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The title is a quote by Christian Dior (DRK). And when I gaze through one of my favorite newsletters that collects and shares innovative business ideas: Springwise, this becomes an apparent fact. Innovations on display include a Wifi scale, Chocolate with a conservation commitment, Vanity barcodes, Best loved brands. The most scalable one in my opinion is a medical tourism portal.

The web is Globalization. The web is a mirror of societies. Its a huge mirror, yet we go back to select spots as our brains keep reaching their capacity. Home. To the safe places. New text mining tools are out there. Incredible in capacity, able to crunch and conserve huge amounts of data. Since this is my daily business, I often think of this when I exercise my right to express myself. What weird picture could be made of my text bits, my blips, my connections, my life online. Data clouds and data integration is mighty fascinating. And a bit intimidating. But I guess that’s the only way to quality control what’s being published. The best, the bravest, the ones who care the less about the norms, or the ones who care the most. All will continue ahead.

I read a presumption that Google is afraid of Facebook. Afraid. Such a strong word for such a mighty business. Uncertainty is what keeps creativity flowing (more DRK - Deepak Chopra).
Follow people in search of truth, and stay far from those who found it.

I consider having my teeth checked when going on my annual winter trip. Had the medical tourism portal included dentists in Goa, I would have used it. I have morale remorse , just like the web says. I have characteristics that places me quite distinctively in a segment. Feels weird. When at the same time people are suffering and the world is so uneven. I hope that web transparency will bring out the best in all of us. I defend the state of luxury living.

tags:globalization, trends

tags:Focus

A Fresh, New Decade is upon us! I strongly feel that great things will happen, as we all open our eyes in acceptance of reality and opportunity.

If you dream about a change for too long, without taking action towards it, you become unreliable as a person. Tons of literature, coaches, whatever, will help you break down your goals into easily executable pieces, but you already know instinctively what you have to do.

As 2009 has come to an end, I feel particularly grateful for my ab fab O, for my modern family and gorgeous friends. My Granny died in the Fall and it was Nature’s cause and a merciful death. She was my only grandparent and now I have none. I feel grateful for everything she taught me and for her love. I don’t fear death, because I live. Its a new family structure though. My parents are the old ones now. I’m the grown up.

In 2009 I have (pretty much) done what I set my mind to (travel plans slightly altered but I am very content). That makes me feel strong. I want to be physically stronger too. And I want to analyze less before I take action. These are my new year’s resolutions. I will leave some excess fat and redundant analysis behind.

Although there are tons of things to criticize about our planet, War, Recession, climate going to hell, I feel that trends look promising. The underground values become mainstream.

I thank everyone who stretches the norms. Everyone who shares and cares and do their own thing, or who follow with their eyes wide open. Please share what you plan on leaving behind or doing differently moving ahead.

My motto for 2010: ACT (rather than reACT).

tags:act, appreciation, family, friendship, new year

David Shrigley (again), from a recent exhibition in Copenhagen.

tags:butterfly, follow, shrigley

From Cop15’s news archive:

Myth 1: solar power is too expensive to be of much use.
Myth 2: wind power is too unreliable.
Myth 3: marine energy is a dead-end.
Myth 4: nuclear power is cheaper than other low-carbon sources of electricity.
Myth 5: electric cars are slow and ugly.
Myth 6: biofuels are always destructive to the environment.
Myth 7: climate change means we need more organic agriculture.
Myth 8: zero carbon homes are the best way of dealing with greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
Myth 9: the most efficient power stations are big.
Myth 10: all proposed solutions to climate change need to be hi-tech.

Should you sympathize with any of these myths, please click on to Cop15 explanations.

tags:consumer info, eco friendly, globalization

I have second thoughts about always endorsing the positive rather than pointing out the bad… Perhaps a combo is more effective? Inspired by a documentary on the Father of Gonzo journalism, Hunter S. Thompson, I realize that maybe my endorsing policy is a lazy one far from ideal.

It is easy to stand strong on a positive quality. Easy to buy products that combine good quality with good taste or convenience or environmental consideration. When you criticize, you have to make sure your research is fair, gather the facts, which for the most part is a much more demanding endavor. Environmental concerns, companies’ wrong doings, anything we happily put into our bodies, global trade policies. Sometimes a negative characteristic will be weighed out by other positive concerns and vice versa.

Hunter S. Thompson always chose side, and pointed out angles, and painted pictures that others hadn’t seen quite as clearly. As long as you are open to other view points, and articulate your prerequisites, your opinion is valid. You will not fail as a critic.

I am not done reflecting on this.

tags:democracy, freedom, investments

10 days late for blog action day in favor of climate change. I’ve had good opportunity to debate wind mill parks with strangers, from the windows of highly polluting airplanes landing or taking off in CPH. Tomorrow will be my 7th and 8th flight this month. I know its right to Stay Grounded, yet I travel. I enjoy seeing all the wind mills, working with the wind. I am aware that these produce only fractions of the energy we consume. They’re still a good sign. As are the predictions that we will soon have electric cars and the fact that people consume less, and become aware as consumers and even take civil action. I see so many great initiatives to save the planet, and even politicians joining forces for powerful action.

Consume wisely and make your voice heard
Many corporations care too. I don’t care if they do so, because its in demand, but I hope so! We, the consumers, have to make it worth their while. Demand sustainable production. Buy fair-trade. Eat less meat. Consume local produce. Recycle. Consume less and better quality. Lend out what you can spare. Use public transportation. Walk or bike. Let the dollar circulate.

We can’t do it all. I am no fanatic. I am a consumer of numerous luxurious products that I love, but don’t really need. I also love to see the clouds from above and the earth in a bigger perspective. I feel that if I put into use what I learn from the people I travel to visit, it sort of compensates? I really try to keep my sins in moderation. I really try to be a conscious consumer. And I try to use the wonderful web to raise a voice to endorse the good (more so than ban the evil), and I try to make others do the same.

Volume
31K+ posts about climate change is the result of the blog action day. We each have one voice. The shadow of the single windmill on the picture above is pale and barely visible. Each and every one of us make constant choices. As we fill our shopping baskets. As we engage in subject matters. As we live our modern lives. Make a virtue of necessity. Now.

tags:blogging, consumption, eco friendly, fair trade, micro lending

I tweeted it and I put it on Facebook and I need it here too. Inbflat.net

In Bb 2.0 is a collaborative music and spoken word project conceived by Darren Solomon from Science for Girls, and developed with contributions from users. The videos can be played simultaneously — the soundtracks will work together, and the mix can be adjusted with the individual volume sliders.

A gorgeous bonus to this wonderful discovery, was getting acquainted with Science for Girls. Wonderful music, nicely laid out. Thank you. Also to @lauramaki for the link! Enjoy!

tags:community, education, empowerment, music

Quote from Mr. Big of Social Media Chris Brogan’s most recent newsletter:

When you do right by yourself, that’s a very powerful thing. This means being sure that you’ve said what you feel needs saying, that you do what you feel needs doing. It’s not always popular, but it will give you a strength inside that will help you navigate everything that comes next.

tags:chrisbrogan, empowerment

Last year I wrote a lengthy post in One Web Day’s honor. This year, today, I’ve attended a more proper One Web Day celebration arranged by FDIH and Social Square. I’ve decided to join in on this year’s theme, title of post, by simply linking a song. I don’t feel like joining the yakkin’ tonight. Nerd Girl by Chester French featuring Janelle Monae. Just a little something I found on the www.

tags:blip, community, eco friendly