http://blog.peaceworks.net Journal of a Business and Social Entrepreneur Sun, 07 Sep 2008 07:02:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Suzanne Vita Palazzo of Grocery Headquarters wrote an article surveying some of the leading food companies with a social mission and mentioned KIND and PeaceWorks as a pioneer "revolutionizing the business model for an ethical brand." http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/grocery-headquarters-spotlights-socially-responsible-food-companies/ The hypocrisy of partisan pundits - Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, Nancy Pfotenhauer, appropriately-named DICK Morris and even Sarah Palin - was hilariously exposed by the Daily Show's Jon Stewart in what is sure to become a classic: http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/karl-rove-and-bill-oreilly-caught-by-jon-stewart/ Nothing like Jon Stewart's reporting to shatter one's fantasies of political la-la-land.  These segments highlight my foolishness in writing the earlier posts, and expose much of the hypocrisy of exclusionary politicians and regressive policies at this last week's RNC convention - plus they are damn funny! On the Stark ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/maybe-i-am-a-fool/ Here is a great blog piece on the psychology of magic - how Magicians manipulate the mind in ways that psychologists can borrow/learn from. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/the-science-of-magic/ It perplexes me to travel between Texas and New York and hear how partisan people can be, loving one candidate unconditionally and uncritically, and hating the opponent from the other party even more passionately. I listened to both Obama and McCain when they accepted ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/quote-of-the-week-obama-and-mccains-best-moments/ Start watching at minute 1:30 for a good interpretation of Rudy's speech at the RNC.  Also an analysis of Sarah Palin's "rejection" of the bridge to nowhere, at minute 4:00. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/colbert-report-on-rudy-giulianis-comedy-routine/ The coolest figure by far at the Republican National Convention (at an otherwise sometimes robotic display of partisanship - "Drill, baby, drill!" was the cry of the audience at one point) was John McCain's Mom - vibrant, elegant, and enthusiastic in every molecule of her 96-year-old body. Fred Thompson ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/mccains-mom-is-republican-mvp/ Here is a really interesting article on how people view their wealth in relative terms, and the exponential financial success of peers may make rich people most discontent! Like the story of the 49 coins, those who allow external measures - money accumulation, fame/celebrity, power/influence - to determine their ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/poor-millionaires/ Another great article on on mind, magic, and con men's marketing. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/the-psychology-of-food-and-forgery/ While in Texas, I received a big dosage of pro-Palin views, rooted in her willingness to stand up to big government.  She is certainly a good speaker, which Obama has been "accused" of also.  I was almost convinced.  But if half of the things in this editorial are correct - ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/who-is-sarah-palin/ This is neat.  Could be useful for a viral marketing campaign. THE BALL You must click on the ball to make it change colors. Click here: http://mazzanet.id.au/ball.php http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/neat-web-dexterity-game/ Worthwhile excerpts of President Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention: Our nation is in trouble on two fronts. The American dream is under siege at home, and America's leadership in the world has been weakened. Middle-class and low-income Americans are hurting, with incomes declining, job ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/09/president-clintons-speech-at-democratic-national-convention/ This is an article that showed unusual insight and courage, in writing and in life. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/a-mothers-strength-in-a-struggle-against-autism/ Worthy of real concern is the relationship between Venezuela's dictator-in-development Hugo Chavez, Iran's Ahmadinejad and the Hezbollah terrorist network, which has been reported to be basing itself in Venezuela to target anti-US operations. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/the-real-axis-2/ I hope every American family tonight got a chance to listen to Michelle Obama's speech and to see the girls playfully send regards to their Dad. Her speech should shatter any sown doubts about her patriotism, & her commitment to what is great about America & the ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/obama-family-highlights-american-dream-at-democratic-convention/ To the many well-intentioned Iran scholars who wistfully point out that Ahmedinajad's rants can be discounted because true power lies in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 'Supreme Religious Leader,' his recent defense of Ahmadinejad, including of his nuclear policy and confrontational style, should cause pause. http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/chief-iranian-ayatollahs-praise-of-ahmadinejad-indicates-shared-views/ Totally unrelated to silly Republican attacks against Obama for being too popular and too hip, the Obama campaign (to which, though an independent, I've contributed the maximum allowed) some times seems to not quite get the need for a bit more gravitas.  I just got an email (the umpteenth one ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/can-you-be-too-cool/ The only thing better than lyrics from Coldplay's songs are their actual songs.  Chris Martin's vocals melt and reassemble the soul at once.  Here are the lyrics from FIX YOU - but if you haven't heard the song, you should. When You Try your best but ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/quote-of-the-week-coldplay-will-fix-you/   Convicted Of Charisma By Michael Kinsley Washington Post, 8/23/2008 Kinsley explains the Republican strategy for presidential elections. He says they don't waste much time and energy probing the Democratic opponent's weaknesses. Instead, they go after his biggest strength. So, ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/killing-the-skill/ For those denying that America is being enveloped by an obesity epidemic whose repercussions we cannot begin to fathom, as if data about how 1 in 3 children born this year will be diabetic and 32% of children are overweight, new data shows that adult obesity rates increased in 37 ... http://blog.peaceworks.net/2008/08/obesity-epidemic-more-proof/