New Kind of Money to End Money

Yet another interesting post I found on the interwebs about alternative currencies . . .
from http://www.realitysandwich.com/a_new_kind_money_end_money
A New Kind of Money to End Money
Sanjay Perera

Originally published on Reality Sandwich June 10, 2008.
This piece will look at the new money that is coming into being, and which will replace money as we know it. Money will [...]

Tent Cities Growing

from Albuquerque Journal 9/19/08

Fruit tree awareness guide/map

Looking out my window at the neighbors peach tree this morning, I got the idea to create a network that would connect people who want fresh local fruit, with people who have trees, but don’t pick the fruit.
Does this sound like a good Idea? Do you have any thought on how to get this idea [...]

Things we can learn from Cuba

When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba’s economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half – and food by 80 percent – people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well as the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. [...]

Sister City Partnerships to help Cuba

We can send help through our local sister cities projects.
Here is the best info I can find out for Santa Fe so far, let me know if you find better info!

Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Arts Commission Conference Room
125 Lincoln, Suite 100
Santa Fe, New Mexico
955-6215
Some general Sister Cities info . . [...]