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The Stoic Week Handbook

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Thoughtstylings
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...ypically within our control, even if it might not feel like it some of the time. The Stoics were systems thinkers, The cosmos is like a single living being. Like all other living beings it is in a continual process of change. So, when facing the world we ought to see ourselves as part of it. We are but one small component or element within a much larger entity. We are not the centre of the world and it is not all about us. The larger process of ch...

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A Transportation Cocktail: Bikes, Trains and Buses

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Bikes
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...hen you bring up bikes with a customer service person it will be the first time they’ve ever heard the question. Now back to the slow, but entertaining San Joaquin train. While it takes longer than driving or flying, the views of the Central Valley can’t be beat. You’re well off the highway for most of the trip, and get a god’s eye view from the upper deck. Glimpses of farms, backyards and small towns flash by as if in a series of dream-like snaps...

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Salsa Dancing in a World Without Oil

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Events
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...ve, forward-thinking view of what the future will hold for our area in the time beyond oil. Sunday, Sept. 14, 6pm – Movie “The End of Suburbia” followed by community discussion Saturday, Sept. 20, 9am-5pm – “Designing the Transition” – a full day conference exploring the Transition concept Thursday, Sept 25, 7-9pm – Peak Oil Community Discussion – the first followup event to the Transition conference Thursday, October 23, 7-9pm – “Power Down” Loca...

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Bisphenol-A

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Thoughtstylings
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...still encounter BPA is in canned foods which we like to have on hand. Next time you pop open a can take a look at the inside–odds are there is a nearly invisible clear plastic lining which is where you’ll find the BPA. So with BPA we have yet another one of those throw up your hands in disgust, anger and desperation moments at the supermarket. What to do? Canning your own food is one good option. We started doing this last year and it’s surprising...

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Helping the Bees with Science in your Backyard

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Animals, Bees
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...sunflowers and count the number of bees that visit them in a set period of time. We participated this summer, planting the sunflower seeds provided by the project. It’s too late to start this year, but you can sign up for next year’s project here. When we last did an observation, we counted five bees within ten minutes visiting the flower we chose to watch. See the video above for an instant replay. This project is very important, and participatio...

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