Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day --    “ Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
 ” ~Albert Schweitzer      -- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- * Airs live @ 10-11 AM (Pacifc)  - Chat room open for live listeners - 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     Tips for having contingency plans, preparing for "what if" scenarios, producing or editing a business plan, business plan components and safety issues you may need to address when becoming an entrepreneur.   Access the live (10-11 AM Pacific) or archived episode...

Today's article was written by: Sam Jones who writes on environmental and green energy issues. He keeps an eye on energy suppliers and the cheapest electricity prices and aspires to give his readers the latest information on the world of green.   Green cleaning Tips Are you looking for ways to clean and freshen your home that don’t involve harsh chemicals? Whether you’re looking to save money by making your own cleansers, or simply because you prefer natural ways of cleaning, here are some helpful ideas to clean “green”! The basic ingredients you should acquire (most you probably have on hand!) are baking soda, white vinegar, olive oil, fresh citrus peel, cinnamon stick/other herbs, and water. - To polish furniture, use a bit of olive oil on a rag. Rub the oil into wood furniture as you would normally do with furniture polish, for a natural shine. A little goes a long way, you do not want to make your furniture appear greasy. Do not use oliv...

Today's article was contributed by Greg Sowers. Greg is also the owner of www.fintastic.us , dealers of custom made fish aquariums. Find Greg on Google as well: https://plus.google.com/105234131842259957366 How to Grow and Care for Aquarium Plants Have you ever wondered about the level of care involved in growing aquarium plants? The fact is that various species of plants have varied requirements when it comes to light. Doing research about the plants you are interested in is of importance for this reason. Light Generally, plants in an aquarium need between half to one fluorescent light watt per water liter. It is also common to use incandescent light but in the long run you may save more by purchasing and installing fluorescent light. Attempting to mimic the natural length of day in the plant environment is recommended. Aquarium plants that are popular are usually species that are tropical and need twelve light hours daily. For specie...

- Quote of the Day --  “Our motto is don’t just watch or listen – be the news. …Here’s the thing, you don’t know what a reporter will think of as the news – put it out there, develop relationships, send out press releases, use those online distributors. You never know where that might end up. …It is not news until somebody makes it so. …When you send out that press release it becomes the news; you make the news. …The value of an online radio show or podcast is more then value of a traditional advertisement. The reason is that the person who listens to a podcast are 60% more likely to buy, they are usually college educated, they have more of a disposable income, they have multiple devices and they are expecting to be advertised to. …We run our shows like traditional radio shows, with guests. …the ROI  (return-on-investment) is just incredible.” ~ Joanne Quinn-Smith  Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio e...

An Interview with the Queen of Green - Debra Lynn Dadd By Joyce White Author and renowned consumer advocate, Debra Lynn Dadd, has been a pioneer in everything green, natural, and healthy for over two decades. Culminating from her many years of research and analysis are seven books and a comprehensive website overflowing with the greenest of green data and nearly 1,000 links to websites that sell green products. She is a master in her field and has been crowned "The Queen of Green" by the NY Times. Here Debra talks about her new book, "Really Green," a simple guide that takes the hype out of today's sizzling green market and presents her creation: the very first green standard not based on the technical and financial sights of green business, but , to quote her, "...that which is inspired by the wisdom of Nature." Q: Debra, I've read your new book Real...

-- Quote of the Day --    Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Sept 10, 2013… titled: Best of Conscious Discussions # 51 re: Stress & First Responders  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion)  “Making eye contact with them (paramedics) …it is the little things that mean a lot. One of the things I do is if I go into a restaurant somewhere… and there is a paramedic crew in there - I will buy them lunch – it is a gesture, something that says “hey – you guys we appreciate you”. Another pattern I see evolving in the US is that when things go bad in a situation and the worst case scenario happens people sometimes want to blame somebody because the outcome wasn’t the way they wanted it to be … but there are limits to everything in medicine and in rescue – the gesture of them going into a burning building or going up on live wires or someb...

Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband Dave :) == Quote of the Day ==   “You need enough insurance in place to cover your assets. …It is when the person doesn’t return phone calls, ignores the person or makes comments under their breath - and that is when people get upset, they get angry and that prompts a lot of claims against the individual or company. …Training your employees how to address that situation, how to look out for the customer, this goes a long way in the potential of that customer making a claim down the line. …No matter what your employee does or when they do it, it will always reflect on the business. If they are not in the place or scope of business and are on their own time, in their own vehicle – their actions will still reflect on the business and the other people they work with. …Keep in mind that sometimes the best rate is not the best rate. Sometimes the coverage with one carrier is cheaper but the value of the insurance ...