Becoming Minimalist: Invigorate Your Life, Because the Best Things In Life Aren’t Things. Thursday, March 9, 2017 The Marriott, Cedar Rapids Event Schedule Registration: 7:30 a.m. Breakfast & Networking: 8-8:30 a.m. Keynote Presentation: 8:30-9:30a.m. Cost $40 per person or $350 Table of 10 Program Click here to download the event program in PDF format. Don’t Settle… Continue reading EVENT: Joshua Becker – “Becoming Minimalist” – 9 March 2017
Category: Public Interest
ResourcesForLife.com News 201701
ResourcesForLife.com – News 201701 | 29 January 2017 | Sunday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to the January newsletter. This month I have some great news about site redesign work that should make the website easier to navigate and more attractive. I’ve also spent over 100 hours since the December 2016 newsletter creating 46… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201701
Education, Economy, and National Security
Introduction For several years I’ve been inspired by the TennesseePromise.gov program, a ‘college for all program’ created by a conservative Republican governor Bill Haslam. Making higher education more accessible is a strategy used by conservatives and those in business to promote a greater skilled workforce for industry and economic prosperity. It’s not only good for… Continue reading Education, Economy, and National Security
My Writing Method for Online Content
Introduction This document offers an overview of my writing method for online content. Topics are listed here in alphabetical order. Recent revisions to this document are described at the bottom of the page and listed by date. Analytics For writings that are posted online, we can learn a lot from the study of visitors or… Continue reading My Writing Method for Online Content
Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama
This is a short excerpt from a 10 January 2017 BBC World Service Newshour broadcast featuring Dr. Cornel West talking about the presidency of Barack Obama. In compliance with the Fair Use Doctrine, this short clip is shared here for public commentary and educational purposes. Although Cornel West is talking about President Obama, the topics and… Continue reading Cornel West Talks About the Presidency of Barack Obama
“Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Summary The following video is an important global announcement regarding the fate of the planet. In cooperation with National Geographic, the United Nations, various world leaders (including Pope Francis), and numerous organizations, U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio traveled the world for three years to document the current environmental state of the earth. This documentary… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Introduction In 2016, the reason for and role of third party candidates is very different. So is their impact. In most election years, third party candidates are viewed as an expression of protest that ultimately weakens a more viable candidate. Sometimes the expression of protest is a petty and superficial reaction by those who didn’t win… Continue reading Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Jill Stein of the Green Party has been an increasingly popular candidate choice for progressives, especially those who may be disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters, or those looking to support a woman for president as an alternative to Hillary Clinton. She’s the new Bernie Sanders, and being treated as such. In what seemed to be an… Continue reading Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Watch what happens when #BlackLivesMatter and #AllLivesMatter protestors meet
Video Watch what happens when #BlackLivesMatter and #AllLivesMatter protestors meet.
Our news sources are increasingly polarized and polarizing
What makes Facebook so popular and addicting is that you’re constantly inundated with news, ads, and information about things you like, agree with, and are highly interested in. The BlueFeed RedFeed study report by the Wall Street Journal shows how polarized and polarizing today’s news sources are. Anyone not purposefully seeking news from a variety… Continue reading Our news sources are increasingly polarized and polarizing
Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.
Update: 7 Nov 2024 Over the eight years from 2016 to the 2024 election, U.S. news media and late night talk shows gradually became more critical of Joe Biden and more favorable to Donald Trump. This seemed to be an effort to correct for public perceptions of bias. By May of 2023, CNN helped platform… Continue reading Thirteen major news stories that the media got wrong about Donald Trump — and why you should care.
Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats
Next week Apple CEO Tim Cook will be hosting a fundraiser to support U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and other House Republicans. Cook has supported Democrats and Republicans in the past. What business leaders recognize is that, despite differences on some issues, they must work with politicians in both parties to help advance common… Continue reading Here’s Why Republicans are Sometimes Better on Liberal and Progressive Initiatives Than Democrats