Stroke of Inspiration
by Doug on June 2, 2008
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Donate to Microbusiness
The best present you can give is the chance for someone in need to be able to thrive. A donation to Micro Business Development does just that by helping disadvantaged people who want to work find the capital to build their dream business. It is a truly sustainable solution, an example of how to actually strengthen our society through economic profit.
Sustainability is a tough, complex concept to define. But, at the core, it refers to trying to live a life, whether as an individual or a business, that does more good than harm. Along those lines we wanted to share this video from the TED conference. Brain researcher Jill Bolte Taylor talks about having the macabre-yet-thrilling experience of observe her own stroke as a scientist—but as she witnesses the clinical breakdown of her own brain dying, she comes upon even greater realizations about the inexpressible preciousness of life and how important it is to live in peace within the world. It’s about 20 minutes long, but one of the most moving talks you will ever hear.
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Verdier Solar VW
Somehow "green" has shed its hippy image and become hip, intelligent, even trendy. Verdier has done the same for the classic hippy ride—the VW bus. Not only does this camper look like a work of retro urban art, it's also got 2008 eco cred. The hybrid engine can run on diesel and electric. It sports a 40 watt, 12 volt solar panel. It's GPS and wireless
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