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Mon Jan-21-08 03:44 PM
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| In defense of regional economies |
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I know more about my herb (where it is grown, who grew it, what is in it) then I know about my kids toys (all made by slaves in China).
The regional economy knows what is needed and what is waste. Support your local community. Shop locally, think globally.
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Mon Jan-21-08 03:45 PM
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| 1. This is sound advice for many of the problems we face. |
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I heartily kick and recommend!
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| villager
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Mon Jan-21-08 03:46 PM
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| 2. indeed. Kirkpatrick Sale on bioregional economies: |
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Mon Jan-21-08 04:55 PM
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| 4. thank you kindly for this link |
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peace and low stress to you and yours my friend
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Tue Jan-22-08 01:09 AM
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And you are most certainly welcome! ;-)
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Mon Jan-21-08 03:48 PM
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It's hard, but well worth it to buy local.
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Tue Jan-22-08 06:22 AM
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Thu Jan-24-08 08:16 AM
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| 7. The less crap we buy from China, the lower the price of gas will be. |
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