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  Good News - Alternative Energies

  by Amazing in

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  good news alternative energy .

  while on the subject, we could already start to reduce and eventually eliminate oil, at least to the point where we would only need to use our own resources and may buy oil from mexico and russia.. solar: while seemingly forgotten, this is still a growing industry.

  solar assist panels for homes are still selling.

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  Celtic

  For anyone interested in real sustainability issues I encourage you to look at www.permaculture.co.uk and their earth repair catalogue, there you will see the facts and not the fiction.

  Permaculture in a nutshell is living harmoniously with natures pattern.

  As far as your suggestions go, some of them are cool, some are downright awful, but I'm not about to enter upon a lengthy debate on the pro's and con's of each here as there is far too much room for disagreement on the issues concerned.

  peace

  celtic

  PS Search engine google try: 'Centre for alternative technology wales uk', I'm up there for a meeting on the environment in two weeks on alternative energies.
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  Watchtower style architecture

  by sleepy in

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  so was it just me or are the architectual designs of kingdom halls absolutely bland and uninspiring?.

  i suppose it just like the pictures in the mags middle of the road and all that.. if there was a new system and the watchtower society had control on thing i wonder if they would insist on standardised designs .. 3 or 4 designs for each country to chose from.. if you think that is far fetched that is exactly the policy they have today for kingdom hall design.

  there are several predesigned stadardised halls to chose from.

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  Celtic

  Ai, the nail bomb that went off in Australia at the KH there influenced this thinking also I'm sure.

  Does anyone remember that?

  peace

  celtic
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  Why be a good person?

  by Kinsman in

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  for most people, the question why be good--as distinguished from merely law abiding--is a simple one.

  because god commands it, because the bible requires it, because good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell.

  the vast majority of people derive their morality from religion.

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  The top half was cool, can go along with that, no probs, the bottom half? 'You SHOULD this, you SHOULD that. Telling someone they should do something is considered one of the heights of rudeness, might, could are far more sympathetic.

  This gives persons the right to make an imformed choice of the facts preceding the action.

  Personally, I think too much time is taken concentrating on the 'faults' of others without giving consideration to our own life imperfections. I see though that you were quoting someone else and these were not nessarsarily your own words.

  Good to see you here, liked your style and clarity of writing and maybe we'll be conversing more, have a good 'un today!!

  celtic
  land of pagans and where things go bump in the night
  www.can-online.org.uk
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  Another Terrorist Attack

  by RR in

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  upi london.

  re: terrorists.

  in an apparent copycat terrorist act, polish.

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  Celtic

  Not funny, but if we all had the same sense of humour, what a dull place this would be.
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  Breaking free of the OIL habit.

  by Amazing in

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  dependancy: the usa, the western world, north and south america, and like many nations of europe and japan, are highly dependant on oil.

  i recall as a kid in the 1950s seeing gas prices at 5 cents a gallon.

  i remember my parents getting bent out of shape when gas finally reached 11 cents a gallon.. 1971: my wife and i traveled to southern california to visit friends and family.

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  Try Hemp and reading, The Emporor Wears No Clothes. Problem solved.
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  Watchtower style architecture

  by sleepy in

  1. jw
  2. friends

  so was it just me or are the architectual designs of kingdom halls absolutely bland and uninspiring?.

  i suppose it just like the pictures in the mags middle of the road and all that.. if there was a new system and the watchtower society had control on thing i wonder if they would insist on standardised designs .. 3 or 4 designs for each country to chose from.. if you think that is far fetched that is exactly the policy they have today for kingdom hall design.

  there are several predesigned stadardised halls to chose from.

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  Celtic

  Ai, this has crossed my mind many times. Years ago, when I used to be on the SW Quick Build team I always held grave reservations that the building materials were never sourced sustainably, just bog standard crap materials were always used.

  Here was the Awake claiming that the organisation is one of the leading environmental companies in the world. What an absolute joke.

  Looking through the magazines, I used to despair often at the thought of living in the illustrated homes in paradise that the WT obviously thought were really funky and cool.

  For the most sustainable architecture anywhere check out www.earthship.org

  Another issue, why do Kingdom Hall garden designs always look so naff? Paradise one day eh? Some of them better do a phd in garden maintenance first rather than considering window cleaning.

  peace

  celtic
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  I've Had It - I Just Can't Do it Anymore

  by troubled in

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  well, it seems we're back to the same "you're a troll; you're not a troll" thing.

  it seems that my posts make too many of you "uncomfortable," you have an "intuition," you "can't put your finger on it," whatever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

  i thought this was a place where people can post and be heard.

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  Celtic

  Troubled, listen not to fools, you know inside yourself from whence you are coming. This happens often, but it is only part of a collective community with many individuals all at opposite ends of the spectrum in the healing / recovery processes from the WT. Some fire off to let off steam, some are you say rightly, complete idiots, many are very true to themselves and care deeply for others.

  I'd be good to see you stay longer, when you next post, I'll make a point of answering if I can positively.

  You keep your chin up gal, heres my email if you ever wish to convey any thoughts for sharing. [email protected]

  All the bestest!!

  peace

  celtic
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  If Possible - That UN Letter Needs Distribution

  by Celtic in

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  as a tool for enabling further awareness, from within the congregations, to the activities of the organisation, in my estimation, the un letter of disassociation, needs wider publication, and distribution, certainly into the hands of individual brothers and sisters.. in thus action, much might be generated towards effective solutions in.

  general public education about the machinations of the wt corporations/networks.. does anyone else see this tool (letter) as a key that can be used?.

  peace.

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  As a tool for enabling further awareness, from within the congregations, to the activities of the organisation, in my estimation, the UN letter of disassociation, needs wider publication, and distribution, certainly into the hands of individual brothers and sisters.

  In thus action, much might be generated towards effective solutions in
  general public education about the machinations of the WT Corporations/networks.

  Does anyone else see this tool (letter) as a key that can be used?

  peace

  celtic
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  help - orwellian 'DOUBLETHINK' kicking in

  by alliwannadoislive in

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  reading the watchtower 'readers ask' article (which so clearly is not a reader asking) about 'should we pray for disfellowshipped ones' and i had the horrible feeling of 'doublethink' kicking in - twisted reasoning trying to take me over and allow me to accept the incorrect thinking.

  isn't this like a conditioned disgusting habit ?.

  is this posting like i'm taking it to the elders ?.

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  Celtic

  Many of us are aware of the same processes at work, I cannot answer for you whether it will ever go away, but you kind of get used to it and rebuild your life more aware than ever before how these mind control cults operate.

  As the poster said above, you're doing fine, keep your focus

  peace

  celtic
  Cornwall
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  A Blank Canvas Waiting For The Artist / Clangers

  by Celtic in

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  any one here like the irish 'river dance'?

  i can't put into words what this music does for me apart from putting a ruddy great grin on my face, foot stomping fiddle playing - excellent!!.

  for those of you interested in green iniatives, earth energies, gaia, goodess, rebirth and/or renewal, eco-housing, environmental concerns please take a look at www.permaculture.co.uk take a look at the earth repair catalogue.. the organic gardening catalogue 64pages, free, 01932 253666. modular buildings catch your interest?

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  Celtic

  Any one here like the Irish 'River Dance'? Or seen them? I can't put into words what this music does for me apart from putting a ruddy great grin on my face, foot stomping fiddle playing - excellent!!

  For those of you interested in green iniatives, earth energies, gaia, goodess, rebirth and/or renewal, eco-housing, environmental concerns please take a look at www.permaculture.co.uk take a look at the Earth Repair Catalogue.

  The Organic Gardening Catalogue 64pages, free, 01932 253666

  Modular buildings catch your interest? Earthquake and hurricane proof homes that 5 people can construct in 8 days. www.earthship.org

  Ever worked with living willow? Want to start your own willow creations? Willow courses with WillowPoolDesigns, Hedgerow baskets, living willow work, domes,tunnels and seating, plus animal sculptures
  http://browser.to/willowpooldesigns

  Earth based spirituality. Resurgence Magazine - "The spiritual and artistic flagship of the green movement", (The Guardian), A magazine of ecological & spiritual values with an international perspective. Themes include: Deep Ecology, Organic living, Sustainable Development, Holistic Science and Biodiversity.
  http://www.resurgence.org

  Need an eco-mortgage for a project - Contact the Ecology Building Society - 0845 674 5566 Ecological mortgages and savings based on fair trade.

  Wanted to investigate buying green alternatives and care for your environment? The green Shop www.greenshop.co.uk

  Most of the building industry couldn't care less for the environment -Constructive CARE for the environment www.aecb.net

  Another good team www.ecodesign.co.uk

  These are all of the subjects that i have much interest in. My reason for sharing the information and contacts is not for any profit on my behalf at all. It is just that from these sites you will find assistance towards much in practical healing and therapy from JW experiences. I hope it helps you develop more of an interest for caring for the environment around us and also for opening up the artist within you all. Simple crafts such as willow are easy to learn and may also assist you in developing a low cost income generator.

  peace

  celtic
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