... news for more than 4-5 minutes without some neo-liberal-socialist claiming that whatever we are doing is "unsustainable" in order to make a point in their argument and force their agenda down our throats. Fact is, our so-called "progressives" running the government and their policies are about the most unsustainable bunch of nonsense I've ever seen. Let's take alternative energy for instance. On one hand we have the Obama Administration complaining that coal, oil, and natural gas are unsustainable. That's interesting, because they work just fine. And we have something like 200 years worth of coal reserves ... a moment, and I'd like to make a comment to those left-leaning fellows who simply can't control their use of this word, and cannot complete more than three or four sentences without using it. Perhaps, you would be so good as to stop bantering around that silly "unsustainable" term every time you are trying to make a point, it's getting ridiculous. You see, I cannot pick up a newspaper or watch the TV news for more than 4-5 minutes without some neo-liberal-socialist claiming that whatever we are doing is ...
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... are practices, methods and approaches that simply cannot endure. Eating only Twinkies for breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday is an unsustainable practice. Betting on the Cubs to win the World Series is an unsustainable practice (at least, that's how I feel). Exploiting our unrecoverable natural resources at the expense of the future of our children is an unsustainable practice, and future generations will never forgive us for it. Because there are so many unsustainable practices that are a part of our 21st century society, a form of leadership has emerged called Sustainable Society Leadership. These are the people that simply ask the questions ... of our 21st century society, a form of leadership has emerged called Sustainable Society Leadership. These are the people that simply ask the questions: 1. What are we doing? 2. Why are we doing it? 3. Is it sustainable? 4. What are the alternatives? I've given the definition of Unsustainable Practices. Let me offer the definition of Sustainable Practices: Sustainable Practices are practices, methods and approaches that will endure. Simple enough. Now, here is a more detailed definition of the people who now champion Sustainable Practices, Sustainable Society Leadership: Sustainable Society Leadership is the practice of leaders to create and ...
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... same person today than you were when you were 10 years old? When you were 20? Apparently, someone taught you new tricks. We change all the time. The real question is whether we're changing by default or by intention. Changing by intention is called transformation. A lot of our unsustainable practices have a philosophical driver at the core. Once we change the philosophy, we change our thought patterns. Once we change our thought patterns, we change our attitude. Once we change our attitude, we change our actions. Seems to be that this is where we need to start if we ... things we can do to prevent the wasteful use of our natural environmental resources, but the truth is, that wasteful use wouldn't happen in the first place if there wasn't some knucklehead philosophy or idea to back it up. Let me share with you 6 of the most unsustainable ideas that have been amazingly costly, not only to the environment, but to society and the world as a whole. 1. God gave man dominion over the earth. It's a Christian phrase taken straight out of the Old Testament. Maybe they meant something else when they talked about dominion ...
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... word just suggests that that a particular program - Social Security, for example - needs to be fixed before it implodes into a puff of smoke. Just make sure that corrective action is taken before the drop-dead point. And since the drop-dead point is years out, our leaders can spout "unsustainable" without having to tackle the politically-risky details. There is no compelling sense of urgency. History confirms all this. Remember, there are no surprises here. The core problems we face today have been coming for a long time. Countless warnings have been issued for decades, all repeatedly using the "U ... As Boehner demonstrated once again last Monday in his deficit speech to the Economic Club of New York, "unsustainable" is the hip term used to describe our economic mess. It's the word of choice when members of Congress take the mike. The CBO has used it for years to warn against the very problems that now grip our nation. Even Obama uses it on his Facebook page. But ...
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The reasons why so many people have taken to backyard and neighborhood gardening are legion. Some just want to get off the grid and live by the labor of their own hands. Some do it because it's a great hobby. Some reject the current food industry and see this as a partial answer. Some seek a more simple life and see backyard gardening as a therapeutic way to de-stress. Some fear food challenges in our near future and are looking at gardening as a survival approach. Some just like the authentic taste of food that hasn't been genetically modified or chemically treated. The reasons are not as important as the fact that backyard and neighborhood gardens are quickly becoming a foundational ...
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... see world service and profitability as married ideas. Traditional thinking says that this is the territory for NGOs or charities. But the reality is that governments, charities or NGOs have been relatively unsuccessful at solving some of our oldest problems of hunger, poverty, social injustice, gender discrimination, environmental challenges and unsustainable practices. social entrepreneurship may not be the silver bullet that slays the dragon, but it is a strong step in the direction of sustainability by combining the best of both worlds --- business methods with charity goals. One of the real strengths of social entrepreneurship is its method of co-creation ...
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... is huge, Indonesia is a growing country of over 220 million people who use batteries for TV remotes, radios, torches, mini-ipods, and a huge range of other electronic devices. Traditional batteries are often thrown away, and end up spreading poison as they decompose in landfills across the country. This unsustainable and environmentally damaging traditional battery, creates more long term damage in a delicate eco-sysyem then good. The durian skin battery, could become a viable sustainable battery, were householders could actually power small devices such as torches, and radios, without the environmental aftereffects. How Can Industry Benefit? One major hurdle ... change like using natural batteries, by simply switching over to producing them, initially spending on the machinery, but benefiting from the lower cost of natures virtually free gifts like cast off durian skins. We can solve our energy problems in a sustainable way, despite the fact many of us live unsustainable and environmentally damaging lifestyles. If there are two young high school students in a basic classroom, who can find solutions to creating cheap energy, then with hundreds of thousands of so called experts working on solutions- Its only a matter of time before, we could become a sustainable World.
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... to give and receive huge financial bonuses in years where risks taken have produced high returns. The problem is that these bonuses are not subject to be paid back if the good years turn to bad years. The practices that bankers were engaged in encouraged them to behave in an unsustainable manner, often treating it like a game without consequence. The incentives for success were short term, regardless of longer term implication. This simple 'through the key hole' look at deregulation shows the emergence of a dangerous mixture of institutionalised, murky complex systems and huge incentivised risk taking, which brought about ...
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... oil. What are seven viable alternatives to oil? 1. Water Few people know that in late 2010, a conventional family car drove over 200 kms on one litre of water. The Japanese inventor thought he had solved our dependence on oil. There was one problem, his solution was dismissed as unsustainable by the automobile industry that largely depends on producing petrol-based engines. The engine used was no more expensive or different to a conventional petrol engine, with a simple inexpensive modification. 2. Solar Energy Satellites in space are fueled by solar energy. Space technology has been at the forefront of ... be cleaner than oil, and far less expensive but has yet to be mass produced. All over the globe individuals and communities are creating their own solutions to using oil. This has helped cut down on energy costs, allowing many communities to escape our dependence on a depleted, and expensive unsustainable resource. Perhaps by emulating these ideas, we could in the future become energy independent.ourselves.
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... waste in the center of the ocean, is said to be about the size of the state of Texas. 7. Billions of individuals count on the ocean for food. Developed nations eat more fish and other sea products, than those residing in developing nations. If left uncontrolled, over consumption and unsustainable fishing procedures could lead to reduction in fish population, along with extinction for some types of fish. It is very important know these ocean facts to acquire a renewed appreciation of the marine biome. Like every thing else in the planet, nothing is permanent and our every act has a ... marine biome is home to diverse species of fish, sea mammals, crustaceans, and even birds. Fish and other sea creatures have long been consumed by men. On the other hand, the earth's human population has grown and because of this, demand has also ballooned. Overfishing, in all its different, unsustainable methods, has lowered the fish population in the oceans of the planet. It is important for man to be aware of the marine biome for the generations ahead as this is the earth's heritage. It is also the population's major source of food. Consequently, here are some ocean ...
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... very specific set of criteria to which people hold allegiance to, Spirituality makes primary the common universal truth of most faiths: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you - the so-called "golden rule". This basic universal understanding can help people and organizations transcend confrontational ideas and unsustainable practices. Any practice that disregards the care and health of others now and in the future is in direct contradiction to the golden rule. The Sustainable Society Leader must bring this point home at every possible occasion. You cannot have a sustainable society without a sustainable belief foundation. Concepts and ... can do things to them or it I would never do to myself". Whether it's seeing another person, an animal or the land as not being connected, that person or persons has just created a foundation for harm in the world. This also happens to be the root of unsustainable practices. If we do not see ourselves as being connected to other things, we will create laws and policy that maximize our short term exploitation of the other for our own good without care for what it would do to the other person or thing in the short or long ...
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... a discount of 60%. Therefore a headline annual premium of $1000 would be reduced to $400. This represents savings worth $600. A clean driving record is an indicator of reduced risks: The motor trade insurance provider will be looking for reassurance to the effect that they are not taking on unsustainable risks. "Boy racers" in particular are classified as being high risk undertakings. They will also look at an assessment of how many accidents you have been involved in and the causes of those accidents. If the accident was caused by drunken driving then the premium will have to be significantly ...
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... insurance in another category. For example there are young people that are given very expensive quotations for insurance especially if they are driving performance cars. There was a recent case where the insurance company gave a quotation of about $20,000. Clearly this is a price tag that is not unsustainable especially since young people are not yet at a stage where they can maximize their income. In order to effectively deal with the issues a proposal is made to use motor trade insurance as a means of getting cheap coverage. This is clearly an abuse of process and the provider ...
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... (very common in low-carb diets), meaning the scales say you've lost weight, but your body fat % stays the same. Go back to eating normally and say "Welcome Back!" to your old friends "Body Water" & "Old Scales Reading"; or 2. Involve eating/acting in a way that is just unsustainable longer-term. "Eat What You Want, just Jog 5 Hours a Day!". "Eat only a handful of Cheerios for every meal and watch the fat melt away!". Yes you will lose weight, but you have still learnt nothing about disciplined eating, portion control, food choices in social situations, etc, and ...
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... While it is quite noble to want a clean environment, and want less air pollution, we have a serious problem with all the bloggers who have taken to environmental causes such as global warming with the fervor of a religious zealot. What this has caused is an unbalanced and unsustainable amount of momentum in the society towards alternative energy, one which is both unwarranted, and unfeasible. That is to say that many of the alternative energy venues being pursued right now will not create a situation in our society and civilization for reliable, inexpensive, and viable energy production. For instance, ...
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... intake. The next component in your weight loss plan should be a fun and sustainable exercise program. Those on the road to losing excess fat often have the mistaken notion that it has to be a serious endeavor. This makes them engage in workout regimens that are boring and ultimately unsustainable for the long term. Choose an activity that you love to do-- maybe a sport that you love or an exercise activity that you can do with family or friends. Also, it should be within your schedule to actually accomplish. If you have family and career responsibilities, then regular gym ...
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... tough economic crisis, we are also in the middle of an environmental crisis. Issues such as global climate change, water scarcity, and ecosystem degradation not only affect environmental companies, but they also generate financial risks for their investors. The GAAP method ignores these risks which are often a result of unsustainable business strategies. By practicing strong environmental tactics, companies can develop lower costs and increase revenue from new product innovation and increased brand recognition. In today's competitive business world, it is crucial for countries to choose which method is right for them.
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... limited budget, and my time is free." I've been through this, so I get it. But here's the reality: If you keep trying to do everything, your business will fail. It's not physically possible to do everything. Even if you're pulling it off now, it's unsustainable. You obviously decided at some point that you had to do it all. But that's just in your head. If the nature of your business forces you to do it all, your business model is broken. You'll burn out. Finally, it won't cost you money to shift ...
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... not at all on the availability of the item concerned. Whatever may be the case in the future, right now oil is not scarce and prices are frequently driven up entirely by the manipulations of speculators, governments and oil companies. If intermediaries drive up the price of, say, bananas to unsustainable levels, this does not cause major damage to the economy and people can always choose to eat something else. By contrast, that choice does not exist for fuel, and haulage companies' are specifically affected. Perhaps a revolutionary re-think is required nationally and globally, on whether or not we, as ...
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... the origin of markets. Today's troubled times have only made that search exponentially more difficult. Much of the media tries to put a happy face on current economic news, but the facts show that we still have problems on multiple fronts. From high employment and dropping housing prices, to unsustainable debts at the federal and state levels, to several foreign wars and emboldened Asian powers, the U.S. has a deeper set of economic issues than at any time in our recent history. On the investment side, fixed income instruments are paying low rates, and the interest paid on bank ...
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