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Community and Sustainability

Posted in sustainable wealth, tagged , , on March 6, 2008 | 2 Comments »

I have been trying to figure out how to build community within our self-centered, capitalistic, system. It doesn’t seem like the two go hand-in-hand. I remember I tried to set up a community freelance site for writers and it flopped before I got it done. I think it didn’t work because people don’t want to [...]

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DIY Rain Barrels and Profit Motives

Posted in frugality, sustainable wealth, tagged , , , , on March 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

If there is one big problem with capitalism it has to be the profit motive. I’ve heard it over and over again: “Well, sure, it’s not “criminal” to charge an exorbitant profit (unless you are a regulated industry).” If it’s not criminal, we’ve certainly learned it is not sustainable. Profit motives are the reason [...]

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Are You a Tech Addict? It’ll Cost You!

Posted in saving your soul, simplicity, sustainable wealth, tagged , , , , on February 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I’m going to tell you something few people know about me: I have a mechanical engineering degree. You know, with that little secret out you would think that I am a huge tech fan, but it’s quite the opposite! I used to be one of those tech nerds that loved every new gizmo and technology [...]

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