After so much news on droughts, floods, and other natural disasters happened around the world lately, it's pretty a good time to review the documentary 'HOME' again. Although the film provided only hard facts about the Earth, they are so impressive and left me in awe every time I watched it. Enjoy it YouTube here.
A little bit interesting information about the shooting of 'HOME':
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May 4, 2010
HOME
The Cove
Thousands of dolphins are being slaughtered in Taijii, Japan, for profit every year, and the local government seemed to permit the business. 'The Cove' is about the story of how a few people went against the government to uncover this shocking fact to the world.
This is an award winning documentary. Please find more information about the movie on IMDb here.
Movie Review
One of the absurd excuses the Japanese government used for killing dolphins was that the dolphins were eating up fishes, which were also the target of Japanese fishing business. They named the slaughter 'pest control', and they were proud that the time they killed each dolphin was getting shorter and shorter each year, making the dolphins much less painful. We can very well see how ignorant and cruel can dirty money turn human kind into.
'The Cove' also talked about loopholes in the relevant regulations. Dolphins are a kind of whale, and there seems only one internationally recognised organization about protecting them, the International Whaling Commission (IWC). However, it does not have much established regulations regarding the fishing of dolphins yet and Japan played a significant role in the commission. A lot of the developing countries supported Japan simply because Japan pay them good money.
In the documentary, Ric O'Barry, the activist who is determined to stop the dolphin killing, was actually the famous dolphin trainer who popularized dolphins among the public in the 1960s, indirectly making dolphin shows a profitable business. Anyway, I'm amazed at his courage to stand up against the government and change the world.
Related Links
Below is a PSA on saving the dolphins, featuring a number of movie stars. For more information, please visit the official site for the movie here, or the follow-ups on the movie here.
Apr 5, 2010
Sep 20, 2009
Imagine Leadership
Under the overwhelming pressure in daily life, we often need some reminder to keep the goodness and passion in our heart. Here is one. A presentation by XPLANE and Nitin Nohria and Amanda Pepper of Harvard Business School's Leadership Initiative on the topic of leadership.
Mar 23, 2009
Music to change life--El Sistema
It's another legend of how beauty of art changed people's life.
Have a look at Mr. Abreu's talk at TED, which moved me and alot of other people to tears. His passion and courage are definitely one of the reason why this organization succeeded.‘El Sistema’ is a network of children’s and youth orchestras, music centres and workshops in Venezuela, in which more than 250,000 children and young people are currently learning to play an instrument.It was set up over thirty years ago by José Antonio Abreu, who was driven by the utopian vision of a better future. In the dangerous and poverty-stricken shanty towns of Caracas, Abreu lifts children out of poverty through music, changing both people and structures. The story, which has all the makings of a fairytale, is the extraordinary account of a vision that has become reality. Several of the system’s young graduates now rank amongst the most coveted young talent in Europe - the most prominent being the 26-year-old conductor Gustavo Dudamel and the double bass player Edicson Ruiz, who at the age of 17 became the youngest musician ever to join the Berlin Philharmonic.
The performance of the Teresa Carreño Youth Orchestra, led by Gustavo Dudamel, one of the rock star in classic music now. You'll love the joy and energy they had in their music.
Mr. Abreu said that he's always impressed by what Mother Teresa said--"The most miserable and tragic thing about poverty is not the lack of bread or roof but the feeling of being no-one". He did challenged poverty and brought dignity and joy to so many people.
If you're interested, check out the documentation on El Sistema. Here is the trailer. '60 minutes' on CBS News also covered the story with some further thoughts on El Sistema's current success, its management structure, and future development. Check it out here with videos. One of my favorite blog, Presentation Zen, also commented on these speeches. The link is here.
Nov 29, 2008
About Nick Vujicic: A Touching Story
"It matters how you're gonna finish. Are you gonna finish strong?"
Nick's biography
First-born child into his devout Serbian Christian family, Nick Vujicic was born in Melbourne, limbless, missing both arms at shoulder level, and having one small foot with two toes protruding from his left thigh. Initially, his parents were devastated. However, Nick turned out to be otherwise perfectly healthy.
Nick graduated from college at the age of 21 with a double major in Accounting and Financial Planning. He began his travels as a motivational speaker, focusing on the topics that today's teenagers face. He also speaks in the corporate sector, although his aim is to become an international inspirational speaker, in both Christian and non-Christian venues. He regularly travels internationally to speak to Christian congregations, schools, and corporate meetings. He has spoken on four continents (Africa, Asia, Australia, and North America), in over twelve countries, and to over two million people face-to-face.
By the age of 25, Nick hopes to become financially independent. He wishes to promote his words through shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as by writing books. His first book, planned for completion by the end of 2009, is to be called No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!
A DVD, Life's Greater Purpose, is available on the Life Without Limbs website. Most of the DVD was filmed in 2005, featuring a brief documentary about his home life, and how he does regular things without limbs. The second part of the DVD was filmed at his local church in Brisbane, and was one of his first professional motivational speeches.
His secular DVD "No Arms, No Legs, No Worries" is available online through his corporate motivational speaking company "Attitude Is Altitude."
Nick's first worldwide television interview, featured on 20/20 (ABC) with Bob Cummings was aired on March 28, 2008.
Nick graduated from college at the age of 21 with a double major in Accounting and Financial Planning. He began his travels as a motivational speaker, focusing on the topics that today's teenagers face. He also speaks in the corporate sector, although his aim is to become an international inspirational speaker, in both Christian and non-Christian venues. He regularly travels internationally to speak to Christian congregations, schools, and corporate meetings. He has spoken on four continents (Africa, Asia, Australia, and North America), in over twelve countries, and to over two million people face-to-face.
By the age of 25, Nick hopes to become financially independent. He wishes to promote his words through shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, as well as by writing books. His first book, planned for completion by the end of 2009, is to be called No Arms, No Legs, No Worries!
A DVD, Life's Greater Purpose, is available on the Life Without Limbs website. Most of the DVD was filmed in 2005, featuring a brief documentary about his home life, and how he does regular things without limbs. The second part of the DVD was filmed at his local church in Brisbane, and was one of his first professional motivational speeches.
His secular DVD "No Arms, No Legs, No Worries" is available online through his corporate motivational speaking company "Attitude Is Altitude."
Nick's first worldwide television interview, featured on 20/20 (ABC) with Bob Cummings was aired on March 28, 2008.
(Source from wikipedia.com)
One of his speeches
"There is time in life when you fall down, you feel you don't have the strength to get back up. Do you think you have hope? I'm telling you that I am down here, facing down, and I have no arms and no legs. It should be impossible for me to get back up. But it's not. You see I'll try one hundred time to get up. If I fail 100 times, and I give up. Do you think that I am ever going to get up? No. But if I fail and I try to get up again, again and again.
I just want you to know that it's not the end. It matters how you're gonna finish. Are you gonna finish strong? You'll find that strength to get back up, like this."
I just want you to know that it's not the end. It matters how you're gonna finish. Are you gonna finish strong? You'll find that strength to get back up, like this."
May 6, 2008
[fun] Another angle to look at humanity issues
We can read newspaper, magazines, or watch tv to gain information related to humanity issues. However, there are lots of alternatives out there, such as presentations from international conferences, blogs of reporters/photographers who are working in the developing countries.
Here is a great source-->
TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from those three worlds. Since then its scope has become ever broader. Lots of world's most famous/influencial people, like Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Al Gore, have attended this conference and by presentation of all kinds of styles they manage to spread ideas that will change the world some day. Explore it if you're interested.
One masterpiece for your to enjoy.
Dr. Jill BolteTaylor's inspiring presentation was discussed the most at TED this year. She was introduced as
Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor had an opportunity few brain scientists would wish for: One morning, she realized she was having a massive stroke. As it happened -- as she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. This is a powerful story about how our brains define us and connect us to the world and to one another.Her speech related how human brain works to how people choose and work towards a more peaceful world. It was a great talk! Find yourself a 20-munite and simply enjoy it~
Apr 17, 2008
[fun] Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen!
Share with you a video that's recommended by my Investment and Portfolio Analysis Prof. Dragon~ I LOVEd it!!! Don't forget our rights to enjoy life while working hard for everything~
Make sure to bring Sunscreen with you to Cambodia, haha^o^
Apr 15, 2008
2 views on Climate change: is it really that urgent?
Al Gore's presentation has successfully raised global awareness on climate change issues. However, there are different views on how urgent is the problem. Below are the links to the powerpoints given by different scholars from LSE, who held opposite views. Have a look and see who you agree with:
Not that urgent? Cool It: global warming and getting our priorities straight
Or.. Why economics supports strong action to reduce the risks of climate change
Further reading:
[BBC] Viewpoints: Tackling climate change
Apr 3, 2008
Where does the food come from?
One day, my family was having dinner with my family friends. I saw a 8 years old kid holding a box of chocolate. And I asked him a very random question, "where does it (i.e. the box of chocolate) come from?" And the kid said, "Park'n Shop".
The answer is correct indeed. But this answer has inspired me in some ways. Would there be one day that the new generations would think all their food are came from Park'n Shop and their toys are from Toys"R"us, and do not think deeper? I am wondering whether the new generations (in developed countries) would have a clear idea on what factory labour and farmers really are.
I did some window shopping a few days ago. I saw a pair of shoes which cost $30. I was like, "oh, my god! Is it really the REAL cost?" I really could not imagine that someone could produce a pair of shoes for less than $30. How much one could really earn?
If you find it hard to explain to your friends that every consumers in Hong Kong are actually global citizens in the sense that they are using resources of the GLOBE and affecting people WORLDWIDE and not just in China (people who have thought of China may be a good start), ask them to watch a video called "The Story of Stuff". And hopefully, they could get some inspirations.
The answer is correct indeed. But this answer has inspired me in some ways. Would there be one day that the new generations would think all their food are came from Park'n Shop and their toys are from Toys"R"us, and do not think deeper? I am wondering whether the new generations (in developed countries) would have a clear idea on what factory labour and farmers really are.
I did some window shopping a few days ago. I saw a pair of shoes which cost $30. I was like, "oh, my god! Is it really the REAL cost?" I really could not imagine that someone could produce a pair of shoes for less than $30. How much one could really earn?
If you find it hard to explain to your friends that every consumers in Hong Kong are actually global citizens in the sense that they are using resources of the GLOBE and affecting people WORLDWIDE and not just in China (people who have thought of China may be a good start), ask them to watch a video called "The Story of Stuff". And hopefully, they could get some inspirations.
[fun] climate change and business
Delivered by John Doerr, a venture capitalist.
we have been thinking about ways as small as asking every individual to reduce their use of plastic bags to alleviate the environment changes. however, corporations are the real dominators of this society. their power of changing the world is well recorded in this documentary. just like the starbucks near the great wall (there was one in the forbidden city before, but it was closed down), there are profits. how can people resist the seduction?
one of the impressive example was how Wal-mart's small change in designing its shopping mall, like painting its roof all white, embedding more roof-windows to reduce its consumption of energy, and that leads to a big reduction instantly.
actually, one big thing that we can think about is how to MAKE the LINK between businesses and climate change issues, which is also about business innovation.
enjoy^^
Mar 17, 2008
[fun] Volcano/geoengineering: solution to the climate change?
a talk delivered by environmental scientist David Keith: a cheap, effective, shocking solution to climate change: What if we injected a huge cloud of ash into the atmosphere, to deflect sunlight and heat?
people have been discussing about climate change since 1950, but the situation has not been better. what is the reason?
maybe, it's time to think wilder. how about imitate the nature - eruption of volcanos
help cool the atmosphere. it's terribly cheap! but the hiden problem is that when people know it's easy to solve the problem then there is less incentive for people to reduce their harmful activities such as emission of CO2. that is also called moral hazard. so, a DEBATE is really in need.
help cool the atmosphere. it's terribly cheap! but the hiden problem is that when people know it's easy to solve the problem then there is less incentive for people to reduce their harmful activities such as emission of CO2. that is also called moral hazard. so, a DEBATE is really in need.the speed of the speaker is quite quick. if you have time, take a look~ or go to TED and check out more speeches on Climate Change.
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