February 2012
18 posts
For the ant Temnothorax curvispinosus, house-moving is one of the most challenging tasks its colony faces.
Its future success depends on finding a home that offers the right physical environment. At the same time, choosiness must be balanced with speed. In most cases, consensus must be reached among hundreds or thousands of individuals, lest the colony should divide among multiple sites to the...
http://www.abolishhumanrentals.org/
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John
I’m currently studying library science and Latin America. I joined the co-op because I love all things gezellig. Every few months, I dash off to New York to visit a very special someone. I like to travel, but I also like staying home. Sometimes I wonder how I end up where I do. For example, the time a Mexican clown juggled machetes over my face.
Song of the Oldefather
Jeroem son of Jeroem braved the night, defied sleep and cold, as the
cold itself defied this unseasonal second moon of the days of his
father’s children. He returned from the dark with pizza for his clan,
each taking their share.
His deeds this day will be remembered in song, and in the sacrifices
of his people. The thirteenth share will be set aside in honor of the
dreadfull...
William James on making things happen
The community stagnates without the impulse of the individual. The
impulse dies away without the sympathy of the community.
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January 2012
12 posts
http://www.savefoodfromthefridge.com/
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The National Cooperative Development Act is... →
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Chris
Hey. I’m Chris, a.k.a. “Opher,” “Harry,” “Marmalade” ; ) I’m a researcher (postdoc), musician, and left left liberal. Originally from Miami (FL). I’ve been living in the co-op (Helms Deep) for the past 6 months; originally as a kind of personal experiment, with relatively few expectations. Life in the co-op has been full of challenges, surprises and lots of unforeseen benefits! For...
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Charis
I’m Charis, and I live in Bag End, the awesome little house on the
West Side. Things I like include fermentation, Zimbabwean music and
fiddle tunes, raw food, and my cat who everyone hates but me. I’m
especially stuck on a big new project, though, which you might call
Occupy Bloomington but I like to refer to as The Revolution, and I
haven’t figured out yet how to balance it...
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Ana
I am a very distracted young woman that wants to do too many things at once. I believe this is the main characteristic of my personality that my friends complain about, but most of them still love me :) - I hope. I am interested in understanding humans and their choices, and also how we can live better in this world together, even with so many different crazy creatures around. I moved to the coop...
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pterodactyl wizard
i’m the mascot of woodlandia. i love jumping and eating granola.
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Tamara
oh hey…. I am a graduate student in sociology but really I am just trying
to stay a student as long as I can and sociology was generous enough to
accept me (I might also be interested in immigration policies). I love
music, the color yellow, biking, cities, meals, and people. Thankfully the
coop gives me tons of people to play, talk, laugh, and eat with. I
especially like when I get to cook...
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December 2011
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Warm up at Woodlawn
The Woodlawn house is throwing our monthly potluck! We have themed it
‘Warm up at Woodlawn - a night of soups, breads, and music.’ Please
bring a dish, drink, and/or musical instrument to contribute.
Join tonight, Dec 3rd, at 7pm!
November 2011
16 posts
Come lend a hand milking the unicorn!
A strawberry place.
A collaboration between Ana...
Pot luck this Monday!
Come to Bag End (831 W. Sixth St) on Monday November 21 at 7:30 for an
East Asian-themed potluck! We’ve changed the day to try for higher
attendance. Bring some East Asian foods and your lovely selves, and
we’ll see you then!
Rooms open for the spring
There is at least one room open in 3 of our four houses for the Spring semester!
Helms Deep house at 630 Atwater Ave:
1. $485
2. $525
Woodlawn house at 418 S Woodlawn Ave:
1. $575
2. $650 (very large room, big enough for a couple)
711 house at 711 Kirkwood Ave:
1. $525
2. $525
Dont forget that these prices include your utilities and food. Please
contact BCL and fill out the...
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Anonymous asked: for the house on the bypass, for 325 a month. who is the contact?
Anonymous asked: Hello beautiful gang. I have read through your website and am impressed by the optimism in your bunch. I have lived communally in the past. Eastwind, in the missouri ozarks. I would like to possibly move back to indiana with my dog, cat, and 4 month old son! Any chance your community would be interested in such a large family? No pressure, just curious. Sarah
This is pretty cool...
http://www.simondale.net/house/index.htm
Admission Questions
Hello this is Justin Jones. I am an I.U.B. student trying to find out more information on the BCL initiative. I am currently living on the north side of campus but am looking to move soon. I see you have an ad for an open spot this semester. Is that spot still available? If so, can I get some more detailed information about it?
I find this Idea of a living center to be fasinating and think it...
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Fighting gas with black beans
We hear Helms Deep has a gas problem, so we thought we’d extend an offer of a potent black bean soup, a fresh salad and some handmade bread. Everyone welcome. Bring what you can. Join us at Woodlawn 7pm.
Message from a friend of the coop: Two bedrooms...
2 Rooms available in House on S.R. 45, late Dec-August, perhaps longer(325/month + utilities, which are reasonable) 4.5 acres, with pretty backyard view.
I’m pretty easy going to live with and not really dirty, but can have piles of books, food ingredients, and crafts everywhere at times. Rent would be 325 plus utilities, which are pretty reasonable (good insulating windows). Rooms are a...
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October 2011
12 posts
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