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Deep Web Search Engines To get started, try using a search engine that specializes in scouring the invisible web for results. None of these can search the entire invisible web, but they make some inroads that Google has not as of yet.

This article was referred to me by the author, Naresh. He presented for an online Transition Town call that I participated in (Jan. 24, 2013) The call was titled -"Is Your Transition Initiative (TI) as effective as it can be?" I took the call thanks to Liora's recommendation.

Here is a video of Jacque Fresco of the Venus Project demonstrating how our world-view is created.

A blog post all about Pattern Languages

This is a site for K-12 supposedly but there are some great tools here for teaching (PDF form) - creating design challenges prototypes and more

The purpose of this article is to review the literature dealing with the developmental sequence in small groups, to evaluate this literature as a body, to extrapolate general concepts about group development and to suggest fruitful areas for further research.

"Lean Startup" is an approach for launching businesses and products, that relies on validated learning, scientific experimentation, and iterative product releases to shorten product development cycles, measure progress, and gain valuable customer feedback. In this way, companies, especially startups, can design their products or services to meet the demands of their customer base without requiring large amounts of initial funding or expensive product launches.

Hi, I'm taking a 10 week 'from idea to manifestation'-Eco-social entrepreneurship workshop to help me build our sustainability school. The basic model we use is of lean startup approach that is common now in silicon valley. for me it's seems like at home- remind me of the spiral way of planning and the permaculture principals.

and an easy to use online tool for lean start-up planning: http://leancanvas.com

Great piece of foraging - thanks for this - and I really like that it has a transcript as well ...

Lots of great info being shared by lots of great people. 

video on backcasting

more than just useful ...

Consider this - if we add in personal transformation and awareness of the patrix would PAR and Gaia U philosphy come into strong congruence? Worth a good look.

Using short work periods to improve attention and producticity - thanks Cheryl!

I will give it a try! Thanks

I just participated in a graphic Facilitation workshop. for me it was like mind maps on steroids. I do wonder how to easily do it on the go and share it online

Jerry Nagel, co-founder of the Meadowlark Institute, talks about worldviews and the importance of understanding the origins of our own worldview and appreciating the worldviews of others.