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Energy Efficient Living

including the
"Smooth Pedal"
Fuel Efficiency Strategy,
Methodology, and Game


This approach is based in preventative maintenance
and knowing where and how to put your metal to the pedal (instead of the other way around)


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ChBullet  "Smooth-Peddle" Fuel Efficiency Strategy
ChBullet  Tachometer Tricks
ChBullet  Traffic Un-Jamming Suggestion
ChBullet  Yield for Fuel Efficiency

ChBullet  Global Warming?
ChBullet  The Home as Efficient Vehicle [New Section Jan '12]
ChBullet  Long Term Problem Solving

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Questions & Resources, including rainwater conservation
ChBullet  Resources for Resources
ChBullet  On Efficiency From UCS, Bio-Fuels
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          For years I've been using
A FUEL EFFICIENCY STRATEGY
which can create a fun and self-challenging game out of traffic - while actually making it safer for all -
and we're talking about what would be bumper to bumper, temperment challenging, rush-hour traffic.
This is not "Hypermiling" - does not include inappropriate slow driving.
 
         The "Smooth Pedal" methodology works through drivers actively and skillfully pacing vehicles in congested or rush hour traffic. It costs only the time it takes to learn it, the energy to focus on employing it, and yet, the results (in savings) may be greater than many techniques and innovations requiring millions of dollars to start up and maintain. It also provides a fun way of self-managing stress, decreasing likelihood of road rage (preventative health maintenance in a big way!), along with great opportunities for monetary savings to individuals and society due to improved driver safety & vehicle fuel efficiency. It is NOT for when traffic is moving smoothly (and I believe the right lane is for slower driving if necessary).
         This methodology also helps create a SAFE experience for all. Certainly all those behind you, who rarely ever stop thanks to your practicing this technique well. But it's also more respectful of the driver in front of you. And yes, this technique is very effective on congested highways, especially as drivers in the other lanes see what's happening and catch on to how it's done! In the long run (within any rush hour period) using the technique actually speeds traffic, especially since as a result of using it, a) fewer people are having to accelerate from the stopped position, and/or are doing it less often, b) the likelihood of bumper-crumpling is drastically reduced, c) less stops due to engine overheating, and d) less emotional stress, not to mention road rage, because people catch on to the steady pace of things.
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         The heart of the technique, to start with anyway, is gauging the optimal speed for a given situation. I especially watch the brake lights of the farthest vehicle ahead that I can see in my own lane. It's not just knowing how to guage your gas pedal usage. The trick (or game challenge) is determining just how little/seldom can you use the brake pedal and still keep within a certain range of distance from the driver ahead of you. And measuring out that distance with your fuel and brake pedal action. Which can actually can get into to a kind of contest with yourself - which can become a most entertaining game, which is the part that helps with the alertness vs boredom factor, of course. Anyway, let's begin that distance measuring with about 2 to 4 car lengths or so in highway congestion, at 3 to 20 mph lets say. Make that about a 3/4 car length in city street congestion). And these will vary depending on various things you'll figure out as you work with it; practice develops skill.
         This "smooth pedal awareness game" also saves on fuel and reduces wear on brake systems (both due to much decreased repeated leap-frog acceleration and braking). And you'll be tempted to frustration when someone from the next lane jumps into that "free" slot you've opened, but if you just trust and play that into the game... it still works out. Besides, they won't "get there" any faster than you, and certainly not in the same (constructive) state of mind as you will be in. All it takes is a little habit-breaking discipline, as well as playing with timing and intuition -- in case you're into building such skills, realizing they, along with patience, dexterity, and coordination, are very valuable skills to have in many realms of life.
          Ok, Let's Summarize the Gains: 1) savings in costs of road vehicle fuel, maintenance and repairs, and law enforcement, 2) fewer vehicle accidents and 3) fewer and less severe injuries and deaths, 4) improved temperament (therefore overall health) and 5) less road rage (and results from that), because the traffic is almost always kept moving (although slowly) even during rush hour, 6) improved work efficiency and interpersonal relations due to state of mind at drivers' destinations, 7) improved capacity to focus, and improved appreciation for related discipline and delayed gratification, 8) you're not only less bored, but you may even be mentally, and (positively) attitudinally stimulated with your blood pressure LOWERED ! (It's true, this combination also results with various therapies such as tai chi and yoga.)
 

When the Traffic Jam Has Already Happened...
What if some creative volunteer "un-jammers" were assist in coordinating drivers at exit points - coordinating with police choppers via cell phones? The volunteer might put magnetic pad with a large "V" on top of his car (received at the volunteer's brief training course) when a jam occurs, call into a/the traffic coordinator center that could route the volunteer, and the police chopper pilot, when over that area, could spot the volunteer if/as needed (and if still in a useful location in the traffic jam), and direct the volunteer into the most effective action.) [Sept'11]
 

RPMs Guage
Tachometer Tricks

         Please use your tachometer! I'm not sure how many cars have tachometers nowadays - but I believe they can be essential for fuel efficiency. Because speed does NOT necessarily indicate amount of fuel usage. A 1982 manual shift BMW can cruise at 65± mph on "the low side of the tach" (2250 RPMs or so, and transmission ratio's figure into this).
          But the SIMPLE fact of the matter is that, abiding by your Tach-read RPMs is infinitely more accurate for maximizing fuel efficiency (than your speedometer) - and therefore also for minimizing ozone depletion. Once you find out where the efficiency range is, then you can ("by feel") keep your engine out of the (low rpm) 'bog range,' as well as out of the (high rpm) waste range. I think there are color codes on the tach for the 'feeling impaired' now. Wink But if you drive an automatic (especially w/o a color-coded tach) then, IMHO, you're either not in touch with the road, or you've got road-feel skills I can only imagine.
 

Yield for Fuel Efficiency

          And there's the idea about replacing most stop signs with yield signs - to drastically cut energy use (via reduced deceleration and acceleration) and brake wear, as well as to increase defensive driving levels due to the resulting increased caution at intersections (I was actually a defensive driving instructor in the service). Of course, if you're going to do it legally, that one requires some grassroots action at city hall.
 


"Global Warming" ???

         Occassionally, in the past few months, I've facebook chatted with some people who I thought were mistyping a statement, implying that the Global Warming Crisis wasn't real (!). But in each case, I realized, they were getting their information from the same realm of sources. The same realm that also seem to generate the more prolific of conspiracy theory writers. Recently drawing support from the emotionally excitables and the over-the-top "too much government" folks. The main element I see in all of their theories is the message "You can't do anything about this - except get off on retelling/forwarding the theory to other people." I know, most of us would like not to take them seriously, give attention to the pestering brat, etc. But the strategies employed by Karl Rove and the Neo-Cons not that long ago should warn us off that deadly response; and besides, "One cannot not communicate". [March/April 2010]

         Signs of the times, or "Time Of The Signs"? About how OUR home -and it's inhabitants- have not been so efficient: "Humans have wrought such vast and unprecedented changes on the planet that we may be ushering in a new period of geological history. ... It is feared that the damage mankind has inflicted will lead to the 6th largest mass extinction in Earth's history w/thousands of plants & animals being wiped out. The new epoch, called the Anthropocene - meaning new man - would be the 1st period of geological time shaped by action of a single species. Our species itself may be wiped out, ironically, by our own behavioral habits." - "Earth 'Entering New Age of Geological Time' " at CommonDreams.org. As Brian Willson comments at facebook " 'HOMO ESTUPIDO' Have you seen the document, 'Age of Stupid'?" My question: "If we saw the sign for denial would we recognize it?" [3/27/10]
 



The Home as an Efficient Vehicle for Recycling:

Small Home Recycling Mgt/Systems

        I've lived in a very small space for some time, and with some effort, have developed and managed a relatively complete waste-handling and recycling system, that is actually convenient and space-efficient. Via the accompanying picture you can see (from left to right) a) a 12-pack beer box with the recycled grocery sack for those things that go to the "recycle bin", b) a box with a recycled sealable container for the compostables, and c) a box for the recycled plastic grocery bag for storing actual garbage.
        What you can't see in that 23" wide compartment is d) the plastic bag for all *recyclable* plastic bags, e) the plastic bag for all the *un-recylable* plastic bag/wrap materials that go into the garbage, f) a 12-pack beer box for overflow (usually for bottles and juice containers), and g) another box behind that with old socks (great for cleaning whatever) and recycled plastic bags compressed and ready for application to the above.Behind the 12" depth that the three main boxes take up and under/behind the other items mentioned is plenty of room for (the usual?) sink related materials for cleaning and maintenace, water purification, etc.
        Speaking of the sink - and water usage: there's only one sink (10"x12"); my (hand) dish-washing system depends on keeping relatively clean used soap water in a large yogurt container, and rinsing cleaned dishes with just previously boiled water in a 1 qt tea pot. That's all I use for rinsing, and that's after I've just poured some of that into the french-press coffee decanter (provides my reward for doing those dishes). It also saves on soap water if I wipe oily dishes first with the least amount of recycled and compostable tissue or toilet paper.
        A good part of the simplicity and efficiency depends on my having very little food-related garbage. I make only what I can eat in a sitting or store AND eat as leftovers; I keep special containers outside for those items that require special trips (batterys, print cartridges, aerosol containers, etc); I'm careful about what I buy, not to mention who I buy it from. That is, I take a few minutes now and then to check on what's new in the recycling technology, as well as who abuses the ecology of the planet and how much. I also read labels, but I may be digressing from the main topic at this point (?). The point is, my little system accomplishes the goals with a minimum of physical effort and time investment, considering I simply keep aware of what's going on in the realm of planetary sustainability. [1/5/12]
 


        "Object Permanence" or not: Before I put some links, I just want to remind you that your imagination is one of the greatest tools, that "object permanence" doesn't need to be. Permanent, that is. Because if we are attached to seeing things in only the standard defined way, relative to it's "normal" usage or purpose, then we may be limiting our use of a thing. Re-Use is the most efficient means of recycling -- cost-wise, energy-wise, time-wise, etcetera-wise -- provided that the re-use doesn't cause danger to someone's health. If "that would be tacky" is your best excuse for not re-using something, then maybe you could employ your artistic potential, or trade your (other) skills for the craftsmanship required to give the object it's retainability or re-usability. If Home Remodeling is not a tacky trade, then "object redesigner" or "adaptation technician" might also become official employment nomanclature some day. Ok, we can just call them artists if you want <grin>. But given our apparent economic directions, well, we may not be laughing at that one very long [noted 11'08]. Besides, if you don't mind them stealing (or inefficiently recycling) YOUR job some day, there's always Walmart - for getting BRAND spanking new plasticware and state of the art "knic knaks" - well, at least in every state of the nation (by the thousands). <OUCH>

         How many cassette tapes do you have? Are you aware that it doesn't take a great deal of work to repair and recondition them (at least until they suffer a certain amount of wear, which amount is actually quite far beyond most people's imaginings)? OK, they don't have the quality that more recent technology does. But maybe you still have cassettes. Or maybe you still have a cassette player. Or you have one or both and do not have one of the more recent sound devices. Maybe all you need is readily and freely or cheaply available, including tips for reconditioning the cassettes (which you can get from me, by the way). If you read this before I've put those tips into writing, just email me or call me (see author info section). Otherwise the cassettes are not terribly recycleable (as far as I know), simply because... why? Right, because Re-Use is the most efficient way to recycle. [3/27/10]
 


Long Term (Energy-Related and Other) Problem Solving:

         We've been developing computers that are several trillion times faster than before, and are getting faster. Are we ready for faster answers? That is... Haven't so many of our current conundrums resulted from way too fast answers to way too wrong questions - even with slow computers ? The point here is that of the importance of the question when it comes to getting the solutions we truly need.
         You might find this interesting: "The Use Of Questions (and Gestalt approach) In Effective Affirmation Therapy" - Theory and Examples for Practical Application - developing Pragmatic use of "the right question"
         So... Before we can achieve Planetary Sustainability, we have to attain 'Citizen Sustainability.' A military "solution" or "revolution" (quoted because what would be so revolutionary about that?) - large enough to make any difference - will also reap more pain, confusion, and denial. More than we can heal then regain sufficient capacity for planetary healing - before Global Warming takes the rest of us. We're going to have to outsmart that unevolved part of us - and those who represent it politically. That means, IMO, we need to vote with our our dollar (Coop America makes the "for Dummies" book on that one, and on many other sustainable oriented finance solutions), and with our pen or keyboard, and maybe with our feet - as well as with the ballot.
 



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    More Ideas Found
    WATER SHORTAGE
Questions & Resources, including rainwater conservation
    Resources for Resources
    On Efficiency From UCS, Bio-Fuels
    From Global Stewards .Org
    Other Sustainable Planet Resources
    Perspectives
    Related POLY-PSY Resources



      More Ideas Found   (that we might help get off the ground):    

    On Vehicle Efficiency & MUCH more,
from David Blume
The technology for alcohol fueled vehicle engines was hid for 70 or 80 years until David Blume not only re-established it's viability - as likely critical solution to the automobile polution problem - but provided a means for everyone's individually converting their own vehicles. A prolific author and teacher, find everything you need to know about this via the "Alcohol Can Be A Gas" page at Permaculture .Com: "With alcohol fuel, you can become energy independent, reverse global warming, and survive Peak Oil in style. Alcohol fuel is "liquid sunshine" and can't be controlled by transnational corporations. You can produce alcohol for less than $1 a gallon, using a wide variety of plants and waste products, from algae to stale donuts. It's a much better fuel than gasoline, and you can use it in your car, right now. You can even use alcohol to generate electricity. Alcohol fuel production is ecologically sustainable, revitalizes farms and communities, and creates huge new opportunities for small-scale businesses. Its byproducts are clean and valuable. Alcohol has a proud history and a vital future." Excerpt from Solarliving .Org: "David Blume starred in the 10 part PBS series Alcohol As Fuel. He is a master permaculturist, ecological biologist/designer. and one of the first CSA farmers in Amreica. He's worked around the globe in alternative energy, sustainable agriculture, food/energy security and democracy. He's the author of Alcohol Can Be A Gas, has taught intensive workshops to over 10,000 people while apprearing on Radio, Print and television over 1000 times." Related: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Blume

    The Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI)
or "Clinton Global Initiative"
"The Clinton Climate Initiative aims to create and advance solutions to the core issues driving climate change. It takes a holistic approach, addressing the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions and the people, policies, and practices that impact them. Working with governments and businesses around the world, CCI focuses on three strategic program areas: increasing energy efficiency in some of the worlds largest cities, catalyzing the large-scale supply of clean energy, and working to stop deforestation."
Projects Include:
The Empire State Building is being retrofit to improve energy efficiency.
L.A. Lighting: L.A. is replacing 14,000 street lights with more efficient LED technology.
And actually, to get some idea of how so many projects are going on thanks to this great work of service to the planet,
just put "Clinton Global Initiative Energy Plan" (w/o quotes) into your search engine! (Thank you, Bill!)



   Reactivation Of The US Civilian Conservation Corps) [11/10/09]
A GREAT PETITION TO SIGN
...by those who know we don't have much time to turn this our mothership Earth around:
because where we can boost the economy, build community, AND make great gains for the environment -
like with the Reactivation, refunding, and revamping of the USCCC -
well, it only makes good sense to get this under way - ASAP! ...
Thank you for your consideration!
* http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/national-petition-for-the-reactivation-of-the-us-civilian-conservation-corps
* Home Org. Site: http://www.wecantakeit.org/


 

    Question: How much of the WATER SHORTAGE
can be replaced by rainwater conservation? [3/20/09]

   For rainwater storage
I found the Oasis Rainwater Harvesters site (Waste Tech Environmental Ltd. of Yorkshire, UK) to have a more than representative set of different types and apparently useful info for each type -apparently good pics and very good general info, including FAQ's on Rainwater Harvesters. Not having "shopped" the subject I'll leave it to you to find the best or least expensive, most local, etc. The "FullHouse" systems page is here. Other pages there cover Rainwater Tanks and water buttsGrants, 'INTERFLUSH' cistern kits, SUDS - Sustainable Drainage Systems, "RainBrain" for schools, Units for Developers, Sustainable Homes, etc. Pretty exciting, eh?:

   Elsewhere there's a page with a "Simple collection system you can build":
"All you need is a couple of plastic containers (for example, new rubbish or similar type containers will work); some pvc tubing; some pvc valves, pvc cement, a few boards to build some stands; some downspout fittings; a razor knife or jig-saw; and a few other items..."

   Scientific Assistance For Watersheds
"A [watershed] is an area that [captures and accumulates rainwater] and channels the resultant surface water and groundwater into an ocean, sea, or bay. The drainage system of a watershed begins with a spring or a single water channel and progressively increases in size and complexity as the drainage system flows downstream. It is a dynamic system, and the integrity of the system is essential to the quality of life of its inhabitants. [The Consortium for Scientific Assistance to Watersheds (C-SAW at USGS)] is a team of scientists and service providers available to provide free technical assistance to your watershed/conservation group"

   Global Water Challenge (GWC)
GWC is a coalition of 24 leading organizations creating a global movement of transformational change around water and sanitation. GWC focuses on collaborative learning, connecting leaders, and investing in sustainable, scalable and replicable projects. Our goal is universal access to clean water and safe sanitation. GWC is committed to finding and implementing solutions by engaging people and their governments, spreading knowledge, and increasing access to markets.
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Rainwater harvesting systems are one of the resources implemented where applicable [I verified this via the site's search engine -cp]. For some overviews, see the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) Drinking Water Target chart at the GWC 'About Us' page showing trends indicating most countries are on track for meeting the target (2006), and "Multiple-Use Water Services to Advance the Millennium Development Goals". You can also take action to assist the project by signing the petition to congress at letter to congress

   Keywords for Water Resources/Conservation Research -
"Rainwater" often does not bring good results from the larger world/Govt. management or research organizations. Suggestion: also try the following in combo with "rainwater conservation", etc:   precipitation, groundwater recharge, self-supplied or self-supplied domestic water withdrawals; Ground-water withdrawals; Watershed, evapotranspiration, transpiration, Aridity; Saline, Thermoelectric Power & Saline;

    WA State wind/wave energy source   and   Wind, Waves, and Watts
Offshore jack-up platforms, like the oil-drilling platform pictured above, could be used for wind and tide energy production. ...If Grays Harbor gets its preliminary permit from FERC, it will be able to deploy a platform with a meteorological tower at its proposed site 12 to 17 miles south of Nantucket. This will provide the wind and wave data it needs to determine if the project is feasible. Another site being looked at is south of Block Island. Grays Harbor's CEO Burton Hamner likens his three-sided turbine platforms to a "big, triangular footstool."
(Sunday 04 January 2009; Photo: Blake Offshore LLC)

    Also see below ref/link on "Blue Planet Project, Water, The Economy, & More"
Ocean Oil Drilling Platform - Could be For Wind Energy Also

 
    Resources for Resources    



   E. F. Schumacher Society Links
- in short, some of the most essential core resources on sustainability, including Microcredit, Educational Programs, Magazines & Newsletters, Films & Videos, Land Reform, Worker/Ownership Cooperatives

          Bioneers - Collective Heritage Institute: An organization of some of the most intelligent and long-time dedicated people on the planet (IMHO), developing and implementing "sustainable" solutions throughout the world, including much for rebuilding the ECONOMY on both micro and macro levels. Some great examples are presented via www.bioneers.org/conference - "Solutions in nature consisitently surpass our concept of what is possible." Also see the Collective Heritage Institute of Santa Fe, NM. Sample articles, include "The Hidden Connection: A Science for Sustainable Living" by Fritjof Capra.

   Global Stewards Links Page
Include * Greasecar.com, * Veggie Van * Biofuels of Marin * Retail Fueling Stations in U.S. - biodiesel in the form of used cooking oil * How to make your own biodiesel from new vegetable oil * Biodiesel (Alternative Fuels Data Center) * National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium * U.S. National Biodiesel Board * Biodiesel (U.S. Department of Energy) * Biodiesel Association of Australia * Biodiesel Industries * Biodiesel Research (University of Idaho) ...and    GREEN America .Org, Economic Action for a Just Planet
(Pre Jan 2009 was "Coop America", URLs Updated 2011)
many great resources, lots of information available; ie: "Green Living Web Resources," "Five Things You Should Always Buy Green," "Ten Fair Trade Products to Look for," "Eight Body Care Toxins to Avoid," "10 Things You Should Never Buy Again". Also there you can "Search COMPANY PROFILES", etc. And for Investments of a more Conscientious Approach to the planet, try www.socialinvest.org/. And www.shareholderaction.org - describes actions many socially aware investors take to pressure companies to be more responsible. Also see Responsible / Sustainable Shopping / Investments    and     Favorite Solution Section, both are sections at Political References Page (annotated links)

 
    On Efficiency From UCS    


   the Hybrid Blog for fuel saving ideas. A project of UCS. A few of the "Recent Posts" include: # What would YOU call “compelling and extraordinary?”; # Debate "Flows" on EPA Blog; # Helping the EPA's Blog with “Openness and Transparency” [11/24/08]

   Tips For Fuel Efficiency from Global Stewards .Org

   UCS Hybrid Center             Hybrid Technology Center             UCS Hybrid Watchdog

   Clean Vehicle Solutions * Cleaner Cars, Pickups, and SUVs

   ...Solutions: * Advanced Vehicles and Fuels             ...Solutions: * Cleaner Diesel

The Impacts of Gasoline & Diesel Vehicles * Cars, Pickups, and SUVs              The Impacts... * Diesel


    On Bio-Fuels From UCS    


   The Role of Food Crops as Transportation Fuel. (References the next three articles)

   Land use changes and biofuels

   The 2007 Renewable Fuel Standard             Issue brief: Low carbon fuel standard


      From Global Stewards .Org    


   from Global Stewards on Bio-fuels: Biodiesel Links

   Biofuels Library (great list of links, including links on how to make your own biodiesel)

   GrassRoots Biodiesel Home Page

 
    Other Sustainable Planet Resources    


          Washington Toxics Coalition
activists alerts, a great variety of health protection information; ie: "Healthy Holiday Gift Guide," & more

          www.realmoney.org offers advice on fostering sustainability in the ultimate local environment -your own home and hometown. A Bi-Monthly Newsletter available with Green America membership or by newsletter-only subscription ($20/year; Pre Jan 2009 was "Coop America", URLs Updated 2011) [Related: Responsible / Sustainable Shopping / Investments at Political References Page (annotated links)]

          Green Pages .Org                    Fair Trade Action .Org

          Responsible Shopper .Org                    Climate Action .Org


      Perspectives    


          What the Mayan Elders are Saying About 2012 by Carlos Barrios"
Carlos Barrios, Mayan elder and Ajq'ij (is a ceremonial priest and spiritual guide) of the Eagle Clan. Carlos initiated an investigation into the different Mayan calendars circulating. Carlos along with his brother Gerardo studied with many teachers and interviewed nearly 600 traditional Mayan elders to widen their scope of knowledge. Carlos found out quickly there were several conflicting interpretations of Mayan hieroglyphs, petroglyphs, Sacred Books of 'Chilam Balam' and various ancient text. "...All was predicted by the mathematical cycles of the Mayan calendars. -- It will change --everything will change. Mayan Day-keepers view the Dec. 21, 2012 date as a rebirth ...The date specified in the calendar Winter Solstice in the year 2012 does not mark the end of the world. Many outside people writing about the Mayan calendar sensationalize this date, but they do not know. The ones who know are the indigenous elders who are entrusted with keeping the tradition. ...Now is the time to awaken and take action. ...Everyone who is here now has an important purpose. This is a hard but a special time. We have the opportunity for growth, but we must be ready for this moment in history. ...Meditation and spiritual practice are good, but also action. ..."

         Aren't We Clever? By Thomas L. Friedman The New York Times, September 18, 2010
About the most convincing little story (true) about global warming I've ever read [-cp].
      "... 'There is really no debate about climate change in China,' said Peggy Liu, chairwoman of the Joint U.S.-China Collaboration on Clean Energy, a nonprofit group working to accelerate the greening of China. 'China's leaders are mostly engineers and scientists, so they don't waste time questioning scientific data.' The push for green in China, she added, 'is a practical discussion on health and wealth. There is no need to emphasize future consequences when people already see, eat and breathe pollution every day.'
      "And because runaway pollution in China means wasted lives, air, water, ecosystems and money — and wasted money means fewer jobs and more political instability — China's leaders would never go a year (like we will) without energy legislation mandating new ways to do more with less. It's a three for-one shot for them. By becoming more energy efficient per unit of G.D.P., China saves money, takes the lead in the next great global industry and earns credit with the world for mitigating climate change. ..."

         *Hope for a Heated Planet -
How Americans Are Fighting Global Warming and Building a Better Future*
A critically acclaimed book by Bob Musil, Executive Director of Physicians for Social Responsibility from 1992 - 2006: Rejecting cries of gloom and doom, Hope for a Heated Planet shows how the fight against global warming can be won by the grassroots efforts of individuals. The future depends, Musil insists, on what changes ordinary citizens make. Through personal choices and political engagement, he shows how readers can cut carbon emissions and create green communities where they live. With practical and realistic solutions, Hope for a Heated Planet inspires readers to be accountable and enables them to usher in an age of sustainability for future generations.
     "Robert Musil has had a bird's eye view of the climate debate almost from its inception, and he has paid careful attention to both the problem and the solutions. This is a masterfully comprehensive account of both where we are and we sure better go." —Bill McKibben, author of *Deep Economy*
     "Hope for a Heated Planet offers a clear-eyed assessment of the unprecedented challenge that climate change presents for today's Americans. Musil is a hardheaded yet hopeful Washington insider who is well-positioned to make the case that with a new generation of clean energy—and the energy of citizens across America—there is hope, indeed, for our heated planet." —Chris Flavin, president, Worldwatch Institute

         *The Great Turning - From Empire to Earth Community* by David Korten
Summarized in YES Magazine. Find more at PCDForum Bulletin #5. Two more of his books include "When corporations rule the World" and "Post Corporate World" - insightful and important when contemplating responding to current challenges and the healing of the planet. You might also enjoy the transcript of Korten's keynote address at the 2002 EARTH CHARTER COMMUNITY SUMMIT. Timely articles include "What to Do Now That the War Has Started." A related sites include www.davidkorten.org and The Fourth Freedom .Org/.

      Co-Globalizing Earth
- "gaia's children birthing a future of partnering human kinship with all life." (A great many links to perceptions on the topic, organized, most excellent quotes to break up the exhaustive bibliographic-link feel)

      "There Are Many Worlds . . . of being and awareness"
- Contrary to what those of us who were raised in Industrial Culture have been conditioned to believe, there are many worlds, actual and accessible, other than the incoherent, fragmented, and divided one continuously displayed in the majority of print and electronic media forms. It is expanding and life-affirming to one's own existence, and all one touches and relates to, to be congnizant of more of these. (Various perceptions on the topic, and/or links to same)

       Maude Barlow, Blue Planet Project, Water, The Economy, & More
Maude Barlow is the head of the Council of Canadians, Canada's largest public advocacy organization, founder of the Blue Planet Project, author of the new book *Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water*. See transcript of Maude Barlow interview, "Blue Covenant: Maude Barlow On The Global Movement For Water Justice". Barlow's fundamental theme is that "The hydrologic cycle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrologic_cycle) has been dramatically and deeply affected by our abuse and displacement of water, and we have to stop." On Oct. 21, 2008 Canadian water activist Maude Barlow was named "senior adviser to the United Nations on water issues -- a new position created by General Assembly president Miguel d'Escoto, who raised the subject of water as a human right in his first U.N. speech in September," Also see about UFPPC's discussion group, Digging Deeper, on the book, *Blue Gold: The Fight to Stop the Corporate Theft of the World's Water* by Maude Barlow and Tony Clark (New Press, 2002).

       STATS ON THE ECONOMY, THE RICH/POOR DIVIDE:
Maude Barlow is also the author of the new book 'The World Has Divided into Rich and Poor as at No Time in History' (links to article at Common Ground): MAUDE BARLOW: On the eve of this G-20 gathering: "Let's look at a few facts. Fact, the world has divided into rich and poor as at no time in our history. The richest 2% own more than half the household wealth in the world. The richest 10% hold 85% of total global assets and the bottom half of humanity owns less than 1% of the wealth in the world. The three richest men in the world have more money than the poorest 48 countries. Fact, while those responsible for the 2008 global financial crisis were bailed out and even rewarded by the G-20 government's gathering here, the International Labor Organization tells us that in 2009, 34 million people were added to the global unemployed, swelling those ranks to 239 million, the highest ever recorded. Another 200 million are at risk in precarious jobs and the World Bank tells us that at the end of 2010, another 64 million will have lost their jobs. By 2030, more than half the population of the megacities of the Global South will be slumdwellers with no access to education, health care, water, or sanitation. Fact, global climate change is rapidly advancing, claiming at least 300,000 lives and $125 billion in damages every year. Called the silent crisis, climate change is melting glaciers, eroding soil, causing freak and increasingly wild storms, displacing untold millions from rural communities to live in desperate poverty in peri-urban centers. Almost every victim lives in the Global South in communities not responsible for greenhouse gas emissions and not represented here at the summit. The atmosphere has already warmed up a full degree in the last several decades and is on course to..." [excerpt from Common Ground article]

       Related to the above at this site:
A collection of Pro-Active Economic Activism Resources for individually taking charge of our economic health towards a sustainable planet are listed at in the section for Responsible Shopping & Investment, Corporate Reform, & Economic Fairness Issues at Christopher's Political Reference Page. The Economics of War & Peace - Part III - Considerations, Innovations, Accountability, Solutions, Resources
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      Ratical.Org - Rat Haus Reality Gallery
- "living life passionately - birthright of all life" (This is where I got the above Co-Globalizing Earth & Many Worlds Links)

       The Alliance for a Caring Economy (ACE)
The newest (2007) of initiatives from Riane Eisler and The Center for Partnership Studies, ACE is a network to develop the foundations for a caring partnership economics is being formed with representatives from government, business, civil society, and academic sectors. Economic rules, measures, and policies that recognize the real value of the essential work of caring for children and the elderly, keeping our families healthy, and maintaining a clean and healthy environment, are foundational to the construction of an economics that can meet the challenges we face. ...will lead to the higher valuing of caring and caretaking in our homes, schools, and workplaces, as well as to the more caring economic and social policies needed to move toward a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world. ACE will bring together representatives from academia, government, business, and civil society to ...Collect information on what is already happening to give economic value to caregiving, such as paid parental leave and economic measurements that, unlike GDP, take into account the essential economic contribution of caregiving in both the formal and informal economies. ... Riane Eisler's speech to the World's Women Forum Plenary July 29, 2004 was *Revisioning The Economic Rules: Empowering Women And Changing The World*

 
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          Summary From essay,
"A Re-balancing Transition Process for Healing
Government, the Economy, and the Global Warming Crisis":

          One could say that medical over-categorization has led people to be bigoted and "extremist" towards their medical conditions. This can apply to political conditions, whether they be *called* capitalistic, socialistic, communistic, right-wing or leftist (especially while the defining or labeling of various political strategies can be so controversial in itself). As in medicine, finding and maintaining the right balance of elements in any governing system requires an unprejudiced and objective analysis. That includes the appreciation of (the diversity of) the proper place and role of almost every type of strategy and mechanism ever used in history, all considered in the context of each their settings (era, place, and circumstance), in order to develop what will work optimally for any current circumstance. And then a "Diet" is prescribed to facilitate transition to and maintenance for the truly workable system. Easy? Of course not, certainly given these requirements for transition: Time for integration of what we've learned mentally, and for healing much of what we've learned emotionally (in the "school of hard knocks") for necessary realizations regarding relationships (with self, others, Higher Power as applies), values, purpose, direction. If these don't apply, then it could only be easier Wink
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          Also at the "Poly-Psy Citizen Healing" page:
Favorite Alternative Solution Sites
and the sidebar essay, "Solutions: Common Means to Efficient Paths, 'Bridging' in the Cross-Discipline Approach"
[10/12/07, ed. 3/14/09, 3/28/10, ...]
 



          Responsible / Sustainable Shopping / Investments at Political References Page (annotated links)

          On the Pragmatic Balancing of Extremes
What's "Pragmatic Balance" mean here? It means, to the degree this presentation is a success: ground floor, bottom-line common sense - for application of specific principles and understandings, of true winning attitudes, values for the family - of Mankind - and it's necessary diversity. For not just "surviving", but also bringing everyone along in the best possible manner, all things considered, AND achieving worthy objectives along the way - towards achieving the highest possible goals. But that means beginning where we are, and where we are is in one very challenging situation. Attitude coaching for a football game? I wish this "game" was that simple! Section includes "Paradigm Shifts - A Pragmatic Summary" (July, 2010), "Diversity and the Gestalt..." (8/14/10), " 'The Lords of Culture' and Listening ...An Anthropology of Intelligence & Paradigms in Context" (7/31/10, ed.9/4/10), resource links, and much more.

         Evolution Trends: The "Information Age" And Its Evolution Into The "Holographic Age" Recent additions include: much improved "Basis of Assessment - with "Seven Phases of Evolution"; "On Potential Realities, Ideals, Goals, and Accomplishment"; and "On Learning, Fairness, Truth, and Peace" (& Purpose, Structure, & Religion"), and ref-links for the "updated" prophecies for the year 2012.


 






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        ABOUT THE SYMBOLIC ART: The symbols for the "Chalice" - or Holy Grail - that I often use are drawn essentially from ancient archetypes - including the symbol(s) composing what is known as "The Star of David," which symbols actually pre-date(s) any such reference by many centuries or more. They all have their own rich meanings as related to the spiritual dilemma or paradox, balancing or synthesis of qualities (such as Yin & Yang), and healing transformation. Here, the Chalice is essentially a "cauldron" for the balancing and integrating of Humanity with the Divine - individually and communally. The "Chalice-Star" over the three traveling magi is used in my Solstice or Christmas Card design to represent our quest - in this earthly dimension of body, mind, and spirit - for the inner-most Source of one's spirit and faith -- whether that would be the Inner Christ, Inner Buddha, Inner Mohammed, or the Divine Mother's Spirit connecting All Life, etc. You may find out the actual origins of my relationship with these archetypes at Home Page for Body-Mind-Chalice Integration (and related artwork).

        SUPPORT: If you feel well served by what you found here, I would certainly appreciate your support. Although there is virtually 3 large books (and thousands of hours) worth of written material (not including the artwork) here, nothing has ever been sold at this site (although I do promote my therapy practice and desktop publishing skills). In any case, if you feel you have benefited by your visit to this site and would like to support the work here, please check out the Chalice Bridging Ministries / PolyPsyArts Support System.

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          AUTHORSHIP & ORIGINS: Unless otherwise noted under the titles or artwork, all essays, artwork, prayers, pages at my web site, as at my previous site at AOL (Fall'97 to Spring'06) -- and with exception of a very few and diminishing numbers of the solid color and cloudy-sky color backgrounds, bullets & bars, and the logo/headers from or revised for others' sites (as noted) -- has been composed, created & rendered, and web-authored © by myself, Christopher Pringer, practitioner in Body-Mind-Energy Integration Therapies since 1984, ordained minister since 1987. Actually on August 17, 1987, "Harmonic Convergence Day", with New Age Fellowship, Seattle, WA, more recently with S.H.E.S. (International Assembly of Spiritual Healers & Earth Stewards Congregations, SHES.Org) in 2001 for/as "Chalice-Bridging Body Mind & Soul Ministries" Most of the personal health-oriented essays at this site were written in the early 90's, as compared to the social/political/peace oriented pages since 1997, with the proposed Fascia Memory Research Project first published in 1996, and the "Evo-Trends" perspective in 1995. I have been gradually improving their style over the years, including the dates of revisions therein.

          DISCLAIMER: None of my writing or artwork is intended to be, to replace, or discourage the appropriate use of, medical attention and/or treatment, but as educationally informative for the purpose of overall health enhancement and preventative maintenance.     So far as I know, I have not quoted any other person without saying so. I have emulated a number of writers and teachers, so I wouldn't be surprised if many of my statements have similar words and meanings as they. In any case, I have always tried to say what I believed, and when knowingly restating someone else's words, I say so (except perhaps in annotated links to their web sites).




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Long Hair Night, Chris-2011
Chris Pringer, 2011
Chris Pringer @'SanctuariSi' Brownsville, Texas, 1984
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          I began my studies in multi-level self-healing when in the service, in Thailand in the Winter of '73. The focus then was on self-help psychology, consciousness, and eastern and western mystical perspectives. This continued through my university studies in Norman, OK '74-'79. 1980 took me into naturopathic studies, primarily nutrition and herbology when I lived in Oklahoma City. Not seeing the naturopathic doctor route as affordable at the time, I found direction via a five-evening massage course, Fall '83. That led to a six month professional practice, followed up with the training in Sante Fe, NM, '84-'85 (detailed in my on-line brochure).

        Since then I have practiced massage and/or healing facilitation for others, initially in Santa Fe, NM (during/after my training), then San Louis Obispo, CA, and Seattle, WA (with more courses along the way). This includes exploring personal challenges and self-healing methodology. A session may include various energy-body-work modalities, Body/Energy-Awareness based Preventative Health Maintenance Instruction, Cyclist Therapy, office stress treatments (in a chair), or only Reiki or relaxation work in total silence. A client chooses based on whatever stress, pain, or concerns are present at that session. A client may request a "Body Pattern Reading," as well as various massage/bodywork therapies, all of which techniques are listed & described in the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure. Individual, program, and 3-6 week interval-based rates are available. Testimonials are available (on a separate page).

My professional interests have primarily centered in three areas:

        1) Body-Centered Psycho-Spiritual Process (as in "Hakomi" style of) counseling and bodywork, including as assessing an individual for the most efficient means of addressing connective tissue injury, short and long term (on physical and/or emotional levels). Related are the basic hows & whys of storage & release of tension and "body memory" in the muscles and fascia. And in the fascia memory storage dynamics - referring to the technical aspects of neuro-physical interface between connective tissue, emotion, and the brain);
        2) "Chalice-Bridging" style chakra balancing, including Reiki (energy work) - based in the view that we each are a bridge between Father & Mother God/dess, & thus form a chalice for the balancing & integrating of Humanity with the Divine. Or at least ideally so, as our systems are *attuned* & our batteries are *charged* & we fullfill our true role as human embodiments of Spirit.
        3) Therapy for Cyclists and other athletes, related injuries, and preventative maintenance. In April 2011 I responded to a request to offer Century Ride Packages (pre & post 100+ mile rides). My experience with cyclists at that point, including for minor and major injuries, tallied to over 1200 hrs.
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My training includes
        Over 1700 hours of classes and practicum, including with the New Mexico Academy of Massage and Advanced Healing Arts in Santa Fe, NM (1984-85), and with various accredited bodywork and therapy workshops (`86-present), as well as 100 hours training with the Alchemical Hypnotherapy Institute (1989), over 100 hrs apprenticeship with healing practitioner Robert "Mitra" (`85-`86), 150 hours apprenticeship with Silena Heron in Herbal Studies (`83-`84), Training, Certification, & Empowerment as Reiki Master (3rd Degree Johrei, 1991; Kundalini Reiki to 9th Level w/Gtunmo & Devic Template, 2004). For the detailed version my training, you may go to the latter half of the Body-Mind Integration Therapies Brochure. Which also includes (and relates context for) links to essays elaborating on aspects of imbalance and injury, assessment, and healing.





Personal Notes or Quotes on Body-Mind Awareness [ cp, 12'07 ]

BODY-MIND AWARENESS, at the core of preventive health awareness, is one of the most simple, efficacious, & cost-effective forms of HEALTH INSURANCE there can be. Hence, massage is far from just "a luxury item," and bodywork therapies can be indispensable for the healing of certain conditions.

MUSCLES RELATE TO ATTACHMENTS - to what we use to take our stance, to hold our place, to perceive and respond to our environment, and to extend who we are and/or want to be. Or used to be (in too many cases, perhaps).
That speaks not only to the body's condition and function, but to how it communicates awareness of where one is along one's path (of becoming who one truly is).

THE BODY IS . . . among other amazing things, a unique communications system -- intimately linked with one's TOTALITY.
Establishing rapport with one's body can be a PATH to self realization.

ONE OF MY DREAMS is a society where/in all children are taught how to feel/see/read their own body-mind communications such that preventive health maintenance eventually becomes second nature. And actually, for the most part, they would be encouraged to re-awaken and build upon what I believe to be a NATURAL INCLINATION - conscious self-healing and continuous expansion of awareness.

And the above goes FOR ALL OTHER ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES, to the degree that one utilizes them to improve such awareness and causative/pro-active connection with one's body-mind, and to employ the most effective tools for maintaining/improving one's health under any given condition or circumstance.

WHY DOES BODY AWARENESS = OPTIMUM HEALTH INSURANCE ?
And How does "Body-Parenting" relate to that in Body-Mind Integration ?


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