From the monthly archives:

January 2010

Is Farm-Raised Salmon Sustainable?

by Global Patriot on January 30, 2010

As we strive to create a more sustainable world, managing the food chain is one of the most important subjects we deal with. In the case of seafood, harvesting wild fish using industrial style fishing methods has resulted in depleted fisheries. Raising fish in commercial farms has become a popular alternative, but the practice is [...]

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Fossil Fuel Fundamentals – Oil

by Global Patriot on January 29, 2010

In my previous post, entitled Planet Earth Fundamentals,  I referenced the fact that all of our non-renewable resources were in a state of decline, and while each resource is important in its own right, fossil fuels are at the top of the list. The subject of fossil fuels and global energy consumption is complex in [...]

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Planet Earth Fundamentals

by Global Patriot on January 24, 2010

In a recent post entitled Climate Change Is Not The (Only) Issue I listed twelve critical issues, all of which are interrelated, that need to be addressed in the coming decade. But if we are to fully understand the magnitude of each issue, and the nature of their connectedness, we must first understand a few [...]

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2010 Project – Run Ride Inspire – Sarah Stanley

by Global Patriot on January 22, 2010

A passionate advocate for being fit, healthy, happy, and pursing your dreams, Sarah’s message has been shared with young and old alike. Not only because she loves to run marathons, fifty mile and hundred mile races, but because she has a passion to inspire others toward achieving their goals and dreams. Sarah Stanley, Endurance Athlete, [...]

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Supreme Court Decimates Democracy

by Global Patriot on January 21, 2010

In a 5 to 4 decision the Supreme Court of the United States has turned their back on the fundamental nature of democracy, free speech. Their ruling, that our government may not control political spending by corporations in candidate elections, makes a complete mockery of our electoral system. Your vote is now for sale to [...]

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Rady School of Management – Careers in Green

by Global Patriot on January 20, 2010

It’s always a pleasure to speak to MBA students, as they are truly the leaders of tomorrow and will shape the nature of how business operates into the 21st century. The Rady School of Management and SDG&E teamed up to host a panel presentation and networking event on the topic of Careers in Green, and [...]

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Martin Luther King Day 2010

by Global Patriot on January 17, 2010

It’s Sunday, January 17, and I’ve been thinking a lot about Martin Luther King Jr. tonight. Polished clergyman and a principal leader of the civil rights movement in the U.S., he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964, and the following year led a campaign to register black voters. Congress also passed the Voting [...]

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