Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --  “One man scorned and covered with scars  still strove with his last ounce of courage  to reach the unreachable stars;  and the world will be better for this.”  ~ Miquel de Cervantes -- Positive News --  Have you heard of the Hydroinfra technologies yet? This new technology neutralizes common pollutants on site, helping to clean the earth.  Most of us are already aware that pollution comes in the form of Carbon Dioxide, methane, sulphur dioxide, nitro oxide, particulate matter (often called dust, soot, fly ash), mercury from coal plants, and toxic heavy metals.   These pollutants cause increased global warming, poor air quality, smog and all kinds of health issues for any living being = be they animals, plants or human beings. This new technology utilizes HydroNano Gas that is said to neutralize pollution emissions on contact and increase ...

-- Quote of the Day --    “It is only by introducing the young to great literature, drama and music and to the excitement of great science that we open to them the possibilities that lie withing the human spirit- enable them to see visions and dream dreams.” ~ Eric Anderson       -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144   World of Writing segment episodes air every 2-3 weeks focusing on offering insightful quote...

-- Quote of the Day --  “You have to plan ahead. …Christmas in July is a real thing; you have to be writing Christmas articles in July. …I’ve also had it happen where the magazine would contact me and say we aren’t going to publish this piece until the next issue, or the next year. …You have to definitely keep a spreadsheet or calendar – you have to keep track of everything. It is not their job to keep track of that for you. …I know what my kill fees are, because sometimes the publisher decides they have too many or limited space or something and I got bumped. But that is fine because I still have the piece and I know the rights are mine. You need to keep track of your rights as well –if you sign away your First North American Rights then you can’t use that work for the time specified in your contract. And contracts are very important; you need to know what your contract says, what you can use and what you can’t use. If you use one article and yo...

-- Quote of the Day --    “I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches.  If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise,  since everyone suffers.  To suffering must be added:  mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness  and the willingness to remain vulnerable.” ~ Joseph Addison -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Internationally acclaimed spea...

  Professional Article Writing - Write Well and Sell It By Rohan Magallanes    Nearly everyone knows how to write, being compelled or coaxed to do so in schools and universities. However, when it comes to professional article writing, not all folks seem to start in the right direction and maintain that level of expertise. Sure, every writer's got a certain style and voice - that's a given. Apply this with certain guidelines on professional article writing and the results will, most probably, make your work worthy of being read and published.  So, how should you compete with the others?  What are the tips that will get you there and allow you to stay with the cream of the crop? Create a Great Hook When there's interest, it's easier to go for something. Remember that when you write. Create interest by coming up with a great hook. Think of something that readers will be curious about or get thrilled enough to ...

-- Quote of the Day --    “What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.  These are but trifles, to be sure;  but scattered along life’s pathway,  the good they do is inconceivable.”  ~ Joseph Addison     -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio --  * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - all episodes are archived indefinitely within moments after they air live, and are available for you to listen to later on at any time of day.   Sign up via itunes for the Conscious Discussions Radio show: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id262138144     Sunday Gardening episodes air every 2-3 weeks from March - October annually featuring topics like biodynamic, sustainable, organic gardening and ...

* Today's article was written by Jimmy Veteto ( LEED AP Building Consultant ) with the S.M. Lawrence Company, Inc. (based in Memphis, TNUSA) and author of Mechanical Matters Think Green, Go Green, Act Green, Be Green, Feel, Smell...Green-Green-Green!  If you are a building owner, manager or operator how many times have you heard about this Green Monster sweeping across the nation? No, not the outfield wall at Fenway Park, but this green monster of eco-friendly concepts and energy smart ideas for your building. Green topics can be found in magazines, newspapers, websites, talk radio, television commercials, talking heads on CNN/Fox, politicians, the U.S. Government...the whole world is talking green. Saving the environment once meant tossing our old newspapers in the recycle bin, but now building owners are being faced with a much more radical view of what it means to be green. Property Managers are being pressured by building owners to 'think green...