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Care 2 Call

Lori — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:38:35 +0000

It’s been awhile since a business communication inspired me. I have used voice mail service from VoiceNation. This month their e-newsletter talked about how they can help non-profits charities. I think this is a great idea for businesses big & small. Offering others your expertise, rather than just giving donations-is a great model for new age giving.

Care2Call provides non-profit charities like yours free access to the voice communications infrastructure they need to thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. Worthy charities enjoy voicemail and faxmail free of charge, and other specialized communication services at reduced cost to qualified recipients.http://www.voicenation.com/care2call.shtml

suca by susan cappa

Lori — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:56:44 +0000

I purchased two Suca wear yoga tops at a Yoga Conference about two years ago. I had the pleasure of meeting the designer Susan Cappa, who was an inspiration as well. And since then, I have not come across another yoga top that I love as much. Both of my tops have the message “Ashima” on it ( which means non-harming in Sanskirt) –one styled by Sean Corn and the other by Baron Baptiste. A portion of the proceeds go to non profit charities.

Moral Fervor

Lori — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:47:51 +0000

I came across this eco-friendly clothing line Moral Fervor and wanted to share it with my fellow yogi’s who are always looking for products that fit their values and lifestyle.

Moral Fervor is a great example of an ecological clothing company using only bio-based fabrics that are organic and sustainable. The designers Emily Stantmore and Melissa Sack conceived Moral Fervor in their dorm room at Tyler Art School in 1998. You go girls!

Each collection is inspired by an environmental or social topic, giving each collection a level of depth and meaning that the designers feel is an important part of life.

Moral Fervor is associated with several non-profits, both local and international. You can buy their styles at an online retailer econscious.org or organicbug.com and save the gas money. Or walk to Jivamuti Yoga Studio and check the selection.

Must-Have: The Sanctuary – Ahhh! for your desktop

Lori — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:45:51 +0000

The Sanctuary is a beautiful, simple solution to getting all of your plug in devices under control. The simply chic white box hides a universal charger compatible with over 1500 electronic devices from most major brands and a USB port allowing hundreds more electronic devices to be charged using just The Sanctuary. You can charge your cell phone, PDA, Blackberry, iPod, MP3 player, and bluetooth headset simultaneously in one location.

The Sanctuary by Blue Lounge

Just Check: Yogi’s Are you giving back? Here is a way to align your generoisty with the planet’s needs!

Lori — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:33:25 +0000

Idealist.org is a project from Action Without Borders, a non-profit organization founded in 1995. It’s a social network of individuals and organizations who exchange resources and ideas, locate opportunities and supporters, and take steps toward building a world where all people can lead free and dignified lives.

Quick Stats from Feed Blitz: : Population: 264 676, Nonprofit Jobs 8100, Volunteer opportunities 12 540, Organizations 74 219, Idealist Groups 656, Consultants 1008, Internships 1765, Programs 1709, People 140 029, Volunteers 75 436, Materials 7222, Speakers 3557, Events 684, Campaigns 589.

Laws of Simplicity

Lori — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:06:54 +0000

This is a remarkable book. The author is Professor John Meda , MIT Media Lab http://lawsofsimplicity.com.

“As for the grand challenge of the modern simplicity movement, it is to not become overzealous about the need to simplify. Thus the Fifth Law (differences) extolls the need for balance: Simplicity and complexity need each other.” J. Meda

Also check out his weblog: http://weblogs.media.mit.edu/SIMPLICITY

Holacracy: A Practice for Conscious Business

Lori — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:27:13 +0000

What is Holacracy? I have no clear idea, at the moment, but it hit my radar for all the awards the Philadelphia based company that coined the phrase won. Holocracy is a new organizational structure concept. Helping the organization respond more consciously and more naturally. It basically is a organizational theory that creates an open environment for dynamic governance, so that it does not sit only at the senior management level. http://www.fallingfruit.tv/episodes/holacracy-practice-conscious-business