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Applause Applause Ben & Jerry's , the super fantastic socially conscious ice cream guys from Vermont!
Their support and voice for raising the #MinimumWage is a good act indeed !
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It was heartwarming to receive many very nice comments this week from you. It takes time to build an audience and well, taking about democracy and getting people excited about engaging in the democratic process is maybe one of the hardest tasks I could have chosen. It's not exactly the sexiest of topics ! I've tried to gain your interest and trust by providing interesting, thought provoking & inspirational articles to show by example the kind of good decisions we could be making more. Apparently . . . it's beginning to work ! Introducing the concept of a #CulturalCompass is a mamouth task. It's new. It's never been tried before. But this hasn't scared me off, it's only made me try harder. Next step - actually really using the idea of a #CulturalCompass as a guideline for decision making - that's what I'd like to see. Decision making that is #ValueBased rather than because of the forces of special interests and the highest bidder for policy, public fiscal spending and new programs. So please continue to enjoy the Good News Revue blog (Hey, there's more than enough negative reporting out there!) and share it with your friends. If you are truly interested in inventing a better future for us and our children's children, have a good look at the #CitizenWishList Conversation Starter and add your thoughts to that. It is a new tool for engagement in the democratic process. The conversation is just beginning so help to light a fire . . . Here are a few of the comments received this week . . . Comment I'm really impressed along with your writing skills and also with the format in your weblog. Is this a paid subject or did you customize it your self? Anyway keep up the nice high quality writing, it's rare to see a great blog like this one nowadays.. Comment I like it whenever people come together and share thoughts. Great website, continue the good work! Comment I savour, cause I discovered exactly what I used to be having a look for. You have ended my four day lengthy hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye Comment Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I'm impressed! Extremely useful info specifically the last part :) I care for such info a lot. I was looking for this particular information for a long time. Thank you and good luck. Comment Hi there to all, because I am actually eager of reading this website抯 post to be updated on a regular basis. It contains good material. Comment Magnificent beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your web site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account helped me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast offered bright clear concept. It's Been Over 100 Years Since An Artist Has Done This In America. About Time Someone Did It Again.
More than a century has passed since a photographic journey explored Native Americans with such a broad scope and in this amount of detail. In 1906, photographer Edward S. Curtis was commissioned by J.P. Morgan to capture the “disappearing” race. In 2014, to change perceptions about Native Americans, photographer Matika Wilbur believes we have to update the kind of imagery we're looking at when we think of her race. It's a beautiful — and important — idea. Stunningly beautiful work to build new cultural bridges and carry this Native American story on for the next seven generations for all. Thank You Joseph Lamour & Upworthy : Things that matter. Pass 'em on. Dear Internet,
We’re standing with 300+ nonprofits worldwide in demanding an end to mass, suspicionless surveillance. FACT: The NSA collects on the order of 5 billion phone records each day. FACT: The NSA monitored phone calls of at least 35 world leaders. FACT: The NSA is regularly tracking hundreds of millions of devices. FACT: The GCHQ is developing technology to "exploit any phone, anywhere, any time.” FACT: The Canadian spy agency CSEC tracks users of public wireless access points. FACT: The NSA has used its surveillance capabilities to spy on private companies outside the US, like Petrobras in Brazil. FACT: Privacy is a myth. If you feel your government is abusing its position of power in the name of SECURITY - let your voice be heard (and not just by NSA) to let the few know that this is unacceptable to the majority. MORE INFO HERE: http://www.upworthy.com/ This is one awesome kid! I want to be him when I grow up. This is exactly the type of thing we are trying to convey . . .what is a cultural compass? It's a proactive creation of the life we love. Enjoy the video, share it & say these 20 things more often ! Peace. Post by Funny Videos. As an American living overseas and decidedly not missing the mega spectacle that is the #Superbowl it's a bit shocking sometimes when the whole of my country gets all hot and bothered by a culture clash. Please! This year's is centered around the singing of the song America the Beautiful in multiple languages. It just defies all reason that so many would express outrage at this and deeply disturbing that the most common outrage was 'how dare she not sing THAT song all in 'American'. Heaven help us. Still I couldn't express my feelings on this better than were spoken on 'Brenda's Last Word'. Thanks Mark Franklin for sharing this link. You're 'true blue' ( and your honey too). Listen in for yourself . . . I love the idea of a #Nudge , a small suggestion to help people make smarter, better changes in behavior that serve all in the end . . . We all know that exercise is healthy and good for us but how to prompt people to exercise more? These folks had a simply brilliant idea . . .make it fun ! The results? I believe they speak for themselves . . .a 66% increase for more exercise ! That's a big win! Do you know of other good ideas like this elsewhere or have a great idea yourself you'd like to see? SHARE IT ! Post by Funny Videos. If you still haven't heard Sixto Rodriguez's story or music, you're either working waaaay too hard, a zombie or just plain old stressed out of your gourd. I don't say that to make you feel bad, quite the opposite, I'm posting this story again because it's such an amazing, wonderful, unbelievably hardcore rock and roll story with a happy-ending. You're going to smile, I promise. And THAT's the point. There are so amazing twists and turns to the Rodriguez story it's an example of life truly being stranger than fiction. From a cultural compass point of view, that which guides us not only morally but also thru a cultural lens for all humanity, Rodriguez is a story of Triumph of the Human Spirit. I'm going to unfold his story on the blog slowly but you can check him out yourself. He's is one fine human being. Here's just a taste from the London paper recently : Event Info (from the Apollo theater in London site today when we went for tickets) 'After the huge success of the BAFTA and Oscar award-winning film Searching for Sugar Man, Rodriguez returns to the UK for a rare live concert with his band. 'When the main set concluded to rapturous applause, Rodriguez stepped forward to the microphone and simply said: “You’re welcome. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege.” Which is exactly the way we felt. I’ve never experienced anything like it at any gig I’ve ever been to.' London Culture It's about gratitude, truth and respect. Rarely do we get blessed like this . . . .so this is for your listening enjoyment. “You can know the name of a bird in all the languages of the world, but when you’re finished, you’ll know absolutely nothing whatever about the bird… So let’s look at the bird and see what it’s doing — that’s what counts. I learned very early the difference between knowing the name of something and knowing something.” — Richard Feynman
Look deeper into your relationship to see how you can make a love connection across cultures. We all win when when we get to know each other better . . . Why do we think the #CitizenWishList is necessary? Because frustrations all over the world are high between those governed and decision makers in democratic societies. Still others not only hunger but are protesting in the streets for a more democratic style of self-determination yet although we are richer, more educated and more connected than any time in history on a general level, the gap between rich & poor is destroying us. Corruption by government leaders is rampant, big business has little or no reguard for the individuals who make their companies a success or the environment which all of us are dependent on.
Under this category of the Cultural Compass Good News Revue's blog you will find a steady stream of examples why we are spearheading this social experiment. The #citizenwishlist is a bold adventure to provide a platform for positive citizen engagement in the democratic process and try to restore a measure of responsiveness and confidence again with decision makers. Join the conversation HERE: http://tinyurl.com/CitizenWishList All good news, All the time.
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""All male and female citizens have the same rights and duties. They are equal before the law without discrimination," states article 20 of the text, which was approved by 159 lawmakers out of the 169 who voted. The formula was agreed between the ruling Islamist party Ennahda and the secular opposition during negotiations to end months of political crisis that followed the assassination of an opposition politician by suspected jihadists last year. Ennahda sparked a storm of controversy in 2012 when it tried to introduce gender "complementarity" rather than equality into the post-uprising constitution. ... On Sunday, the assembly also forced a successful revote on a proposed amendment that would make it unlawful to accuse someone of apostasy, after a deputy claimed he had received death threats because a colleague accused him of being an "enemy of Islam"." Read the full article from #HuffingtonPost HERE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/07/tunisia-gender-equality_n_4547963.html All good news, All the time. . .because there is more than enough negative news in the media 
Haven't you been told 'NO' more than enough? Well here's your green light! Original designs from the Cultural Compass Institute's Merchantile - Say YES ! Cool Tees and fun undergarmets 4U not only for expecting Mamas . . . Joy Of Life Greeting Cards > Good Mail Note Cards (Pk of 10) All original, all for a good cause. Is there a new bebino in your life? Gift them with one of these simply adorable new #BabyBunnyOnesie designs. Original art from #CulturalCompass featured artist Daniel Krejbich. All natural cotton or bamboo so baby feels comfy. just too cute for words . . . All original designs, organic cotton or bamboo fabric & proceeds support the Good Works of The Cultural Compass Institute. It's a win-win-win !  Next Generation Cultural Compass Infant Bodysuit by CulturalCompass Find more baby & unique gifts at CafePress Privacy is a necessity to discover who we are and who we want to be. Just a reminder to the Government . . . 'Asking is always cheaper than spying if you'd like to know about me'. Edward Snowden
http://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-edward-snowdens-alternative-christmas-message/ what #GeorgeOrwell imagined is 'nothing' compared to the real tools available today to monitor citizen activity. Are you ok with this? NO? Really? Me either ! Mark Twain and Nikola Tesla, Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli, A CIA Agent, a Comic Book Legend and a Makeup Artist Rescue Hostages, Andrew Jackson and Davy Crockett Take on an Assassin, A Motley Crew of Entertainers Take on the Nazis in the Most Roundabout Way Possible - all these little known friendships helped change the world . . .
Read more: http://www.cracked.com/article_19458_the-5-most-badass-teams-famous-people-to-ever-join-forces.html#ixzz2lZ4xMi00 One man can make a difference. But first he must have that intention. Read this heartwarming story about how Daryl Davis is breaking through the some of the toughest racial barriers with the KKK in America. He's no ordinary musician . . . in his own words "We all began laughing at how stupid we all had been. In retrospect, it was a very important lesson that was taught. All because a foreign entity of which we were ignorant, entered into our comfort zone, we became fearful of each other. The lesson learned is: ignorance breeds fear. If you don’t keep that fear in check, that fear will breed hatred. If you don’t keep hatred in check it will breed destruction.'
http://guardianlv.com/2013/11/kkk-member-walks-up-to-black-musician-in-bar-but-its-not-a-joke-and-what-happens-next-will-astound-you/ Our new website is constantly being improved. The Citizen Wish List Project is currently our number one focus here are the Cultural Compass Institute. This is a social experiment. We are attempting to do something that's never been done before in the history of man. Yes, you read that right . . .
We are starting a SINGLE GLOBAL conversation about what we want, ideas for positive improvements, small adjustments to support quality of life for all. Since we are a planet of many many different cultures, these good ideas need to be right for each continent, nation, state and city. That's where the magic is - in the sharing. Not every problem is global, not everyone needs to be addressed by a governmental body but one thing is sure; we must have a critical mass of participants for this to be taken seriously . . .For the first time in history we have tools that can connect us instantaneously almost anywhere on the planet. Let's start the conversation! This first round survey will determine the initial direction of the conversations on these 8 topics: FAMILY, WORK, EDUCATION, MONEY, SECURITY, PR & THE MEDIA, HEALTHCARE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. So Fellow Citizens of the World, You are Cordially Invited to Engage and Express Yourself HERE: www.CitizenWishList.com |
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