Democracy is founded on the principal of distributed participatory governance to create a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Dark Money in politics allows small groups of people to have excessive and unfair influence over politics and policies in cities, states, and the entire nation, typically for personal gain and… Continue reading GOVERNANCE – How Dark Money in Politics is an Attack on Democracy
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EDUCATION – Ellen Meets Extraordinary New Jersey Principal Akbar Cook
Ellen sat down with Akbar Cook, Principal of West Side High School in Newark, New Jersey. Cook noticed at-risk students being bullied for dirty clothes, so he worked hard to install washing machines and dryers so the kids could do laundry. After hearing his story, Ellen teamed up with her friends at Cheerios to help… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen Meets Extraordinary New Jersey Principal Akbar Cook
U.S. Southern Command Uses Most Powerful ‘Weapon’ in History
The U.S. Southern Command is currently utilizing one of the most powerful military ‘weapons’ ever invented. It is virtually unstoppable and can neutralize threats over vast regions at very low cost. It not only eliminates current threats, but prevents future threats. This weapon reduces risk to soldiers while simultaneously improving their mental, emotional, and physical… Continue reading U.S. Southern Command Uses Most Powerful ‘Weapon’ in History
“FireStorm” — Weather Channel Documentary About Forest Fires, Fire Fighters, and Smoke Jumpers
An in-depth look at the men and women who fight the most dangerous and deadly wildfires in the United States. Dave Malkoff hosts this documentary. [Video Date: 17 Jun 2018. Posted: 15 Sep 2020.]
Mr. Rogers Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? – In Theaters 8 June 2018
From 1968 to 2001, the Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood television show inspired millions of children with a message of kindness, acceptance, and wonder. Over the 31 seasons, hundreds of episodes were produced. Learn about the wonderful work of Fred Rogers in the highly acclaimed documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor? — in theaters on 8 Jun… Continue reading Mr. Rogers Documentary: Won’t You Be My Neighbor? – In Theaters 8 June 2018
“Dark Money” – A PBS Documentary about Buying Controlling Interest in America and Democracy
Democracy is supposed to function as a distributed form of collective self-governance with equal collaborative input and influence from all citizens. Just as an individual with self-control is free, a people who are self-governed through a democratic process are free. However, if a small number of people gain controlling interest in the political system, it… Continue reading “Dark Money” – A PBS Documentary about Buying Controlling Interest in America and Democracy
Buyer Beware: Purchase Contracts Changing Without Notice – Kia Motors Canada
There’s an unfortunate ongoing problem in our mostly unregulated free marketplace whereby a vendor promises something to a customer, but in the sales contract there’s a disclaimer stating that the company can change the agreement at any time without notice to the customer. In other words, the customer is agreeing to a binding agreement that… Continue reading Buyer Beware: Purchase Contracts Changing Without Notice – Kia Motors Canada
Here’s Why John Adams Warned that America Could Become “the Most Miserable Habitation in the World”
Introduction In a letter dated 11 October 1798, John Adams wrote his famous statement, paraphrased as follows: the Constitution is “wholly inadequate” to govern a society of people who are not by choice and desire deciding to be law abiding citizens. Ethics Adams specifically mentions “morality and religion” in his letter. Why not just refer… Continue reading Here’s Why John Adams Warned that America Could Become “the Most Miserable Habitation in the World”
Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa
UPDATE: 21 Sep 2023 It seems that Marilyn Farms is no longer operating, at least not as a public presence. This page was originally created as part of a broader effort to promote awareness of local Iowa farming. The original page content is below. The website for the farm no longer exists, but you can… Continue reading Marilyn Farms of Kalona Iowa
City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017
We often refer to elections as a choice between the lesser of two evils. In national elections, sometimes it seems like the most likable and qualified candidates drop out early, while the most ruthless and well funded rise to the top. Local elections are different, and in Iowa City, we’re often given the opportunity to… Continue reading City Council Election – Iowa City – 2017
7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Introduction Below you will find seven very powerful presentations about weight loss and wellness, with some discussing the role of insulin resistance and the endocrine system. You can download these presentations (and some others) as audio files on Box or Dropbox. They are most effective when heard repeatedly, and implemented slowly over time in your… Continue reading 7 Powerful Wellness Videos on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water
In 2014 a $96 million dollar 10-year plan was established to renovate dozens of Iowa lakes in order to provide cleaner water for the state and safer recreational use. “The project will clean out chemicals released by blue and green algae. The algae are bacteria that form when there are extra nutrients in the water… Continue reading Kent Park Lake Renovation Part of State-Wide Plan for Cleaner Water