Chabad is a Jewish organization founded in 1775 by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi. The name “Chabad” (Hebrew: חב״ד) is a Hebrew acronym for Chochmah, Binah, Da’at (חכמה, בינה, דעת): “Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge”, which represent the intellectual underpinnings of the movement. The focus of the group is to engage in acts of kindness that will help heal… Continue reading Jewish Life: Chabad on Campus in Iowa City
Category: Lifeways
Nick Vujicic: Life Without Limbs but Not Without Hope and Joy
Below are some videos of Nick Vujicic. You can learn more about Nick at AttitudeIsAltitude.com and LifeWithoutLimbs.org. Nick has written many books and also has many teaching videos. Learn To Live The Life God Has Called You To Published on May 6, 2014 Nick Vujicic at Saddleback Church. In this message, special guest Nick Vujicic talks… Continue reading Nick Vujicic: Life Without Limbs but Not Without Hope and Joy
An Exercise in Life Awareness and Transformation
Here is a simple exercise in life awareness and transformation. Start with a big piece of paper and a pen. With an open mind, do the following: Life Map. Become familiar with the Life Map. Write it Down. Write down your areas of life. It need not be in a list. You could put them in… Continue reading An Exercise in Life Awareness and Transformation
BEVEL – Not Business As Usual
Last year I learned about Walker & Company and their Bevel brand of shaving and personal care styling products. What first attracted me to the company was their online magazine BevelCode.com that offers tips on style and personal care products. In September I purchased their shaving system and wrote a review about the product and… Continue reading BEVEL – Not Business As Usual
Great Higher Education Promotional Video from Western Sydney University
On 3 Sep 2015, Western Sydney University posted an inspiring video about Deng Thiak Adut, a graduate of their university. As of 11 Jan 2016, the video has already had 1.8 million views. Watch it and you’ll see why it’s been so popular.
@BEVEL – Exquisite Styling Trimmer Video Ad Featuring NAS
About an hour ago, Bevel published a video on YouTube announcing their new styling and grooming trimmer. You can watch it below. The ad features the performer NAS (Nasir Jones) speaking about transformational change, and why it is that those who excel in life desire to create something new that’s better and more exceptionally inspiring than… Continue reading @BEVEL – Exquisite Styling Trimmer Video Ad Featuring NAS
Epic 4.5 Hour Documentary Film: “HUMAN”
“For two years we travelled through 65 countries filming nature and the places man has created. In our quest to meet the world’s people, we spoke to more than 2,000 of them. People we talk about, but above all, people we never talk about. People who tell their stories for the first time.” ~ Yann Arthus-Bertrand,… Continue reading Epic 4.5 Hour Documentary Film: “HUMAN”
In Defense of Rich People
A common theme through the ages is the depravity, greed, and selfishness of the wealthy. Their exploitative treatment of the poor and careless destruction of the planet has caused the rich people to become the scapegoat for many of society’s ills, including the climate change that currently threatens all life on earth. The current presidential… Continue reading In Defense of Rich People
25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
[Source: White House Archives – Post 9/11 Quotes about Islam from George W. Bush during his presidency.] Introduction “The United States is a nation dedicated to religious tolerance and freedom, and President Bush has acted to ensure that the world’s Muslims know that America appreciates and celebrates the traditions of Islam.” ~ George W. Bush… Continue reading 25 Post-9/11 Quotes from George W. Bush About #Islam #Muslims #Immigration #Terrorism
Ex Machina: A Movie About Human Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Below are trailers for Ex Machina as well as links to more information. IMDB Official Website Rotten Tomatoes Wikipedia Official Trailer Ex Machina | Official Trailer HD | A24 Ex Machina | Implications | Official HD Trailer 3 | A24 Ex_Machina Interview Special | Film4 | Interview Ex Machina | Examining Our Fear of Artificial… Continue reading Ex Machina: A Movie About Human Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
Disney’s Tomorrowland – Athena (Video Trailers)
Summary Tomorrowland is a Disney movie based on a story line where all the greatest minds in the world collaborate to make the world a better place. The film is scheduled to launch on 22 May 2015. Below are some resource links for the movie. Disney Movie Page Facebook IMDB Official Movie Website TakeMeToTomorrowland.com – Interactive… Continue reading Disney’s Tomorrowland – Athena (Video Trailers)
Hijab and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nuns
Through the years, many religions have prescribed specific clothing and head covering for practitioners of the faith. Groups sometimes use clothing as a mark of uniqueness or distinction for their specific sect of a religion. Religious clothing is sometimes included with other symbols of faith to present a romanticized alluring old-world portrayal of religious life.… Continue reading Hijab and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Nuns