Infinite: Gratitude, Service and Responsibility

Just heard a remarkable quote from a man named Huston Smith, from a movie called The Way Things Are (available from the Hartley Film Foundation - producers of documentaries on World Religions)

Here's the quote:

"...have Infinite Gratitude for all things past, Infinite Service for all things present, Infinite Responsibility for all things future."

Now, there's a mind expanding thought.

What do you believe? Take a Standpoint!

Here is a cool place to take a stand... it's called Standpoint.

You can post what you believe, view, vote and comment on what others believe. I've posted a few of my own beliefs, books that have influenced my beliefs and have comments on some beliefs that others have posted.

Neat stuff...

Way to Go - Web 2.0

The first time I heard the phrase Web 2.0, I was clueless. What is it? a new browser, a new platform? a new World Wide Web??

When, in fact, what Web 2.0 refers to is a new generation of web based tools that encourage collaboration, sharing, self-publishing and more. Here's an "official" definition from Tim O'Reilly http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/oreilly/tim/news/2005/09/30/what-is-web-20.html

Here's an example of a Web 2.0 application Corkd

As I find and review more Web 2.0 sites, I'll let you know about them here.

Staying Safe on the Internet

Just received the following email from Yahoo Search Marketing:

Dear Advertiser, With "phishing" attempts and other types of fraudulent activity affecting Internet users these days, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of our policies regarding personal information. The most important thing to remember is: We will never ask you for any private information in an email, nor will we proactively contact you by phone and ask for contact, account or financial information. Report Fraudulent Emails If you ever receive an email claiming to be from Yahoo! (or suggesting a connection to your business through Yahoo!) that asks for private information like account details, a password, or credit card or other financial information, do not respond to it. Instead, please forward the email to our security department at phishing@cc.yahoo-inc.com. This type of email fraud is called "phishing," because it's designed to lure recipients into sharing private information. We invite you to learn more about phishing—like what to do if you think you've been "phished"—at http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/abuse/. Unfortunately, this is an issue affecting all Internet companies and users, and we take it very seriously. You can also find a guide to online security at http://security.yahoo.com/. How to Beat the Phishers To help you protect yourself against phishing attacks, we encourage you to follow these basic tips: Be alert for suspicious emails. Do not reply to email or pop-up messages asking for personal or financial information. Regularly log into online accounts and check credit and debit card statements to ensure that all transactions are legitimate. Use personal security technologies such as anti-virus, firewalls and anti-spam software, and keep them up to date. Yahoo! is fighting phishing scams by deploying advanced technologies, collaborating across our industry, supporting public policy efforts, and increasing consumer awareness. It's that last one—consumer awareness-that we'd like to reinforce with you. Don't be fooled by official-looking emails from other parties claiming to be Yahoo! or acting on Yahoo!'s behalf! Remember, we won't ask you for confidential information in an email or a phone call, unless you initiate it to us—ever. Sincerely, Your Partners at Yahoo! Search Marketing TM and/or ® and © Yahoo! Search Marketing 2007. All rights reserved. Yahoo! Search Marketing is located at 3333 Empire Avenue, Burbank, CA 91504 USA Patents | Copyright Act | Trademark Info | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use For more information about how Yahoo! Search Marketing uses your information, please see the Privacy Policy.

This is good advice for anyone. PayPal Never asks for personal information via the internet. Banks don't either.

If something seems "wierd" to you about someone asking for information. Trust your gut. Be safe, don't give out your personal information.

Podcasting - How to do it?

I've been hearing about podcasting as a new way to distribute informational content on the internet. It sounds like a fantastic tool, and I am just learning what's involved with how to do it.

This file is my first attempt at recording something into an MP3 file and posting on a blog. Let's see how it works!

How did I come up with the company name Ask Joanne? (click below to play)

Breakthough Diet ? Not!

My Mom introduced me to this book and it's changed the way I think about eating and dieting!

Ultrametabolism is about changing the way we think about eating. It's about realizing what our bodies need and don't need - getting back to basics, whole, REAL food, not engineered vegetables and artificial sweeteners that promise no calories. It's about learning that your body needs whole, real, natural food to function properly.

I have not been doing the whole "prescription" program in the book, but rather easing my way into getting more whole foods, eating the right kinds of foods and vitamins. I've only been doing it for about 2 weeks, but already I can feel the difference! I have more energy, my mood is better, my hormones aren't going crazy - it's a much better way to be.