Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  ©BrummetMedia.ca "The real differences around the world today are not  between Jews and Arabs; Protestants and Catholics;  Muslims, Croats, and Serbs.   The real differences are between those who embrace peace  and those who would destroy it;  between those who look to the future and those who cling to the past;  between those who open their arms  and those who are determined to clench their fists."   ~ William J. Clinton, 1997 

-- Positive News --  According to the JapanFS.org newsletter, there is a Japanese group known as the " Green Purchasing Network (GPN) " that has working towards a sustainable economy for 20 years along with " 1,570 companies, 154 governmental bodies and 193 civil groups".  Their main agenda for green purchasing starts with determining if an item is really necessary before purchasing it - a lot of items are purchased brand new when an alternative could be found (buying used, renting, sharing with other businesses, or creative thinking). Secondly they feel it is important to understand the environmental costs or benefits that come with purchasing a new item from purchase to disposal. For instance, if you have decided on an item that can not be recycled, reused, or repurposed - it has a huge cost. A third consideration is to really investigate your suppliers - find out what their policies are, charities they support and efforts to reduce their impact on the e...

-- Quote of the Day --   Something to help a smile grow... "Adolescence is a period of rapid changes.   Between the ages of 12 and 17, for example,  a parent ages as much as 20 years. "  ~ Author Unknown

Color is King in Marketing For Site: http://consumateit.blogspot.com/2010/04/evolution-and-advertising-part-2-colour.html Whether you’re creating a logo for your brand, launching online website   site for profit, or advertising your company’s products, it’s normal to go with the first 2 or 3 colors that come to mind just to get it over with. However, choosing the colors carefully to market your brand is as important as planning your whole campaign. In fact, it’s the first thing that will capture the attention of your customers. That is why, when planning your campaign, you should know a bit more about Color Psychology alongside handy dandy tips on how to use it to your advantage in marketing. What is Color Psychology? Wikipedia defines Color Psychology as the study of hues as a determinant of human behavior. According to studies conducted in 2006 , it has been found that about 62 to 90 percent of a product assessment is based on color alone. This is in terms of marke...

-- Quote of the Day --  © BrummetMedia.ca  "...Those moments before a poem comes, when the heightened awareness comes over you, and you realize a poem is buried  there somewhere, you prepare yourself.  I run around, you know, kind of skipping around the house.  It’s as though I could fly, almost, and I get very tense before I’ve told the truth — hard. Then I sit down at the desk and get going with it. " ~ Anne Sexton

3 Energy Efficient Decorations for Your Garden * Written by: N. Pemberton, who recommends we check out PowerBee an independent family run business based in the UK whose specializes in products that are designed to save both energy and money, serving not only the general public but a large number of trade, housing associations and government departments too. Visit:   http://www.powerbee.co.uk Everyone loves to have a beautifully decorated outdoor space, and this can make a huge difference to how much time you spend in your garden or yard, providing a great setting for a summer barbeque with friends or a dusky autumn evening relaxing outside with a glass of wine. In addition to plants, flowers and some nice garden furniture, there are many other ways to decorate your outdoor space that are not only extremely stylish, but also very energy efficient too. Here are three energy efficient ways to decorate your garden that you are sure to enjoy. Solar outdoor lighting is one...