Architects of a New Dawn2024-03-29T14:41:56Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nancehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2980494262?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/group/greenliving/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=02lh31onqztb8&feed=yes&xn_auth=noExperiments in community...tag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2011-02-25:2227378:Topic:2462632011-02-25T04:58:59.757Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
<p>An interesting experiment has been taking place in Melbourne, Australia around the creation of generative spaces for strengthening neighbourhoods and tackling challenging issues.</p>
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<p>The experiment was started, perhaps rather unexpectedly, by a church but most decidedly it was not an attempt to try draw people “into the institution.” Instead it asked how might we create more neighbourhood spaces for authentic engagement, person to person? It worked on the assumption that we can…</p>
<p>An interesting experiment has been taking place in Melbourne, Australia around the creation of generative spaces for strengthening neighbourhoods and tackling challenging issues.</p>
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<p>The experiment was started, perhaps rather unexpectedly, by a church but most decidedly it was not an attempt to try draw people “into the institution.” Instead it asked how might we create more neighbourhood spaces for authentic engagement, person to person? It worked on the assumption that we can co-create a different type of world if we start with local conversations around issues that people care about. Based on Margaret Wheatley’s call to gather people around us who share our passion on an issue and get talking, <a href="http://www.gift-a-blog.net/">Adrian Pyle</a> (the Uniting Church in Australia’s Director of Relationships Innovation), convened a gathering of about twenty people he’d met who had a deep and genuine commitment to helping sustain healthy neighbourhoods. These were not just “professional” community developers but entrepreneurs, residents, change agents, artists, activists and business people. The gathered participants used the metaphor of a “U” to help describe the type of conversation they were trying to have …the idea of the “bowl” or “downward orientation” of the U encouraging participants to keep there language personal, grounded, humble, real ….and avoid postulating what we could/should/must do to others.</p>
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<p>Something must have worked in this conversation. Grass-roots community blogger and activist <a href="http://www.pigswillfly.com.au/?p=10859">Gail Plowman wrote this significant entry at her “Pigs Will Fly” blog</a>. Gail was moved by the nature of the discussion and what appeared to happen within it. She made mention of others who commented or blogged on the event.</p>
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<p>The one international participant at the event was Dave Cooper from <a href="http://shalommakers.com/about/">Shalom Makers</a> in the US, an organisation that searching for useful connections between community, organisational and spiritual development. Inspired by the event, Dave has begun to make connections into the <a href="http://colabradio.mit.edu/?p=9511">MIT Community Innovators Lab and has started blogging about the experience with the first two entries available at the time of writing.</a></p>
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<p>Adrian Pyle began the process of preparing for this event with a paper exploring the resonance between spiritual, community and organisational development, and how has observed that techniques of profound change seem to represent the “U” shaped wisdom. To provide background for what it is worth, Adrian has posted that paper on his blog over several entries such as:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.gift-a-blog.net/2011/01/philosopy-of-adrian-part-nine-show-us.html">The metaphor of the U and Asset Based Community Development</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.gift-a-blog.net/2011/01/philosopy-of-adrian-part-ten-show-us.html">The metaphor of the U and a brain dominance instrument</a></p>
<p> </p> A treasure beyond belieftag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2010-07-24:2227378:Topic:1880002010-07-24T03:00:09.218Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
I am not that religious however, some here are very faithful, It is said that God will destroy those<img alt="" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866223687?profile=original" style="float: right;"></img> who destroy the world. Could this mean God could make you suffer if you harm the environment?<br></br><br></br>The things God created are beyond value. The wonders of nature <br></br>are exquisite and priceless.<br></br><br></br>Fail to protect them when you have the opportunity and I would<br></br>not want to be in your shoes on judgement day!!!!<br></br><br></br>I know you wont believe this but at the group below…
I am not that religious however, some here are very faithful, It is said that God will destroy those<img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866223687?profile=original" alt="" style="float: right;"/> who destroy the world. Could this mean God could make you suffer if you harm the environment?<br/><br/>The things God created are beyond value. The wonders of nature <br/>are exquisite and priceless.<br/><br/>Fail to protect them when you have the opportunity and I would<br/>not want to be in your shoes on judgement day!!!!<br/><br/>I know you wont believe this but at the group below <span style="font-weight: bold;">WE PAY YOU</span>, <br/><br/><a href="http://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/group/greenliving/forum/topics/a-green-godsend">group/greenliving/forum/topics/a-green-godsend</a><br/><br/>Stay cool<br/>Alexander Reid (Rock Star)<br/><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://savetheworldfree.ning.com/page/frequent-asked-questions">http://savetheworldfree.ning.com/page/frequent-asked-questions</a></p> A green godsendtag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2010-02-22:2227378:Topic:1565612010-02-22T04:46:59.036Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
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you must insure you monitor two friends until they add two of their own friends to the group. This is all free so it isn't a ponzi scam or illegal. There no request for payment, EVER. Only major sponcers like IBM donate . <br/><br/>
These growing groups have a goal of attracting advertisers and sponsorship to help establish a small info kiosk in a local park or other public place near your group. <br/><br/>Your monthly income will begin as your group grows and a SNF kiosk opens in your town. read below for full details. <br/><br/><br/>
A Save Nature Free Kiosk is a small real world, dual purpose,<br/>
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<font color="#008800">Where does the money come from,?</font><br/>
Kiosk revenue comes from advertizing space at the kiosk's, sold to<br/>
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environmental function, which is to inform kiosk visitors about the<br/>
astonishing value of the regions important natural asserts, indeed<br/>
any important issues confronting your community. They also have a<br/>
powerful silent lobby effect on local government policy.<br/>
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<font color="#008800">Who pays for building a kiosk,?</font><br/>
Groups may gain sponsorship from local business and prominent local<br/>
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conduct fund raising events like BBQ's, pass the hat around or even<br/>
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<font color="#008800">How much do I earn?</font><br/>
You could earn $5 per month or $50 per month. The amount will be<br/>
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around 90% of the advertising revenue from your local<br/>
<i>Save_Nature_Free</i> kiosk is divided by 25. It is then sent to<br/>
the first 25 kiosk team members who qualify, <font color="#00FF99">every month for the rest of their lives.</font> This is<br/>
why you must act early. You qualify after you add two friends from<br/>
your local district. You must insure that they understand how this<br/>
works. The growing group will meet once a week at first or untill<br/>
they have their kiosk up and running smoothly<br/>
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<p><font color="#008800">How does it work?</font><br/> First your local group grows, start a group for your town or neighborhood? <a href="http://savetheworldfree.ning.com/groups/"><u>Check Here</u></a><br/> Just joining us will not help much, Please check on your two<br/> friends. Insure they are also following up their 2 friends. This is<br/> the way a group will grow and become a reality for the area. Once<br/> your group has a kiosk open, the first 25 in your group, who add 2<br/> friends, receive <font color="#00FF99">a check each month for the<br/> rest of their lives.</font> The growing group (of 75 members) in<br/> your area will hold a meeting to build and operate a simple info<br/> kiosk in your neighborhood. Check in the <a href="http://savetheworldfree.ning.com/groups"><u>groups page<br/> here</u></a> because you could be one who gets a monthly check for<br/> the rest of your life. Start a group for your location if you find<br/> it's not here already.</p> Prioritizing The Issues We Need to Addresstag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-07-04:2227378:Topic:931782009-07-04T20:04:06.600Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
I would like to suggest that we need to prioritize the issues that need to be addressed in order to restore our life support system and begin the healing so necessary to the well-being of the human family.<br />
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For instance:<br />
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We are losing topsoil at 17% faster than it can be replaced, thus we are moving into increased desertification worldwide.<br />
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The oceans have 146 dead zones in them with the largest being off the coast of Texas and the size of the state of Loisiana.<br />
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Food sovereignty is the…
I would like to suggest that we need to prioritize the issues that need to be addressed in order to restore our life support system and begin the healing so necessary to the well-being of the human family.<br />
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For instance:<br />
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We are losing topsoil at 17% faster than it can be replaced, thus we are moving into increased desertification worldwide.<br />
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The oceans have 146 dead zones in them with the largest being off the coast of Texas and the size of the state of Loisiana.<br />
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Food sovereignty is the cornerstone of freedom, yet the average distance from point of production to retail outlet is 1500 miles in the U.S.<br />
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While approximately 20,000 products that would be naturally biodegradable could be made from hemp, it is not permitted to be grown in the U.S. today. But hemp could also be among "saving graces" for topsoil restoration as it is a long grain "no till" grass that requires little or no fertilization and little water to grow. It can also be a food source that is high in protein. Things like paper and particle board and other items that would save the cutting of rain forests could be produced from it It is one of the strongest fibers known to humankind.<br />
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It has been suggested that almost all disease could be eliminated if we were to eat organically-raised foods and vegetables, thus reducing the amount of chemicals that gain entry into our body.<br />
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Eating lower on the food chain and eliminating meat from our diet is extremely beneficial to the ecology of the planet and has been shown to be very beneficial for the health and well-being of the human body. Research studies show sufficient protein can be obtained from food sources other than meat.<br />
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The raising of beef cattle for market is one of the most devastating of activities that we do today as far as environmental issues are concerned, yet it is one of the top-revenue producing activities we do. The "external costs" of meat production, meaning costs to the environment, are not included in the retail price. If the retail costs were included no one would be able to afford the price of meat.<br />
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This "external costs" factor applies to most of our products today. We have been passing these costs on to future generations for generations and now the bill is coming due.<br />
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Studies now show that methane gas released from cattle now exceeds the omissions of automobiles relative to the greenhouse factor in the atmosphere and is now the number one danger.<br />
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Studies show that while our oceans are severely over fished in such a way as to imperial our food supply, other sources reveal that the fish-based cat food industry is an annual $15 billion industry .<br />
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This is just a "draft" list, indicating that we need groups of people to gather information and get it into the mainstream media and disseminated in such a way as to make it effective in decision-making that affects the well being of all living creatures on the Planet, but especially that of the human family. .<br />
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. . Zero Population Growthtag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-05-08:2227378:Topic:738142009-05-08T10:22:07.416Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
The biggest cause of envirnomental polution is mankind! Minimize polution by advocating "Zero Population Growth". That means a maximum of two offspring per couple.<br />
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This use to be one of the slogans that I grew up with in the sixties. Promote this to help the envirnoment stay as green as possible for the future of our kids.
The biggest cause of envirnomental polution is mankind! Minimize polution by advocating "Zero Population Growth". That means a maximum of two offspring per couple.<br />
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This use to be one of the slogans that I grew up with in the sixties. Promote this to help the envirnoment stay as green as possible for the future of our kids. Yard sharing and a smart response to catastrophetag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-04-24:2227378:Topic:684382009-04-24T04:55:12.889Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
Hi folks!<br />
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I want to let you know about some thing called yard sharing. It's a way to gather the resources you need to grow better food closer to home. Sometimes one household doesn't have it all together. Some lack space because they live in apartments, some are working too many hours, some have a brown thumb, some have a bad back... but a group of people can bring all they need to grow their own little garden of EATIN!<br />
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my site <a href="http://hyperlocavore.com">hyperlocavore - a free yard…</a>
Hi folks!<br />
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I want to let you know about some thing called yard sharing. It's a way to gather the resources you need to grow better food closer to home. Sometimes one household doesn't have it all together. Some lack space because they live in apartments, some are working too many hours, some have a brown thumb, some have a bad back... but a group of people can bring all they need to grow their own little garden of EATIN!<br />
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my site <a href="http://hyperlocavore.com">hyperlocavore - a free yard sharing community</a>, is all about bringing people together in yard sharing groups.<br />
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I'd love to get your feed back. Is this something that would work for your friends and family? For the people in your neighborhood.<br />
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Let me know what you think! Small things anyone can do to contribute to making the planet a little bit greener - add to the listtag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-02-26:2227378:Topic:420462009-02-26T06:55:49.494Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
Ask all the supplement companies you buy from to use glass instead of plastic bottles. Glass can be recycled. One local health food store did talk a supplement company to start using glass bottles instead of plastic. Also ask them to keep magnesium stearate out of their products. It creates bio-films and is not a good "other" ingredient. It is used as a flow agent yet does not really need to be used. It is in way too many supplements including many probiotics.
Ask all the supplement companies you buy from to use glass instead of plastic bottles. Glass can be recycled. One local health food store did talk a supplement company to start using glass bottles instead of plastic. Also ask them to keep magnesium stearate out of their products. It creates bio-films and is not a good "other" ingredient. It is used as a flow agent yet does not really need to be used. It is in way too many supplements including many probiotics. Green Buildingstag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-02-22:2227378:Topic:399192009-02-22T00:48:42.897Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
Are Dwell Homes truly green and does anyone here have any experience with them?<br />
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<a href="http://thedwellhome.com/">http://thedwellhome.com/</a>
Are Dwell Homes truly green and does anyone here have any experience with them?<br />
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<a href="http://thedwellhome.com/">http://thedwellhome.com/</a> Take Care of Your Share of the Planettag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-02-13:2227378:Topic:317532009-02-13T00:44:54.672Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
<p style="text-align: left;"><img alt="" height="156" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866181602?profile=original" width="150"></img></p>
Have you guys signed my petition yet? <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/help-the-plantet-take-care-of-your-share">Petition</a><br />
Or visited the website? <a href="http://www.takecareofyourshare.com/">Take Care of Your Share</a><br />
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I need help collecting data from the different states:…
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Have you guys signed my petition yet? <a href="http://www.thepetitionsite.com/2/help-the-plantet-take-care-of-your-share">Petition</a><br />
Or visited the website? <a href="http://www.takecareofyourshare.com/">Take Care of Your Share</a><br />
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I need help collecting data from the different states: <a href="http://www.takecareofyourshare.com/states.shtml">States</a> The Threestag:architectsofanewdawn.ning.com,2009-02-09:2227378:Topic:291772009-02-09T00:38:13.174Znancehttps://architectsofanewdawn.ning.com/profile/nance
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The threes are much more than just the air producers, there're also strong energy channels to transmit the cosmical energy. The elder threes are more powerful, so that is the vital reason to keep them alive. By cutting down the forests we're losing much of the inner power not only the beautiful places of the nature. By knowing how to plant the threes it creates also the strong defense from the negative electromagnetic impulses. The cutting and…
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The threes are much more than just the air producers, there're also strong energy channels to transmit the cosmical energy. The elder threes are more powerful, so that is the vital reason to keep them alive. By cutting down the forests we're losing much of the inner power not only the beautiful places of the nature. By knowing how to plant the threes it creates also the strong defense from the negative electromagnetic impulses. The cutting and reshaping if really needed, should be done with the deepest respect and knowing how to do it. The threes have the energy bodies too. If you've got any personal experiences with threes, that are special or having the wonderful ideas how to restore the nature or know what are the positive effects that the threes can bring, then that's the place for to share it!