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While watching ‘Bill Moyers Journal’ on channel Thirteen this evening, I was struck by John Grisham’s observation that “Republicans Live Poor and Vote Rich” in the USA. I tend to agree with this observation and of his views on the election of Judges to State Supreme courts in Alabama and Missisippi. He states that these public appointments are mostly money driven and where courts primarily side with big money or corporations. Watching the Republican debates out of academic interest, I think I tend to like Ron Paul the most for his crystal thought process and honesty. This man needs to be given credit for saying things like they are even if they make him unpopular.

http://www.diabetes.ca/getserious/date/

This is a site that is a spoof on speed dating. Essentially, the site is a slick organization of videos clips that have been stitched together using Flash to deliver a message - interactively. In this case, the message is about the effects of diabetes.  The whole concept is so innvovative that viral marketing alone would have made this campaign a success.

This innovative site is worth looking at both from marketing as well as technology perspectives.

EarthWatch Institute is an international non-profit organization. It allows people to participate closely in activities that are focussed on understanding and studying issues that concern the Earth’s future. Volunteers can join research teams around the world and spend time assisting scientists in field research activities. This privledge is not free. For every program around the world, there is a cost attached for participation where you are responsible for reaching a starting location. While it seems somewhat out of the ordinary to pay to volunteer, it is easy to understand that visiting any place has a cost attached to it. Boarding and lodging of various levels are offered depending on the requirements of each program. Participating in one of these trips is sure to be an engaging experience and could be a welcome opportunity to many who are tired of the same old guided tour experience.

Visit EarthWatch Institute.