Brummet's Conscious Blog

 -- Quote of the Day --   “… We are trying to reach people in a positive way to encourage them to make food choices that they can feel about – to show how empowering it is to take control of that aspect of life. There are many things in our world that are difficult and to feel like we have much control over.  …But when it comes to eating, each of us has a lot of control. Eating in a way that is healthier, that is not contributing to cruelty, and the abusive factory farming process… we think this is a very positive step. …How we spend our dollars has an impact every single day …we basically supported that system – but if we go to a farmers market or a community agriculture program then we’ve just voted on the future of food production. …Each of us can have tremendous impact just by choosing how we are spending our dollars and how we choose to eat. ” ~ Gene Baur Today's quote originates from the Sunday Gardening episode that aired on the Conscious Discussions Talk ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “…I think there is this disconnect when it comes to water issues – a lot of areas are extracting ground water at a greater rate than what can be replenished by rain and snow, and that is a problem because the ground can sink and affect roads and bridges and all types of infrastructure. …Billions of gallons go leaking away every single day. …Look into your own water system – find out the state that the system is in, and who is testing it. …Replace thirsty lawns, especially those that are not being used, with lush and beautiful xeroscape plants. …Lawns do keep down dust and reduce heat in urban areas, but there are better options. …Every time you turn on the tap, think about it – so that it becomes a conscious thing that we do, rather than an automatic thing.”  ~ Lucinda Crosby Today's quote originates from the Honoring Storytellers interview that aired back on Feb 15 Via the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Click on interview title (above) to a...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Trees are very important as well, so when I say that 70% of the oxygen that is produced on the planet comes from the ocean – it is not the ocean itself, it is the phytoplankton. …40% of the world’s supply is dependent on the oceans. ...what is being done today? The garbage is still being open-burned in an open pit. …All of that garbage ends up in the landfills where it leaks out and ends up in our food supply, in our lakes and streams… and where does it end up after? The ocean is the lowest water table - so everything flows there.  …The key is education .” Reef rescue Foundation – Dirk Beckman, sept 30   This quote was taken from a Conscious Discussions Talk radio show interview that aired back on Sept 30th, 2010... check out the Reef Rescue Foundation interview via the hyper-linked show title - or check out the list of archives on our site: www.brummet.ca - or look to the side bars on this blog for more recently aired episodes.   -...

 -- Inspiring Thought of the Day -- Instead of a Quote of the Day , I've chosen to offer this inspiring thought -  Celebrities who are well-known for their work for Humanitarian Causes: Anjelina Jolie George Clooney Mia Farrow Oprah Winfrey Bono Jerry Lewis Brad Pitt Ashley Judd Billy Crystal Whoopi Goldberg Don Cheadle -- Conscious Discussions Radio -- Brenda Shoshanna is our featured guest of the day – Dr. Shoshanna combines the teachings of the East and West along with practical exercises to help people reach beyond paralyzing fear and the heavy weight of dread in their lives. Brenda is the author of many books, and during our discussion this morning she offered information on today's state of fear/anxiety, the dangers behind procrastination, facing fear, ...she defines Reality verses Expectations, and Response verses Reaction... and how to help the youth in our lives deal with the stresses they face. Click on the show title here to access today's di...

-- Conscious Events -- Rubber Recycling 2010 When: Sept 29-Oct1 Location : Sheraton Centre Hotel Toronto, ON – Canada Info : www.rubberrecycling.ca Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council Fall Forum When: Sept 30 - Oct 1 Location : Humbolt, SK - @ the Bella Vista Inn -- Positive Eco-News -- I read in a Japan For Sustainability Newsletter ( japanfs.org ) that the Nihon Kotsu Co . - one of the top taxi services in Tokyo, experimented with electric powered vehicles in their fleet this year, in cooperation with Better Place ( betterplace.com ). This project allowed drivers to replace the rechargable batteries in "about one minute", reducing wasted time (such as at gas stations). The trial project allowed the industry to test out the logistics of changing over to electric power and the financial impact of switching over the entire fleet. This exciting test project may just influence the world's leading taxi services to switch over to electric powered vehicles ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " Sometimes I go about pitying myself; And all the while I am being carried On great winds across the sky ." ~ Chipppewa Saying  -- Brummets In the Media -- Join us on the 24'th in Kelowna BC (Canada) at the Chapters Bookstore in Orchard Park Mall where Dave and I will be appearing for a couple  hours -  starting at 10 AM pacific - to talk about the 4 R-s of waste management and the importance of keeping compost out of the landfill.  -- Water Awareness -- Water use awareness is likely to be a hot topic this time of year. Reservoirs may be getting low, cities are issuing warnings to people abusing the times they are allowed to water... people are flocking to the lakes and enjoying the growing beaches, as the water recedes.  We now understand water reuse like never before, and there are some very interesting programs in place. Check out this one: The University of Connecticut sets a precedence in the US with their wast...

-- Announcement -- Hello to all the blog readers!  Many of you are already aware that I am obligated to take 3-4 days off from the office every single month... it is something I agreed to a  year ago due to being fatigued and stressed out. I have found that I absolutely love my days off! So it is time for another 3-4 days off - I'll be out of the office from this afternoon to the 23rd. All communications will be responded to when I return to the computer :)   I appreciate your patience in this matter, and realize that a few days away from even this blog can result in fewer visits. However while I'm away I hope that you will take the time to follow some of the many links that you'll find here on this blog, and also scroll through the archived posts for some interesting and helpful content. Check out the Conscious Discussion and Authors Read radio show archives when you have time. ...And don't forget to browse our main site as well: www.brummet.ca - where we've d...

 -- Quote of the Day --   "In life decide whether or not you  are going to be honorable or not  - never follow always lead." ~ Phil Kammer -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- In honor of Youth Month (May), Ina Hillebrandt and Lillian will be discussing the various issues and positive programs for childhood literacy. Ina is the author of Pawprints - an an uplifting collection of short "tails" about close encounters of the furry kind. This book project grew into a literacy program that began as a workshop for the Jane Goodall Institute . Ina is also the president of Pawpress and founder of the Pawprints Literacy Plus Organization . Join us today by clicking on the show title link: Pawprints Literacy Plus ...And check out the comment section for today's episode to find related interviews that have aired in the past on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show.   -- Bottled Water -- May is also Water Month and there a...

 -- Quote of the Day --  " No specialized skills are needed  to contribute genuine,  long-term dev elopment assistance" ~ GlobalVolunteers.org -- Authors Read Radio --  Authors Read Radio presents Rhonda Hayter reading an excerpt from the middle-grade comic fantasy, The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams . -- Announcement -- Apologies to everyone who was expecting an Eco-Fashion interview yesterday on Conscious Discussions Radio - we have been having unpredictable Internet issues as of late and without the Internet I don't have access to the switchboard, which is essential for a host to have access to! :) We are working with the server now to fix the problem and as soon as that is done we will be rescheduling with our special guest, Tala Rezai. Thank you for your patience in this matter. -- Recommended Conscious Living Resources -- Global Volunteers – Live and work with local people on life-affirming service programs for one to three weeks....

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Mankind has a genius for survival, often only manifested at the eleventh hour. Now is the time when we must act together to avoid the catastrophe of climate change. Saving the rain forests will be an essential first step. Deforestation is one of the largest contributors to climate change. Rain forests provide countless services to humanity, often unnoticed .” ~ The Prince of Wales -- Bottled Water -- There are numerous environmental concerns with bottled water: the production and consumption of bottled water consumes energy, pollutes the environment, and contributes to global warming. Producing the plastic bottles uses energy and emits toxic chemicals, environmental implications of bottled water. Transporting the bottled water across hundreds or thousands of miles spews carbon dioxide into the air, complicating our efforts to combat global climate change. And in the end, empty bottles are piling up in landfills. * Source for statistics below: TakeBackTheTap.org...