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
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Nuru Working to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty
Activism Summary. Nuru is an organization working to end extreme poverty by empowering people with tools, education, and other resources that help permanently improve their standard of living. One aspect of Nuru that is uniquely innovative and inspiring is the story behind how it was founded. Nuru was founded by Jake Harriman, an ex-Marine platoon… Continue reading Nuru Working to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty
Daughtry – What About Now (music video and lyrics)
Activism | Effective Living > Music | Lifeways Summary. The song What About Now by Daughtry has been hugely popular for it’s inspirational and motivational message about making a difference in the world. At a time when the world is in crisis on a large-scale level as well as down to the individual level, this… Continue reading Daughtry – What About Now (music video and lyrics)
The Fray – How To Save A Life (music video and lyrics)
Effective Living > Music | Lifeways Summary. The song How to Save a Life by The Fray was influenced by band member Isaac Slade who worked as a mentor at a camp for troubled teens. The song was the title song for the album How to Save a Life. The song has sold over two million downloads.… Continue reading The Fray – How To Save A Life (music video and lyrics)
Montgomery Gentry – Some People Change (music video and lyrics)
Lifeways Summary. The music video Some People Change by Montgomery Gentry is an inspirational video about how people can turn their lives around. One examples given in the video is of a young man who’d been raised to have racist beliefs. The other example is of a woman (pictured here) who turns away from a… Continue reading Montgomery Gentry – Some People Change (music video and lyrics)
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
Nike Steve Nash Inspirational Video Training Day About Athletics Synergy and the Importance of Practice
Activism > Advertising Summary. In the video below, Steve Nash shares an inspirational message about the synergy of various athletic sports and training. Traditional advertising places a product or service at the center of attention. However, a new approach to advertising has become more common where the primary message of the advertisement is about values… Continue reading Nike Steve Nash Inspirational Video Training Day About Athletics Synergy and the Importance of Practice
Glacéau Vitamin Water Hosts Website With Facebook and Launches Steve Nash Funny YouTube Video Campaign
Activism > Advertising | Health > Food | Technology Summary. Most companies, brands, organizations, celebrities, and musicians have their own dedicated websites. In a break from tradition, Vitamin Water, a product of Glacéau, now has their VitaminWater.com domain address redirecting to the Vitamin Water Facebook Page with a message, “don’t be alarmed, this is our… Continue reading Glacéau Vitamin Water Hosts Website With Facebook and Launches Steve Nash Funny YouTube Video Campaign
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
“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
Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability
Activism Summary. In tough economic times, it’s even more essential to achieve the greatest value from money spent on defense and national security. A nation’s armed forces and military personnel must be fully trained and equipped to meet modern threats to national security. The threats we face today are like none we’ve ever faced before. For… Continue reading Building a More Effective Military Defense for Greater National and Global Security Through Humanitarian Relief and Sustainability