Artist Themes on iGoogle

Google’s new artist themes rock! What if the Beastie Boys designed iGoogle’s home page? Or Dale Chihuly, or any number of artists around the world … well, now you know …it’s awesome! If you don’t already have an iGoogle account, just go to google.com and sign up. It’s free, it’s takes about a minute, and it’s like walking into a room of easy to use applications, interesting people and beautiful art. What could be better?

The Shift Movie

I saw Jane Goodall speak recently. She greeted the audience with chimpanzee vocalizations and took us through the adventures of her life. Her message, however, was not about chimps or Africa, it was about peace. Achieving peace is central to stopping the environmental degradation that is destroying native species and polluting our planet.

In 2005 I left a cubicle in corporate America to work for myself. I had no idea if I’d make it but I needed to do meaningful work. I wanted to feel like I was part of the solution instead of the problem. Now I find myself serving nonprofit organizations. Back in 2004 I didn’t know where I was going, but it seems that I’ve arrived!

And, I’m not alone. When I look at the dozen nonprofits I work with and their hundreds of volunteers and staff serving thousands of people I KNOW that we are all part of a wave of change. Now, that change has inspired a documentary:

Check out the preview for The Shift Movie

We all have the choice to be part of a better future or do nothing out of despair. What will YOU do with this unique moment in time?

Refreshing Example of E-commerce

Need a Burqa? Now there’s a stylish and affordable place to shop from home! It’s HijibGirl and she’s got moxy. Check out the new styles! American-born HijabGirl admits to challenges. “Unfortunately, some people do not want to live in a multi-cultural world. They are determined to maintain their level of ignorance and are eager to eliminate any lifestyle that doesn’t correspond with their world view. Anti-hijab regimes, bigots, and many others fall into this category.” In a post-feminist, post-9/11 world, lots of people have opinions about the veil. What if we all swapped judgment for acceptance a little more often? You go HijabGirl! Plus your Yahoo store is nicely done.

Show Some Moxy

With the advent of the new year I’ve revamped my fitness program and am hitting the gym with renewed vigor. Today, while posting a client’s video I stumbled across this amazing clip of amputee power lifter Jon Jenkins. Kinda puts any measly excuse you might have for not working out into perspective!