Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Snow and Facebook
If you live in the Northeastern United States, you're probably snowed in. Which means...if you have facebook, you must be workin' it! I often wondered why facebook was so pervasive, until I got on. Now I've re-connected (and connected) with old and new friends from all over the world - but I am aware of its pull, so I make sure I'm not on for too long.
Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Since practically none of us can get out of our homes (except perhaps to shovel the walk), there are books to read, work to get done, cleaning to do, AND a world to speak with. Geez...technology does have its pluses.
See you here and...there.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
TED
In response to my post about the "Oldest footprints on earth." I received a comment from Scott that led me to TED.com and a speech given by Elaine Morgan stating her belief in our species' roots in an aquatic environment. I tend to agree (as a guy with a degree in physical anthropology). But, that's not why I'm posting this.
It's more about getting all of you to take a look at TED.com, the website of an organization dedicated to thought...creative thought at that! TED stands for Technology, Education, Design.
I urge you to check it out. It's interesting, innovative, intriguing, and may even satisfy your thirst for knowledge and set your creativite juices in motion!
It's more about getting all of you to take a look at TED.com, the website of an organization dedicated to thought...creative thought at that! TED stands for Technology, Education, Design.
I urge you to check it out. It's interesting, innovative, intriguing, and may even satisfy your thirst for knowledge and set your creativite juices in motion!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Memories of 2009
Now that we're firmly into 2010, we can objectively look back at 2009 and review its most memorable features. What stands out in your mind?
Here are some of my thoughts from a U.S. perspective:
Obama's Inauguration
The continual downturn in the economy
High unemployment
Massive bailouts
Swine Flu
Ted Kennedy's passing (and now, its aftermath)
The Wars the U.S. is still in
Lack of political bi-partisanship (entrenchment by the Republicans)
Yours?
Here are some of my thoughts from a U.S. perspective:
Obama's Inauguration
The continual downturn in the economy
High unemployment
Massive bailouts
Swine Flu
Ted Kennedy's passing (and now, its aftermath)
The Wars the U.S. is still in
Lack of political bi-partisanship (entrenchment by the Republicans)
Yours?
Monday, January 18, 2010
Haiti and the world
The devastation in Haiti is terrible, we all know that. But, perhaps some good can come out of the horror. As countries send their aid and rescue teams, maybe, just maybe, people will realize that they can work together for a common good.
It's interesting to see how coordinated things can get within an uncoordinated system, in order to help those in need. This effort is, sadly, better than how we in the U.S. acted when Katrina hit our shores. Is it that the international community is involved? Or...that we have more resposive leadership? Whatever the reason, maybe Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, can give us the richest lesson in how we should treat each other. Will this last? Probably not. Can it become a model for relief? Sure. However, we have to put our nationalistic egos aside and work for the benefit of the world.
Hasn't happened yet. But...there's hope.
It's interesting to see how coordinated things can get within an uncoordinated system, in order to help those in need. This effort is, sadly, better than how we in the U.S. acted when Katrina hit our shores. Is it that the international community is involved? Or...that we have more resposive leadership? Whatever the reason, maybe Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, can give us the richest lesson in how we should treat each other. Will this last? Probably not. Can it become a model for relief? Sure. However, we have to put our nationalistic egos aside and work for the benefit of the world.
Hasn't happened yet. But...there's hope.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A cruise for your mind
It's official! Here's the Home Page for the "Mastering enLightened Leadership™" Cruise http://tiny.cc/rqqQ9 It'll be four days of fun, friends, insights, and information. Hope you can come!!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Oldest footprints on earth
Just saw this on CNN.com
Scientists have found the oldest fossilized footprints made by a four-legged creature forcing a rethink on when fish first crawled out of water and onto land.
The discovery of the footprints in a former quarry in the Holy Cross Mountains in south-eastern Poland are thought to be 395-million years old -- 18 million years older than the earliest tetrapod (a vertebrate with limbs rather than fins) body fossils.
As an undergraduate anthropology major, this stuff fascinates me. How we got to be where we are today, when we started on land as a "walking fish" is incredible. Of course, what's even more crazy is that we're now walking around on two legs and are hell-bent on destroying the very environment that gave birth to us.
Hmm...if we would have only stayed closer to the ground, maybe this whole pollution thing might never have happened. Is it evolution or devolution?
Scientists have found the oldest fossilized footprints made by a four-legged creature forcing a rethink on when fish first crawled out of water and onto land.
The discovery of the footprints in a former quarry in the Holy Cross Mountains in south-eastern Poland are thought to be 395-million years old -- 18 million years older than the earliest tetrapod (a vertebrate with limbs rather than fins) body fossils.
As an undergraduate anthropology major, this stuff fascinates me. How we got to be where we are today, when we started on land as a "walking fish" is incredible. Of course, what's even more crazy is that we're now walking around on two legs and are hell-bent on destroying the very environment that gave birth to us.
Hmm...if we would have only stayed closer to the ground, maybe this whole pollution thing might never have happened. Is it evolution or devolution?
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sometimes you have to understand who's helping you and why
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold the bird
froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to
realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow
dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
froze and fell to the ground into a large field.
While he was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on him.
As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, he began to
realize how warm he was.
The dung was actually thawing him out!
He lay there all warm and happy, and soon began to sing for joy.
A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.
Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow
dung, and promptly dug him out and ate him.
Morals of the story:
(1) Not everyone who craps on you is your enemy.
(2) Not everyone who gets you out of crap is your
friend.
(3) And when you're in deep crap, it's best to keep
your mouth shut!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Happy 2010!!
I wish you all A Very Happy, Healthy, Prosperous, and Joyful New Year!! May your 2010also be filled with lots of love and laughter AND may you always keep your eyeonthings!!
Need some insights on an old problem
The two sock solution. Does anyone have a theory on the disappearance of socks in the washing machine. I know I put an even number in, but an odd number came out!
How 'bout some help.
How 'bout some help.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
A negative headline to a positive story
Why do news organization insist upon putting a negative spin on positive stories. Well...as a former owner of a Marketing, Management, Advertising, and Public Relations firm (Goldberg Strunk and Levy), I know the old media saying, "If it bleeds, it leads." And that's why murder, rape, disasters, and the like, get top billing on news shows and other forms of media.
Today's headline on CNN.com is a perfect case. "Russia to develop offensive weapons to keep balance with U.S." really sounds ominous. Hide the family, shut the schools, buy up all the bread and milk...the Russians are coming!!
But, if you read the text of the story, you get an entirely different perspective. Geez...it's even POSITIVE! So - the question remains. Why didn't they create a positive headline. Why? 'Cause..."If it bleeds, it leads!" Remember that and, as I like to say. Don't believe anything you read, see, or hear - do your own research!!
Here's the link to the story: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/12/29/russia.offensive.weapons/index.html
Today's headline on CNN.com is a perfect case. "Russia to develop offensive weapons to keep balance with U.S." really sounds ominous. Hide the family, shut the schools, buy up all the bread and milk...the Russians are coming!!
But, if you read the text of the story, you get an entirely different perspective. Geez...it's even POSITIVE! So - the question remains. Why didn't they create a positive headline. Why? 'Cause..."If it bleeds, it leads!" Remember that and, as I like to say. Don't believe anything you read, see, or hear - do your own research!!
Here's the link to the story: http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/12/29/russia.offensive.weapons/index.html
Sunday, December 27, 2009
My thoughts on how to create the perfect vision for energy sustainability
We all know that 20/20 is perfect vision. As a trained optician I've had first hand experience of working with people to get them to that 20/20 level.
Now...I have a way to use those numbers to help the world get rid of it dependency on fossil fuels and nuclear power. I know it isn't gonna happen in the U.S. because of all the special interest groups, lobbyists, money to politicains, and all the other corrupt crap that goes on in our governments. But...if one country could show the world the strength to legislate that all it's energy MUST come from sustainable sources by the year 2020, then perhaps, that'll start the ball rollin'.
Impossible you say - well maybe. But Equador just passed a constitution that gave rights to nature! So...why not take it to the next step?! In World War II the U.S. turned Detroit from a car manufacturing center, into a center of manufacturing tanks, planes, and other vehicles of war. And...within about 3 years and 8 months we deated the Axis powers. Just watch the "11th Hour" film for a bit more complete information.
If we could do it for war...someone should be about to do it for sustainability, health, and peace. And they'd have 2 1/2 times (in years) to do it!!
Let's go, our species is waiting!!
Now...I have a way to use those numbers to help the world get rid of it dependency on fossil fuels and nuclear power. I know it isn't gonna happen in the U.S. because of all the special interest groups, lobbyists, money to politicains, and all the other corrupt crap that goes on in our governments. But...if one country could show the world the strength to legislate that all it's energy MUST come from sustainable sources by the year 2020, then perhaps, that'll start the ball rollin'.
Impossible you say - well maybe. But Equador just passed a constitution that gave rights to nature! So...why not take it to the next step?! In World War II the U.S. turned Detroit from a car manufacturing center, into a center of manufacturing tanks, planes, and other vehicles of war. And...within about 3 years and 8 months we deated the Axis powers. Just watch the "11th Hour" film for a bit more complete information.
If we could do it for war...someone should be about to do it for sustainability, health, and peace. And they'd have 2 1/2 times (in years) to do it!!
Let's go, our species is waiting!!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Healthcare reform and Copenhagen
Well...it looks like we're gonna get some sort of healthcare reform. Wednesday's Senate vote showed us that the stalemate has been broken (at least from the Democrats' side of things). It's amazing to me that not 1 Republican voted for the proposal. Guess all of their constituants are already covered and they must not have any trouble paying for it either.
It remains to be seen as to what we Americans will eventually get, and when, but...the weakness of Copenhagen will have a effect on it.
How you ask? Hmm...ok, here goes. Since world leaders couldn't get it together to pass any effective legislation to prevent carbon emissions, people will continue to get higher rates of asthma and other pollution related illnesses. That, in turn, will create higher heathcare costs across the world, including here in the U.S.
So - if you want to help lower healthcare costs, lower pollution. By hey...do I expect anyone to connect the dots? Nah...that would be too easy! And, I guess get in the way of special interest groups too.
Take a deep breath (ok...maybe not too deep) and just wait as see what happens.
It remains to be seen as to what we Americans will eventually get, and when, but...the weakness of Copenhagen will have a effect on it.
How you ask? Hmm...ok, here goes. Since world leaders couldn't get it together to pass any effective legislation to prevent carbon emissions, people will continue to get higher rates of asthma and other pollution related illnesses. That, in turn, will create higher heathcare costs across the world, including here in the U.S.
So - if you want to help lower healthcare costs, lower pollution. By hey...do I expect anyone to connect the dots? Nah...that would be too easy! And, I guess get in the way of special interest groups too.
Take a deep breath (ok...maybe not too deep) and just wait as see what happens.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
A wish for the Holidays
Here's a wish that hasn't come true yet. But, let's give it another try. I wish for Peace, Love, Kindness, and Goodwill for every living being on this Earth!! And...that we finally figure out how to live in Harmony and with Respect for each other!!
Monday, December 21, 2009
The Tanna
After watching hours of "Meet the Natives" on the History Channel and marveling at the insights of the 5 men who represented the South Pacific tribe on their trip to the United States to bring a message of peace, I reflected on some of their quotes.
While visiting an Army base in Georgia (Fort Stewart), the men mentioned that, "We had stopped using weapons in the time of our grandfathers." And when shown how the soldiers hone their firing and weaponry skills using simulated computer games they replied, "These kind of games will lead them to war."
Pretty astute stuff from people we'd call "Primitive." If only we were all more like them.
There was so much more about their trip to the states, the families they stayed with, and what the experience meant to both the Tanna and the Americans they "touched," that if you ever get a chance to watch it...please do.
While visiting an Army base in Georgia (Fort Stewart), the men mentioned that, "We had stopped using weapons in the time of our grandfathers." And when shown how the soldiers hone their firing and weaponry skills using simulated computer games they replied, "These kind of games will lead them to war."
Pretty astute stuff from people we'd call "Primitive." If only we were all more like them.
There was so much more about their trip to the states, the families they stayed with, and what the experience meant to both the Tanna and the Americans they "touched," that if you ever get a chance to watch it...please do.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Join me on facebook and twitter
Well...I've done it. I'm following Gary Vaynerchuk's advice, that he wrote about in his book Crush It! I'm on twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/dannygoldberg, have a facebook fan page at: http://www.facebook.com/DanGoldbergFB, and have a new facebook group, "Mastering enLightened Leadership™" at: http://bit.ly/DanGMeL
I hope you'll join me at all three venues. Look forward to seeing and hearing from you soon!
Best,
Dan
I hope you'll join me at all three venues. Look forward to seeing and hearing from you soon!
Best,
Dan
Saturday, December 19, 2009
A "breakthrough" on healthcare reform
Well...it looks like the Democrats in the Senate have come to an agreement on the healthcare reform bill. Bill Nelson of Florida has given his support, while making sure that no government funds are used for abortions, which means - funding abortions will not be in the government option.
So, now that women have had some of their rights negotiated away by a man in Florida, it looks like the bill may pass.
How odd that we live in a system where a man (and a wealthy one at that) uses his power to pull away rights from women, in order to pass a bill that is supposed to help with everyone's health.
It won't affect him in any way. Nor, of course, his family. They can afford any plan they want. And...if one of his family members is raped, has knowledge of something within her pregnancy that may precipitate wanting, or needing, an abortion, or any other like situation...I'm sure they'd go right ahead and do it. But, I think it's pretty pompous of him to inject his religious beliefs into a situation that should enable people to be healthy, in all its forms. Especially those who can't afford a private option.
Geez, I hope he'll agree to increase the funding for education, school food programs, and other projects that will help the children of women who choose the government option, thrive in a healthy manner. Or will he be the first to block funds and say that these women shouldn't have too many children and ought to think about abstinence (as so many anti-abortion critics do).
So, now that women have had some of their rights negotiated away by a man in Florida, it looks like the bill may pass.
How odd that we live in a system where a man (and a wealthy one at that) uses his power to pull away rights from women, in order to pass a bill that is supposed to help with everyone's health.
It won't affect him in any way. Nor, of course, his family. They can afford any plan they want. And...if one of his family members is raped, has knowledge of something within her pregnancy that may precipitate wanting, or needing, an abortion, or any other like situation...I'm sure they'd go right ahead and do it. But, I think it's pretty pompous of him to inject his religious beliefs into a situation that should enable people to be healthy, in all its forms. Especially those who can't afford a private option.
Geez, I hope he'll agree to increase the funding for education, school food programs, and other projects that will help the children of women who choose the government option, thrive in a healthy manner. Or will he be the first to block funds and say that these women shouldn't have too many children and ought to think about abstinence (as so many anti-abortion critics do).
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A solution to the healthcare bill
Here's my simple solution to the healthcare bill's passage in the U.S.
Take away the government healthcare benefits that every member of the House and Senate (and their dependents) receives. Don't allow them to be reinstated until a healthcare bill is passed.
I think you'll see a greater sense of urgency...don't you?!
Take away the government healthcare benefits that every member of the House and Senate (and their dependents) receives. Don't allow them to be reinstated until a healthcare bill is passed.
I think you'll see a greater sense of urgency...don't you?!
Monday, December 14, 2009
How Citigroup is repaying TARP
Citigroup said that it's going to pay back $20 Billion in TARP funds it received by selling more common stock ($17 Billion worth) and taking on more debt.
Hold it...isn't the debt part one of the reasons they got in the crapper to begin with?
So, to all of you who deal with Citigroup...watch out for more hidden fees, higher credit card interest rates (at least until the new law kicks in), and other shenanigans. In a financial system that's completely made up...making up more crazy stuff just fits the mold!
Hold it...isn't the debt part one of the reasons they got in the crapper to begin with?
So, to all of you who deal with Citigroup...watch out for more hidden fees, higher credit card interest rates (at least until the new law kicks in), and other shenanigans. In a financial system that's completely made up...making up more crazy stuff just fits the mold!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Just read the story about Andy Shallal's successful Washinton D.C. area small business "Busboys and Poets" and how he's having a hard time getting a loan from his bank so he can add 40 employees and expand his stores.
His annual revenues top $14 million, yet his bank won't loan him a dime unless he puts his house up as collateral. Hmm...I wonder if the guys who run AIG had to do that. Maybe if he changes the name of his business to, "Bank of America" they'll give it to him with no strings attached!!
His annual revenues top $14 million, yet his bank won't loan him a dime unless he puts his house up as collateral. Hmm...I wonder if the guys who run AIG had to do that. Maybe if he changes the name of his business to, "Bank of America" they'll give it to him with no strings attached!!
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