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Chris Alemany

I'll be reaching out to the City of Langford today to offer them a safer, moderated, place to post timely information for their community.

Would love to see them join @EsquimaltBC here on #SocialBC

Facebook is where many communities have ended up, but unfortunately it has become dominated by a few very loud, very inappropriate, damaging voices. The harm is real.

The Open Social Web can provide an alternative.

#BCMuni #Local #Facebook #Moderation
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Houston Today · B.C. city flicks switch on Facebook after threatening, 'sexually explicit' commentsBy Ben Fenlon
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Coreyartus Imagery

It has been clear for a while now that we’re going to need to support each other to get through this. And now that literally trillions have been lost from our economy that will take years (if not decades) to repair, it’s clear we’re going to need to do it monetarily, too.

I urge you to modify your purchasing paths and maybe commit to supporting your local businesses, artisans, and local charities whenever you can.

I know it’s not always feasible or realistic to say “Boycott this chain forever!” or “This man is evil, don’t support him!” Sometimes they’re unavoidable.

BUT. You can mitigate their impact. It is with in your power to make small shifts. To develop new habits. To try new things. To choose not to use Amazon or big-chain stores once in a while. To choose to go out of your way every now and then to pay a little more in order to support your neighbor’s business. To donate your coffee creamer money to charity one week and use milk and sugar instead.

I’m not saying shift your life to make completely new purchasing choices. I am asking you to try opening yourself up to your community and valuing things in a different way more often than you may be doing.

There are many more broke folks out there than not. Many more small businesses than not. And those local connections appreciate your business more than those other folks will ever do.

#smallbusiness#local#humboldtmade
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Miss Gayle

"If money is quickly funneled into large platforms or financial markets, the capacity to generate jobs and boost the local economy diminishes. ...If it remains in circulation within the community, it fosters the development of small businesses, strengthens financial autonomy, and multiplies economic opportunities."

Link: resilience.org/stories/2025-03

The money hoarded by the oligarchy is dead money. Money sent off to big corporations never comes back.

#Sustainability #Economy #Community #Local #

Beyond Community Currencies: Strengthening Your Local Economy Alex Lopez, originally published by Post Growth Institute March 28, 2025 In recent years, there has been a growing interest in Renewable Energy Communities (REC), legal entities that collectively manage energy, promoting economic, social, and environmental benefits for their community. This model of citizen management over an essential resource has been widely accepted — so could a similar principle be applied to money? Image of a pastel toned illustration of an old-style downtown behind a street flooded by money created on Midjourney (CC-BY-4.0) "Money is an essential tool in today’s market economy, but its impact on local wealth depends on how it flows and where it is concentrated. Its use is so ingrained that we rarely stop to question it. However, money is nothing more than a social agreement, meaning we can optimize it to work more beneficially for the community... Circulation vs. accumulation: The true value of money The more money circulates within a community, the more wealth it generates and the more opportunities it creates for everyone. The challenge is to design mechanisms that ensure this money drives productive and sustainable economic relationships. This involves strengthening local commerce, local employment, and community initiatives rather than favoring the concentration of wealth in a few hands."
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Alo Japan

alojapan.com/1233082/see-the-w See the wonders of Japan this fall or next spring with a Utah tour group #cars #classifieds #Homes #JapanTours #jobs #local #news #radio #SaltLake #sports #television #tours #traffic #Utah #weather If you’ve ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the “best country in the world” and aided by a favorable exchange rate, the opportunity has…

See the wonders of Japan this fall or next spring with a Utah tour group
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AstroMancer5G (she/her)

#praxis #resist #antifa #ancom #solidarity #solarpunk

There's a lot of excellent #advice going around about how to start getting involved in #DirectAction. I'm also thinking about how to keep the #momentum going once we've started, and #build upon what we're doing.

If you've read a #radical book, you can summarize it in a more #accessible format like a #zine, and share what you learned.

If you've planted a #VictoryGarden, you can share what you've grown with your #local #MutualAid network.

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Aral Balkan

Just had the loveliest experience while getting my watch strap resized at Silver Phoenix in Bray. They’re a tiny, independent two-person jewellers – Jolita and Martin – and they took such care (Martin resized it three times and did a micro-adjustment and then undid it until we found the perfect fit).

In a world of faceless corporations you forget sometimes how lovely people can be.

So if you’re looking for jewellery, a watch, wallet or pen (or repairs/sizing/etc.), give them a shout and support a tiny local business that’s been going for five years now.

💕

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Silver Phoenix Jewellers · Bray Goldsmith, Gold & Silver Jewellery | Expert RepairsExplore elegance at Silver Phoenix Jewellers! Discover exquisite gold & silver jewellery, expertly crafted to elevate your style. Trust us for repairs.
#SilverPhoenix#Ireland#jewellery
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Alo Japan

alojapan.com/1226897/see-the-w See the wonders of Japan in 2025 with a Utah tour group #cars #classifieds #Homes #JapanTours #jobs #local #news #radio #SaltLake #sports #television #tours #traffic #Utah #weather If you’ve ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the “best country in the world” and aided by a favorable exchange rate, the opportunity has only gotten bette…

See the wonders of Japan in 2025 with a Utah tour group
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