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Framework for a Safe Internet: Know the facts, understand the issues, shape the future | Safe Internet Alliance

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:09:06 -0000

Tags: education, internetsafety, school2.0

by: Maggie Verster

Digital Storytelling

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:07:14 -0000

a good digital storytelling site

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a good digital storytelling site - Newman Lanier

Tags: DigitalStorytelling, storytelling, education

by: Newman Lanier

Wavety.com — The Complete List of Google Wave Gadgets and Robots

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 04:18:30 -0000

Up-to-date list of google wave gadgets and robots

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Up-to-date list of google wave gadgets and robots - Armando Arechiga
Up-to-date list of google wave gadgets and robots - Armando Arechiga

Tags: GoogleWave, gadgets, robots

by: Armando Arechiga

FRONTLINE/WORLD . Educators . Activities . Politics . Face-Off: United States Foreign Policy With North Korea | PBS

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:16:49 -0000

Tags: no_tag

by: Ginger TPLC

Youth Fitness Magazine | Home

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:30:58 -0000

Tags: fitness, PE, physical_fitness

by: Ginger TPLC

How to Can Fruits & Vegetables : Tips on Using a Pressure Cooker for Home Canning | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Video about How to Can Fruits & Vegetables

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Video about How to Can Fruits & Vegetables - Yamila Gonzalez

Tags: Permaculture Sustainability Permaculture Gardening Community Values Food Sustainability Natural Capital Permaculture Design Permanent Agriculture Care For The Earth Care For The Future Soil Seed Saving Care For The Land Seed Trading

by: Yamila Gonzalez

How to dehydrate and store food | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Video about How to dehydrate and store food

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Video about How to dehydrate and store food - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Permaculture Magazine Article 60

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Article

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Article - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Understanding Soil: - Part 3: Soil Improvement Techniques for All Types Of Soil | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

To obtain healthy plants we need healthy soil . Since there are different types of soil we can improve it according its type.

The techniques are the following:

1) Organic compost: Provides nutrients.

2) Mulch: Good for earthworms which change humus into nutrients. Protect from direct sunlight, provides nutrients, and increase soil biota.

3) Dry and liquid compost: The same benefits as mulching.

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To obtain healthy plants we need healthy soil . Since there are different types of soil we can improve it according its type.

The techniques are the following:

1) Organic compost: Provides nutrients.

2) Mulch: Good for earthworms which change humus into nutrients. Protect from direct sunlight, provides nutrients, and increase soil biota.

3) Dry and liquid compost: The same benefits as mulching. - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Understanding Soil - Part 2: Identifying Types of Soil | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

When we are planning to plant it is good to know which type of soilwe have in order to know which improvements we need to perform. Understanding soil is very important if we want to produce healthy fruits and vegetables.

The techniques shown here is simple and can utilize inexpensive materials.

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When we are planning to plant it is good to know which type of soilwe have in order to know which improvements we need to perform. Understanding soil is very important if we want to produce healthy fruits and vegetables.

The techniques shown here is simple and can utilize inexpensive materials. - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

The Rocket Powered Shower | Permaculture Research Institute of Australia

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Plan for our Rocket-Powered hot water system for the Basecamp shower + bath block Spending all your day gathering sticks for a hot shower is just no fun. No

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Plan for our Rocket-Powered hot water system for the Basecamp shower + bath block Spending all your day gathering sticks for a hot shower is just no fun. No - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

The Busybody State | Permaculture Research Institute of Australia

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Why was the Big Green Gathering shut down by the authorities? by George Monbiot: journalist, author, academic and environmental and political activist, United

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Why was the Big Green Gathering shut down by the authorities? by George Monbiot: journalist, author, academic and environmental and political activist, United - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Permaculture & Regenerative Design News: Organic IS Better!

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Article

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Article - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Getting Started in Food Storage | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Video about Getting Started in Food Storage

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Video about Getting Started in Food Storage - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Technology for Permaculture | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

Choosing the right technology helps to protect our environment, and at the same time makes our work easier, this type of technology is called appropriate technology. It is designed taking into consideration the ethical, community, economical, and cultural aspects from where it is going to be used.

There are some characteristics that describe this technology like the reduction of electric use, reduction of labor, uses renewable energy and materials that are friendly for the environment, etc.

Following are some example of this technology with a brief description:

1) Solar cookers

a) Use heat from the sun and cooks slow
b) There are several designs:
1) Heat trap boxes
2) Curve concentrators (parabolic)
3) Panel cookers

2) Solar dryers

a) Can be used to dry vegetables and fruits
b) Some designs are:
1) Plastic dryers: made of wood frame and wrapped with a clear plastic
2) Wood and glass dryers: uses air flow

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By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

Choosing the right technology helps to protect our environment, and at the same time makes our work easier, this type of technology is called appropriate technology. It is designed taking into consideration the ethical, community, economical, and cultural aspects from where it is going to be used.

There are some characteristics that describe this technology like the reduction of electric use, reduction of labor, uses renewable energy and materials that are friendly for the environment, etc.

Following are some example of this technology with a brief description:

1) Solar cookers

a) Use heat from the sun and cooks slow
b) There are several designs:
1) Heat trap boxes
2) Curve concentrators (parabolic)
3) Panel cookers

2) Solar dryers

a) Can be used to dry vegetables and fruits
b) Some designs are:
1) Plastic dryers: made of wood frame and wrapped with a clear plastic
2) Wood and glass dryers: uses air flow - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Water Management | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

We can help the environment and at the same time reduce costs. Some of the ways to start is being aware of the waste produced in our home, also what resources could be used in a more efficient way so that we can save water and other resources, therefore reducing the associated costs. Following are some ideas for water management:

1) Reuse water to feed the plant - the water can come from several ways:
a) Dishwashing water - Use buckets for washing, for example two buckets can be used for one bucket for soap and water and other with only water to rinse the dishes. Use biodegradable soap for dishwashing so you can reuse it.
b) Compost Shower - Use biodegradable soap
c) Kitchen water - Water used from other kitchen uses, like water from boiled potatoes.
d) Dish drying racks - You can build a rack over an area where you are growing plants, then clean water drips into the ground this way watering the plants.

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By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

We can help the environment and at the same time reduce costs. Some of the ways to start is being aware of the waste produced in our home, also what resources could be used in a more efficient way so that we can save water and other resources, therefore reducing the associated costs. Following are some ideas for water management:

1) Reuse water to feed the plant - the water can come from several ways:
a) Dishwashing water - Use buckets for washing, for example two buckets can be used for one bucket for soap and water and other with only water to rinse the dishes. Use biodegradable soap for dishwashing so you can reuse it.
b) Compost Shower - Use biodegradable soap
c) Kitchen water - Water used from other kitchen uses, like water from boiled potatoes.
d) Dish drying racks - You can build a rack over an area where you are growing plants, then clean water drips into the ground this way watering the plants. - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

What is a LETS System | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

A LETS system is a non - profit locally initiated exchange network backed by good and services and there is no need of coins, paper money or tokens of any kind. Transactions are recorded in a local central location and open to all members.

Good and services can include the following: food, health services, clothing, repairs, housing, transport, legal services, equipment, business services, entertainment etc., through the operation of a credit economy that is community based and the use of dollars are reduced or not used.

The LETS system work in the following manner:

1) Community people set up an organization
2) Anyone on the community can join the organization
3) Good and services are set by a directory of members
4) The transactions are kept on record and updated regularly
5) Services or good are paid by a note or cheque for an agreed amount of LETS units.

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By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

A LETS system is a non - profit locally initiated exchange network backed by good and services and there is no need of coins, paper money or tokens of any kind. Transactions are recorded in a local central location and open to all members.

Good and services can include the following: food, health services, clothing, repairs, housing, transport, legal services, equipment, business services, entertainment etc., through the operation of a credit economy that is community based and the use of dollars are reduced or not used.

The LETS system work in the following manner:

1) Community people set up an organization
2) Anyone on the community can join the organization
3) Good and services are set by a directory of members
4) The transactions are kept on record and updated regularly
5) Services or good are paid by a note or cheque for an agreed amount of LETS units. - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Food Sustainability - Part 1: Food Storage | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

Food storage can be used for long and short term planning. Having the right amount of food stored can provide us with enough supply in case that for some reason we are temporarily away from our regular food supply.

You can buy the food already prepared for long term storing or you can do it by yourself by drying fruits, appropriate food canning, etc.

Before obtaining the food that you are going to store (it does not matter if you are going to buy it already prepared for storing or are going to do it by yourself) you should follow some basic guidelines so you can have a successful plan

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By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

Food storage can be used for long and short term planning. Having the right amount of food stored can provide us with enough supply in case that for some reason we are temporarily away from our regular food supply.

You can buy the food already prepared for long term storing or you can do it by yourself by drying fruits, appropriate food canning, etc.

Before obtaining the food that you are going to store (it does not matter if you are going to buy it already prepared for storing or are going to do it by yourself) you should follow some basic guidelines so you can have a successful plan - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Home Canning Basics | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

Video about Home Canning Basics

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Video about Home Canning Basics - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez

Food Sustainability: Part 2: Preserving Shelf Life of Stored Food | NaturalFreeChoice.com

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 22:43:28 -0000

By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

When storing food it is necessary to verify how we are going to manage the shelf life of our food. Looking for the right conditions is essential to keep it in edible conditions so we stay healthy also during the time we consume this food.

When choosing your food for storage make sure that is in good quality conditions. When choosing the place you should follow the following steps, so your food last longer:

1) Quality of Food - Be sure that you are buying or storing fresh food or food that is in good conditions

2) Rotate: Food that was stored first should be the food consumed first (First In First Out) or the one the one that expire first

3) Low Temperature: Try to low the temperature as much as you can in the area of storage since every increase of 18 degrees F cut by half the live of the food. Try to store in an area above 32 deg F and below 72 deg F.

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By: NaturalFreeChoice.com

When storing food it is necessary to verify how we are going to manage the shelf life of our food. Looking for the right conditions is essential to keep it in edible conditions so we stay healthy also during the time we consume this food.

When choosing your food for storage make sure that is in good quality conditions. When choosing the place you should follow the following steps, so your food last longer:

1) Quality of Food - Be sure that you are buying or storing fresh food or food that is in good conditions

2) Rotate: Food that was stored first should be the food consumed first (First In First Out) or the one the one that expire first

3) Low Temperature: Try to low the temperature as much as you can in the area of storage since every increase of 18 degrees F cut by half the live of the food. Try to store in an area above 32 deg F and below 72 deg F. - Yamila Gonzalez

by: Yamila Gonzalez