Video Learn More Below are links to learn more about Dee and her home. Living Large in a Tiny House, Yes Magazine PAD Tiny Houses — Originated as Portland Alternative Dwellings in 2012. Shrinking Down the House, Time Magazine Photo Below is a photo from July 15, 2008 showing Jay Shafer visiting Dee Williams at… Continue reading Dee Williams – Dream big, live small – TEDx Portland
Category: Activism
Joe Kraus Video Presentation on Mobile Technologies and the Culture of Distraction
Summary. In the video above, Joe Kraus talks about how our society is increasingly distracted and unable to focus and pay attention on specific tasks. Outline. His talk is organized as follows: The Crisis of Attention. Indicators of distraction. What is the cost of slipping into patters of distraction? What are we losing? What can… Continue reading Joe Kraus Video Presentation on Mobile Technologies and the Culture of Distraction
CONSUMER NOTICE: Patented Life Forms in Good Belly by NextFoods
The Consumer Defense Resource Group has issued a strong consumer advisory regarding the use of patented life forms. Consumers are urged to avoid using patented lifeforms. Monsanto has been the most visible global corporation to patent transient self-replicating life forms and then engage in lawsuits with everyone in their path. The Wikipedia page on Monsanto… Continue reading CONSUMER NOTICE: Patented Life Forms in Good Belly by NextFoods
Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)
Below is a documentary video (in five parts) about Monsanto making a request to patent pigs with a certain genetic makeup they claim is created by a proprietary breeding method only they own the rights to. If any of the pigs with a genetic marker from Monsanto were to breed with other pigs, then their marker… Continue reading Patented Life Forms: Monsanto Patent for a Pig Video Documentary (View Online)
White House Petition Website
Summary. The White House has setup a petition website similar to ThePetitionSite.com where people can rally around certain issues. When petitions reach a certain threshold, the government responds with a written statement and may even take action. Petition Topics. The petitions listed are all policy focused and broad in their scope and address general policies… Continue reading White House Petition Website
“We the Tiny House People” by Kirsten Dirksen – a Video Documentary of the Small House Movement
TV producer and Internet-video personality Kirsten Dirksen invites us on her journey into the tiny homes of people searching for simplicity, self-sufficiency, minimalism and happiness by creating shelter in caves, converted garages, trailers, tool sheds, river boats and former pigeon coops. — “This extraordinary recalibration of what it means to live the good life”- TreeHugger… Continue reading “We the Tiny House People” by Kirsten Dirksen – a Video Documentary of the Small House Movement
Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 5 – Open Mapping Project
[ Chapter: 1-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ] That Saturday morning, we decided to go on a trail ride way beyond our normal route. We knew we’d need to hike part of the way, since the trails weren’t maintained or even developed that far out. So we made sure to wear our low-rise boots. What… Continue reading Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 5 – Open Mapping Project
Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 4 – The Meeting
[ Chapter: 1-3, 4, 5, 6, 7 ] The ride to Club 21 seemed to take forever. Our minds were racing as fast as we were. The only sound was that of our high pressure tires rolling smoothly down the road. My mind began to wander. Riding a bicycle with belt drive technology was smooth… Continue reading Rezifp Dawn: Chapter 4 – The Meeting
Cuba Resiliency in Diversity: 1991 – 2000
Activism | Environment Summary. When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba’s economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during… Continue reading Cuba Resiliency in Diversity: 1991 – 2000
The Amazing Paul Budnitz Belt Drive Bicycle
Life Mobility Paul Budnitz offers a belt drive bicycle with internal hub shifting for the ultimate in smooth, quiet, and maintenance free bicycle riding. It’s built using titanium for light weight durability. To learn more, visit BudnitzBicycles.com “Paul is a proponent of simple, quality living. Owning few things that are built to last and that… Continue reading The Amazing Paul Budnitz Belt Drive Bicycle
Iowa City to Receive Habitable Mixed Media Art Installation from Moen Group
Housing | Art Summary. Iowa City is scheduled to receive another habitable art installation from the Moen Group. Constructed of mostly recyclable materials similar to those used in an Apple computer, such as metal and glass, the structure will reflect the sky and other natural surroundings. It will also reflect sunlight — creating a net gain of ambient… Continue reading Iowa City to Receive Habitable Mixed Media Art Installation from Moen Group
Small House Society News 201203
Small House Society – News 201203 | 31 March 2012 | Saturday Dear Friend, I know that time is precious for everyone, so I’ll try to keep this update short. The approximate reading time is about 5 minutes. Further down, there’s some repetition of announcements from last month for those who’ve just joined the list.… Continue reading Small House Society News 201203