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Is the US Baby Bust Good News or Bad News?
Whenever you hear the words “record setting” when applied to demographics or economics, be cautious. Here’s an example. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) …
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2012 Maker Faire Presentation + 3 Ways to Turn Ideas into Products
Today’s letter includes: My presentation on Resilient Communities at the 2012 New York City Maker Faire Three new ways (low-cost) ways to turn ideas …
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The NEXT Global Economy
I’m headed off to New York City tomorrow to speak at the NYC Maker Faire. Why? If you haven’t been to a Maker Faire before, …
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Why 15% Unemployment is Worrisome and Honey Doesn’t Spoil
One day a week, I write a letter that’s a grab bag of topics. This is the day. Here’s what is in today’s letter: …
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Resilience Everywhere! A Resilient Community in Fiji?
I’m on my way to Fiji in November for an interesting meet-up. Where’s Fiji and why are you going? First, Fiji is an island …
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Resilient Entrepreneurs Abroad: Building Biogas Systems in Kenya
There are lots of effective ways to build resilient communities (if you think there is only one, you are thinking too narrowly). For example, …
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Is TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it) Real? Yes and No.
Today’s letter was prompted by a reader that sent me a letter last night. The question is simple: Is there such a thing as …
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Personal Biochar Kilns, Portable Factories, DiY Septic Tank Cleaning, and Guerrilla Grafting
I’m currently busy trying to finish this month’s (and the inaugural) issue of the Resilient Communities newsletter.* It’s coming together nicely, I think you’ll love …
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The Great Depression is Getting Worse. Get Resilient Before It’s Too Late
The numbers are in, the economic depression (I call it D2) that started in 2007 is still here and it’s getting worse. This week’s …
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Eating Well, After the Supermarket Runs out of Food
Do you have a relationship with the farmer that grows your food? Currently, for most people, the answer to that question is no. They …
