The word permaculture, coined by Australians Bill Mollison and David Holmgren during the 1970s, is a portmanteau of permanent agriculture as well as permanent culture. Through a series of publications, Mollison, Holmgren and their associates documented an approach to designing human settlements, in particular the development of perennial agricultural systems that mimic the structure and interrelationship found in natural ecologies.
Permaculture design principles extend from the position that "The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children" (Mollison, 1990). The intent was that, by rapidly training individuals in a core set of design principles, those individuals could design their own environments and build increasingly self-sufficient human settlements — ones that reduce society's reliance on industrial systems of production and distribution that Mollison identified as fundamentally and systematically destroying the Earth's ecosystems.
While originating as an agro-ecological design theory, permaculture has developed a large international following of individuals who have received training through intensive two week long 'permaculture design courses'. This 'permaculture community' continues to expand on the original teachings of Mollison and his associates, integrating a range of ideas of alternative culture, through a network of training, publications, permaculture gardens, and internet forums. In this way permaculture has become both a design system and a loosely defined philosophy or lifestyle ethic.
Permaculture design principles extend from the position that "The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children" (Mollison, 1990). The intent was that, by rapidly training individuals in a core set of design principles, those individuals could design their own environments and build increasingly self-sufficient human settlements — ones that reduce society's reliance on industrial systems of production and distribution that Mollison identified as fundamentally and systematically destroying the Earth's ecosystems.
While originating as an agro-ecological design theory, permaculture has developed a large international following of individuals who have received training through intensive two week long 'permaculture design courses'. This 'permaculture community' continues to expand on the original teachings of Mollison and his associates, integrating a range of ideas of alternative culture, through a network of training, publications, permaculture gardens, and internet forums. In this way permaculture has become both a design system and a loosely defined philosophy or lifestyle ethic.
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My "friends" came over, and when I fell asleep they tied my hands up. And then gave me a permanent wedgie. Since I was tied up I couldn't escape for hours.
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PSP -- The end-result after a female has collected enough HPV-strains and other cock-bugs to create mass causalities in her intimate circles. Through Gods fury; Her pussy develops a permanent forest of invincible fungus-culture in her hoo ha. The fungus creates a strong soul-wrecking odor which serves as a forewarning for any righteous God-fearing man.
For those who get trapped by her allure; PTSD is more than likely. PSP is treatment-resistant; thus not mitigated by antifungal, antimicrobial or antibiotic treatment.
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For those who get trapped by her allure; PTSD is more than likely. PSP is treatment-resistant; thus not mitigated by antifungal, antimicrobial or antibiotic treatment.
Extreme cases may result in radfem antics, acid-colored hair and potentially even a global pandemic.
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Little do most people know is that your records from one school gets erased after you change schools. The only thing you should REALLY worry about is getting good grades. This doesn't mean you can misbehave like a maniac because you can get a red letter which will mean you're fucked for colleges/universities opportunities.
Little do most people know is that your records from one school gets erased after you change schools. The only thing you should REALLY worry about is getting good grades. This doesn't mean you can misbehave like a maniac because you can get a red letter which will mean you're fucked for colleges/universities opportunities.
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"You and I both know that there's no such thing as a 'Permanent Records'"
"You and I both know that there's no such thing as a 'Permanent Records'"
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