relocalize.net Local Communities Global Connections is a group of websites that provide resources to help communities to think about local issues. From the about page on their website:

The Relocalization Network was created in 2003 as one of the first initiatives of Post Carbon Institute. It developed as a response to individuals’ questions about how they could take action to address the implications of peak oil. We found that the most effective strategies are initiated at the community level. For this reason, Post Carbon Institute decided that establishing a network of Local Post Carbon Groups was the best way to provide concerned individuals with the support and resources necessary to coordinate effective action.

The Network Team supports Local Post Carbon Groups by providing on-line communication tools, developing valuable resources, facilitating connections between Local Groups, and cultivating a sense of working together globally on local responses. By providing the web-based communication tools that will help Local Groups pool resources, share project ideas and templates and collaborate on initiatives, the Relocalization Network will facilitate valuable connections between groups.

The Relocalization Network is now composed of nearly 150 Local Post Carbon Groups from all over the world that are working to prepare their communities for an energy constrained future. These groups operate autonomously, while receiving guidance, educational resources, project and technical support and electronic infrastructure from Post Carbon Institute.

Some groups have started out with us, while other groups that were previously established have joined the Network to benefit from sharing experiences and collaborating with other Local Post Carbon Groups. The activities and projects of the different Local Groups vary, depending on their interests, resources and the needs of the communities they are working in.

This is my second podcast where I actually speak ... still pretty poor quality guess I could use a real mic.. This is the speech I gave at the CCNA Holiday Party last Saturday.

It's not recorded live -- I did it in my "grumproom studio" ...

If you make it through the talking I played a "Dub / Reggae" song from the Power Steppers called Babylon System. I found it on the
Podsafe Music Network

Happy Holidays from us at moraca.org ...

Listen to our Happy Holidays MP3 Podcast

We played some music from the Podsafe music network

Podsafe for Peace
Produced by Slau and co-written by Orlando Pagan, the idea for this benefit project was initiated by Adam Curry. All proceeds from the sale of this recording will be donated to UNICEF.

Lee Harris and Loose Change - Santa Please Go to New Orleans
For the last 5 or 6 years, me and friends of mine have been making Christmas CD's to give away as gifts over the holidays. These are the best of about 100 original Christmas songs.

Natalie Brown Jingle Bells - Public Domain Carol
This sweet, soulful vocalist/songwriter with a dynamic, multi-ocatave vocal range has been charming global audiences with songs that entertain, empower and provoke since late 2000.

Listen to a great class about the efforts Sarasota County is going to to become more sustainable.

I was a member of the team from Sarasota that did the presentation on Asset Based Community Development. Here is the MP3 link to our presentation ABCD.MP3

Here is our ABCD Powerpoint

For more information on this excelent program go to the Asset-Based Community Development Institute the home of John McKnight or the ABCD Training Group website.