September 2008 |
The "Green Circle"
One would be hard pressed to find a symbol richer in significance than that of the circle. In mythology the circle was considered to be intrinsically "divine" and perfect. Since the beginning of human intelligence we have been in awe of the fiery majesty of the sun...gazed with wonder at the stars and moon...and observed with anticipation the cycles of the changing seasons. Painters, poets and troubadours going back as far as we can trace the imprint of the human race have expressed their affinity for circles in their endeavors to express their artistic vision....Read the Story
The Greening of Retail
Few industries understand the concept of "bottom line" better than that of Retail. Driven by margins, mark-up and overhead...retailers also know how to spot a bargain. In the green building arena bargains are often referred to as "Low Hanging Fruit". This article outlines ten juicy green building options that savvy retailers are finding irresistible...Read the Story
Faces of the World   Did you know that there is a new Green Real Estate Broker in town? How do you know they're green...the newly released Eco Broker certification says so. The Board of Realtors now has a designation that may be attained by a Broker after studying and testing to demonstrate competence in advising Clients as to how to select a home with green potential. They are also trained to advise as to the best ways to spend a remodeling budget to attain the maximum in energy savings, as well as the implementation of sustainable features, based on your budget. Finally...they know the kinds of consultants to refer you to in order to do the necessary testing to make these determinations...Read the Story 
Business people need to listen at least as much as they need to talk for too many people fail to realize that real communication goes in both directions."
-Lee Iacocca, Former CEO Chrysler Corporation We speak at a rate of approximately 150 words per minute but our minds move at 600-1000 words a minute. So you say one thing and your listener has raced 4 to 6 times way ahead of you unto something entirely different!...Read the Story
 As I work with people struggling with diseased bodies, I find eye-opening parallels to disease in the planet body. Most who come to me are afflicted with lifestyle-induced illnesses: cardiovascular issues, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, arthritis, diabetes, ADHD, irritable bowel, cancer. The lion's share of these are a set of symptoms that emerge as a result of contaminating the body-for years-with unhealthy fats, excess low-quality protein, excitotoxins, carcinogens, refined carbohydrates, gluten, preservatives, concentrated sugars, hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, herbicides, and a whole truckload of horror-story environmental toxins. All government approved, mind you. The body in its most healthy state is like a crystal clear pond. As we add contaminants, the pond starts to get muddy, murky. Our bioterrain can no longer sustain perfect health. Cells mutate into diseased forms. Symptoms emerge. Pharmaceuticals enter the picture. More symptoms. More drugs to treat the side effects of the initial treatment. Sound like pollution? It is. Eventually the pond becomes so toxic we hit a tipping point where we can no longer handle the load and we die...Read the Story  Last year there was a television commercial showing a mother driving her teenage son to what appeared to be his first day at a new school. As they pulled up in front and saw a gathering of other students standing around the main entrance she asked him if he would rather be dropped off down the block. He said that right out front was fine...she wished him good luck... and confidently he strode past his new classmates. He was greeted by the approving looks of his new peer group, but the gazes were split between he and the muscular looking SUV that he had just climbed out of. Fast forward one year...would that scene still play out in the same way today, with our current level of eco-awareness?...Read the Story
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 Engage in the compelling images of nature through the eyes of an established photographer, who much in the spirit of her predecessors like Weston and Adams has the knack of capturing "God in the moment"...Read the Story  Lesson # 209 - Cell Phones and Seat Belts The Phone call being made to the parents of the kids in this SUV will not be pleasant. The young driver was driving down this hill while sending a text message to a friend. The passenger was not wearing a seat belt and in a collision was thrown face-first into the windshield. Both these kids will live but their injuries are substantial. For what? A text message?...Read the Story
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