The economics of happiness

The economics of happiness

Exploring how localization might be the key to both environmental sustainability and personal well-being The Economics of Happiness examines the hidden costs of globalization and the benefits of localization For some reason, I'm fascinated with people's "happiness" — what creates it, what diminishes it, and how our economic systems influence our collective sense of well-being. When I first saw the trailer for "The Economics of Happiness," I knew I had to watch the full documentary to better understand the relationship between our global economic structures and our personal…

Strongman trailer

A man strong enough to bend a penny with just his fingers, stainless Steel reaches middle age, career disappointments and difficult personal relationships that begin to test his strengths and force him to struggle with the weaknesses around him - including his own. Written by Zachary L

60 Minutes: endless memory segment

60 Minutes: endless memory segment

I love 60 Minutes and now that I am in my thirties I'm surprised I ever started watching the television series because growing up I used to despise it.  The show came on Sunday nights and I still to this day remember my parents watching it every week.  Seeing that ticking stopwatch gave me that sinking feeling we've all had at one point or another of having to go to school.  For me that sinking feeling seemed to happen daily but especially on Sunday nights when that darn 60 Minutes…