Welcome to www.jimrudolf.com, a site that has been up and running, but devoid of content, for almost a year.

The main goal of this site is to be a learning platform -- mainly for me, but perhaps for others as well! Some of the learning will be in the context of developing the software that powers the site. But most it will be in the area of sustainability and related topics. This can include a wide range of subjects, as diverse as the following:

• Global equality: One of the best ways to reduce terrorism is to ensure that every human being has the basics: food, water, shelter, democracy, health care, education. In other words, reason to hope. This is possible only after global inequities (between developed North and underdeveloped South) as well as inequities within countries are addressed.
• Redefining economic profit: The North's current economic model strives to employ as few people and produce as many goods as possible. This economic model needs to be adjusted to respect the health of the planet as well as every person's right to meaningful work.
• Democracy by the people: Governments must be accountable to their citizens and not to special interests and multinational corporations.
• Eat locally: Buying locally-raised meat and produce supports local farmers and reduces or eliminates costs of transportation, processing and packaging.

These are just a few examples of topics that I plan to learn more about. I hope that the articles and sources that I find and pass on will also be of interest to you. And as this is a learning process, I'll gratefully accept any pointers or suggestions that you send to me.

Once again, welcome.