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Is Canada Creating its own BitCoin?
The Royal Canadian Mint just announced it is creating its own digital currency. The project is being called MintChip. It seems the development of …
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Start-up Incubators for Resilient Communities?
IN most cases, a resilient community needs a thriving community of small, LOCAL businesses to succeed. Why? They provide solutions to community needs like: …
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Could IKEA build a Resilient Community?
I’m currently putting the finishing touches on the first Resilient Community report. It’s on Water Harvesting. So far, I’m really liking it. Why? It’s …
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Add A Chicken Coop… Increase the Value of Your Home?
Over the past couple of weeks, my lovely wife and I have been talking about adding a chicken coop to our home. For a …
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Scratch the Golf Course. Add Food, Energy, Water, and 3D Fabs
It’s another sunny spring day in New England, which means that I’m headed outside to add more compost to my garden. However, before I …
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We’ll All be Solar Farmers
The weather in New England today is sunny, but crisp. I couldn’t imagine a better day to work outside. This means it’s a …
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The Transportation TAX is Going UP (again) Watch Out
Here’s yet another reason you should be living in a networked resilient community and telecommuting to any “outside” work: The “transportation tax” is going …
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Two similar words, one big difference
Here’s a minor, but important point. It’s the distinction between these two words: Thrifty Frugal A thrifty person doesn’t waste much water, energy, money, …
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One thing that makes resilience easier than 200 years ago
Let’s say you want to run a micro-farm as a business. You have the land. You have the know-how to grow crops or raise …
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An Omnivore’s Approach To Achieving Energy Security
In 2011, the average American spent $732 to heat their home with natural gas. In contrast, they spent $2,535 to heat their homes with …
