The system is broken. Look around and you will see a society that may seem as if it is striving toward lofty ideals: equality compassion sustainability. However a look below the surface— a look at the far-reaching implications of all our collective choices— shows that something fundamentally opposed to these values is actually occurring.Due to the corruption of a … [Read more...] about Change your heart change the system
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Digital age cheapens real interaction
The digital age is upon us. Have you been to the movies lately? We no longer order popcorn from a menu but from a cascade of digital screens that animate the tasty treats above our heads. Movies themselves have literally morphed into another dimension straying from their apparently outdated two-dimensional counterparts. Then there is the concept that used to be known as a … [Read more...] about Digital age cheapens real interaction
Middle class benched in politics game
On March 21 I got a panicked phone call from my mother. Hearing her even but obviously aggrieved tone I couldn't help but think of those movie scenes in which policemen solemnly approach the door of a death victim's family. "Lindsey— it passed 219 to 212."She was talking about the passage of the health care bill and the dire police scene wasn't too far off base. To her in … [Read more...] about Middle class benched in politics game
Fiscal irresponsibility plagues EU nations
The disparaging moniker "capitalist pigs" is alive and well frequently invoked by those angry at the "corporate fat cats" (a newer slight) who seem responsible for a laundry list of economic woes. Yet for Europeans a more pertinent insult these days is "socialist pigs." The PIGS of Europe today or PIIGS are Portugal Ireland Greece and Spain. (Italy is a veteran debtor in Europe … [Read more...] about Fiscal irresponsibility plagues EU nations
Efficient energy becomes reality
When it comes to efficient use of energy more and more start-up companies are scrambling to find the solution. The key is to find a way to produce this energy with no emissions at a low cost and with ease of access to consumers— easier said than done. However one company is emerging as a leader in this race so far.The product is called the Bloom Box. It is a box that can … [Read more...] about Efficient energy becomes reality