Monthly Archives: August 2023

OMNI WAR WATCH WEDNESDAYS, #141, AUGUST 30, 2023

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https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/08/omni-war-watch-wednesdays-141-august-30.html Art Hobson.  “Ending the nuclear weapons threat:USA and others must support U.N. treaty.”NWADG 22 August 2023 . . . The bad news is that, along with global warming, The Bomb is an existential threat to civilization.  The good news is that the chances of real action on both issues are now at an all-time high.            For global warming, this is because the evidence is now obvious daily, making it absurd for the fossil fuel industry to continue its decades-long propaganda campaign supporting oil production.           For nuclear weapons, this is because of the United Nations’ “Treaty on the […]

You are invited to a double-header concert!

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Geoff and Leslie Oelsner, and Harmonia!We will celebrate, in words and music, the release of the printed versionof Geoff’s book, with photos by Leslie: Attunements for the Earth When: Tues. Sept. 19th, 7-8:30 pm(Rain date: Thurs. Sept. 21st)Where: Mt. Sequoyah, at Vesper Point (seating provided) Admission is free, and all proceeds from the sale of books and CDs will go to the Wild Foundation (wild.org) which focuses onconserving and protecting wilderness around the world. Feel free to come at 6:45, and to bring insect repellent in case of mosquitoes.We hope to see you there! If you need more information,please reply […]

International Festival

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September 10 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host its 7th annual International Festival on Sunday, September 10 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. This festival is a celebration of all of the cultures that make up the Northwest Arkansas community! Enjoy cultural and traditional dance and musical performances on the Great Lawn. Be transported around the world through food from various food trucks and vendors. Visit booths throughout the Garden featuring arts and crafts, displays, and cultural items for sale. Talk to experts on resources for immigrants, refugees, and other marginalized communities. And so much more! This […]

NWA Welcoming Week Coming Soon

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Fri Sept 8 – Jones Center and various locations at the link Full Schedule here Welcoming Week NWA kicks off Friday, Sept. 8 with multiple speaker panels, volunteer drives and other family-friendly events highlighting the significance of accessibility, LGBTQ+ identity, immigration and more in making NWA a thriving and inclusive place to live and work. WELCOMING WEEK NWA KICKOFF EVENT Friday, Sept. 8, 9 to 11 a.m., The Jones Center 922 E. Emma Ave., Springdale Keynote speaker will be Victor Calise, Walmart director of global belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion and a longtime public servant, Paralympian and advocate for adapting […]

Emerging Homeless Solutions

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A Foundation to Build on: Community First Village, Austin TX Haven’t posted a Community First video for awhile. Here’s a very nice one about Brandon, that give the feel of a place where a resident feels safe and welcome. That’s what community really is, of course! Hope you enjoy it. Please share it if you can. It’ll make future conversations about homeless people easier.

Can there be a post-matacrisis?

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When you watch the news it sounds like crisis is everywhere. And lord help those who are stuck on Fox News. The barrage of fear must be overwhelming. Here’s a suggestion: start watching for stories about solutions and your media algorithms will improve. There’s are things going on in the world to be hopeful about. A huge problem for American culture is the fragmentation and isolation among so many of us. Social media, that was intended to bridge those connections, does more to sow confusion and build barriers. Those barriers are a big part of the reason we’ve lost touch […]

OMNI CLIMATE MEMO MONDAYS, #142, AUGUST 28, 2023

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https://jamesrichardbennett.blogspot.com/2023/08/omni-climate-memo-mondays-142-august-28.html Earth Overshoot DayJeff Goodell.  The Heat Will Kill You FirstTED HAMILTON.   Beyond Fossil Law:  CLIMATE, COURTS, AND THE FIGHT FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Earth Overshoot Day We busted Earth’s budget!     By the Numbers 2022 .  an VIEW 2022 HIGHLIGHTS Calculate your personal Overshoot Day Our mobile-friendly calculator is now available in eight languages. You can use it to measure your Ecological Footprint and determine your personal Earth Overshoot Day. The tool helps users learn about solutions so we can all tread more lightly on the Earth. CALCULATE NOW Earth Overshoot Day is an estimate, not an exact date.  . […]

Emerging Homeless Solutions

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Is it ok to look at a homeless person? Seeing homeless people on the street is just uncomfortable. Feelings just come up when you see someone so desperate like that. Who are they? Why are they in this state? Will it embarrass them if I look at them? Are they dangerous? This sweet video opens up the conversation with some of the reality for the person on the street. Hope you enjoy it. Please share it if you can. It’ll make future conversations about homeless people easier. Why Eye Contact With Homeless People Matters