About optimisticbob

optimisticbob

Make your actions concrete and you create a wave.

Location:

Calgary (T2G 5S6, Canada)

Joined on:

03/19/08

Occupation:

Executive Director

• Forget About 100-mpg Cars

  Authored by Cliff Kuang and Naz Sahin - 1 vote

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  Buying

  response to  GOOD magazine's post (Not) Ironic T-shirts

  Shopping isn't the solution

  While trendy and chic and maybe even clever these t's aren't the solution. Many of these cause marketing efforts only serve to create an elitist self serving customer who gets to feel good about themselves and wear a badge of honour. Invariably the focus is drawn to the purchase (as in this article or the RED campaign) rather than the issue.
  If you support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation send them $25 and don't buy more stuff. If you believe in the need for HIV/Aids research then don't spend $400 at the Gap or Apple Store - send $400 to a reputable charity and become involved with the work.

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  Commented on March 20, 2008 by - optimisticbob

• Just don't grade students on handwriting

  Authored by silentcmh - 1 vote

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  Education

  response to  silentcmh's post Just don't grade students on handwriting

  Thanks Anne and not so silentcmh

  I have questioned the industrial age education system that we so eagerly support. Besides being antiquated and for the most part useless, it creates tight little boxes that only demonstrate that students can conform. Innovation, creativity, and invention can't survive in an environment where we are fixated on cursive writing, long multiplication, or GPAs.

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  Commented on March 19, 2008 by - optimisticbob

• Stop Teaching Handwriting

  Authored by Anne Trubek - 10 votes

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  Living

  Gratitude

  I had been struggling with a major decision recently and having found a resolution last week, I am feeling extremely thankful. I am thankful for;
  In no particular order

  1. my beloved
  2. my health
  3. my job
  4. my freedom
  5. my grandkids
  6. the weather
  7. amazing opportunities
  8. friends far and wide
  9. my faith
  10. Spring
  11. travel ( even if it is to Toronto twice in a month)
  12. music ( go Serena Ryder and EVOC)
  13. good food
  14. strong drink
  15. books, books and more books

  What would be on your list?

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  Posted on March 19, 2008 by - optimisticbob