virginia Coal Mining Country – MSNBC Town Hall Event – 13 Mar 2017

In this MSNBC town hall event from 13 Mar 2017, Bernie Sanders visits West Virginia coal mining country to talk with local residents about their hopes and concerns. Excessive use of prescription opioids is concern for many. As an example, three big U.S. pharmaceutical companies have been selling 4.1 million opioid pills per year into the town… Continue reading Bernie Sanders Visits West Virginia Coal Mining Country – MSNBC Town Hall Event – 13 Mar 2017

“Carry” – Inspiring Cadillac 2017 Oscars Commercial – A Nation United

Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets and instead spending that money to create inspiring advertising uplifting stories that help make the world a better place. The following ad from Cadillac is an example. For more inspiring advertising, visit ResourcesForLife.com/Inspiring-Advertising. Video About Originally published by Cadillac to YouTube on Feb 23, 2017. “We’ve had the… Continue reading “Carry” – Inspiring Cadillac 2017 Oscars Commercial – A Nation United

Mohamed Bzeek – Libyan Muslim Immigrant, Cancer Survivor, Widow, and Foster Parent to Kids With Terminal Illnesses

Background The story below that was promoted by the media comes after generations of foster parenting by Dawn Bzeek (Dawn Mellon/Ball). According to a Feb 8 2017 article in the L.A. Times: [Dawn] had become a foster parent in the early 1980s, before she met Bzeek. Her grandparents had been foster parents, and she was… Continue reading Mohamed Bzeek – Libyan Muslim Immigrant, Cancer Survivor, Widow, and Foster Parent to Kids With Terminal Illnesses

“When you have a community barber shop, that is the heart of any community.”

Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets and instead spending that money to create inspiring advertising uplifting stories that help make the world a better place. The following ad from WestJet is an example. Leroy is much more than a local barber; he is the heart of the community. He cares for his customers… Continue reading “When you have a community barber shop, that is the heart of any community.”

Animal Shelter Receives Largest Donation in its History From This 7-Year Old Artist

Inspiring Advertising Businesses are repurposing their advertising and marketing budgets and instead spending that money to create inspiring advertising uplifting stories that help make the world a better place. The following ad from WestJet is an example. Motivated by her love for animals Isabel uses her talents as an artist to make a difference. For a donation,… Continue reading Animal Shelter Receives Largest Donation in its History From This 7-Year Old Artist