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The book we've all been waiting for - The Transition Handbook
In his magnum opus, Rob Hopkins weaves his hallmark magical weft, intertwining the three threads - practical, emotional and logical - of Transition, blending in his typical frequent sparkles of humour.
The result is a cloth of the finest quality, and one we might all try on for size. Launched this week (1-Mar-08), much anticipated - it sold 30% of its first print run even before it had been launched - and exceedingly needed in a world that'll find itself in great stress if we don't start acting immediately to reduce carbon emissions and increase resilience dramatically. And this book will tell you how. It's heavy content but light reading.
Buy it here.
And if it's your mother's birthday soon, buy one for her too. Heck, if anyone you know has a birthday in the next 6 months, get one for them as well. The more people who understand this stuff at a deep and practical level, the better off we'll all be.
1) To share the simplicity of this system to as many people as possible.
This allows people to understand what we are fighting for. And it helps them quickly identify
the common wealth shared by all living things. It provides a platform of tangible items that
we need to replace or die. Al Gore has a new book in which he explains this dilemma on the
very first page.
As resources become more scarce understanding what the basic elements are should
allow us to focus and avoid panic.
2) To use the wholearth system to begin addressing larger problems of housing, water, food,
energy and occupation to this and other countries around the world. As we move back to a
more centralized “Tribal” concept of living together. We will need to apply the wholearth system
to increase the chances of success. If all five elements are equally represented and present there
is a very good probability of long term success if one or more of these elements are missing stress
will and has shown the whole system to fail.
3) The wholearth system can be applied to any form of human habitation.
A key component is how we use and reuse water. Here is some background
it’s just the tip of the iceberg. But if we put our full effort into Biological filtration
systems we could solve most if not all of the ills we face today.
Keywords : ecological engineering, aquaculture, living machines, living technology, environmental repair, mesocosm, solar aquatics.
In 1996 Ecological engineering was an emerging field capable of addressing a
broad range of issues. It was intended to influence the future of waste treatment,
environmental restoration and remediation, food production, fuel generation,
architecture and the design of human settlements. Ecology is the long term
intellectual foundation for the development of new technologies to support life and society.
The bi-product of clean water is food, fuel, building materials, jobs.
I would like to join the effort to bring this whole systems design to the
inner cities of this country as part of the larger green movement. i.e..
Van Jones, Oakland, Ca
Cory Booker, Newark, N.J.
4) Get this information into the hands of social entrepreneurs to find people who can
take advantage of this opportunity to benefit themselves and countless other in the process.
The second is a list of your personal financial goals for your business.
The second list should not include abstract ideas but instead a nuts and bolts
vision of a productive, financially lucrative business.
1) The financial goals of the company is the provide me with a comfortable “Needs met “ salary for generations.
The overall financial goals of the company is to provide a platform for many others to enjoy the very same thing.
2) Nuts and Bolts: The WholEarth Development Corporation is an S chapter corporation in
the state of California and the State of Illinois. The purpose of the company is to stay focused
on the five most important profit center facing our generation today. Housing, water, food,
energy and jobs will never be less important than they are today. Every living thing is completely
dedicated to attaining these five things for every minute of every day. These are the elements
of our common wealth. Our job is to build common wealth and profit as a result.
Housing Water Food Energy Occupation
Provided the right type of funding we will shop carefully to find just the right deal that will
demonstrate the real power and lasting benefit of the WHOLEarth System.
Business Model
Market Strategy
Foreclosure remodel and upgrade
a)To purchase a foreclosure from the Bank in the $250,000.00 to $350,000.00 price range.
To upgrade to using the WHOLEarth System.
· This includes: Double insulation
Solar package
Zeroscape garden
Recycled carpet
Low Voc Paint
Kitchen and bathroom enhancement
b) Add 20% above cost as handling fee
c) Photograph and hold press conference to advertise the difference of our home compared to
other home on the market.
Rent property to service loan debt
Sell property at the highest possible profit margin based on relevant climate.
Add additional %20 will be added for profit.
Sell property at the highest possible profit margin based on relevant climate.
Purchase Land and build new WholEarth Home
Since 2005 I have been able to build Three Homes that demonstrate the WHOLEarth system.
The roller coster market we seem to be in right now may better lend itself to the
finding raw land to purchase. generally better priced and now may be picked up for Tax Lien prices.
It is always easier to design and build a WHOLEarth Home from the beginning.
By using the best technology of the moment we can achieve the true essence
WHOLEarth Home as part of the design.
Land
+ improvement
+ profit
The final list should include what you hope to accomplish through the process of working with me.
When we spoke earlier I told you the story of ships on the horizon. I’ve have devoted my
life to the cause of giving people simple ideas on how to save our planet so that we might
live here. I share feelings with Noah who built an arc. I share feelings with other visionaries
who have seen the future and have been willing to invest all to make a positive difference.
I share the feeling of anyone who’s been in the shadow of a famous parent. I compete
daily with the great accomplishments of my own father. I am determined to make an even
larger impact of my world them my Dad did or die trying.
( I’ll explain more as needed not to get side tracked now) .
I am hoping that you can help me organize the words I need to launch my
ideas into the public debate and discourse. I have been listening very carefully
and have yet to here Whole Systems Design presented with the pure simple clean
focus that I am to provide.
I was taught that God is in the Details. And in those details is where you’ll find me.
1)The planet, the home, the body
2) Putting water back into the system better then is was when we found it.
3) Produce, purchase, consume the highest quality organic natural food.
Replace bio diverse eco systems using Bio mimicry and natural design concepts.
Before it all goes extinct.
4) Produce, purchase, consume the highest quality cleanest possible energy from Sun, Wind, and Water.
5) Allow people to find their way and soul in crafts based industry. Finding ways to
make things that we love given to others that they might love it as much as we do.
Very Kindly Yours
Lance Charles
818-266-3834