HAPPY BIRTHDAY CREATIVE CHANGE MAKERS

Creative Change Makers is One

On December 11, 2008 Creative Change Makers was officially launched with about 30 inspired individuals who made contact with other change makers over fine food from The Locavore Stirling, and organic wine from Temple Bruer in Langhorne Creek, both in South Australia.

From that day we’ve steadily matured, but we’re still young and loving the journey of discovery.

Join us in celebrating a little local initiative which, thanks to the Web, has a global reach.

We’re doing it; with or without you. So join us if you dare.

To all Creative Change Makers….

Happy Birthday, you’re fab.

Caroline, Sienna & webmaster Steve

xxx

Temple Bruer Organic Wines

What’s Organic Wine?

When you’re next sniffing the woody bouquet and tasting the essence of spice in your favourite drop of wine, consider what else you might be imbibing.

Has it been made using organic or non-organic practices, with or without preservatives? If it is organic, what does that really mean to you - your palette, purse and pleasure?
David and Barbara Bruer are the founders of Temple Bruer winery situated on the ancient flood plain of the Angas and Bremer Rivers in South Australia’s Langhorne Creek. The temperate climate is people-friendly making it a perfect spot to grow grapes and attract tourists.

In 1973 David and Barbara Bruer saw the potential for growing grapes with minimal sprays and purchased 50 acres of flat land with sprawling gums and meandering tributaries.
Then twenty-years later it all changed.

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Why Do We Pay Interest On Borrowed Money?

Is there a way we can pay for our basic needs - a home, fridge, TV and car - without having to pay back the principle and interest on our purchase?

Interest is the price we pay for the money we borrow. Those who lend us the money see themselves as giving up the advantage of having that cash – the liquidity advantage of money - so they charge a percentage on the principal loaned to us to compensate themselves for losing the benefit of having the cash to use.

So interest creates money for the lender without their actually producing anything for it. According to some thinkers, charging interest, or usury, violates natural law.

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End of Astrological Year - Pisces 2010

Sun in Pisces

In the last month of the Astrological Year we find ourselves in the nebulous and watery realm of Pisces. So if there are any big projects that need a burst of energy to get them moving - then maybe best to wait until the Equinox - March 22nd, which is the beginning of the Astrological New Year.
The energy of Aries will then be with you, you’ll be feeling a lot more energetic and roaring to go!
Pisces is ‘dreaming’ month - time out month - quiet times of retreat and remembrance. Trying to move quickly during this time could be a lot like struggling thru waist high mud - great for the thighs, but not much good for getting anywhere fast.

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