These are my links for March 11th to March 14th: The Oil Drum: Campfire | Food-backed Local Money - If the financial system is at a risk of collapse, and if so many of our basic goods depend on the financial system, then what, if anything can we do to be more resilient to economic shocks? Below the fold is a description of a project I am working on that may provide some answers. Lovd By Less -- Open Source Social Network -- Who loves you, baby? - Open Source Social Network. New social networks … [Read more...]
Links for March 8th to March 9th
These are my links for March 8th to March 9th: Gizmo5 - Make free internet calls from your mobile phone and computer - Products - OpenSky is a free service provided by Gizmo5 which allows any mobile phone, web browser or IP aware phone network (SIP, asterisk, etc) to communicate with Skype users. OpenSky supports sending text messages and voice calls. eyeOS - Cloud Computing Operating System | Web Desktop - Web OS - Web Office - your files and applications everywhere - What is eyeOS? eyeOS is … [Read more...]
Links for March 6th to March 7th
These are my links for March 6th to March 7th: Thank a Dev Day - The general idea is to appreciate the creators behind your favorite Free Software application or/and component (preferred target is a not so well known piece of code) by sending an email to the author. BerkShares: Local Currency for the Berkshire Region - BerkShares are a local currency for the Berkshire region. Dubbed a "great economic experiment" by the New York Times, BerkShares are a tool for community empowerment, … [Read more...]
Links for February 22nd to February 23rd
These are my links for February 22nd to February 23rd: GOOD.is Transparency - Getting Around - A nice graphic showing how much energy is needed for various different modes of transport. Cycling comes out best. Free Wifi in London...Mapped - Londonist: London News, Food, Arts & Events - Does what it says on the tin, i.e. maps free wifi locations in London :) How we can fix the Plone skin situation - To summarize our overall conclusion… I’ve heard a number of people say … [Read more...]
Links for January 8th to January 9th
These are my links for January 8th to January 9th: BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Israeli envoy to Caracas expelled - Venezuela has ordered the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Caracas in protest at Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. A number of diplomatic staff have been expelled along with Shlomo Cohen. Factor E Farm Weblog » Blog Archive » Steam Age meets the Digital Age: Open Source Steam Engine - Adding it all up it seems the steam engine deserves a modern … [Read more...]
Links for December 1st
These are my links for December 1st: Landmatters Permaculture Project - Home - Landmatters Co-operative own and manage a 42 acre holding in South Hams, Devon. Using a design system called permaculture, we are managing the land for the benefit of bio-diversity and wildlife whilst providing for many of our own needs for community, food, water, energy, shelter, creativity, transport and waste management. We are also developing land based livelihoods, reducing our ecological footprint and acting … [Read more...]
Links for November 24th to December 1st
These are my links for November 24th to December 1st: WordPress › cformsII - contact form « WordPress Plugins - cforms is a highly customizable, flexible and powerful form builder plugin, covering a variety of use cases and features from attachments to multi form management, you can even have multiple forms on the same page! CHAGFORD HUB - THE HUB - for all things sustainable in the Chagford area. If any one wishes to post information of a local and sustainable nature please E Mail … [Read more...]
London Free School
A week long London FreeSchool event will be taking place between the 1st and 7th of September with workshops, discussions and skill-sharing. Themes will include Food, Creative Arts, Permaculture, Gender, Science and Languages. The event will be completely free and open to all people willing to respect the ideals of the free school and each other. London FreeSchool aims to confront the hierarchy and inequality which dominates learning. It stems from a belief that the control and … [Read more...]
Links for June 16th to June 17th
These are my links for June 16th to June 17th: Peak oil primer and links - A good round up page on Peak Oil with a quality selection of links Coed Hills Rural Arts Space - The whole site is run on alternative energy, from high-tech wind turbines and biomass underfloor heaters, to solar showers made out of scrap radiators. With its permaculture gardens, the place is an inspiration for the budding and more experienced eco-con Future Scenarios - The simultaneous onset of climate change and the … [Read more...]
Save The Spike Surplus Scheme
The Spike in Peckham is under threat. With free permaculture courses, a community garden, recording studio, rehearsal space and much more, Spike is an exemplay example of volunteer community based regeneration. It is an important local resource. If you haven't already done so, please sign the petition to help Save The Spike! If you have already signed the petition, please forward it on to your (e.g. myface) friends and networks. For an idea of how great this space is check out the pictures … [Read more...]