Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Used oil and its effects on the environment --   * Today's article was written by: Greg Chapman of Greg Chapman Motors - a knowledgeable and leading provider of used cars, trucks, and SUV’s. Since 1959, Chapman Motors has supplied reliable used cars in Austin and the surrounding . For more information please visit www.gregchapmanmotors.com .   Motor oil leaked from individual vehicles—or outright dumped by homeowners and commercial garages inevitably finds its way into local water bodies. Topsoil and natural vegetation would ordinarily filter many of these pollutants out, but the impermeable pavement that covers much of the surface where these pollutants originate carries it right into storm drains and into streams, rivers, lakes and the ocean where it can poison marine life—which we might eat—as well as entire riparian or coastal ecosystems. This pollution also finds its way into underground aquifers that supply our drinking water, s...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ I already had the speaking and consulting side of the business before the book came out, …and I kept on being asked by people who attended the seminars whether I had a book. ...The impetus for the book was just to be able to get bigger speaking gigs. …A human being has an enormous amount to give… There are so many distractions outwardly that we think are important… and have never been taught that there is something more special inside of us. …I believe purpose gives you a direction, when you have purpose than all the questions and challenges in life are extremely challenging. When you have purpose then you have something to measure those decisions against. ”    – Jeff Gitterman    Today's quote originates from the Holistic Business & Wealth Strategies interview that aired back on Oct 26, 2010 - Access the archived show via the hyper-lined title (above) -- Chatter -- Apologies to everyone expecting a Positive Eco-News segme...

-- Quote of the Day -- “If you go in as a therapist without knowing a thing about {their situation}, but go in as an expert - what you are doing is converting them to your way of thinking, making them little “you’s” and the horror of that is they have to stay with you for the rest of their lives. …The real goal of therapy is to make yourself useless to the person, where they will no longer need you – because you are not {a therapist} for yourself. …Abuse is when someone takes away the power of another, often without that person being aware their power is taken away… or they give it away willingly... One person stealing power from another… There is a deception going on, the person is convincing the victim that their actions are for their own good. …they not only hide it, but when it comes to the kids they make excuses for it. …It often starts with a trained dependence on another. There are all kinds of abuse, but emotional abuse is the most prevailing.” ~ Milton Trachentenburg ...

-- Quote of the Day -- " I would be the most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves ." ~ Anna Quindlen -- Authors Read Radio -- Award-winning poet David Moolten has appeared in numerous anthologies, journals and reviews and his literary recognition continues in influential literature circles. Check out today's episode featuring David reading from Especially Then , a collection of poetry, by clicking on the show title or heading over to Authors Read site where you can find all our archived episodes. -- Positive Eco-News -- According to the Recycling Product News Magazine ’s Jan/Feb issue of 2010… There is a new electric generator system being tested by Cyclone Power Technologies that runs on waste oil. The company's goal is to bring beneficial products like this to oil change shops and fleet service providers, with a highly desirable return on their investment. Did you know that was...