Small House Society – News 201108 | 31 August 2011 | Wednesday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Toward the bottom, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the… Continue reading Small House Society News 201108
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Small House Society News 201107
Small House Society – News 201107 | 31 July 2011 | Sunday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Toward the bottom, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the… Continue reading Small House Society News 201107
Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Activism > Advertising Summary. When a non-profit organization engages in social action, we think of it as activism. When a business engages with society through advertising, we simply call it marketing. Yet, activists exist in all areas of society including companies and they are leveraging their positions to impact the world in positive ways. Among… Continue reading Liberty Mutual – Doing the Right Thing in Advertising
Here and now – Quebec City and Area Tourism HD Video Promotion
Effective Living > Advertising Summary. To be most effective, advertising must be engaging, entertaining, interesting, and inspiring. The Québec City and Area Tourism Department recently produced a spectacular high definition video with areal flyovers and panoramic vistas combined with an uplifting music score. It’s possibly one of the most impressive tourism videos ever produced.
Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011
Video Below is the University of Pennsylvania Commencement Address by Denzel Washington delivered on 16 May 2011. About Denzel Washington, internationally renowned actor and director, delivered the address at the University of Pennsylvania’s 255th Commencement on Monday, May 16. Washington is one of the nation’s preeminent performing artists, having achieved wide acclaim for his film,… Continue reading Denzel Washington – University of Pennsylvania – Commencement Address – 16 May 2011
Nuru Working to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty
Activism Summary. Nuru is an organization working to end extreme poverty by empowering people with tools, education, and other resources that help permanently improve their standard of living. One aspect of Nuru that is uniquely innovative and inspiring is the story behind how it was founded. Nuru was founded by Jake Harriman, an ex-Marine platoon… Continue reading Nuru Working to End Terrorism by Eliminating Extreme Poverty
Daughtry – What About Now (music video and lyrics)
Activism | Effective Living > Music | Lifeways Summary. The song What About Now by Daughtry has been hugely popular for it’s inspirational and motivational message about making a difference in the world. At a time when the world is in crisis on a large-scale level as well as down to the individual level, this… Continue reading Daughtry – What About Now (music video and lyrics)