FOOD, inc - You'll never look at packaged meat again

It's absolutely appalling how much control the corporations have on what we put into our bodies.  How dare they. There has to be a stop to the madness!  Especially now with this documentary out, how can they possibly continue to keep doing this?  Please, do yourself and our earth a favor and BUY ORGANIC!  

www.foodinmovie.com

October 24th, 2009 in Portland, OR-The International Day of Climate Action

A couple weeks ago, 181 countries came together for the most widespread day of environmental action in our planet's history.  The world witnessed something extraordinary.  We thought we'd share a little of what happened in Portland, OR.

350.org

A Possible Model for "the people's republic of any city"

The cornerstone principles are enhancing spiritual growth within ourselves and others, sharing resources, and celebrating existence.

The goal is to prepare ourselves and each other for the next stage of human evolution.

Long term sustainability - including farming that is respectful to the earth and the ethical and humane treatment of animals.

Decentralized - non hierarchical

Will use the internet as it's primary organizational tool replacing a need for "top down" leadership models we will provide no obvious targets if "they" "come after us".

Encourage "off the grid" lifestyles

Maintain strictly non adversarial and non confrontational relationships with elements outside of the community

Reduce reliance on corporate and government created goods and services - but accept them as a short term "necessary evil".

Promote barter and trade over cash transactions

Develop alternative medicine and healing practices

Provide donation based services

Grow the community using attraction rather than promotion

Celebrate humanity through public gatherings, music, dance and art

The primary ritual is the shared meal - sharing food with ANYONE who is in need.

Encouraging small carbon footprints and minimal use of fossil fuels

Purging ourselves of negative ingrained, socialized spiritual illness by healing self and others using all tools available, including consciousness expanding medicines.

-Peter Paradise