This was a fun eye-opening little quiz. It’s called the Ecological Footprint Quiz. My new friends over at People Not Profit have posted some new thoughts on consumption. This is sort of what I was referring to when I talked about struggling with my “profession” and job that I do as a graphic designer.
Anyway, they [...]
Only 6 minutes total.
Chris Seay on $8 hot dogs and our disposable incomes. (ht: Joe Thorn)
Michael Frost on seeing through those at the bottom. (ht: Josh Case)
Seay at the end asks, “What do you do with that?”
I feel so heavy sometimes. Even before I watch videos like these. These make it heavier.
Then I feel the [...]
So I was listening to a popular radio talk show host while in the shower yesterday. Discussing the immigration issue. Again, I’m not trying to be polarizing, it’s just that I keep thinking about it lately. Anyway, the host was talking about Eisenhower’s policies on immigration in the 1950’s. And how he arrested over 1 [...]
Cinco de Mayo was over the weekend. This has been one of my more favorite holidays over the past few years. But this year I felt differently.
Even though I know it’s not technically Mexico’s Independence Day and more of an American holiday/excuse to drink than it is a Mexican holiday . . . I still [...]
Well I know this will sadden all of you who love this daily dose of negativity. But for various reasons . . . this will be the last week of this series for a bit. I think in it’s place I’ll talk about something happy like puppies. Or what I ate for breakfast. Because those [...]
Part One: The Backdrop to Operation Praying Mantis
Part Two: The Fallout from Operation Praying Mantis
The one-day war marked the change of relationship between the US and the Arab community. In the eyes of the Iranians and the Arab community as a whole . . . the U.S. had over-stepped it’s boundaries. It was one [...]
By the way . . . the picture in the header is from the conflict described below.
Part One: The Backdrop to Operation Praying Mantis
Operation Praying Mantis.
That’s the name of the largest naval battle since World War II and the Battle of Midway. And 99% of our population doesn’t even know about. However, it is [...]
As always . . . remember to check out Ariah’s excellent post on a company that is doing it’s best to practice ethical behavior.
Of all companies . . . this is the hardest for me to critique and question. Coca-Cola is my coffee. Or it was. I used to drink over 10 glasses a day. [...]
Time to take out the maker of one of the best fast food dessert . . . the Hersey Pie . . . and it’s provider Burger King. And again . . . just to reiterate . . . I’m only highlighting companies that I use and am big fans of. This is an overflow [...]
I know this isn’t some huge insight . . . but I was writing a comment and I stumbled upon a new connection for me.
Our economy has now become our politic. Meaning that we can no longer distinguish our political theory (democracy) from our economy (capitalism). I’m sure there are a thousand books out there [...]