Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on October 22, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Overview This summer, my family decided to add a bitcoin-only twist to our annual trip to New Hampshire for the Porcupine Freedom Festival (PorcFest). We had no clue […]
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on October 16, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. By: Catherine Bleish I would like to introduce you to a different method of learning, an education system that mirrors many of the strengths found within the Bitcoin
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on September 30, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. The Liberty Beat Partners with Genesis Communications Network FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: John Bush, Owner and Editor in Chief of The Liberty Beat Phone: 512-773-6102 San Marcos, TX
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on September 30, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Travel on bitcoin has become a simple reality. Not only can you find a place to stay with bitcoin, but you can also fly, buy gasoline, and eat
Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on August 8, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Join the Alliance of Austin Agorists this Saturday August 9th from 6 to 10pm at Brave New Books in Austin, Texas for their 8th networking party and counter-economic
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on July 20, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. This past month was the Bitcoin in the BeltwayConference held in Washington, D.C. The event was planned by Jason King, who recently ran 3,214 miles on a tour
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on July 20, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Last month our family spent nearly a month living on the road while spending only Bitcoin. During the course of our travel we were invited via Twitter to
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on July 20, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Uncoinventional: the Tour in Review Last month, our family traveled the U.S. spending only bitcoins. We documented our travels for Bitcoin Magazine through a live blog. As we
Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on July 2, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Our family is now on Day Nine of our cross country Bitcoin-only tour and we have used various Bitcoin friendly services to book our hotel rooms. The first
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on July 2, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 2, 2014 Contact:John Bush, Uncoinventional TourJohnbush512@gmail.com(512) 773-6102Www.uncoinventional.comWww.sovereignbtc.comNikhil Chand, Founder, CoinNEOnc@coinneo.com(216) 202-0423www.coinneo.comwww.bitcoinboulevard.us“Uncoinventional” Family on Bitcoin Only Cross Country Tour to Visit Ohio’s Bitcoin BoulevardA family of
On June 27, 2014, Yahoo Travel featured our experiment in paying for a cross-country road trip with bitcoin. Putting everyday bitcoin use to the test The article followed our journey from Texas toward New Hampshire and explained how we approached ordinary travel expenses, including fuel, hotels, and meals. It described a combination of direct bitcoin
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on June 17, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 16, 2014 Contact: John Bush 512-773-6102 Family of Four Embarks on Four Week Automobile Trip Spending Bitcoin Only A family of four will spend
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on June 17, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Catherine: How long have you been interested in space?Jeff: I’ve been interested in space for as long as I can remember. My father flew fighter jets and worked
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on June 17, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. I was recently introduced to a group of people who advocate a simple yet profound idea, “Follow Your Yes”. This is an idea that has changed my worldview
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on June 15, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Wednesday, 07/30, 12:24 Here is a list of the Media Coverage we received along the journey: 1. Yahoo Travel https://www.yahoo.com/travel/tech-nerd-tuesday-this-family-is-road-tripping-using-89684772802.html 2. Concord Monitor http://www.concordmonitor.com/home/12588401-95/texas-family-journeyed-to-new-hampshire-using-only-bitcoin 3. Hays Free Press
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on May 5, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. The first ever Bitcoin Job Fair was held at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Sunnyvale, CA. This landmark event symbolizes the growing job market surrounding the
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on April 20, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. NEW YORK CITY – April 9, 2014 – Corkket.com, a native Bitcoin person-to-person e-commerce platform, is beta launching in New York City on April 12, 2014. Corkket is
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on April 20, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. If you seek artisan made goods, Central Texas is the place to be. Some attribute it to the magical waters flowing from springs into the river, some attribute
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Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on April 9, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. I caught up with singer-songwriter and Bitcoin enthusiast, Tatiana Moroz, to talk about her experience at SXSW this year. —TRANSCRIPT OF INTERVIEW—- Question: Tatiana, please tell us about
Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on March 22, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Directpool.net officially launched a Bitcoin Mining Pool. Its goal is to prevent any future 51 attacks on the bitcoin network by redistributing the total network’s hashing power. Directpool
Originally published in Bitcoin Magazine on March 18, 2014, under the byline Catherine Bleish. The complete original article is republished here as part of my writing archive. Giving was in the air at the Texas Bitcoin Conference. The groundbreaking event was held at the Circuit of the Americas Race Track in Austin, Texas on March
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By Catherine Bleish. Originally published in Freedom’s Phoenix on January 6, 2014. This historical article reflects the services, offers, and views of that time. Cover artwork is illustrative. As I stand here in the wake of twenty thirteen, I feel both exhausted and empowered. For many of us, twenty thirteen was a year of major
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On October 12, 2013, John Bush and I joined John B. Wells on Coast to Coast AM for a conversation about self-sufficiency and a sovereign lifestyle. Building alternatives in everyday life The discussion explored decentralized communities, voluntary relationships, and practical ways to take responsibility for needs such as food, health, and community support. My contribution
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By Catherine Bleish. Originally published in Freedom’s Phoenix on June 7, 2013. This historical article reflects the services, offers, and views of that time. Cover artwork is illustrative. The past several months have been a whirlwind for me. We had our second child, John launched the Center for Natural Living, and we’ve expanded our farm
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By Catherine Bleish. Originally published in Freedom’s Phoenix on December 5, 2012. This historical article reflects the services, offers, and views of that time. Cover artwork is illustrative. My goal in 2013 is to live my life as an inspiration to others. As lover of freedom I spent many years in the “fight”, exerting massive
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In November 2010, I appeared on TruTV’s Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura to discuss fusion centers, watch lists, and the Missouri Modern Militia Movement report. TruTV, Conspiracy Theory with Jesse Ventura, 2010. Original program still. The television appearance The conversation continued the civil-liberties work I had been doing through the Liberty Restoration Project. The report
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On June 12, 2010, CNN’s Newsroom carried a Drew Griffin profile of me and my work with the Liberty Restoration Project. The profile and studio discussion The report returned to Brave New Books in Austin and examined how my anti-war views, interest in organic food and community gardens, and objections to government power fit within
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A look back at my April 2010 CNN interview with Drew Griffin, with the original broadcast transcript and a saved clipping of contemporary coverage.
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My appearance in Camp FEMA (2009), with IMDb credits and a saved screenshot documenting Catherine Bleish’s cast credit.
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On January 20, 2009, KCUR published Sylvia Maria Gross’s report on people who stayed involved in local organizing after the 2008 presidential election. I was featured through my work with the Liberty Restoration Project in Kansas City. Organizing after the election The story followed two different political paths. Cokethea Hill had worked with Barack Obama’s
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