An interesting talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/shereen_el_feki_a_little_told_tale_of_sex_and_sensuality.html
Jan 212014
Dec 132013
Hi Neil, Following the discussion about CHANGE (how is it accomplished?), you may be interested in some of the links below. There is emphasis on the corrupting influence of Corporations in bed with Governments – the cause and effect relationship – because the corruption is a serious, practical obstacle to change. You can understand the dynamics […]
Nov 262013
Hi Kimberly, Many thanks for the film Unacceptable Levels. (Trailer at http://www.unacceptablelevels.com/) You address an issue near and dear to my heart. I can tell from the trailer that it covers the bases. I’m looking forward to viewing the film. You help empower people by presenting the film. They will help spread the word. For […]
Nov 232013
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-politics-hunger-games-catching-fire-20131123,0,4092143.story#axzz2lVTIdyuf By Rebecca Keegan (INSERT: The remarks by Donald Sutherland are very good. I flagged them below. /S) Like any good dystopia, “The Hunger Games” depicts a frightening world that resonates with the anxieties of contemporary audiences — a futuristic version of North America blighted by income inequality, government overreach and sadistic entertainment. With the […]
Nov 102013
RECOMMEND: Go to the original. Click on the URL. NEWS JUNKIE POST http://newsjunkiepost.com/2013/11/10/on-solitude/#sthash.dZqAKqWf.dpuf (OPENING EXCERPT – – I have not copied the full text. Just enough to capture attention!) A communion with oneself…. A state of being alone within the confines of one´s self-consciousness…. A singular moment of intimate encounter with one´s soul…. A spontaneous […]
Oct 122013
I recommend The East. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1869716/ Find it in a theatre or on-line. It is timely, provocative, and well-done. Excerpt (lower down on the website): The film follows Jane Owen (Marling), an undercover security agent, as she leaves behind her doting boyfriend (Jason Ritter) to infiltrate an eco-terrorist group known as The East, who have publicly […]
Aug 262013
A trickle of thoughts led me to: there is a LOT of power in FUN! Which makes me want to tell you . . . Ha! Ha! I don’t have to write it out. Someone else (Jo Confino) has already done it! A cool sequence led me to this: Sustainability and joy: the power of […]
Aug 242013
See also: The POwer of Fun. Fun in the streets. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – — – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – […]
Jun 092013
Power to … who?! Stand Up, Speak Out! Marianne Williamson TedX Talk: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHRE10ZiYjM RELATED (Williamson): 2013-05-27 What comes next? March Against Monsanto. Marianne Williamson speaks. UPDATE: I sent an email to Marianne to suggest that the role of the University needs to be addressed. June 09, 2013: Received a reply – see the above […]
May 202013
Finding ways to de-construct and re-construct the new. Another example of the exciting work being done. RELATED: Who is smarter – a group of people or one smart person? The Wisdom of Crowds by James Surowiecki 2013-05-16 Wow! Leadership lessons from dancing guy. Liberating Structures, Including and unleashing everyone (Question: what is the difference […]