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Too Many Choices Can Be Mentally Exhausting

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:58:03 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Researchers show that people have less stamina, are less productive when they have more choices

Clip Source: www.apa.org

Researchers from several universities have determined that even though humans' ability to weigh choices is remarkably advantageous, it can also come with some serious liabilities. People faced with numerous choices, whether good or bad, find it difficult to stay focused enough to complete projects, handle daily tasks or even take their medicine.

Tags: optional. separate by commas., psych, stress, consumer

26 Climate Myths & Misconceptions

Fri, 18 May 2007 03:16:45 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: New Scientist magazine sheds some light on some of the confusion over climate change. Be informed, peoples!

Clip Source: environment.newscientist.com

With so much at stake, it is right that climate science is subjected to the most intense scrutiny. What does not help is for the real issues to be muddied by discredited arguments or wild theories.

So for those who are not sure what to believe, here is our round-up of the 26 most common climate myths and misconceptions.

Tags: activism, change the world, consumer, environment

Health Fanatics Force McDonalds Closure

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 01:53:01 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Looks like consumers got the healthy eating message before McDonalds did in this case!

Clip Source: www.goodnewsnetwork.org

While Britain may be often maligned for its cuisine, or lack thereof, we portly Americans could learn a lesson from the good folks in Tavistock, Devon. Apparently the fresh, locally grown, healthy food available in other restaurants and in school cafeterias was so good that people stopped going to the local McDonald's, forcing the restaurant to close up shop...

Tags: activism, affirmative action, change the world, consumer, health

All Woolworths Profits from 23 Jan to Help Drought

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:30:10 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell
clipper's remarks: Check this out - Woolworths is donating all profits from sales on 23 Jan 07 to rural communities to offset the impact of the drought. Get behind it, hey?

Clip Source: us.f518.mail.yahoo.com

SYDNEY: 22 December 2006 â€“ As part of a wider commitment to supporting Australian rural communities, on January 23, 2007, Woolworths will donate its entire supermarkets profits from all Australia Woolworths & safeway supermarkets, for the day to the Country Women's Association and research into sustainable farming practices.

Tags: activism, affirmative action, bush, change the world, consumer, kindness, marketing, tips

Junk mail action

Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:36:45 GMT

clipped by: Linda_Campbell

Clip Source: clipmarks.com

There are two types of junk mail that everyone gets: coupons for stupid bullshit that you don't want, and credit card applications for credit to buy stupid bullshit that you don't need. Here's how to take care of all your junk mail in one fell swoop: use the postage-paid envelope that credit card companies send you with their applications to send them the OTHER junk mail you receive. It's just that simple. Imagine the frustration of credit card companies when they have to spend millions of dollars every year on first-class postage just to open up an envelope and find Pizza Hut coupons inside. The envelopes are intended to be used for "BUSINESS REPLY MAIL," and so use them for their intended purpose. You're sending them valuable money-saving coupons which could mean big savings to credit card companies, and it makes good business sense to use them. Consider it a reply to their business proposition with a business proposition of your own: 35 cents off a large, one-topping pizza. In fact, they should be thanking you for giving them these money-saving opportunities. Or how about sending them credit card applications from other credit card companies? Be creative.

Tags: fun, consumer, marketing, affirmative action, change the world