Big Block Network profile picture

Big Block Network

Big Block Network - We stand for Love, Life, Peace and Justice

About Me


Big Block Network is a network of individuals, communities and organizations that aim to change the balance of power between consumers and corporations.
Introduction to BBN

If you are new to BBN or if you are simply wondering what Big Block Network is all about, here is a brief intro:
We at BBN believe that consumers (that is you and me) have the power to change the way corporations behave. Since corporations only exist to make money, they will do anything they have to do to get your money so you, as a consumer have the option to only give money to those corporations and businesses that are behaving consistently with your objectives, goals and values. Plain and simple corporations will follow the market and the trends you dictate.
For example, you should buy organic products because they are better for the environment. You should buy fair-traded products because your money will help growers worldwide improve their standard of living. You should avoid making purchases at superstores because they take small stores out of business.
We also believe that its is really up to you to determine which products and corporations you want to support (or not) based on your value set. If you support animal rights, like we do, then buying fur is not an option, you may also want to avoid buying little fury toys because they may have been made with real fur and that is simply a cruel and we believe unacceptable practice.
Some corporations make donations to political parties, well if you are a strong democrat you probably do not want to be making purchases at stores owned by corporations giving money to the republican party. By the way, a list is available at http://www.buyblue.org/
So dont think of yourself as a poor consumer being driven by the nasty corporations, take control and realize that it is you who is in control of the way you spend your money and that corporations will do anything in the world to get your money. I usually think of my money as one of my most powerful weapons, a weapon for positive change. I try to use it wisely.
ZZZYP
http://zzzyp.com/

A cool Online Digital Media Store

My Interests

Responsible, sustainable community centric, fair and ethical business models, non-for-profit organizations, independent artists, non-commercial art, technology, alternative energy sources, enviromental awareness, social dynamics, ethics, philosophy and music.

Visit the BBN Group at groups.myspace.com/bbngroup
Visit the BBN Group

Join us, we don't discriminate.

I'd like to meet:


Individuals, organizations and communities that are willing to ... Change The World in Positive Ways.

Listen to the best indie Folk and Blues radio station in the world ...
Whole Wheat Radio
Click here

Music:

Independent music, independent artists, live music venues, indie media, music, film and art festivals, recording studios, TV studios, benefit concerts

Movies:

Movies that educate and create awareness - Movies NOT to buy: i.e. ANY DISNEY MOVIE

Television:

Indie TV i.e. OpenDoor TV
Visit OpenDoor TV

Heroes:

Big Block Network Official Members

This is a list of our Official Members. Big Block Network Official Members, or OM's, are selected for their unique approach to presenting active solutions to what we, at BBN, consider some of our world most pressing problems.


OpenDoor TV

(Open and Independent Public TV)

We support OpenDoor TV because their projects and their vision offer anyone the opportunity to broadcast video programs to a network of community public access TV stations in the USA and potentially elsewhere in the world as their partner network grows. In these days when media tends to be consolidated and controlled by large conglomerates it is vitally important that we preserve independent media channels.

World Talent Quest

(Fiercely Independent Music by Choice)

We support World Talent Quest because of their commitment to fair business models that assure the musician a fair share of the revenues created by their music. We also support their willingness to use music as a social change agent as a means to raise funds for deserving non-profits and relieve organizations around the world.

Lumonics Light Museum

(Positive Light and Source of Inspiration)

We Support the Lumonics Light Museum for their exquisite use of light and sound to convey positive and amazingly human messages of Peace, Love, Unity and Hope. They continually amaze us with their creative genius and their hypnotizing, subcutaneous, subliminal, educating LIGHT.

AnarchTee

(Sweat Shop Free Clothing with a Message)

AnarchTee is a group of artists creating simple and intelligent clothing with a message. All of their clothing is completely made, designed and printed in the USA. They have a rocking web site at www.anarchtee.com where you can order their very reasonably priced and always conversation starter clothing. We like to see people taking matters in their own hands and we support them for being independent, grass-roots, intelligent, artistic and dedicated to a good cause.


Cornwall's Voice for Animals

(A strong and comprehensive Voice for Animal Rights)

We asked Cornwall's Voice for Animals to join BBN because of their intense and sincere commitment to the Animal Rights cause. Their dedication and vigilance is strong, heartfelt and we believe very effective in raising public awareness for this vitally important issue. We are so very proud to be working with them.

Lady Hollister

(Working for Peace from Within)

Lady Hollister is the first individual to become a BBN's OM. She defines what she does as "A service for world peace". Dedicated to bringing you the best in consciousness raising events, be they musical, artistic, poetic, political or spiritual." We at BBN think she does much more than that ... we are constantly inspired by her positive contribution to a better world. You can visit her page here in myspace at www.myspace.com/silversoularmy where you can find out for yourself why so many people find the positive vibes she emanates so contagious.

Cali

(Be Fearless. Choose Love.)

We asked Cali to become a Big Block Network OM mainly because we sensed her passion and commitment to change, universal love and to a better world. Rarely does one find such a powerful integration of passion and talent in one person. Yes, Cali is a very talented writer and an artist, (she is also a bit of a mystery, most talented people are) We see her using this talent to open new, creative and loving paths to a better world. You can visit her page here at www.myspace.com/worldwider We love you Cali.

My Blog

You all know this ... but here it goes anyway

3 Biggest SUCKersOil Companies SUCK. - Four consecutive quarters with record profits.Oil Producing Countries SUCK - For letting greed act as a market force.Car Companies SUCK - For being unable to inn...
Posted by Big Block Network on Thu, 22 May 2008 05:45:00 PST

ZZZYP it ... The Power of Music

I am posting this here to help my good old buddy WTQ ...  (the text is extracted from his blog)  -  WTQ has always been one of my favorite projects.There is such a thing as the power of...
Posted by Big Block Network on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 08:23:00 PST

Greed or Stupidity, you be the judge

Greed or Stupidity, you be the judgeA Chinese factory that supplies much of the active ingredient for a brand of a blood thinner that has been linked to four deaths in the United States is not certifi...
Posted by Big Block Network on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 08:47:00 PST

Still thinking that corporate greed does not have side effects?

"The Save Darfur Coalition is an alliance of over 130 diverse faith-based, humanitarian, and human rights organization, assembled to raise public awareness and to mobilize efforts to help end the atro...
Posted by Big Block Network on Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:34:00 PST

Anti-corporate politics

This is a "US centric" post.  ... sorry I am writing in a hurry .. hope it makes sense ....As you know I have been telling people and writing about the evil that SOME corporations inject in the e...
Posted by Big Block Network on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:42:00 PST

Happy 2008

Happy New Year my dear friend.And Peace on Earth...
Posted by Big Block Network on Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:58:00 PST

Health!!!

Hey,How about this very easy an highly tasty New Year's resolution ...Staring today if you buy coffee, tea, chocolate, etc. Buy only certified Organic AND certified Fair Traded products. A small step ...
Posted by Big Block Network on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:44:00 PST

Second Life - On Line Community ...

I have been researching on line communities besides myspace. ... I encountered  a "place" called Second Life.Second Life is many things depending on how you look at it. And it's different things ...
Posted by Big Block Network on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:26:00 PST

Fidelity de-invests of Petro-China - May 16 2007

A bit old but in case you did not know ........Fidelity says sales of oil holdings carry no message Managers decided to drop holdings linked to Darfur By Ross Kerber, Globe Staff  |  May...
Posted by Big Block Network on Thu, 31 May 2007 04:31:00 PST

Finally .... some action on Darfur ...

Finally the spotlight of the Darfur Crisis moves to where it really belongsChina's economic interests ....  It's about time ....More later ... stay tuned...
Posted by Big Block Network on Tue, 29 May 2007 03:17:00 PST