S E R G I O ' S

Earth Hour 2009 - Vote for Earth!

Sergio — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:58:56 +0000

This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Reflection on the ethics and the process of making things happen

Sergio — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:00:08 +0000

While browsing Facebook I noticed one Note my friend Sanja made - Reflection on the ethics and the process of making things happen by Oscar Motomura. What is ethical (or better yet, not ethical) behavior when thinking on the common good (global reach and inclusion of all living beings)?

How can you make a difference?

Sergio — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:00:44 +0000

There is one interesting idea I want to share with you. During my visit of Bangalore in November 2008, I got a chance to meet Kurt and Ricky, AIESEC alumnus from Canada and Ivory Coast. They transferred their passion for social activism and sustainable living into a great project – My Choice! My Choice! is a project that aims to raise awareness among Indian young generation about Sustainability Issues; leading into the adoption of sustainable habits and empowering them as responsible citizens. Read more about this great initiative!

How our stuff impact the environment?

Sergio — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:00:51 +0000

What is the Story of Stuff? - From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. [...]

One chapter closed (part 1) - my work

Sergio — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:00:41 +0000

Seems like it was last month when I landed in Mumbai. Still remember that moment, 5 AM, Saturday 17th November 2007, I landed in a city that was to be my home for the next year. I never imagined that the time can pass so fast, and before you know it, my jurney in India came to the end. Will try to wrap up my one year in these pages, and as a part 1, lets see how I got there and what was my work?

What happens when the laws of nature collide with the laws of economics

Sergio — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:17 +0000

How well do you understand about relationship between the economy and the environment? ----------- In 1992, World Bank officials handed renowned economist Herman Daly a draft of its "Sustainable Development Report" to review. Daly had written Steady-State Economics in 1977, proposing that economists consider the requirements of ecology. Traditionally, economists presume a continuous cycle of production and consumption that can grow forever without regard to the environment. However, events in the real world - pollution, global warming, declining fish populations - had exposed this fallacy, so the World Bank took a bold step in its report by amending the traditional diagram of economic cycles. It added two arrows, one entering the economic cycle, labelled "inputs," and another exiting, called "outputs." Daly suggested the Bank illustrate the source of these inputs and destination of the outputs - our waste and pollution - with a circle around the diagram labelled "ecosystem." World Bank managers considered his suggestion, but when the final report emerged, the bankers had deleted the diagram entirely. Apparently, acknowledging an ecosystem proved too unsettling for the brilliant minds at the pinnacle of global economics. ----------- Read this article, written by Rex Weyler, writer, journalist, ecologist and historian. It was originally published on Greenpeace.org.

Power of Smile :-)

Sergio — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:30:39 +0000

Thanks Ivan "The Pickle" for the text :-)! Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. Smiling is just one fun way to live longer read about the others and try as many as you can. Read more to find out why smiling is great!

The Art of Self Branding

Sergio — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 17:57:27 +0000

Guy Kawasaki:

Brands are built on what people are saying about you, not what you are saying about yourself

We live in a world where information is accesible in excess, on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, blogs, etc. This is can be of a great influence on your career, bad or a good one. You can use capabilities of a Web 2.0 world and bring your expertise and strenghts under the spotlight, which can lead to more career opportunities.

How to write a good CV?

Sergio — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:06:01 +0000

Curriculum Vitae (also known as CV) is your ultimate marketing tool when looking for a job. Recruiters and HR managers often get hundreds of applications per advertised position and often spend not more than few minutes per CV. This puts big emphasis on how and what you write.

Kako se 1951 rešavalo pitanje nezaposlenosti

Sergio — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:11:54 +0000