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-- Thoughts on Global Citizenship --  I’ve been chatting quite a bit about different ways of proactively participating as a global citizen. Let me dig a little deeper here offering you a few stats and a discussion on some things we can consider doing about it. For instance: Did you know that about 410,000 plastic cups are produced as waste by the airline industry every 15 minutes? Something to think about. How many of us have used cell phones, cords, out of date electronics and kitchen appliances we no longer use laying around? According to lecture I was listening to earlier this year, 152 million cell phones are thrown out every year and only 11% of these are recycled.   Some of the remaining may have been donated somewhere. Most are sitting in junk drawers and the like. Now don’t be disheartened by the information here – Knowing this information is very empowering for inventors, designers, scientists and proactive citizens. There are numerous org...

Quote of the Day  © BrummetMedia.ca “ How did it happen that their lips came together?   How does it happen that birds sing,  that snow melts,  that the rose unfolds,  that the dawn whitens behind the stark shapes of trees  on the quivering summit of the hill?   A kiss,  and all was said. ”   ~ Victor Hugo http://www.facebook.com/lillian.brummet   http://www.linkedin.com/in/ldbrummet http://www.consciousdiscussions.blogspot.com

-- Recommended Resources --  I'd like to start today off with some great links for you to check out when you have a chance in the realm of improving society from 3 very special and accomplished individuals point of view.  First let's hear Harish Manwani talk about the idea that when it comes to business or commerce - profit is not always the point and in fact, by doing business this way one can achieve great success: http://www.ted.com/talks/harish_manwani_profit_s_not_always_the_point Next, let's see exactly what happens when seemingly innocent opinionated comments can turn into online bullying and shaming via this lecture put out by Jon Ronson: http://www.ted.com/talks/jon_ronson_what_happens_when_online_shaming_spirals_out_of_control OK and here is the 3rd resource for you (I try to stick to 3 per post) - which will take you to the Cowichan Green community Society - a non-profit organization that has been focusin...