The Ecologist archive: Preface: A Blueprint for Survival. A Blueprint for Survival occupied the entire issue of The Ecologist Vol. 2 No. 1, January 1972, in advance of the world's first Environment Summit: the 1972 UN Conference on the Human Environment, in Stockholm. The principal authors were Edward Goldsmith and Robert Allen, with additional help from Michael Allaby, John Davoll, and Sam Lawrence. So great was demand for A Blueprint for Survival that it was republished in book form later that year by Penguin Books, on 14 September 1972. This document has been drawn up by a small team of people, all of whom, in different capacities, are professionally involved in the study of global environmental problems. Four considerations have prompted us to do this: An examination of the relevant information available has impressed upon us the extreme gravity of the global situation today. The Ecologist Edward Goldsmith, Robert Allen, Michael Allaby, John Davoll, Sam Lawrence. We are grateful to
Blueprint for Survival A Blueprint for Survival was an influential environmentalist text that drew attention to the urgency and magnitude of environmental problems. First published as a special edition of The Ecologist in January 1972, it was later published in book form and went on to sell over 750,000 copies.[1] The Blueprint was signed by over thirty of the leading scientists of the day—including Sir Julian Huxley, Sir Frank Fraser Darling, Sir Peter Medawar, and Sir Peter Scott—but was written by Edward Goldsmith and Robert Allen (with contributions from John Davoll and Sam Lawrence of the Conservation Society, and Michael Allaby[2]) who argued for a radically restructured society in order to prevent what the authors referred to as “the breakdown of society and the irreversible disruption of the life-support systems on this planet”.[3] It recommended that people live in small, decentralised and largely de-industrialised communities. Some of the reasons given for this were that: See also[edit] References[edit]
Didgeridoo There are no reliable sources stating the didgeridoo's exact age. Archaeological studies of rock art in Northern Australia suggest that the people of the Kakadu region of the Northern Territory have been using the didgeridoo for less than 1,000 years, based on the dating of paintings on cave walls and shelters from this period.[2] A clear rock painting in Ginga Wardelirrhmeng, on the northern edge of the Arnhem Land plateau, from the freshwater period[3] (that was begun 1500 years ago)[4] shows a didgeridoo player and two songmen participating in an Ubarr Ceremony.[5] Names & etymology[edit] There are numerous names for the instrument among the Aboriginal peoples of northern Australia, none of which closely resemble the word "didgeridoo" (see below). "Didgeridoo" is considered to be an onomatopoetic word of Western invention. There are numerous other, regional names for the didgeridoo. Construction[edit] A wax mouthpiece can soften during play, forming a better seal. Decoration[edit]
Sancai Sancai (Chinese: 三彩; pinyin: sāncǎi; literally "three colours") is a type of decoration on Chinese pottery using three intermingled colors for decoration. Technique[edit] Sancai follows the development of green-glazed pottery dating back to the Han period (25-220 AD).[1] Predecessors to the sancai style can also be seen in some Northern Qi (550-577) ceramic works. Development[edit] The sancai technique dates back to the Tang Dynasty. Earthenware tomb figurine with sancai glaze, 7th-8th century, Tang DynastyForeigner on a camel, in sancai style, Tang Dynasty. Influences[edit] Sancai travelled along the Silk Road, to be later extensively used in Syrian, Cypriot, and then Italian pottery from the 13th to the middle of the 15th century. Syrian three-color ceramic, 13th century.Syrian three-color ceramic, 13th century.Three-color glazed ceramics, Cyprus, 14th century.Italian three-color Vase, Mid-15th century.Italian three-color Bowl, Mid-15th century. References[edit] External links[edit]
File:Soutra du diamant ouvert.png Metonic cycle Heliocentric Solar System For astronomy and calendar studies, the Metonic cycle or Enneadecaeteris (from Ancient Greek: ἐννεακαιδεκαετηρίς, "nineteen years") is a period of very close to 19 years that is remarkable for being nearly a common multiple of the solar year and the synodic (lunar) month. The Greek astronomer Meton of Athens (fifth century BC) observed that a period of 19 years is almost exactly equal to 235 synodic months and, rounded to full days, counts 6,940 days. The difference between the two periods (of 19 years and 235 synodic months) is only a few hours, depending on the definition of the year. A mechanical computation of the cycle is built into the Antikythera mechanism. The cycle was used in the Babylonian calendar, ancient Chinese calendar systems (the 'Rule Cycle' 章) and the medieval computus (i.e. the calculation of the date of Easter). Mathematical basis[edit] 19 tropical years = 6,939.602 days (12 × 354-day years + 7 × 384-day years + 3.6 days). See also[edit]
How To Build Your Tribe - Finding ‘Your People’ Email This is a guest post by Marelisa of Abundance Blog at Marelisa Online. One of the most fundamental human needs is the need to belong. Noted psychologist, Abraham Maslow, identified it as one of the five basic needs. . Your tribe members are those people who accept you just as you are, and who want the very best for you. To paraphrase Sam Adams–from the Onion A.V. Sir Ken Robinson–author of “The Element,” a book on how to find work that you’re passionate about–argues that your tribe is essential in helping you to find your element. If you feel tribe-less, rest assured in the knowledge that your tribe is out there. Twelve Tips for Finding or Expanding Your Tribe American journalist and writer Jane Howard is credited with the following quote: “Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Think of the qualities you want your tribe members to have. Conclusion The members of your tribe are your allies on your life journey. Photo by: Frabuleuse
Exploring Tribal Leadership: Understanding and Working with Tribal People Introduction Understanding and working with tribal people can be important for Extension professionals who deliver educational programming in Native American communities. It is important for Extension to provide educational information that is research based. The article begins with a Methodology section that provides background information about a research study completed by the author that explored indigenous tribal leadership; the tribe's history, culture, and traditions; and how it has been affected by acculturation from the dominant society. The majority of the dominant white/Caucasian culture know little about indigenous tribal leadership in North America. This more in-depth exploration of indigenous tribal leadership discovered cultural characteristics and practices that can contribute to a better understanding and a more harmonious relationship between tribes and non-tribal organizations. Methodology Research Design The research followed an ethnographic design. Population Theme 1.
Uncontacted Tribes: The Last Free People on Earth Deep in one of the remotest parts of the Brazilian Amazon, in a clearing at the headwaters of the Envira River, an Indian man looks up at an aeroplane. He is surrounded by kapok trees and banana plants, and by the necessities of his life: a thatched hut, its roof made from palm fronds; a plant-fiber basket brimming with ripe pawpaw; a pile of peeled manioc, lying bright-white against the rain forest earth. The man’s body is painted red from crushed seeds of the annatto shrub, and in his hand is a long wooden arrow — held, in seeming readiness, close to its bow. At his side, children, naked but for cotton waist-bands, gaze up in amazement. One of the world's last uncontacted tribes. © Gleison Miranda/FUNAI/www.uncontactedtribes.org One of the world’s last uncontacted tribes who are under increased threat from loggers over the border in Peru, according to tribal people’s charity Survival International. The viewing numbers to date are extraordinary. Very little is known about them.
Jared Diamond: what the tribes of New Guinea have to teach us | Science | The Observer The Kaulong people of New Britain used to have an extreme way of dealing with families in mourning. Until the 1950s, newly widowed women on the island off New Guinea were strangled by their husband's brothers or, in their absence, by one of their own sons. Custom dictated no other course of action. The impact on families was emotionally shattering, as Jared Diamond makes clear in his latest book, The World Until Yesterday. Widow-strangling occurred because the Kaulong believed male spirits needed the company of females to survive the after-life. "We have virtually abandoned living in traditional societies," explains Diamond when we meet. Diamond is wearing a bright red jacket, checked trousers, a carefully ironed shirt and a tie. The World Until Yesterday is Diamond's latest foray into a field that he has virtually made his own – the biological analysis of human history – and will be eagerly awaited by a global army of loyal readers. Diamond came to his field from an odd angle.
Kaiseki Kaiseki consists of a sequence of dishes, each often small and artistically arranged Kaiseki (懐石?) or kaiseki-ryōri (懐石料理?) is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. There are basically two kinds of traditional Japanese meal styles called kaiseki or kaiseki-ryōri. Origin[edit] The kanji characters 懐石 used to write kaiseki literally mean "stone in the bosom". Modern kaiseki draws on a number of traditional Japanese haute cuisines, notably the following four traditions: imperial court cuisine (有職料理, yūsoku ryōri?) Style[edit] Individual dishes are often small and carefully balanced In the present day, kaiseki is a type of art form that balances the taste, texture, appearance, and colors of food.[5] To this end, only fresh seasonal ingredients are used and are prepared in ways that aim to enhance their flavor. Order[edit] Cha-kaiseki[edit] This is the meal served in the context of chanoyu (Japanese tea ceremony). Here under is a description of the additional items mentioned above:
Sovereign state Member states of the United Nations, all of which are sovereign states. A sovereign state is a nonphysical juridical entity of the international legal system that is represented by a centralized government that has supreme independent authority over a geographic area. International law defines sovereign states as having a permanent population, a government, and the capacity to enter into relations with other sovereign states.[1] It is also normally understood to be a state which is neither dependent on nor subject to any other power or state.[2] The existence or disappearance of a state is a question of fact.[3] While according to the declarative theory of state recognition a sovereign state can exist without being recognised by other sovereign states, unrecognised states will often find it hard to exercise full treaty-making powers and engage in diplomatic relations with other sovereign states. Emergence of states[edit] Westphalian sovereignty[edit] Recognition[edit] In 1912, L.
Bhutan To Be First Country to Go 100% Organic If there was ever a nation that could see the purpose behind organic, sustainable farming, it would be a nation that is composed mostly of farmers. Such a place does exist, and it soon may be the first nation to go 100% organic, paving the way for others to do the same on a global scale. The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is known for a high level of citizen happiness, but it is doing something even more noteworthy in the near future. With Prime Minister Jigmi Thinley making a major announcement regarding the organic farming project at the Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development which took place last month, the move has made national headlines. What this comes down to is no GMO, no pesticides, no herbicides, no fluoride-based spray products, no Monsanto intrusion at all, and a whole lot of high quality food available for the 700,000 citizens of Bhutan. “By working in harmony with nature, they can help sustain the flow of nature’s bounties.” Sources :
Fusion Food | The Evolution of Enlightenment In response to my recent post, "The Bright Side of Globalization," my friend and colleague Jean Houston sent me an excerpt from her book Jump Time entitled, "Wok and Roll in the Rainbow World," on a similar theme. It's a true adventure into the multidimensional, interwoven creative complexity of the emerging new world that we are basking in. The article is quite long, so I’ve published only my favorite excerpt from the piece here called, “Fusion Food,” in which Jean expounds in the most creative way imaginable on the relationship between eating, cooking, and thinking globally. Fusion Food: An Excerpt from Jump Time by Jean Houston A new species is being cooked in the alembic of fusion’s. Cultures thousands of miles apart that had gestated in the womb of preparatory time for thousands of years are suddenly cheek by jowl, attending the same schools, working in the same businesses, sharing the same space and, inevitably, bleeding into each other, sometimes in fury, sometimes in friendship.