http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/bee-vaccine-to-prevent-death-from-pesticides/ It never occurred to me that we might try to vaccinate the by-kill from the pesticides we use to eliminate pests. To be honest, I have to believe there are natural ways to protect crops that Mother Nature has already in place, and that the practice of monoculture doesn't use. I get this from … Continue reading A little good news — about Beemunity?
A little good news — this takes recycling to a whole new level
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/architect-turning-carbon-emissions-into-tiles/ The possibilities are endless... combining the captured carbon from the CO2 in the air with other compressible & recycled materials to build funky and fun decorative tiles! Wow! Imagine if it could also be used to make bricks? I'm excited to see how this develops and to learn how it holds the carbon or … Continue reading A little good news — this takes recycling to a whole new level
A little good news — Now this is cool!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/cooling-paper-reflects-sun-and-sucks-heat-from-inside/ Image a roofing (& presumably siding too) material that could replace air conditioning? Well, if it would help keep loving areas cool without the usual entry-shock of extreme A/C, I'm all for it! Cutting down ever-increasing electricity bills sounds great too!
A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solid-state-lithium-battery-from-harvard-may-solve-40yo-problem/ This is really cool! Well, it is to my geeky mind. Batteries that can potentially last decades, instead of only a few years! This breakthrough go s well beyond just cars and other vehicles, it could become a backup system for homes and buildings that might replace the need generators... combine them with solar … Continue reading A little good news — a jump forward to eliminating the need for fossil fuels
A little good news — paving the way to solving what to do with all those face masks
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/recycled-face-masks-added-to-road-building-material-to-reduce-waste/ In my view, this is a lot of good news!!! The statistic that grabbed me was that on average we are consuming 6 billion face masks a day during this pandemic!!!! And they are all easily recycled into other practical materials... in this case: roads!
A little good news — we’re definitely back to the future with this innovation
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/yacht-the-manta-generates-power-by-melting-waste-it-gathers/ The article speaks for itself and answers a few questions... I think it's a great step forward... I want to know what are the emissions from the fuel source. And, can this system be retrofitted to other vessels?
A little good news — this is really putting the clean in green ideas!
http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/unilever-launches-laundry-soap-made-of-industrial-carbon-emissions/ I had no idea this was possible. I've been hearing about carbon capture systems (air scrapers) and how they aim to push the captured carbon (CO2, CO) back underground or into the sea. I never fully understood how that was a good thing or a good place to put what I was always told … Continue reading A little good news — this is really putting the clean in green ideas!
Monday’s Movers – Daniel H. Pink – DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Daniel H. Pink - DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us If you are a manager, building a sales force, opening a school, looking to build true strength and self-confidence in your children, or simply trying to figures out why you hated sales your whole life, this is the book to read!!! Daniel Pink … Continue reading Monday’s Movers – Daniel H. Pink – DRiVE: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
The Reggio Way – An Old New-Vision for Education (Monday’s Movers)
Working in the Reggio Way: A Beginner's Guide for American Teachers by Julianne Wurm This should be a must read part of any teacher training course. It should also be part of management training courses at the MBA level. There is a great deal to be learned about problem solving and true collaboration from the way … Continue reading The Reggio Way – An Old New-Vision for Education (Monday’s Movers)
These Are The People In my Neighbourhood – Let me Introduce Kenmar Industrial
These Are The People In My Neighbourhood - Kenmar Industrial There’s a new Professional in Montreal and they are all about getting you moving! I’d like to introduce you to Kenmar Industrial, but first, let me tell you how they came to my attention. My dear friend and mentor, Paul L., whom I describe as … Continue reading These Are The People In my Neighbourhood – Let me Introduce Kenmar Industrial
The New Renaissance Mindset 