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Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Oct 7, 2008

  ISQOLS Resources

I received this note from Joe Sirgy and wanted to pass it on. I highly recommend connecting with International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) -- visit them today! QOL Researchers, Resources Available Through ISQOLS Website I would like to point out a few resources available...... [view]

Posted By:  CWBloggers
Posted On:  Jul 24, 2008

  The Sustainability Seesaw

There is a lot of talk these days of the rise of China and India as they climb the “development ladder” out of the Third World basement.  Talk of innovative forms of capitalism and global access to markets allowing millions to escape poverty.  Talk of increased living standards...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  May 8, 2008

  Conference and Call for Papers: Quality of Life

Fourth International Conference QoL 2008: Quality of Life Improvement through Social Cohesion Wrocław, 15-18 September 2008 SCOPE OF THE CONFERENCE The QOL’2008 Conference aims at providing a forum for scientists to exchange up-to-date knowledge and also at setting goals for future...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Feb 15, 2008

  Political Leadership and Sustainability

I read an interesting blog post this morning from Joe Swanson , who's apparently a candidate for political office in Wisconsin. I am not in Wisconsin, and do not publicly endorse candidates, and have never met Joe. I'm sharing with you what he wrote because of the clear way in which he outlined...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Feb 6, 2008

  Environment and Public Health Indicators

A new study, Tracking Health and the Environment: A Pilot Test of Environmental Public Health Indicators looks at the relationship between environmental indicators and public health measures. In the study , the Johns Hopkins Center for Excellence in Environmental Public Health Tracking...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Jan 31, 2008

  JCCI Releases 23rd Annual Community Indicators Report

The 2007 edition of the Jacksonville Community Council Inc. (JCCI) Quality of Life Progress Report has been recently released. The 23rd edition outlines clear priorities for action for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida for the coming year. The report includes 111 indicators that reflect...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Dec 4, 2007

  "Community of Opportunity"

I really liked the description of what the Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Indicators Report has to say about the community. The Northwest Indiana Quality of Life Council has been using the indicators to promote progress in the region, and asks in this article published by the Michigan...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Nov 1, 2007

  Happiness, Quality of Life, and What We Measure

We've been discussing happiness and economic prosperity and the different kinds of happiness and misery indicators we could be measuring. Now Newsweek explains why money doesn't buy happiness and sets up an interesting question for community indicators practitioners. First of all, the...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Oct 2, 2007

  Call for Chapters Deadline Extended

The deadline for the call for chapters for the Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases IV book has been extended to December 30, 2007. Here's a great chance to tell your story. For more information, see the previous post or contact: M. Joseph Sirgy Department of Marketing, Pamplin...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Aug 12, 2007

  EurLife Quality of Life Indicators Database Updated

The European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions sent out a news release that caught my eye. EurLife database of quality of life indicators : The database, which deals with the objective living conditions and subjective well-being of European citizens, has been...... [view]

Posted By:  BenWarner
Posted On:  Jul 31, 2007

  Rural v. Urban Quality of Life Measures in Argentina

Last month we talked about rural and urban issues in measuring the quality of life. As mentioned in the previous post , core issues are often different. I just ran across an interesting article titled "Ampliando el estudio de la calidad de vida hacia el espacio rural. El caso del Partido de...... [view]

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  Vision:   A Well Earth is an International non-governmental organization that advocates self sustaining, self reinforcing native communities that promote well being. All participant countries will be able to publish news,......
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