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!!
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