Effective Living > Iowa City Summary. The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce has created a new initiative with a publicity website called What Is The Spark. The information page for the site is accessible only through a hidden link that becomes visible when a mouse hovers over it. Sidewalk Chalk. The promotional campaign began… Continue reading What Is The Spark – Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Spark Campaign Initiative
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Food, Inc. – A Documentary Video Movie Film About Food, Health, Environment, Business, and Animal Suffering
Activism > Environment | Health Summary. Food Inc., available on DVD or Blu-ray, is a documentary about the production of food in the United States. Overview. The movie shares startling facts about the corporate ownership of genetically modified soybeans that represent 80% of the soybeans in the nation. Those who grow these soybeans without authorization,… Continue reading Food, Inc. – A Documentary Video Movie Film About Food, Health, Environment, Business, and Animal Suffering
The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
Activism > Training | Effective Living > Life Mobility Summary. The Fun Theory, at TheFunTheory.org, is an initiative of Volkswagen that demonstrates how the enjoyability factor is an essential element in designing products that will inspire and motivate people to use them. Innovation. Volkswagen is to the automobile industry what Apple is to the world of computers and… Continue reading The Fun Theory Initiative by Volkswagen – Piano Stairs Video
Advice and Suggestions for Those Who Have Come Into Quick Riches Winnings Wealth and Money
Finance Summary. This page offers advice, tips, and suggestions to those who have come into quick riches, wealth, and money through winnings, a successful business, or inheritance. These are some points to consider and reflect upon as you plan for your future. Below are four points of advice. These points provide links to information resources on… Continue reading Advice and Suggestions for Those Who Have Come Into Quick Riches Winnings Wealth and Money
Pray for Your Leaders – Michelle Obama Has 22 Attendants or 26 Servants – Separation of State and Church – Canada Free Press
Activism > Politics Summary. This document addresses the accusation made by Canada Free Press that Michelle Obama has 22 Attendants or 26 Servants. Background. During the George W. Bush presidency, evangelical conservatives would accuse liberals of being unpatriotic for criticizing the President of the United States. The following scriptures were among those cited as the basis… Continue reading Pray for Your Leaders – Michelle Obama Has 22 Attendants or 26 Servants – Separation of State and Church – Canada Free Press
The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline
Effective Living > Housing > Building Green | Environment Summary. The Space of our Desire is a compelling story by Kurt Cunningham about smaller and simpler living. The story was featured in the Fall 2009 print version of The Daily Iowan magazine, Off Deadline and appeared in the online edition with the title Tiny Space,… Continue reading The Space of Our Desire – A Story of Smaller and Simpler Living featured in Off Deadline
Housing Matters: Can Building Green be Affordable? … an ICPL Sustainability Event by Eco Iowa City
Effective Living > Housing > Building Green | Environment Summary. In cooperation with Eco-Iowa City, the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission presents a discussion on building sustainable and affordable housing. When. Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 7-9PM. Location. Iowa City Public Library, Room A. More Information. Call 319-358-0828. Speakers. Gregory Paul Johnson of the… Continue reading Housing Matters: Can Building Green be Affordable? … an ICPL Sustainability Event by Eco Iowa City
The New Age of Walmart – CNBC Video – Walmart is Turning Over a New Leaf … and It’s Green, Sustainable, and Environmentally Friendly
Activism Summary. One area of activism involves initiatives to increase value for consumers, improve working conditions for workers, and ensure positive economic, social, and environmental impact from businesses. Such efforts help people save money and live better. Southpark Walmart Episode. The Southpark episode Something Wall-Mart This Way Comes that originally aired on 3 November 2004,… Continue reading The New Age of Walmart – CNBC Video – Walmart is Turning Over a New Leaf … and It’s Green, Sustainable, and Environmentally Friendly
HP Power To Change Widget and Earth Eco Environmental Awareness Education Websites
Technology | Activism > Environment Summary. Similar to the Sprint Now Network website (standard or enhanced), HP is offering the HP Power to Change website with updated statistics on environmental issues. Education and Inspiration. The site offers information on consumer cost savings and the global impact of reducing computer power usage by turning off computers when… Continue reading HP Power To Change Widget and Earth Eco Environmental Awareness Education Websites
Wrapsacks Reusable Gift Wrapping Bags Save Time and the Planet
Activism > Environment Summary. Wrapsacks.com offers reusable gift bags that save time and the planet. Earth Impact. The Wrapsacks website explains the benefit of their products. Wrapsacks are a reusable alternative to disposable paper gift wrap. This paper-based industry generates sales of $5.1 billion per year and an equivalent amount of waste. Although recycled paper… Continue reading Wrapsacks Reusable Gift Wrapping Bags Save Time and the Planet
Natural Home Magazine, Put Your Life on a Diet
Housing > Small House Society | Put Your Life on a Diet Summary. The November/December 2009 issue of Natural Home Magazine features an article about Gregory Johnson’s book Put Your Life on a Diet: Lessons Learned Living in 140 Square Feet. “What excites me most is how micro decisions can have a macro impact. For… Continue reading Natural Home Magazine, Put Your Life on a Diet
Copyright Meltdown – Duke University – Bound By Law – Open Source – Creative Commons
Effective Living | Activism Summary. Our society and culture are at risk of information meltdown as result of the rampant overreaching and scare tactics being used by Copyright holders. Even short clips and excerpts of video and audio used for education, documentaries, and social commentary are all at risk of being labeled as copyright infringement.… Continue reading Copyright Meltdown – Duke University – Bound By Law – Open Source – Creative Commons