[Lapg] Fwd: News from Los Angeles Permaculture Guild

Fri Jul 3 18:24:59 PDT 2009

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Date: Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Subject: News from Los Angeles Permaculture Guild

            Los Angeles Permaculture Guild
Newsletter                                            : : July 2009
   *[image: July]
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      *News in the Land of LA
*   Text of the Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's speech
http://mayorsam.blogspot.com/2009/07/five-goals-four-years-text-of-mayors.html<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9C-955bwn4Tn12OscEtjvUu3Bvepy8kfte0WFIHSPyBFrENW_4fp2DJeQcg5Z1_LAnlbfr1hUE4QBjt-mIHj8_ZjyTIZi2FPspJ4dFJC7iTPO05OnPgpdypXzbVvPBADsjK4mtj45KI8p7016QMgxq5RM_bd2iIH5QWYZiI4pcyyIEPxpqGYd46>
"...Together, we can build the economy of the future. We can cut out our
carbon footprint. We can build a mass transit system of a world class city.
We can be safer and stronger than ever. We can bring fundamental change to
our schools. We can make L.A. a more livable city..."

[image: LA from Above]
LA from Above
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/earth/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9DID4voJaQjJ0BSTnEs5RPIWLmC7wKHDE7x2yUE5n0TRkW22qbCrT7ffpQ3MZzZ8xYcBanu6FDqP31ZRFispfXfd4NWZuJebrzkwnCI71GHQezC6iXDq9vE>
The American space agency and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry have released a new digital topographic map of Earth that
accurately portrays more of our planet than ever before.
  *More Songs about Buildings and Food
*   [image: greenHive]

The Green Hive
http://www.thegreenhive.com/index.php<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9BmbX_8oYo1a4n3ftZZgnMaKxP26r6GBo7xadHYURXEAM_Zmiazx6NE7FGxnRPtyX8ZqdIVivpLMg0CT056DSQYDZ08jTWPtX1pRUqJosvGhf7mnYDRKgT3>
The Green Hive is an integrated forum/marketplace that promotes community
interaction, education, products and a green lifestyle.

That's Hollywood Baby!
Greenroof at Cherokee Studio's Hard Hat Tour
http://formlainc.com/awards/greenroof-at-cherokee-lofts.php<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9DWqhy-tnOD_eFe2TSGUArcTEf_6J-6vA66WqRAQdz8jQ3lu761PpVmd1wBS-ZuIxnwZXBDQCfq6UnLWY_AMAq_dQyfy5i0oGVhD6Cg2L3bu_pKsLH9WsOAoJJr3KAI34sGpsPssNFOtWDbLndI1mPw>
The Lofts' greenroof will save energy and reduce the heat-island effect
produced by the building.

Yard-Share
http://hyperlocavore.ning.com/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9BBbxAmN9m-G-H8s0L4qKzdVtojNG6S_72Kw4vD_eRzYTsKgCTzEj2SEv6Fd9xnukILPNzuhPIHI3sHkdHqW_B7op6yqadfyqnMzmWu2I4OrKtmF5gAu2eT>
Join hyperlocavore to find or start a yard share in your town.

Food, Inc.
Free Screening July 14, 16th
http://slowfoodla.com/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9AD_IUZc2sjA8xwlwkO6W4_8FZUv6ntitAw4rewz-3geIyG9mTQYBHez0j404Zpw26wgsQ0iZ3ZFzxpVRtTwWAQdmIGaLsmk8wfuAalajQuTQ==>
Robert Kenner, the film's director, appeared on the The Daily Show with Jon
Stewart, answering questions about why fast, cheap, and easy food isn't
sustainable. Visit the website for video of the segment.   *Now, why don't
you write?
*   Any Events, Ideas or
Activities out there?
Send us a message in a bottle, a pigeon, a smoke signal or an email -Let us
know what's out there keepin' you interested and alive...
LAPG NEWS <permaculture at earthflow.com>
    [image: Uncle Sam Gardens]
  *More LA News Bytes
*
[image: UrbanOil]

Life on an Urban Oil Field
http://solveclimate.com/blog/20090703/life-urban-oil-field<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9DZWMUTbITX6Rm3Td2R6pPKhLim38y0d4AWTqMxcRLCl399p_q0XpK-bNMbpuLboHfDlsK802KJbYw4c8ww8vRUHr3TLhQaFAB1DE9d9jl5Segws3UgQLOBOOgp9IzCkV9EKvxTn7q_dpLViWF2nnh6crrPynHuIxc=>
Wilmington is home to 53,000 people - 45,000 of them Latino, 24 percent
below the national poverty level - living in the midst of oil wells, oil
refineries and the Port of Los Angeles.

Anti-Gang leader Alex Sanchez Denied Bail
http://hiphopandpolitics.wordpress.com/2009/07/02/update-anti-gang-leader-alex-sanchez-denied-bail/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9CiC0N9t1EQ8giICHFvGxjdOFgxbdY0fhP_-OZs810yWi2HxP5gLlS9BQj4OEf_wscX7zftCcWh7IJjqTdtVPAj2DI6vDdrI7s2OXyk2t0klGAjUqnMAbCEFYUs0W6RPgN7G4hgViU2j-O3s9BJESIMA0_b53GzWvAP0YX2A4z3143gfmUdaTZW41HUTyGueHmIA24-PSmtsmQ8FC1GFkwX>
Alex has been a leader of gang truce efforts in Los Angeles for over ten
years. All of Us or None will be working with Homies Unidos and Alex's
friends and family across the nation to win his release on bail.

    *All Sustainable 'n Stuff
*   [image: CSI inc]
Community
Services Unlimited Inc.
http://www.csuinc.org/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9C9sRNz71zTu4xXxy6K1H31KD2DQrnKeTgkxZNBWPoIFMHF8-e9PpdJUjRLCpHmw9o0EwMOfXNuTf5jEVazqpmO8ZZs3_Ko0w7hMwA9ku21fg==>
Vision: We envision equitable, healthful and sustainable communities that
are self-reliant, inter-relating and where every individual has the support
and resources needed to develop to their fullest capacity.

Sustainable Works
http://www.sustainableworks.org/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9C9sRNz71zTu4xXxy6K1H31KD2DQrnKeTgkxZNBWPoIFMHF8-e9PpdJUjRLCpHmw9o0EwMOfXNuTf5jEVazqpmO8ZZs3_Ko0w7hMwA9ku21fg==>
"...Sustainable Works is a non-profit environmental education organization
and a project of Community Partners. Our mission is to foster a culture of
sustainability in cities, colleges, and businesses..."

Sustainable Santa Monica
http://smgreen.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9D6jJgYE4g86ceU4fiviX4VK4lDOWahcorLAi8ZnrjIre7fbDjANI63kFn23DoCnSRshIRBPiwZNABB5miYO8K3qcygWJz2nMk=>
Learn everything you wanted to know about the various aspects of
Sustainability in the City of Santa Monica.

Westside
Permaculture Gatherings
Community Action Group.
Contact Sean Jennings westsidepermies at gmail.com

City of Angels Permaculture
http://earthflow.com<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9Azolkfz5YYykd1pQ0Q7Ta71cumo8tcIog-v3Tv6Wlhws5ccP0TohtVqNIjj1dyQyR2Wo7j_ZgRcsJeM8Yv4j1NIEgbRL2melw=>
Professional Training Programs, Monthly Classes
   Join Our Mailing
List!<http://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=001TAIYF9pFghHDxa70aqEdtQ%3D%3D>
*other Very Cool shitml
*   Hey, what about
these all over  LA?

[image: Kenetic]

Kinetic Energy Generator
http://greenbiz.com/news/2009/06/15/sainsburys-rolls-out-kinetic-energy-generator<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9AgGjIA2zKBjVtWkgAjX6VpSDz6bGKENVi30jFT-lq20wK70BSqUDzj_IqNPXRd79fXcX5EAfyR-NfoeiUJb8b7OPpgrV0Yz_x3qe26xwiFz2-BI25S13nC1mWb_ZXH72wtzKVsNOba9elN04AefeFc26nBg7JvlzsAhrEBNxdouy6QjLuUyIc0JYE3P8w4SYk=>
Highway Energy Systems, works using plates that move when vehicles drive
over them, creating enough kinetic energy to drive a generator.

City in the Fog
to the City in the Smog

Produce to the People!
http://www.producetothepeople.org/<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9BLBOfEhp9GO-PhtYplvk7m0TDaak6PDU7aSsUuXt-pRBMkawNmcXIg4wtbcVMYRS0bo3hlymOLAVlekR0jBFWrAsj0Q4plqQXWikPIaV7C0E4u8cGmreZD>
Produce to the People is a backyard harvest project that collects excess
produce from residential fruit trees and gardens in San Francisco. The
produce is given to local organizations that redistribute free food to
low-income families and individuals...
   *Oh Yeah, Upcoming Design Courses...
*   [image: CityofAngelsPerm]<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9Azolkfz5YYykd1pQ0Q7Ta71cumo8tcIog-v3Tv6Wlhws5ccP0TohtVqNIjj1dyQyR2Wo7j_ZgRcsJeM8Yv4j1NIEgbRL2melw=>

City of Angels
Permaculture Academy
http://earthflow.com/LAPDC7-2.php<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9CDOPhoWjQ7AyfpiZEnhbbZJzPACmEtOyIQw-ShgP4awRD2SMaHBRxrfe4YRv6onKs_wMcXo1Y0-ECRb9nSx2L1X9-y8rbh7Plytutoq_gx8e6GylIOA1pF>
Design Course Series Begins in OCT

NEW !
Orange County & San Diego
info at earthflow.com
Fall & Winter Design Course Series

Quail Springs
Permaculture Learning Center
http://www.quailsprings.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9D-zi3oMXUIYgdU7FhXMrCgWyHEUncQkWbcJOyDYotuHC0e5-jy6BZyYQ3u1HgzGK-ne5ojnySMOVrdEoI7ljFfESamuCVvn2u3ASKdYyThCw==>
July 11-24 -Don't miss world renowned community planner, Robyn Francis

Las Vegas, New Mexico
The Permaculture Institute
http://permaculture.org<http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102629000631&s=1246&e=0012QQ5A1FQm9A3SQg7T80SYTES6lNxF76ebx7fKOW2bCO_8bDTGBQas6iHa3sjvGZVLpI8cgIVrZEfkKouRbA56sUDjlr88tJrchPDaJAlQ2w=>
July 18-31 -5,000 Acre Buffalo Preserve
w/Scott Pittman & Larry Santoyo
   *Kickin' Down
for Permaculture
*   Sponsors

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