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[Cory Brennan <cory8570@yahoo.com>]

I would focus on educating aligned groups that already do that, like 
alternative health people, etc. Some of them put some good money into 
lobbyists, which we probably can't afford (many years ago, I worked with an 
organization in LA that paid $10K per month for their lobbyist :-/ 

K


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 From: Linda Ray <lindaray@att.net>
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Wow, yes it is! Thanks Cory :-).
 
Additionally- Anybody looked into Lobbying???
 
Namaste,
 
Linda
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--- On Sun, 6/3/12, Cory Brennan <cory8570@yahoo.com> wrote:


From: Cory Brennan <cory8570@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [permaculture] Edible bamboo?
To: "permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012, 9:24 AM


We all have the option of reaching out to educate our politicians and other 
policy makers, too. If every permaculturist took on at least one local or 
state or national level politician or policy maker and made it his project to 
educate that person.... hmm, now that is an exciting thought!

Koreen


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From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <venaurafarm@bellsouth.net>
To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org> 
Sent: Sunday, June 3, 2012 11:13 AM
Subject: Re: [permaculture] Edible bamboo?

On 6/3/2012 4:31 AM, Linda Ray wrote:
> Thanks Robyn,
>
> I'm glad you know what the blazes that was about, I didn't remember the 
> details :-).
>
> I look forward to the day when humankind collectively prioritizes *ways to 
> heal*.
>
> Namaste,
>
> Linda

If all the politicians with power and influence, in the upper echelons 
of each country's political heirarchy, were subscribed to this list for 
at least a month, there would be no more wars.


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*Are People in Austin So Hungry They Are Eating Bugs?
*
Austin, TX, June 5, 2012

"Well, it does help if you come to the party having skipped lunch," says
Marjory Wildcraft, the host and creator Fifth Annual Bug Festival which
will be held on Saturday June 23, 2012 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX
starting about 5:30 p.m. "Hunger can give you an edge accepting new food".

It's a zany experience, party and potluck where people come together to
learn about, and experience, eating insects.  Alan Davison is the
co-host for the evening.  In between grilling up and passing around
plates of freshly cooked bugs, Alan offers the lore of edibility,
preparing, cooking, and eating insects.

"The kids are usually crowded in the closest," says Wildcraft. "They
just jump right in there and try everything.  I've been amazed at how
many kids confess they've been eating bugs all along.  Not surprisingly,
the homeschooling community has been regulars at the event since its
inception."

After everyone has had their fill of grasshoppers, scorpions, or bug de
jour, they kick back and share in a potluck dinner of 'normal' food, she
said.

It's also a BYOB&B event -  Bring your own bugs and bottle.

"Palatability does improve if you've had a beer or two.  Others need
more encouragement. I don't think my husband will touch a bug until
after about a six-pack," says Wildcraft.

Why on earth would anyone create an event like this?  Is it taking the
local slogan "Keep Austin Weird" too far?

Marjory Wildcraft is best known for her radio and television segments
teaching people how to become more food self-reliant in their
backyards.  She is a leader in the preparedness and transition
movement.  In her video series "Grow Your Own Groceries"
(www.GrowYourOwnGroceries.com) Wildcraft shows people with little or no
gardening experience how to turn their backyards into a food producing
machine.  She apparently isn't limited to just gardens, small livestock,
and backyard food production.

"I knew that insects are eaten all over the world, are rich in minerals,
and have those precious omega fatty acids we all need so badly, but I
just never could get myself to eat them," she said.

She was inspired by Davison who was experimenting with eating insects
for their dense nutritional content.  Then she struck on an idea of
throwing a big party and making it fun.  It worked, but Wildcraft still
had trouble with the yuck factor when she was alone.

"Every year I ask myself, am I ready to eat bugs all on my own without
Alan and a big party?"  So far the answer has been no.  And apparently
it is taking a while, as this is the fifth year for the festival.

The event is only $5 per adult, and yes, the most interesting residents
of Austin will be there.

To get more information on what bugs to bring, how to catch them,
suggestions for the 'normal food' potluck, and other interesting tidbits
about the festival go to www.FreeProteinAndFat.com.

This is definitely an event for those interested in:

·        Deep nutrition
·        Insects as human food
·        Wild edibles
·        Backyard food production
·        Survival and preparedness
·        Gardening
·        Self-reliance
·        Permaculture
·        Free food you don't know about
·        Free protein and fat
·        Natural sources of calcium, zinc, and iron
·        Natural health
·        Eco-friendly alternatives
·        TEOTWAWKI food sources
·        Garden pest control
·         How to handle the locusts during Apocalypse

"What the heck," says Wildcraft with an exaggerated southern drawl.
"Here in Texas we got grasshoppers the size of little chickens, and I
figured insects have probably got to be the easiest source of food
you'll find in your backyard."