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Re: Some things to think about...
Ooasis Inc. wrote:
>
> Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
>
> I gleaned these concepts from reliable sources.
> Sincerely,
>
> CJF
>
> http://www.gnofn.org/~oxoasis
> "The cruelty-free living development center"
>
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> Subject: Forwarded mail.... (fwd)
> Date: Mon, 29 Sep 1997 11:41:39 -0500 (CDT)
> From: "OX O.A.S.I.S." <oxoasis@gnofn.org>
> To: ooasis@webtv.net
>
> * redefining luxury and wealth
> * having time to enjoy life
> * having time to explore one's creativity
> * vibrant community arts program
> * live virtually debt and expense free
> * no utility bills through alternative energy research and development
> * peaceful, serene, quiet environment
> * trees, orchards, gardens, woodlands, and safe walking paths and bicycle trails
> * locally produced organic food
> * pollution and pesticide free environment
> * nondiscrimination and cultural diversity
> * neighbors who are environmentally aware, have deep appreciation and
> respect for nature
> * affordable housing ("ultra low cost luxurious housing")
> * ecological construction, toxic-free, lead-free, biodegradable,
> recyclable
> * ecological waste systems (closed loop)
> * pristine water quality
> * permaculture
> * home-based pollution-free farm handcraft businesses
> * skills databank
> * community integrated education
> * large, safe play areas for children and child care cooperative
> * work and food coop centers in urban, suburban, and rural areas
>
> * Community Center, or Common House, per cluster, with communal functions:
> * dining * entertainment
> * wood-working * metal-working
> * electronics * crafts (pottery, sewing, etc.
> * information utilities (library, * healing center
> (meditation, eco-spa, etc.)
> computing center, etc.) * lodging space for
> relatives, visitors
>
> * encourage neighborhood self-sufficiency
> * contribute to the education and socialization of children and youth
> * create opportunities for multi-cultural understanding
> * offer ecological education
> * foster intergenerational contact
> * meet social and recreational needs
> * improve family nutrition and increase community food security
> * deepen people's understanding of local ecosystems
> * promote biodiversity and seed saving
> * provide vocational training and work experience
> * help prevent drug and alcohol abuse
> * enhance neighborhood safety and beauty
> * build coalitions among groups dedicated to community revitalization
Can we set this up soon?
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