Alright, here are more projects.
Obviously there's quite some range in what different people consider
worthwhile projects. For some it is a business, for some it is lobbying for
a political cause, for some it is a metaphysical quest, for some it is a
place to meet. I think the trick is in how we can have room for all of it,
so that each of us can connect up with what is most meaningful to us,
without being bored with the stuff that isn't.
And, as I've said many times, the point is not whether you agree that all
of this is worthwhile. You don't have to agree. The point is to have an
infrastructure that facilitates the interaction and collaboration between
those who do happen to be aligned in their purposes.
I'm saying this because I've noticed some bickering lately on some of the
lists about whether one or the other particular activity or proposal is
"new civ" enough. I find that to be mostly a waste of energy. Tell us what
YOU want to do, let's find out who wants to help you, and how we can
facilitate it happening. Things obviously happen by enough people caring
about them happening and devoting their energy to them. If nobody is
interested, nobody shows up. Nothing to argue about, really. Just direct
democracy in action, I'd say.
- Flemming
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From: "Arash Sadati" <fire@spectrum-internet.com>
It's inspiring just to read what people are creating or envisioning in
creating value for the environment and humanity.
We're currently working on an online electronic magazine on social and
individual transformation. This endeavor, in collaboration with George
Mason University (which offers the only degree program on social and
organizational learning as well as Knowledge Management and Learning
organization http://psol.gmu.edu) will bring together pioneer thinkers,
practitioners and researchers from various approaches to transformational
work.
We believe that by creating different interaction spaces, new patterns of
thinking and perspectives can emerge where we can look at many of our
"normal" presumptions and evaluate them. In engaging in such a process we
can truly learn (what David Shon and Chris Argyris call Double-loop
learning).
We are now creating the advisory board and a core group of people who will
write or report of the work being done on the field. This is a potent space
to transform many organizations or help many communities in
creating a more effective learning community.
If anyone is interested in developing hypertext or Lotus Notes application,
or write for the e-journal (or introduce other practitioners/ potential
authors), please contact me directly at fire@spectrum-internet.com.
Regards,
Arash Sadati
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From: David Leland <rrlelnd@escape.ca>
I wonder if the membership of NCN would be a sufficient "bond of
association" for the incorporation of a multi-state credit union? If so,
it might be possible to copy the operating methods of Citizens Bank of
Canada, whic is all electronic - branchless. As such it is able to pay
higher interest on deposits and charge lower interst on loans, and it
happens to be owned by the Van City credit union, in Vancouver, British
Columbia.
David Leland
rrlelnd@escape.ca
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From: "Karen Revell" <karenr@aa.net>
I would like to see a Buletin Board discussion group that focuses on
the current news. We can look for patterns and symbolism in the global
happenings to see how the planet as a whole is operating. In order
for the transformation to be complete without too much chaos, it is a
matter of timing and unfolding for the groups to meditate and pass energy
into. Why is it that our own Government is tearing our President apart,
and all of us sit here doing nothing? Men in power (and other men) have
had flings and lovers over past centuries. Why is Clinton being
crucified? Is Bill Clinton wishy washy, or is he finding balance without
too much upheaval? He sees both sides They worry that he is dishonest,
what about the US Navy doing secret testing with sound, killing many
whales and dolphins. The US backs the endangered species laws, protecting
from the fishermen, but allowing the Navy to go out and kill or greviously
harm them? Why is there a global Peace Concert being held at the U.N. on
Thursday, and no one is reporting on it? There was no report of the
concert in Iracq three days before the treaty was signed. Or a concert in
Ireland. Why is the news focused on President Clinton's zipper when all
these other things are being ignored. Is there a reason for the silence?
What about kids, violence and the media. These are some of the ideas we
should all be addressing and exchanging ideas and information. It is
time for the silent majority to open their mouths. It is time to make a
difference Love and Light Karen Revell
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From: Madhab Nayak <nayak@del2.vsnl.net.in>
Could you please help us in creating/establishing linkage for undertaking
the below mentioned project.
I am the founder director of Fountain of Development Research and
Action(FODRA), a grassroots level specialised non-govermental organisation
in micro credit/lending and micro entrepreneurship. We are in the process
of undertaking a pilot initiative on Micro Eredit and Education(MCEP)
Networking to promote entrepreneurship among hard-core poor in one of the
geographical regions of India with following objectives :
i. Promotion and sustainable implementation of Self-help group projects
through savings and credit mechanism among poor women to ensure micro level
participation in economic decision making.
ii. Promote the financial system approach to micro lending for
entrepreneurship development among poor women among policy makers, donors
and practitioners.
iii. Facilitate the NGOs for transformation of lending and/or savings
programmes into sustainable financial or non-financial micro lending
institutions through SHG development among women.
iv. Credit linkages from mainstream financial institutions for
entrepreneurship development among women beneficiaries.
v. Linkages on various promotional schemes to promote rural
entrepreneurship.
vi. Provide NGOs with access to information and expertise that increases
their knowledge of best practices in micro financing.
vii. Documentation of best practices on micro lending or financing and
approaches of both financial intermediaries and NGOs.
looking for a partnership collaboration with a donor agency who support us
to implement the pilot initiative.
With kind regards,
Madhab Nayak
Director
Organisation Background
Fountain of Development Research and Action(FODRA) was established as a
socio-economic development consultant in 1994 with the collaboration of
competent professionals with vast experience in designing tools through
self-help possibilities for micro enterprise development among the poorest
of the poor. FODRA was formerly incorporated as a society under India
Societys Act 1860 in January 1997 to promote and undertake measures for
employment/self-employment generation and entrepreneur-ship development
among the poorest of the poor. The thrust of FODRA is to designs self-help
development tools through micro level interventions where poor can
participate in the development process. Because, it creates a wide range of
opportunities for the poor to develop their dormant skills and talents into
concrete action plans. The orgnanisational mission of FODRA is to develop
an effective micro credit delivery mechanism through professional
networking for income and employment generation among poorest of the poor
and to influence for macro level policy interventions through networking,
action research, training/workshops and pilot experiments.
To have the detail proposal, Contact Address :
Madhab Nayak, Fountain of Development Research and Action(FODRA)
D-57, Mahendru Enclave, Model Town, delhi-110009, Telefax : 91-11-7420541
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From: mmilanic@web.net (Melanie Milanich)
I would like to propose a "human rights group" to write and publish
articles to share and highlight information and solutions to current
events and issues. For example, this week two Canadians were expelled
from Mexico accused of "illegal political activity". Could I gather
info from others familiar with this situation to promote the spread
of information geared to defending the human rights of people in
Mexico? Also the increase of torture and executions in various
countries? and child labour, slavery, sex trade, and other world wide
abuses of basic human rights? I know there are other organizations
working in these areas, but as a group of citizens with ambitions to
create a new civilization mayber we can have an influence of our own.
Melanie in Toronto
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From: geo <sunmt@psnw.com>
Here at SunMt we are exploring harmonious dancing with ourselves, each other
and Big Mama. We long ago discovered there is no WAY. Only many ways. A
vehicle which empowers us explorers is borderless tribal shamanic medicine. No
authority. No rules except sacred manner and serving intent laced with play.
Small groups - Clans - engaging for long periods...
Current focus includes straw bale building, organic growing, embracing sun
power, creating essential art, multimedia and ???
Smile Seriously,
Elfie
http://www.psnw.com/~sunmt
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From: Stepanov V.V. <vvs@aari.nw.ru>
GOOD DAY!
What I am engaged in?
I render the help to inventors and authors of the every possible offers in
preparation of the documents for registration of the intellectual property.
According to the Russian legislation there are two modes of registration:
obligatory and facultative.
First concerns to the industrial property (patents and certificates),
second - to objects of the copyright.
In Russia there is no uniform body of registration of the copyright, and
there is a difficult system including: registration of the unpublished
works (3 kinds), computer programs and databases (2 kinds), copyright in
National bank of ideas (2 kinds, from them under 16 names - registration of
every possible ideas, theories, projects etc.).
This system provides use and filling 6 forms of a patent right and 10 forms
of the copyright. In my employment - to fill them according to the
requirements of situations and laws. In it I am engaged without formation
the legal person, itself personally. The legal help (if necessary) to me is
rendered " Firm of the independent patent attorneys and lawyers ÍÌÍ "
In this procedure I am engaged, in general, during 12 years. Last years I
all more often should deal, when the inventors and authors register the
ideas and offers for their sale (concession of the rights) or for the
beginning manufactures.
However, firms, which are engaged in the tax and promoting of ideas in
Russia practically is not present. The separate firms try to begin such
activity.
In what my offer consists and in what I wanted to receive the help?
I would like to be the agent or representative in Russia of firm, which are
engaged invention promotion or tax and search of the offers, ideas,
projects. It can be and again firms, established for these purpose, but not
territories of Russia.
Unfortunately establishment of own business in Russia for me is impossible
by virtue of a number(line) of the reasons, as that - absence of the
finance and, especially, uninteresting tax policy(politics) for small
business. Nevertheless, the experience of work in own business at me is. My
firm " Information agency of the commercial information " worked with 1995
till 1998. Nowadays its activity is suspended.
I shall be grateful for any help.
Best Regards, Valery
< vvs@aari.nw.ru >
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From: "I AM, Unlimited" <iamunltd@premier1.net>
My project is to assist the metaphysical arena gain credibility and
acceptance. I have recently started teaching classes for certification
in Applied Metaphysics. I have taught for many years, but was told to
prepare classes which would meet college requirements. These classes
are offered by I AM, Unlimited (http://www.premier1.net/~iamunltd) and
sanctioned by the International Association of Metaphysicians (IAM)
(www.iammall.com). I am working to gain accredation for the courses
from a reputable accredation society. The long range goal is to bring
recognition and professionalism to these fields of healing through
educational standardization.
IAM already offers a network and referral service for members and
practitioners, in addition to discounts and visa/MC merchant accounts;
has an online forum, is putting together an annual symposium, and is
looking into group medical insurance, etc. for members. It offers an
umbrella structure for other metaphysical schools and societies, much as
the AMA or APA does their particular fields.
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From: "Ayran !" <aluna@hotmail.com>
An initiative that will be interesting - and useful!! - to just about
everyone is "VANILLA". Participation in Vanilla is making money
available to anyone who wishes to fund their own particular project(s)
for personal, social, and planetary transformation :
"Vanilla B.V." is a brand new form of "global credit union" or "people's
bank" (my terms for it) started by Daniel Deubelbeiss, a Dutch
multi-billionaire visionary NCN-type, and a team in Europe -- to
"cash-up" people at the "grass-roots" to enable them to fund their own
projects.
[Those who immediately think MLM - or any other similar marketing
"scheme" - need to look at it perceptively and carefully : There is NO
product or service to "sell" or "market". The form here is a world-wide
"New-Partnership Era" (my term) association of people to invest
collectively and receive large returns.]
Read my article on it at http://members.tripod.com/~Ayran1/Vanilla.html
-- and follow the links.
Love and blessings,
Ayran
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From: Bill Stone <billstone@worldnet.att.net>
Politics is the mechanism whereby people can collectively change the
future. To produce change we must eventually influence the political
process. I am convinced that our current conventional political parties
are not adequate to meet the problems of the very near future (10-20
years). We must look to futurology (more so than history) to gain a
perception of our immediate problems (and opportunities) and then mold a
new political party!
Best regards,
Bill Stone
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From: Elliot Brodsky <catalyst@hancock-pub.affiliate.nortel.net>
I need you to post this message to all new civ members here in the
United States immediately. I personally am working on energy issues for
farmers and working to get the "dairy compact" passed in New York State.
In addition I am working to save small farming communities. Perhaps you
can guide me on how to send messages to the membership on issues of
sustainability not only domestically but globally. Many issues of food
supply and potable water...irrigation have to do with energy issues...in
many communities, perhaps I can give the assembled sets of options on
courses to pursue, including the raising of money to accomplish specific
aims...
Best regards,
Elliot
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 07:12:23
From: "Natl. Campaign for Sustainable Agriculture" <campaign@magiccarpet.com>
NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
P.O. Box 396, Pine Bush, NY 12566, (914) 744-8448, Fax: (914) 744-8477;
email: Campaign@magiccarpet.com
April 13, 1998
****MORE ACTION NEEDED
****ON THE PROPOSED ORGANIC RULE****
TELL YOUR SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE
TO SIGN ON TO THE LETTER TO
USDA SECRETARY DAN GLICKMAN
Letters are being circulated in both houses of Congress to send to
Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman regarding the Proposed Organic Rule.
Both letters express concern about the Proposed Rule as written, ask
Glickman to re- examine the Rule, return to the recommendations of the
National Organic Standards Board, and abide by the authority of the NOSB
granted by Congress in the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. They
also briefly address the "Big Three," noting that organic products should
be produced free of genetic engineering, biosolids, and ionizing radiation.
It is important that there are large numbers of Members signing each of
these letters -- make sure yours are included.
LET YOUR SENATOR AND REPRESENTATIVE KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT ORGANIC --
CALL YOUR CONGRESS MEMBER TODAY!
CALL THE CAPITOL SWITCHBOARD AT 202-224-3121 -- Ask for your Senators' and
Representative's office -- leave the message:
SENATE: Sign on to the Leahy/Jeffords Letter to Glickman on the Proposed
Organic Rule
HOUSE: Sign on to the DeFazio/Metcalf Letter to Glickman on the Proposed
Organic Rule
OR CALL YOUR SENATOR OR REPRESENTATIVE AT THEIR DISTRICT OFFICE WHILE THEY
ARE ON EASTER BREAK (UNTIL APRIL 19)
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT SIGN-ONS COME IN NOW!
This is one step in an ongoing process to Change the Rule. There will be
other steps along the way -- if you are not on our Action Alert List,
please call or email us with your address, phone, fax, and email information.
Your comments to the Proposed Rule are still needed. There is still plenty
of time before April 30 to make substantive comments. If you need more
information, contact this office or visit the following web sites:
www.hawiaa.org, www.ucsusa.org, www.rafiusa.org, www.ccof.org,
www.iquest.net/ofma, www.pmac.net, www.saveorganic.org,
www.ticketplease.com/safefood
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