Coed Hills is situated in the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan, just 8 miles west of Cardiff, Wales. At the heart of Coed Hills lies a core community of around 20 people that embrace the new and old in order to lead a more sustainable existence, both ecologically and socially.
The site is run on alternative energy, there is permaculuture garden, and residents and volunteers live a variety of structures such as Mongolian Yurts, tipis and straw bailed buildings.
The place is an inspiration for the budding and more experienced eco-conscious, and a chance to engage with the community engage and share in their knowledge and enthusiasm for sustainable living.
This short film is part of "The Journey" an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind.
The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race.
The “Journeymen” (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories - equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn.
It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes it’s own direction. With no planned route nor destination, the journeymen believe they will connect with the right people and places at the right time to film, aid and guide them on.
The project is currently filming and traveling through the UK. As the project travels short films are uploaded that can be viewed on this website. It is the long-term goal that this project will travel internationally to create a feature length film that will be released, to be viewed for free.
The projects aims to benefit individuals, projects and communities by sharing knowledge, offering solutions and connecting people through film.
It is the hope this project will touch and inspire people, by conveying the beauty within human nature and our world and resonating what is actually possible, when it comes it comes to our ability to change the world for the better.
Chloe Smith, 13, is a student at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School in Atlanta. She wanted to interview someone important to her whom she has admired since first grade: Willie Jefferson, a custodian at her school.
The two started by talking about Jefferson's first days at the school, 23 years ago. He admitted to being a little nervous — "just like a new student," he said.
"My first boss, she was a nun — I never had met a nun before," Jefferson said. "She was a nice lady, though."
Jefferson has been married to Annie Lois Jefferson for 25 years. They have no children.
"But God made up for it," Jefferson said. "I got all you guys."
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Click the link for really nice article. Should brighten up your day a bit.Chloe Smith, 13, is a student at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School in... more
The inspiring story of a group of middle school kids in Maine who were taught how to be kinder to their fellow classmates. With the aid of the Kindness Center (http://www.thekindnesscenter.com/), the students were encouraged to commit random acts of kindness. Their total for the year was over 3000. In all honesty, the first time I read this article I thought it was incredibly cheesy. After thinking about it, I began to realize that my initial reaction might have something to do with people becoming bitter as they age. I'm not claiming that all old people are cynical, however I have noticed that there is an observable difference in how a lot my friends behaved when we were growing up compared to today. Somebody needs help....they are probably lying and/or trying to steal your money. Community service....sure if it's court ordered. I wonder if work and responsibilities just leave many people too tired to really care about actually helping out(talking about the importance of kindness and acting on one's beliefs are two different things) or if people just become so used to searching for their clique that they ignore the rest of the world and forget how to show compassion for strangers. Maybe it's a cultural issue and people have been conditioned into working solely for one's own prosperity. I kind of wonder if the same sort of workshops these kids were put through could be applied successfully to an older crowd. Odds are they would probably have to pay attendees or get a court order.....or maybe I'm just being too pessimisticThe inspiring story of a group of middle school kids in Maine who were taught how to... more
He left his camera on a mountaintop to prove his friend that it would be returned.
It was shipped back to him and full of snapshots from visiting strangers.
This is a small thing that just shows how much sense of unity exists in people.He left his camera on a mountaintop to prove his friend that it would be returned.... more
I have a plan to change the world, and all it takes is two simple things: numbers and organization. I’ll be handling the organization, and I’m asking all of you to be the numbers.
Sounds easy, but can something like this work?I have a plan to change the world, and all it takes is two simple things: numbers and... more
Skate Jam 2009 at stockwell park rocks... great skaters and awesome bike tricks supported by the local community.Skate Jam 2009 at stockwell park rocks... great skaters and awesome bike tricks... more
Obama has supported the Expansion of Programs for Service and volunteer programs focused on education.
If you're thinking about supporting SOS Outreach's youth development programs then now is the time, their fundraiser ends on April first! They are very close to their goal. Your donation will help put them on track to support 5,000 kids at over 40 ski resorts nationwide this year.Obama has supported the Expansion of Programs for Service and volunteer programs... more
A Look at what it takes to be a Winner. Bound and Determined to WIN. Positive Attitude, Comment, and Hard Work takes E5 Hughes (Based In Sasebo Japan, at the ASSSUALT CRAFT UNIT 5 / Western Pacific Detachment Base of the United States Navy). He travels over 1300 miles to win it all.. First Place and Most Outstanding Wrestler of the Year. The first time an American has taken it all in the history of the Japanese Military Wrestling Tournament History. On TOP OF THE WORL P.J. -- ON TOP OF THE WORLD!!!!!! Love DADA Look at what it takes to be a Winner. Bound and Determined to WIN. Positive... more
the 3rd annual Green Lifestyle Film Festival, held in Los Angeles March 13-15, has 20 great films from topics to giving birth to the mother earth. Great films, great food, great music. Come meet the film makers. Great keynote speakers. www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com.the 3rd annual Green Lifestyle Film Festival, held in Los Angeles March 13-15, has 20... more
Target Women is a recurring segment on Current TV's weekly television show, infoMania. In each episode of Target Women, Sarah Haskins takes a look at the often-ridiculous way the media reaches out to women.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.Sarah takes a look back at some of her favorite Target Women pods.
For more Sarah... more
This looks like an awesome cause for this time of year...
"SOS Outreach was founded in 1993 in Colorado’s Vail Valley. As a not-for-profit organization, their programs build character and self-esteem in youth through snowsports and the SOS curriculum."
Mind-altering psychedelics, or hallucinogens, are back in the research labs, where their therapeutic applications -- rather than the illegal use -- are being explored. Studies are looking at psychedelics to treat a number of otherwise intractable psychiatric disorders, including chronic depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and drug or alcohol dependency.
The past 15 years have seen a quiet resurgence of psychedelic drug research as scientists have come to recognize the long-underappreciated potential of these drugs. In the past few years, a growing number of studies using human volunteers have begun to explore the possible therapeutic benefits of drugs such as LSD, psilocybin, DMT, MDMA, ibogaine and ketamine......
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I for one have experienced the healing and awaking of a good experiment into the brain via the helping hand of a psychedelic. Our society has been putting great tools on the back burner and keeping us from the truly healing potions that have been used for thousands of years.
Have you had a healing experince?
Why are some substances "drugs" while others are "medications?"Mind-altering psychedelics, or hallucinogens, are back in the research labs, where... more
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The Bush administration said Wednesday that it was abandoning its pursuit of two proposed regulations relaxing air-pollution standards for power plants, surprising both industry and environmentalists by ending its pursuit of one of the last remaining goals set out by Vice President Dick Cheney’s Energy Task Force in 2001.Good news for the environment.
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The Bush administration said Wednesday that it... more
Something to remember when we see the benefit food drives this holiday season..."Some 691,000 children went hungry in the US in 2007, an alarming rise of 50 percent over the previous year"
"Based on a US Department of Agriculture (http://www.usda.gov/) study conducted on 45,600 households representing approximately 118 million households in the US, some 69,000 American children were identified as having "very low food security."
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In the vein of posting solutions rather than just highlighting the problems via news, this is a great resource to find out where you can help in your local community (by zip code and category): http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/Something to remember when we see the benefit food drives this holiday season..."Some... more
For many of us, clean water comes with the twist of a faucet. But for 1 in 6 people, access to water requires hard work: hours of walking, waiting in line and heavy lifting.
The time spent fulfilling this basic need keeps many children out of school and prevents women from carrying out all the domestic and income generating work for which they are responsible. In rural Africa, it is often necessary to walk five miles (8km) or more every day to fetch water.
In many countries, traditional water collection involves carrying a 5-gallon (20-liter) bucket on the head. This practice puts a great burden on the body and can damage the spine, neck and knees over time. A full Hippo Water Roller only feels like 22 pounds (10 kg) when rolled over level ground, making it possible for almost anyone to transport 24 gallons (90 liters) of water in much less time and with greater ease.
a dozen ways to improve your mental and physical well-being: if you can find ways to be cheerful, you'll probably find ways to make other positive changes in your life.a dozen ways to improve your mental and physical well-being: if you can find ways to... more
BY KANYE WEST AND RA'AH AHWAR/REGINALD"LATE REGGIESTRATION"LOFTON...LET'S GET HEALTHY!
This is what Start! is all about — employees stepping away from their desks to get some quick and easy physical activity at work. Remember, walking can help a person reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. And healthier employees help you reduce healthcare costs. So why wouldn’t you want employees up and moving?
Recommendations:
Moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activities for at least 30 minutes, 5 days a week.
Physical activity can be accumulated (e.g., 10 minute sessions) throughout the day. It's important to include physical activity as part of the regular routine.
Moderate-to vigorous-intensity physical activity for 60–90 minutes daily to help lose weight or maintain weight.
Step 3. You’ve set a regimen and devised a plan. But is what you’re doing enough? Are you pushing yourself too hard? Not hard enough?
One way to figure it out is to take the talk test. It’s a simple way to measure intensity.
A person working out at a light intensity level should be able to sing while doing the activity.
Someone exercising at a moderate intensity level should be able to carry on a conversation comfortably while engaging in the activity.
If a person becomes winded or too out of breath to carry on a conversation, the activity can be considered vigorous.BY KANYE WEST AND RA'AH AHWAR/REGINALD"LATE REGGIESTRATION"LOFTON...LET'S GET HEALTHY!... more
This is the story of four peoples lives and how converting to a raw food lifestyle changed them forever.This is the story of four peoples lives and how converting to a raw food lifestyle... more
Research finds that children are born with a natural disposition to empathize with others.
The study showed that empathy appeared to be "hard-wired" into the brains of normal children and was not entirely the product of nurturing or good parenting.
Further findings conclude that this was only true with boys. Girls seem to born naturally mean and like animals may not have souls !! . ha ha... ok .. the last part I made up !!!I
Anyway, I liked this info, shows that maybe we humans might not be born bad. Research finds that children are born with a natural disposition to empathize with... more
