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Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet by Jeffrey D. Sachs

2009-11-12T14:51:34-08:00

Common Wealth: Economics for a Crowded Planet by Jeffrey D. Sachs

My rating: 5 of 5 stars I had been looking for a book that explained in detail all the issues of climate change, population growth, poverty and sustainability in the world. A friend recommended "Common Wealth" by the economist Jeffrey D. Sachs and it didn't disappoint.

Jeffrey Sachs has been an economic adviser all over the world to governments and organizations. His work advising the U.N. on the Millennium Development Goals will likely get him a Nobel Prize one day soon. His ability to break down complex issues into bite size chunks made this in-depth book very readable.

You may not agree with everything being said about climate change, sustainability and biodiversity, but Mr. Sachs lays out a very strong case for global cooperation to solve these issues before life on this planet becomes very difficult for all of us. He draws the connection between poverty and war in a way that is very compelling. His action plan seems measured and intelligent without being fanatical.

This is a must read for anyone interested in the future of our earth and how to protect the planet for future generations.

Simply,

Tim

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What's Tim Up To?

2009-11-06T14:05:06-08:00

Here's what's new!

I just accepted an offer to work with Letters&Arts to focus on marketing one of their businesses, Sharefaith, to Churches and Christian ministries in the U.S. Totally excited about this! The company is in Ashland, OR, but I'll be working from SLO out of my home office for now.

Sharefaith is the leading company in the U.S. for quality Church media and effective digital templates delivered online to over 12,500 Church and ministry members. Sharefaith is growing at a rapid rate due to the high quality of products we offer at a very low cost. Churches, from 50 members to 50,000 members are finding that our videos, worship backgrounds, bulletin art and templates for newsletters and flyers are the best on the web at the most cost effective price. For around $8 a month, a Church or ministry can have access to over 30,000 of the highest quality digital designs to use in services and communications.

Letters&Arts also has several other sites that have the best quality digital media for Parents, Restaurants, Brides, and Businesses along with sites that focus on Education, Holidays, Gardening and Scrapbooking. All easy to use and very cost effective to get effective and beautiful art and designs for just about any occasion!

More later about my role, but if you're interested in partnering with Sharefaith or Letters&Arts or have opportunities to help me connect the dots in the industries we serve, particularly Churches and Ministries, shoot me an email at: tblair@sharefaith.com.

I'll still be working passionately on hunger related issues in my spare time to promote hunger awareness, Food Banks and Hunger Relief Organizations through #twitterforfood and learning the ropes as a new board member for The Friends of Prado Day Center.

simply,

Tim

New Thanksgiving Video from Sharefaith.com

2009-11-02T09:49:02-08:00

Let me know what you think.

Simply,

Tim

www.sharefaith.com

Why Would You Be At Church When The World Comes To Your Door?

2009-10-29T10:21:00-07:00

Halloween is this Saturday, and in our neighborhood, the world comes to our door. Last year over 400 kids came by and got some great candy, a warm greeting and a lot of compliments on some scary costumes.

It will probably seem strange to many reading this that there are some who feel compelled not to be at home on this night. That Halloween is evil and should be shunned as an event. That people who celebrate it are unaware of the evils of dressing up and meeting your neighbors where they live.

In Churches all over America, there will be "Harvest Celebrations" as an alternative to the evils of Halloween. While these good intentioned folks are doing what they do, their neighbors, the very people they seek to reach, are walking by their dark houses shaking their heads at the lack of care they see for even the simplest of graces, an open door. I'm all for Harvest Celebrations - but have them on a different night when you can invite your neighbors and they'll be able to come.

What would Jesus do? I think he might buy the best candy he could afford and open the door to the sounds of joyful children. Most likely he would be out on the street knocking on your door Halloween night, with the children surrounding him and shouting "trick or treat!" He probably is one of the "least of these" that rings your door bell when no one is home. (see Matthew 25:31-46)

When the world comes to your door, where will you be?

simply,

Tim

The Autumn Path - The Perfect Picture of Fall

2009-10-28T17:57:27-07:00

My son Luke took this pic in Lithia Park, Ashland Oregon last week. I have never seen a picture of Fall that made me love the season more!

Thanks Luke!

simply,

Dad