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?
Category: Lifeways
AT&T WorldNet or OlamNet – Unlocking Hebrew, Talmud, Jewish, and Torah Mysteries and Meaning Behind ATT Customer Emails
Technology Summary. Perform a Google search on the word phone and the Hebrew word olam and the top result will be the login page for the AT&T website. A few years ago I’d noticed the word olam showing up in the web address for the AT&T login page and thought it was interesting that they… Continue reading AT&T WorldNet or OlamNet – Unlocking Hebrew, Talmud, Jewish, and Torah Mysteries and Meaning Behind ATT Customer Emails
Simplifying and Downsizing: When Stuff Becomes an Anchor That Holds us Back
Effective Living Summary. This page offers a commentary about downsizing by Gregory Johnson. It’s hard to know when to let go of the things that accumulate in our life. When trying to decide, take that item before you and ask, “Is this an anchor or an oar?” Some stuff is like an anchor and keeps… Continue reading Simplifying and Downsizing: When Stuff Becomes an Anchor That Holds us Back
Sarah Palin’s Alaska and Sarah Palin’s America
Activism > Politics | Lifeways Summary. Sarah Palin’s Alaska is a documentary show on TLC presented in a reality television format. More information is available about the show on these pages: Facebook SPAlaska.com TLC page Wikipedia Page Commentary. The commentary below is provided by Gregory Johnson. Recently I was scanning through the available High Definition channels… Continue reading Sarah Palin’s Alaska and Sarah Palin’s America
Radical Group Announces Their Extremist Agenda and Manifesto
Activism | Lifeways Summary. A radical group recently announced their extremist agenda and manifesto. The organization has members in cities and countries spanning the globe. Until their demands are met, the organization and their world-wide network of members will continue engaging in random acts of kindness and compassion. They are calling for a more understanding… Continue reading Radical Group Announces Their Extremist Agenda and Manifesto
Is Love Your Bottom Line?
Lifeways > Christianity In exploring our inner compass, we learn about what our bottom line is. People sometimes gravitate toward fame, or money, or the path of life that is easiest. Others work hard to build up a business, organization, or promote a cause. When love is the bottom line, when love is the compass… Continue reading Is Love Your Bottom Line?
When Christianity Offends: Going Beyond Doctrines to Follow the Life and Teachings of Jesus
Lifeways > Christianity Summary. Of all the religiously based tension and violence in the world, much seems to occur between people of the same religion. Some of this is due to power struggles similar to companies competing for a greater market share. Sometimes tension exists over small differences in scriptural interpretation and doctrine. For this reason,… Continue reading When Christianity Offends: Going Beyond Doctrines to Follow the Life and Teachings of Jesus
Give Thanks and You Shall Have Something to Give Thanks For
Lifeways > Judaism An interesting principle of life is that those who are thankful, those who acknowledge the good that comes into their life, those who recognize life’s miracles (even the small ones), these people get more of what they show gratitude for. By looking for miracles, we find miracles. Perhaps this is simply because… Continue reading Give Thanks and You Shall Have Something to Give Thanks For
1984 by George Orwell – View Online Streaming Video of the Movie
Activism Summary. Below is the full version of the movie adaptation of the book 1984 by George Orwell.
Nainital India Photo Galleries and Video Tour of Lake Naini
Effective Living (Places) > India Summary. This page offers general information about Nainital, India. This is part of a series studying Indian culture and urban planning. “I was very impressed during my time in Nainital, India with how clean the area was. This is partly the result of stiff penalties for littering. Plastic bags are illegal… Continue reading Nainital India Photo Galleries and Video Tour of Lake Naini
Judaism and Transcendence – Humorous FIFA Soccer Football Video from Chabad of Cape Town Africa
Lifeways > Judaism Summary. Below is a humorous video inspired by the teachings of The Rebbe, Menachem Mendel Schneerson (pictured here). The video offers an inspiring presentation of transcendent Judaism, which reaches deeper and broader than past expectations and experiences to transform every area of life. Religions with traditions and teachings that date back thousands of… Continue reading Judaism and Transcendence – Humorous FIFA Soccer Football Video from Chabad of Cape Town Africa
Quote: Embracing New Ideas
Here’s a quote from John Cage about embracing new ideas… “I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.” ~ John Cage