I believe these observations have insight and merit, but what would it take to disrupt the present way we look at charities, the legalities that bind them and even more so the prevalent social attitudes that would have to be overcome. And, on the other side of the coin, if we are to unleash free-market deregulation on nonprofit entitities, do we end up with the corruption, deception and injustices rife in Big Pharma or Big Banking?…I’m not sure what the answers are, but this is a piece of the puzzle:
Amazing 360 Degree Panorama of the Sistine Chapel – SPIEGEL ONLINE
This is pretty captivating. I do wish you could get a closer zoom, but it’s certainly as much as you’d probably see in person. What an amazing work of art.
http://www.spiegel.de/international/a-360-degree-panorama-of-the-sistine-chapel-a-888471.html
Pretty fascinating interactive map!
USATODAY.com – Topography of religion
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/graphics/pew-religion-08/flash.htm
Proof of Heaven: A Doctor’s Experience With the Afterlife – Newsweek and The Daily Beast
While many have related somewhat similar events, this author does have a perspective, background and authority that validates his claims and experience. Thrilling to ponder such future experiences, and encouraging to frame our present ones with greater understanding and assurance of purpose and plan.
http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/10/07/proof-of-heaven-a-doctor-s-experience-with-the-afterlife.html
Thou shalt not commit logical fallacies…
What a great idea to have all of these in one handy place. Who could argue with that?
Mom-Turned-Activist Launches National Movement to Boycott GMOs
Great Goals! Can we do it?
http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_25635.cfm#
13 Simple Ways to Stay Efficient While You Work
I’ll be honest, I’m still working through this list, but it’s got some very cool stuff…
Edward Bernays – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Does this put some perspective on our world & help it all make a little more sense? (At least, how we got to where we are today, and perhaps some inkling of where we might be going?)
The Insane Economics Of Not Legalizing Marijuana In One Handy Infographic | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
Fascinating infographic –hard to argue with good data. But even harder to argue with big money that is already so heavily vested in the present status quo…
The philosophy of freedom: Much more than demanding government get out of our lives, you must first get the tyranny out of your own heart
I like a lot of Mike Adams blog posts, and he makes a compelling case for tolerance here:

