If that sounds exaggerated, please understand that I don't do exaggeration. It's for real. Check out Cooperrider's track record at the Appreciative Inquiry Network website and sign up - the workshops are now filling up. You can also get an overview at the 360 Facilitated website.

University of Michigan Professor Robert Quinn, in his acclaimed book Change the World writes: "Appreciative Inquiry is currently revolutionizing the field of organizational development."

Be in at the start of a program that will succeed perhaps better in Australia that in any other country. Come along and see why.

[More details soon: watch this space!]

Note: the 2009 World Appreciative Inquiry Conference, will be held November 16-19, 2009 in Kathmandu, Nepal.

But now, we at last have experimental evidence of the effect, shortly to be published in the International Journal Neurotoxicology [preview posted at Thoughtful House] in which baby macaque monkeys experienced, "significant neurological impairment" with just one injection of Hepatitis B vaccine.

"Adjusting for weight, these primates received only 2mcg - the new Swine Flu vaccine contains 24.5mcg or 49 times the FDA allowable daily limit for an adult".

Given that the Australian government with the best intentions has bought 20 million doses of the untested vaccine to run a national campaign beginning with pregnant women, we have every reason to be concerned. And this for an influenza that turns out to be weaker than the seasonal 'flu! What can the government do now? Destroy its dangerous and not very helpful stockpile? Unlikely.

Remember that children are now receiving over thirty vaccines by school age. One problem with mercury is that its effects may take years to show up. Many of these vaccines also contain aluminium, which is synergistic with mercury in the brain to cause impairment. There is also a link between elderly people receiving 'flu injections, and Alzheimers.

Vaccination is a huge and profitable industry. It needs very careful regulation but operates in an environment of fear where untested vaccines with toxic substances are allowed on the market.

Here's another view on staying healthy: eat food, not junk, avoid chemicals (environmental as well as pharmaceutical and other), exercise, relax, sleep, have fun, be positive... It works, and it's cheap. No, it doesn't gaurantee big profits for anyone, sorry.

If our Ideal Vision is to achieve the World for Tomorrow's Child (Mega Planning), then we are obliged to put health well ahead of profits.

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"The deepest principle of human nature is to be appreciated."
William James, Psychologist and Philosopher

Instead of going out of date, James comes into fashion. It took generations to get back to Positive Psychology and Appreciative Inquiry (AI).

Or you can go to Canberra:

On 11th & 12th Aug, BEMP 2009 will focus on how the building sector, in partnership with Government, can contribute to Australia's early recovery and provide a strong foundation for future prosperity.

At Leaderskill Group, we see 'green' as opportunity, not threat. If you start from a future that we all want, then you can earn a good living creating it. This is what Mega Planning is about - take a look at Start-up Mega Planning, the easy-to-do structured approach to sustainability - and more.

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