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	<title>Diamond-Cut Life &#187; energy</title>
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		<title>World Made By Hand</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:08:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I wish I&#8217;d invented that title. World Made By Hand is an inspiring novel I&#8217;m recommending, written by James Kuntsler (Mr. Kuntsler is best known for his nonfiction books like Geography Of Nowhere and The Long Emergency). Why am I recommending this book in its own post, rather than simply adding it to Books I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I wish I&#8217;d invented that title. World Made By Hand is an inspiring novel I&#8217;m recommending, written by James Kuntsler (Mr. Kuntsler is best known for his nonfiction books like Geography Of Nowhere and The Long Emergency). 
Why am I recommending this book in its own post, rather than simply adding it to Books I [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/deb-speaks-on-being-a-critical-consumer/" rel="bookmark" title="December 13, 2011">Deb Speaks On Being A Critical Consumer</a></li>

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<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/cleaner-greener-lives-in-oregon/" rel="bookmark" title="October 28, 2008">Cleaner, Greener Lives in Oregon</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/books-that-excite-me-or-make-me-laugh/" rel="bookmark" title="March 7, 2009">Books That Excite Me Or Make Me Laugh</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/110000-new-jobs-in-solar-industry/" rel="bookmark" title="May 16, 2009">110,000 New Jobs In Solar Industry</a></li>
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		<title>Is Zhang Yue A Diamond-Cut Businessman?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:56:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I learned awhile back that China passed the U.S. as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.* What’s more interesting, though, is that Zhang Yue, one of China’s wealthiest businesspeople, has been slashing his own emissions as he conducts his business. Not because any regulations are making him do it. In fact, Mr. Yue has [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I learned awhile back that China passed the U.S. as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases.* What’s more interesting, though, is that Zhang Yue, one of China’s wealthiest businesspeople, has been slashing his own emissions as he conducts his business.
Not because any regulations are making him do it. In fact, Mr. Yue has rebuked [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/the-dalai-lama-and-nicholas-kristof/" rel="bookmark" title="August 7, 2008">The Dalai Lama And Nicholas Kristof</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/how-does-change-happen/" rel="bookmark" title="November 3, 2009">How Does Change Happen?</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/paddling-the-carbon-lifeboat/" rel="bookmark" title="July 7, 2008">Paddling the Carbon Lifeboat</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/how-to-hold-greenwashers-accountable/" rel="bookmark" title="October 29, 2010">How To Hold Greenwashers Accountable?</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/portland-sustainability-experts-name-behavior-change-as-top-pick/" rel="bookmark" title="August 13, 2010">Portland Sustainability Experts Name &#8216;Behavior Change&#8217; As Top Pick</a></li>
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		<title>Regeneration In The Growing Darkness</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/regeneration-in-the-growing-darkness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:34:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Winter has really set in here in Portland &#8212; coldness, darkness, incessant rain &#8211;  so much so that it&#8217;s hard to believe we&#8217;re still three weeks away from the shortest day of the year (the winter solstice). I&#8217;m looking forward to my brother Mick visiting for Christmas. He&#8217;s a laughter-inducing sparkplug if I ever did [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter has really set in here in Portland &#8212; coldness, darkness, incessant rain &#8211;  so much so that it&#8217;s hard to believe we&#8217;re still three weeks away from the shortest day of the year (the winter solstice). I&#8217;m looking forward to my brother Mick visiting for Christmas. He&#8217;s a laughter-inducing sparkplug if I ever did [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/cooking-for-climate-change-part-2/" rel="bookmark" title="January 24, 2008">Cooking For Climate Change, Part 2</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/getting-paid-for-home-grown-renewable-energy/" rel="bookmark" title="June 6, 2009">Getting Paid For Home-Grown Renewable Energy</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/winter-storms-slow-down-snuggle-in/" rel="bookmark" title="December 17, 2008">Winter Storms: Slow Down, Snuggle In</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/living-out-the-triple-bottom-line/" rel="bookmark" title="November 23, 2008">Living Out The Triple Bottom Line</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/oregons-new-solar-highway/" rel="bookmark" title="August 8, 2008">Oregon&#8217;s New Solar Highway</a></li>
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		<title>High Happiness, Low Carbon Footprint</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/high-happiness-low-carbon-footprint/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:52:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am flawed in oh so many ways. I am impatient, intense, I don&#8217;t write to my invalid mother as frequently as I should,  and while I no longer binge on Haagen Dazs ice cream, my sweet tooth is such that my husband terms my coffee a vehicle for sugar. In my favor, though, I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am flawed in oh so many ways. I am impatient, intense, I don&#8217;t write to my invalid mother as frequently as I should,  and while I no longer binge on Haagen Dazs ice cream, my sweet tooth is such that my husband terms my coffee a vehicle for sugar.
In my favor, though, I am [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/about-getting-rich-slowly/" rel="bookmark" title="June 27, 2008">About Getting Rich Slowly</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/unclothing-this-horse/" rel="bookmark" title="December 27, 2009">Unclothing This Horse</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/were-seeking-a-housemate/" rel="bookmark" title="July 14, 2010">We&#8217;re Seeking A Housemate!</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/the-80-20-rule-of-resources/" rel="bookmark" title="February 6, 2009">The 80-20 Rule Of Resources</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/happiness-in-the-high-desert/" rel="bookmark" title="June 12, 2009">Happiness In The High Desert</a></li>
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		<title>My New Approach To Climate Change</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-new-approach-to-climate-change/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:33:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced there will be no climate change bill this year. Many of us are disappointed, and outrage better describes the reaction of many who&#8217;d let themselves hold hope of responsible leadership concerning climate. I just read the Grist article and comments on this topic. I respect those willing to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has announced there will be no climate change bill this year. Many of us are disappointed, and outrage better describes the reaction of many who&#8217;d let themselves hold hope of responsible leadership concerning climate. I just read the Grist article and comments on this topic.
I respect those willing to keep [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/my-new-job-in-transportation-options/" rel="bookmark" title="February 12, 2008">My New Job In Transportation Options</a></li>

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<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/alison-cassandra-barcelona/" rel="bookmark" title="December 23, 2009">Alison Cassandra Barcelona</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/update-lots-going-on/" rel="bookmark" title="September 26, 2009">Update: Lots Going On</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/world-made-by-hand/" rel="bookmark" title="June 11, 2011">World Made By Hand</a></li>
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		<title>Having Enough &#8212; Whether Oil Or Time</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/having-enough-whether-oil-or-time/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What does President Obama’s suggestion we curb our national oil addiction share in common with the premise of the cool book I’ve just now added to my book recommendations? The belief that change and transformation are possible. And, the underlying belief that we can cultivate happiness, a sense of sufficiency and &#8216;enoughness&#8217;, without always chasing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What does President Obama’s suggestion we curb our national oil addiction share in common with the premise of the cool book I’ve just now added to my book recommendations? The belief that change and transformation are possible. And, the underlying belief that we can cultivate happiness, a sense of sufficiency and &#8216;enoughness&#8217;, without always chasing [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/how-to-save-five-hours-a-week/" rel="bookmark" title="September 12, 2008">How To Save Five Hours A Week</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/getting-consumed-by-sustainability/" rel="bookmark" title="May 29, 2008">Getting Consumed By Sustainability</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/beths-take-on-the-nature-of-desire/" rel="bookmark" title="April 1, 2009">Beth&#8217;s Take on The Nature of Desire</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/biodiesel-now-yielding-35-to-1/" rel="bookmark" title="March 11, 2008">Biodiesel Now Yielding 3.5 to 1?</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/looking-forward-to/" rel="bookmark" title="June 9, 2009">Looking Forward To . . .</a></li>
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		<title>How Vampire Bars Relate To Coal Plants</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/how-vampire-bars-relate-to-coal-plants/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:55:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life often involves not getting what we want. Examples: the non-outcomes of the Copenhagen talks, the recent Supreme Court ruling on corporate spending for elections, and the torrential downpours that dominated my visit to Disneyland last Monday. Sometimes, though, we do get what we want. Examples: Portland General Electric has announced it will shut down [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Life often involves not getting what we want. Examples: the non-outcomes of the Copenhagen talks, the recent Supreme Court ruling on corporate spending for elections, and the torrential downpours that dominated my visit to Disneyland last Monday.
Sometimes, though, we do get what we want. Examples: Portland General Electric has announced it will shut down Boardman, [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/coal-incandescents-and-conservation/" rel="bookmark" title="March 6, 2008">Coal, Incandescents and Conservation</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/looking-ahead-dancing-singing-on-my-50th/" rel="bookmark" title="July 30, 2009">Looking Ahead: Dancing &#038; Singing On My 50th</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/revisiting-run-7-on-7/" rel="bookmark" title="November 14, 2008">Revisiting Run 7 On 7</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/big-joy-on-my-50th-birthday/" rel="bookmark" title="November 16, 2010">Big Joy On My 50th Birthday</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/join-wendell-berry-and-bill-mckibben/" rel="bookmark" title="December 20, 2008">Join Wendell Berry and Bill McKibben</a></li>
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		<title>Embracing Our Sphere Of Influence</title>
		<link>http://www.diamondcutlife.org/embracing-our-sphere-of-influence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:25:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever stared down a paralyzing fear – and gained mastery of it, to where you then walked into your power, your sphere of influence? This is my long-promised sequel to Alison Cassandra Barcelona, in which I’ll tell why I feel hope rather than despair about global warming. Take a brief trip with me [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you ever stared down a paralyzing fear – and gained mastery of it, to where you then walked into your power, your sphere of influence? This is my long-promised sequel to Alison Cassandra Barcelona, in which I’ll tell why I feel hope rather than despair about global warming.
Take a brief trip with me back [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/embracing-change/" rel="bookmark" title="October 24, 2008">Embracing Change</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/nature-on-its-own-terms/" rel="bookmark" title="January 2, 2010">Nature On Its Own Terms</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/being-guided-across-the-divide/" rel="bookmark" title="February 26, 2009">Being Guided Across the Divide</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/cars-climate-and-creature-comforts/" rel="bookmark" title="November 17, 2009">Cars, Climate And Creature Comforts</a></li>

<li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/building-the-web-of-community/" rel="bookmark" title="March 18, 2009">Building The Web of Community</a></li>
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		<title>Alison Cassandra Barcelona</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:07:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My blogging pal Lou Grinzo from The Cost Of Energy emailed me as he was leaving for his family&#8217;s Christmas gathering.  He wished me happy holidays and voiced some really nice appreciation for Diamond-Cut Life&#8217;s &#8220;conspicuously human take&#8221; on climate change issues. Lou&#8217;s phrase that particularly leapt out at me, though, was in reference to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[My blogging pal Lou Grinzo from The Cost Of Energy emailed me as he was leaving for his family&#8217;s Christmas gathering.  He wished me happy holidays and voiced some really nice appreciation for Diamond-Cut Life&#8217;s &#8220;conspicuously human take&#8221; on climate change issues. Lou&#8217;s phrase that particularly leapt out at me, though, was in reference to [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/making-peace-with-more-than-self-interest/" rel="bookmark" title="May 19, 2009">Making Peace With More Than Self-Interest</a></li>

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		<title>Spiritual But Not Religious? Tell Me More.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:28:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here in the Pacific Northwest where stunning, relatively well-preserved rivers, mountains and sweeping open spaces command our attention and a bit of reverence, it’s popular to be “spiritual but not religious”. These aren’t just words. For example, Oregon has the second lowest church attendance in the nation. In my experience, people’s announcement of being spiritual-but-not-religious [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Here in the Pacific Northwest where stunning, relatively well-preserved rivers, mountains and sweeping open spaces command our attention and a bit of reverence, it’s popular to be “spiritual but not religious”. These aren’t just words. For example, Oregon has the second lowest church attendance in the nation. In my experience, people’s announcement of being spiritual-but-not-religious [...]Similar Posts:<ul><li><a href="http://www.diamondcutlife.org/confession-i-love-church/" rel="bookmark" title="February 3, 2008">Confession: I Love Church</a></li>

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