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Heart not Wallet. Permaculture Commentary by Willi Paul, Publisher, PlanetShifter.com Magazine

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Heart not Wallet. Permaculture Commentary by Willi Paul, Publisher, PlanetShifter.com Magazine Whether you call it regenerative design, a daily act or green religion, it is clear that permaculture is no longer Bill Mollison’s soil science. As a “community resource” and fledgling business sector, permaculture is now heavily influenced by a few individuals and organizations. As a movement, it is at best, morphing with ideas from urban agriculture, slow food and Transition. There is also PermOccupy on the table, a powerful governance – consensus hybrid with a permaculture base. As a … Continued

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Journey Council of the Tillamook Tribe. New Myth 19 – Willi Paul, openmythsource.com

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Journey Council of the Tillamook Tribe. New Myth 19 – Willi Paul, openmythsource.com http://planetshifter.com/node/2000 “We are a critical connection, a living and breathing vision for the future,” he decried. “We support the local struggle to be free to grow what we can and barter for what we cannot. Our values also include working in harmony with the land, mediating community conflicts and embracing Nature’s alchemic wisdom for spiritual guidance. We support the Global Principles.” 25001

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“PermOccupy – A Pathway to a Sustainable Future,” by Killian O’Brien. Interview on PermOccupy with Killian by Willi Paul. Presented by Planetshifter.com Magazine

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 “PermOccupy – A Pathway to a Sustainable Future,” by Killian O’Brien. Interview on PermOccupy with Killian by Willi Paul. Presented by Planetshifter.com Magazine                                     Why PermOccupy? … “I should clarify. The name just popped into my head down in the Grand Circus Park the night this whole idea occurred to me. It’s just a simple, perhaps catchy way of getting across the idea of intentionally melding permaculture and Occupy to ramp up the … Continued

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NorCal Transition Yeast: Interview with Peter Ruddock, Slow Money, Transition Palo Alto & San Mateo County Food System Alliance. By Willi Paul, Planetshifter.com Magazine

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NorCal Transition Yeast: Interview with Peter Ruddock, Slow Money, Transition Palo Alto & San Mateo County Food System Alliance. By Willi Paul, Planetshifter.com Magazine http://planetshifter.com/node/1999 – excerpt – “I spent too many years working in Silicon Valley, under a venture capital system, wherein people were made to compete with each other and even worthwhile projects were abandoned if they did not produce enough wealth for the principal investors. It was often a system of divide and conquer, where individuals competed with other individuals. Yes, there was cooperation, mostly within the … Continued

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The Tree Fort Code. Interview with Kelly Hogan & Matt Bibeau: Advanced Teacher Training in Youth & Child Permaculture Education Course, June 2012, Portland, OR. By Willi Paul & openmythsource.com

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The Tree Fort Code. Interview with Kelly Hogan & Matt Bibeau: Advanced Teacher Training in Youth & Child Permaculture Education Course, June 2012, Portland, OR. By Willi Paul & openmythsource.com http://planetshifter.com/node/1997 – excerpt – “Older, school-age children have bitten the line a lot harder. Some have their own I-pods and cell-phones in addition to TV, video games, computers and internet access. Exposure varies widely, from children whose parents don’t let them watch TV to children who have their own TV, for example. As a strategy—especially in the public school setting—an educator … Continued

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“Meet me at the barn dance tonight”! Interview with Chris Ritthaler, National Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Davis, CA. By Willi Paul. Supported by Permaculture Exchange

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“Meet me at the barn dance tonight”! Interview with Chris Ritthaler, National Veteran Outreach Coordinator, Farmer Veteran Coalition, Davis, CA. By Willi Paul. Supported by Permaculture Exchange                   http://planetshifter.com/node/1996 – excerpt – [W] “Are GMO and organic foods hot issues there? How are you “securing a safe and healthy food supply for all?” [C] Those are definitely hot issues among many of our veteran farmers, and most of our veterans that FVC has assisted or had contact with implement some sort of organic … Continued

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Finest Worksong. Interview #2 with Aaron Lehmer, Bay Localize by Willi Paul, PlanetShifter.com Magazine

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Finest Worksong. Interview #2 with Aaron Lehmer, Bay Localize by Willi Paul, PlanetShifter.com Magazine http://planetshifter.com/node/1995   excerpt – “I think people fear an uncertain future, and wonder about their place in it. Young people know that more than anyone, having experienced high levels of unemployment and insecurity after graduating high school and college in recent years. Change is always scary on some level. But it’s also inevitable. By opening ourselves up to the changes ahead, and aligning our spirits, talents, and visions with a more localized future, we can literally … Continued

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Connection, Respect, Community, Transition. Interview with Judith Katz with The Connection Action Project by Willi Paul.

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Connection, Respect, Community, Transition. Interview with Judith Katz with The Connection Action Project by Willi Paul.     excerpt: “… we face profoundly urgent transitions, a salient feature of our movement is a new kind of relationship among human beings characterized by openness and willingness to live and work together in community, and honoring our individual and collective gifts. It is our goal to foster and nourish mutually beneficial relationships.” JK http://planetshifter.com/node/1991 19893

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A Globe of Villages: Interview Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Washington, D.C. by Willi Paul

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A Globe of Villages: Interview Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Washington, D.C. by Willi Paul  http://planetshifter.com/node/1990 excerpt: “We believe in the ARC of community: Authority, Responsibility, Capacity. Without authority, democracy is meaningless. Without responsibility, chaos ensues. Without a productive capacity we are helpless to manage our affairs and determine our economic future. International, national, state and local policies should be evaluated on the basis of how it strengthens all three cornerstones of strong communities.” NS 19475

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Urban Transition Center, Concept Plan / Video Community Alchemy 8: Willi Paul, San Mateo, CA. 1/31/12

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Urban Transition Center, Concept Plan / Video Community Alchemy 8: Willi Paul, San Mateo, CA. 1/31/12 Watch the Video – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tugsA2eCJwc PlanetShifter.com Magazine Post / Illustration – http://planetshifter.com/node/1988 Notes: Urban Transition Center is bolstered by four economic pillars: 1. Community building and education / outreach 2. Alt-energy product sales (energy saving, grey water, gardening, etc.) 3. Product demonstrations product trials 4. Install labor by Permaculture Exchange staff Some of the components of the Urban Transition Center include: 1. 6′ perimeter security fence 2. Corner lot lighting 3. Wind mill for … Continued

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