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We all know words have power.
One word quotes are not only powerful but effective to motivate and inspire the soul. One dynamic word can trigger your mind to comprehend the whole situation or to conjure up the imagery of how things could be.
One word can give you confidence and self esteem. One word can move you to tears or make you smile. And just one word can guide your decisions and choices in your path of life.
The beauty of one word quotations is that each word brings different interpretations and meanings to different people. That is to say, we view each word with our personal point of view.
For example, "peace" could mean - making peace with family, friends or coworkers; wanting to be left alone; being complacent and calm; declaring no more wars in the world, and others....
Here's a list of powerful one word quotations in alphabetical order to use for your daily routine, projects, or goals.
Believe
Change
Commitment
Focus
Forgive
Good
Grateful
Happy
Hope
Listen
Live
Love
Nice
Nurture
Peace
Promise
Smile
Success
Make each day for the rest of your life with just one word to live by!
Michael Jackson’s Magic Touched Kento Mori
The amazing story of Kento Mori is not only inspirational but also attests to the lingering magic of Michael Jackson, the music icon of the century.
In a very special way, Kento’s twisted fate brought him worldwide recognition from the death of the King of Pop. He dreamed of working with Michael Jackson all his life, instead, he ended up dancing as the King of Pop for Madonna’s world tour!
Kento was born on March 3, 1985 in Aichi, Japan. Michael Jackson had a huge following – adored, loved and cherished by Japanese fans. As early as his childhood years, Kento had been obsessed with Michael Jackson. He loved everything about Michael and dreamed of dancing with him. With a supporting family and a loving grandfather (his hero), Kento pursued his dream. Even after making it as a professional dancer in his twenties, Kento said in an interview that the goal of his life was to work with Michael Jackson.
Kento’s own meteor rise in the dancing field was phenomenal. At the age of 21, he danced his way to the top. Three years later, he signed a two-year contract with Madonna, the Queen of Pop, to dance with her in a world tour in 2008. She told Kento that he danced like Michael Jackson.
When Michael Jackson announced his final world concert tour of his life, Kento wanted so badly to audition for his “This is It” concert. Interestingly enough, Michael Jackson selected Kento to join his concert tour but Madonna refused to let him go.
Heartbroken over his broken dream of working with the King and his beloved grandfather’s death, Kento reached the lowest point in his life. When Michael suddenly died on June 25, 2009, Kento was devastated. Fate dealt him a cruel blow when he lost both men he loved - his idol and his hero.
In his darkest hours, Kento got a shocking phone call from Madonna. She wanted him to dance like Michael Jackson in a special tribute to the King on her Sticky & Sweet Tour concert!
On July 4, 2009, Kento had a fated opportunity to be Michael in front of millions of viewers. Dressed in one of Jackson's trademark outfits, including a fedora and shortened black pants, he WAS Michael Jackson in the spotlight, dancing to a roar of the crowd with a medley of Jackson hits.
Michael Jackson’s inspiration and magic touched Kento and catapulted him to the limelight as a dancer. His dancing career took off and he has worked with other celebrities, such as, Chaka Khan and Chris Brown.
In the spirit of Michael Jackson, he taught many children to dance to the beat of Jackson’s songs.
Kento was blessed to be a dancer wanted by both the King and the Queen of Pops. Kento’s autobiography, "Dream & Love", tells this incredible story.
In a very special way, Kento’s twisted fate brought him worldwide recognition from the death of the King of Pop. He dreamed of working with Michael Jackson all his life, instead, he ended up dancing as the King of Pop for Madonna’s world tour!
Kento was born on March 3, 1985 in Aichi, Japan. Michael Jackson had a huge following – adored, loved and cherished by Japanese fans. As early as his childhood years, Kento had been obsessed with Michael Jackson. He loved everything about Michael and dreamed of dancing with him. With a supporting family and a loving grandfather (his hero), Kento pursued his dream. Even after making it as a professional dancer in his twenties, Kento said in an interview that the goal of his life was to work with Michael Jackson.
Kento’s own meteor rise in the dancing field was phenomenal. At the age of 21, he danced his way to the top. Three years later, he signed a two-year contract with Madonna, the Queen of Pop, to dance with her in a world tour in 2008. She told Kento that he danced like Michael Jackson.
When Michael Jackson announced his final world concert tour of his life, Kento wanted so badly to audition for his “This is It” concert. Interestingly enough, Michael Jackson selected Kento to join his concert tour but Madonna refused to let him go.
Heartbroken over his broken dream of working with the King and his beloved grandfather’s death, Kento reached the lowest point in his life. When Michael suddenly died on June 25, 2009, Kento was devastated. Fate dealt him a cruel blow when he lost both men he loved - his idol and his hero.
In his darkest hours, Kento got a shocking phone call from Madonna. She wanted him to dance like Michael Jackson in a special tribute to the King on her Sticky & Sweet Tour concert!
On July 4, 2009, Kento had a fated opportunity to be Michael in front of millions of viewers. Dressed in one of Jackson's trademark outfits, including a fedora and shortened black pants, he WAS Michael Jackson in the spotlight, dancing to a roar of the crowd with a medley of Jackson hits.
Michael Jackson’s inspiration and magic touched Kento and catapulted him to the limelight as a dancer. His dancing career took off and he has worked with other celebrities, such as, Chaka Khan and Chris Brown.
In the spirit of Michael Jackson, he taught many children to dance to the beat of Jackson’s songs.
Kento was blessed to be a dancer wanted by both the King and the Queen of Pops. Kento’s autobiography, "Dream & Love", tells this incredible story.
ECO-pioneer man builds floating island
A true artist with creativity and inspiration, British expatriate Richart "Rishi" Sowa has successfully built artificial floating islands. His latest one is to be launched into the ocean this year.
Rishi describes himself as a musician, artist, and carpenter. But he's more than that - a visionary with a global purpose. The environmentalist Rishi puts his belief in cleaning our planet into practice by constructing islands made out of recycled materials which float entirely on plastic bottles.
The first island was located in a lagoon near Puerto Aventuras in Mexico. In his first attempt, Rishi failed to get the appropriate permits from the Mexican government and the locals ran him out.
His second attempt, off Playa Del Carmen, again in Mexico, was more successful with the backing of the local people. Some 250,000 bottles were used to keep the 66 feet (20 m) by 54 feet (16 m) island structure afloat. Rishi tied together bundles of nets filled with empty discarded plastic bottles to give support to the island structure of plywood and bamboo, on which he piled sand and planted mangroves. Rishi planted mangroves for shading on the island but also for their roots to serve as a locking system to bind the bundles of plastic bottles beneath the island. The amazing island hosted a livable two-story palapa structure, a solar oven, fruit trees and three beaches. Unfortunately, the island was destroyed by Hurricane Emily in 2005. See the video below:
Rishi's third floating island, "Joysxee", is the largest and the most ambitious - with the goal to "sail" in the ocean. Rishi's vision is to provide a livable island blueprint that can float around the world to show others how to turn trash into treasure.
Gaining fame and recognition for his forward-thinking, people from all over the world come to Rishi’s dock for a tour, which is now his primary source of income.
Your next trip to the Yucatan Peninsula should include a stop at Isla Mujeres to see the island for yourself before it "sails" away!
Rishi describes himself as a musician, artist, and carpenter. But he's more than that - a visionary with a global purpose. The environmentalist Rishi puts his belief in cleaning our planet into practice by constructing islands made out of recycled materials which float entirely on plastic bottles.
The first island was located in a lagoon near Puerto Aventuras in Mexico. In his first attempt, Rishi failed to get the appropriate permits from the Mexican government and the locals ran him out.
His second attempt, off Playa Del Carmen, again in Mexico, was more successful with the backing of the local people. Some 250,000 bottles were used to keep the 66 feet (20 m) by 54 feet (16 m) island structure afloat. Rishi tied together bundles of nets filled with empty discarded plastic bottles to give support to the island structure of plywood and bamboo, on which he piled sand and planted mangroves. Rishi planted mangroves for shading on the island but also for their roots to serve as a locking system to bind the bundles of plastic bottles beneath the island. The amazing island hosted a livable two-story palapa structure, a solar oven, fruit trees and three beaches. Unfortunately, the island was destroyed by Hurricane Emily in 2005. See the video below:
Rishi's third floating island, "Joysxee", is the largest and the most ambitious - with the goal to "sail" in the ocean. Rishi's vision is to provide a livable island blueprint that can float around the world to show others how to turn trash into treasure.
Gaining fame and recognition for his forward-thinking, people from all over the world come to Rishi’s dock for a tour, which is now his primary source of income.
Your next trip to the Yucatan Peninsula should include a stop at Isla Mujeres to see the island for yourself before it "sails" away!
Innovative Solar-powered Houses
After the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, people of many nations are fed up with nuclear energy and are turning to renewable energy sources for their homes. Solar houses are no longer a thing of fiction.
Every year, Europe Solar Decathlon Design Competition, a counterpart to the U.S.-based Solar Decathlon, challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses. The best designed solar-powered house is evaluated for its cost-effectiveness, energy-efficiency, and aesthetic beauty while providing functions related to comfort of modern living and absence of harmful impact of fossil fuels dependence.
One of the most stunning designs of 2010 solar homes is the FABLAB house built by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia from Spain. This unique curvature-shaped wooden abode stands on three legs and has space underneath for a shaded patio. With a spacious interior, FABLAB contains a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a livingroom, while using smart energy and temperature-monitoring systems as well as a rainwater collection system on its roof.
The Japanese government is also promoting renewable energy sources for homes in the near future. By 2014, a group of companies recently announced the eco project - Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town - a development of 1000 homes based on smart energy integration and smart grid system.
Located 50km west of Tokyo, the entire town will act as a single energy system - using Panasonic's "entire solutions" technology to reduce energy, produce solar electricity and use battery storage at each home. Every household will manage and balance the energy needed for the occupants. Communication systems and electrical transportation will be integrated as well as other shared community resources - all linked to a central square displaying the town's real time energy status.
The eco town is aiming to reduce CO2 by 70% from the 1990 baseline.
Every year, Europe Solar Decathlon Design Competition, a counterpart to the U.S.-based Solar Decathlon, challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses. The best designed solar-powered house is evaluated for its cost-effectiveness, energy-efficiency, and aesthetic beauty while providing functions related to comfort of modern living and absence of harmful impact of fossil fuels dependence.
One of the most stunning designs of 2010 solar homes is the FABLAB house built by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia from Spain. This unique curvature-shaped wooden abode stands on three legs and has space underneath for a shaded patio. With a spacious interior, FABLAB contains a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a livingroom, while using smart energy and temperature-monitoring systems as well as a rainwater collection system on its roof.
The Japanese government is also promoting renewable energy sources for homes in the near future. By 2014, a group of companies recently announced the eco project - Fujisawa Sustainable Smart Town - a development of 1000 homes based on smart energy integration and smart grid system.
Located 50km west of Tokyo, the entire town will act as a single energy system - using Panasonic's "entire solutions" technology to reduce energy, produce solar electricity and use battery storage at each home. Every household will manage and balance the energy needed for the occupants. Communication systems and electrical transportation will be integrated as well as other shared community resources - all linked to a central square displaying the town's real time energy status.
The eco town is aiming to reduce CO2 by 70% from the 1990 baseline.
