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Category: Activism

Mormon Message – Church Video Promotion – Personal Profiles of Mormons – Example of Effective Marketing

Summary The Mormon Church recently launched a new promotional video campaign that conveys the diversity and individuality among its members. These videos and others are featured on the Mormon Message YouTube channel. The series is a good example of effective advertising. Review Advertising is like a good book, and to be effective, it needs to capture the… Continue reading Mormon Message – Church Video Promotion – Personal Profiles of Mormons – Example of Effective Marketing

Small House Movement Questions and Answers

Effective Living | Activism > Housing > Small House Society Special Video Message. Below is a special 19 July 2010 video message from Gregory Johnson, a facilitator of the Small House Society. This video was produced in response to a flood of website traffic, emails, and phone calls during July 2010. For more information about… Continue reading Small House Movement Questions and Answers

Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011

Video Below is the University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address by Denzel Washington delivered on 16 May 2011. About Denzel Washington, internationally renowned actor and director, delivered the address at the University of Pennsylvania’s 255th Commencement on Monday, May 16. Washington is one of the nation’s preeminent performing artists, having achieved wide acclaim for his film,… Continue reading Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011

Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?

Activism > Politics In recent years, one of the victories often cited by political consultants (on the left and right) has been the transition of blue states to red states as Republican political candidates have won local and state elections in areas that were previously consistently Democratic. Much of the Republican growth in has come… Continue reading Spreading the Wealth Around – By Giving it to the Rich?

The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination

“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy.” – Jessica Dovey “Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive… Continue reading The Impact and Consequences of Osama Bin Laden’s Assassination

The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard

Activism > Politics Summary. The Death of Common Sense by Philip K. Howard explores how outdated legislation is creating restrictions and barriers to progress. [BUY NOW] Distressing, disturbing, devastatingly detailed–this stunning examination of how modern laws are diminishing America exposes the drawbacks of rule-bound government, tells why nothing gets done, reveals the phony pretensions of… Continue reading The Death of Common Sense: How Law Is Suffocating America by Philip K. Howard

Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City

Effective Living > Iowa City City Flipping. The term flipping a house refers to buying a home that’s in need of repair, fixing it up, and then selling it at a huge profit or simply enjoying a beautiful like-new home that cost you much less than what it’s now worth. Flipping a city is like… Continue reading Iowa City Gets Much Needed Makeover – The Art of Flipping a City

Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself

Effective Living Summary. Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself is full of tips, tools, and strategies to help you create personal freedom through a very small business. Smalltopia is broken up into three sections: Philosophy, Business Essentials, and Case Studies. Author, Tammy Stroebel, shares her personal story of escaping the rat race and the… Continue reading Smalltopia: A Practical Guide to Working for Yourself

Decorated Shed – Epic Video Testimonial

Activism | Effective Living > Housing Summary. Decorated Shed is a company in the UK that creates a fusion of art and architecture for functional and beautiful living. We’ve featured them in the past. Their latest video is epic. The sharpness and clarity of video, as well as the soundtrack are exceptional. Video. Below is… Continue reading Decorated Shed – Epic Video Testimonial

The Cost of War – Creating a Different World – Dennis Kucinich

Activism | Effective Living Summary. Below is a video presentation by Dennis Kucinich that offers a brief introduction and overview regarding the amount of money the United States is spending on war. We’ve spent over $3 trillion on the war in Iraq and over $500 billion and counting in Afghanistan. In Libya, we’ll soon hit… Continue reading The Cost of War – Creating a Different World – Dennis Kucinich