Daniel Lubetzky http://blog.peaceworks.net Journal of a Business and Social Entrepreneur Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:52:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en It’s usually the nuts that change the world… and that get lots of media coverage! http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/its-usually-the-nuts-that-change-the-world-and-that-get-lots-of-media-coverage/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/its-usually-the-nuts-that-change-the-world-and-that-get-lots-of-media-coverage/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:52:11 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/its-usually-the-nuts-that-change-the-world-and-that-get-lots-of-media-coverage/ Top magazines continue to go nuts over KIND.  Men’s Health praised KIND Peanut Butter & Strawberry for being healthy and tasty, with the right amount of protein and strawberries that add a dash of sweetness while keeping sugar to a minimum.  All You recommends KIND as a great source of antioxidants when you need a tasty snack in the afternoon.  Self Magazine loves KIND bars so much that they are giving away 1,000 Blueberry Pecan bars to their beloved, lucky readers.  And if that’s not enough KIND bars up for grabs, Parenting is giving away a year’s supply of KIND bars and KIND Healthy Grains, along with two consultations with a registered dietician to help you snack your way to a new you.

No matter the reader, it seems that there’s a KIND for everyone!

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/its-usually-the-nuts-that-change-the-world-and-that-get-lots-of-media-coverage/feed/ Puzzles and Proteins that Affect the Brain http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/puzzles-and-proteins-that-affect-the-brain/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/puzzles-and-proteins-that-affect-the-brain/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:08:08 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/puzzles-and-proteins-that-affect-the-brain/ A new study performed by Berkeley researchers supports the theory that those who engage in brain stimulating activities are less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s.  The findings of this study are innovative in that the study has identified a protein linked to Alzheimer’s and posits that puzzles and reading can decrease the presence of this protein.  As the article states, ““There is no downside to cognitive activity. It can only be beneficial…”

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In every conceivable manner, family is the link to our past, bridge to our future.
- Alex Haley

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/02/quote-of-the-week-46/feed/ Creativity boosted with distance to dream http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/creativity-boosted-with-distance-to-dream/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/creativity-boosted-with-distance-to-dream/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:59:33 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/creativity-boosted-with-distance-to-dream/ Here is a neat article from Wired that shares insights about how to improve the creative process.  It posits that part of greatness by artists and creators is not just what they create, but their judgment to destroy what is mediocre and present to the world only that which is truly worthy.  And it shares the results of a study that highlighted that some distance – some distraction, a clear break – between the creative process and the filtering process helped improve the efficacy of those choices.

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/creativity-boosted-with-distance-to-dream/feed/ The Dangers of Household Chemicals http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/the-dangers-of-household-chemicals/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/the-dangers-of-household-chemicals/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:48:55 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/the-dangers-of-household-chemicals/ This article delineates the dangers of household chemicals, mainly that they can render children’s’ vaccinations ineffective and compromise our immune systems.

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/the-dangers-of-household-chemicals/feed/ OneVoice protests to unfreeze the negotiations with Palestinians http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/onevoice-protests-to-unfreeze-the-negotiations-with-palestinians/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/onevoice-protests-to-unfreeze-the-negotiations-with-palestinians/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:16:23 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/onevoice-protests-to-unfreeze-the-negotiations-with-palestinians/ This video does a great job of depicting the paralyzing problem at hand in the Mideast negotiations.  Watch this video to see how OneVoice silently voiced their opinion that the negotiation talks need to be unfrozen. 


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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/onevoice-protests-to-unfreeze-the-negotiations-with-palestinians/feed/ Obama’s Praise and Hopes for Apple http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/obamas-praise-and-hopes-for-apple/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/obamas-praise-and-hopes-for-apple/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:24:55 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/obamas-praise-and-hopes-for-apple/ In his state of the union, President Obama praised Apple for all it has done for the US economy.  However, in the past President Obama asked Steve Jobs if there was any way to manufacture iPhones in the US, creating more jobs and further boosting the economy.  This article explains why keeping the software jobs in the US are equally crucial, and why we can still be optimistic.

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/obamas-praise-and-hopes-for-apple/feed/ Aiming for Important Goals http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/aiming-for-important-goals/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/aiming-for-important-goals/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:43:08 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/aiming-for-important-goals/ This article tells the inspiring story of a soccer team that unites Arabs and Israelis in pursuit of lofty goals on and off the field.  As the article states, “[w]ith football you can do peace, the Arab and Israeli living together.”

By Adeena Schlussel

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“Vision without execution is hallucination.”
-Thomas Edison

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/quote-of-the-week-45/feed/ Iran is no friend of Palestine http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/iran-is-no-friend-of-palestine/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/iran-is-no-friend-of-palestine/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:40:00 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/iran-is-no-friend-of-palestine/ I have heard Saeb Erakat say the same thing at the World Economic Forum in Jordan a few years ago, and now  - in this interview – Prime Minister Fayyad reminded the world that the Palestinian cause gets hurt when the Iranian regime tries to hijack it for its own benefits.  Extremists should not be allowed to incite hatred and division for their own divisive purposes.  Moderate Israelis and Palestinians need to wake up to the need for them to work together to build two states that respect one another and fulfill the aspirations of their people.  It is the only way.

 

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/iran-is-no-friend-of-palestine/feed/ KIND on TODAY! http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-on-today/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-on-today/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:33:09 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-on-today/ For the second time in January, KIND was praised on the TODAY show for its high protein content and nutritional value.  This time, not only was KIND awarded a blue ribbon for being the best ranked bar, but Men’s Health editor David Zinczecko dubbed it “the Ryan Gosling of bars,” a high honor indeed!

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-on-today/feed/ Enough of Extremists http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/enough-of-extremists/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/enough-of-extremists/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:06:53 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/enough-of-extremists/ As the Israel Policy Forum stated in its recent newsletter (below), enough is enough.  Atlanta Jewish Times owner Andew Adler’s call for PM Netanyahu to allow for Mossad agents to take out the US president and replace him with someone more friendly towards Israel is shocking and appalling.  His point of view is extreme and will not aid Israel in the ways that he may imagine.

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/enough-of-extremists/feed/ Giffords’ Courage & Principle http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/giffords-courage-principle/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/giffords-courage-principle/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:48:09 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/giffords-courage-principle/ This woman is so courageous, principled & inspiring.  I hope she will come back and help lead our nation.

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"Life is full of distractions.  No matter how tempting it may be to veer off your path, keep your goals in focus and keep moving forward.” –Gabriel Cid

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/quote-of-the-week-44/feed/ Glitter in the Air by Pink http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/glitter-in-the-air-by-pink/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/glitter-in-the-air-by-pink/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:37:19 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/glitter-in-the-air-by-pink/ I just came across this song, and this video, oh my, which my sister recommended.  Never mind that lighting actually comes before thunder, and not the other way around.  The song is so beautiful, and the performance so creative!

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/glitter-in-the-air-by-pink/feed/ Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart Choose KIND http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/rachel-ray-and-martha-stewart-choose-kind/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/rachel-ray-and-martha-stewart-choose-kind/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:19:41 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/rachel-ray-and-martha-stewart-choose-kind/ Rachel Ray and Martha Stewart recommend KIND Healthy Grains and KIND bars respectively, as the perfect addition for moms and brides-to-be who are looking for a sweet taste as they get into shape!

By Adeena Schlussel

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/rachel-ray-and-martha-stewart-choose-kind/feed/ Meat Eating Vegetation http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/meat-eating-vegetation/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/meat-eating-vegetation/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:56:37 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/meat-eating-vegetation/ Check out this fascinating article about a newly discovered plant that eats meat.  This story shows nature’s unique way of always being able to shock and impress us with what seem to be exceptions to the rule of natural order!

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“If life has taught me anything, it’s that we are capable of far greater things than one can possibly imagine.” - Ari Merkin

]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/quote-of-the-week-43/feed/ KIND raises the bar on QVC! http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-raises-the-bar-on-qvc/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-raises-the-bar-on-qvc/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:59:58 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-raises-the-bar-on-qvc/ KIND has raised the bar once again on QVC, delivering thousands of Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew + Antioxidants and Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars to its fans.  Elle did a great job explaining the nutritional and culinary benefits of KIND bars, as you can see in the following clip!

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]]> http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-raises-the-bar-on-qvc/feed/ KIND Kicks off 2012 with some TODAY Show praise! http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-kicks-off-2012-with-some-today-show-praise/ http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-kicks-off-2012-with-some-today-show-praise/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:27:48 +0000 daniel http://blog.peaceworks.net/2012/01/kind-kicks-off-2012-with-some-today-show-praise/ KIND received praise from Elizabeth Somer, author of Eat Your Way Sexy, as a perfect treat that cuts out sugar from on-the-go snacking.  Check out the link below to see more about why the TODAY Show recommends KIND as a healthy and filling snack!

 

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