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Second act: From software to wind energy Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:32AMJim Maguire describes himself as being ahead of his time, and he's hardly bragging. In 2002, Maguire -- who managed software projects for large companies -- was consulting in Germany when he discovered "the next big thing."
Exclusive deals make 3D TV audience even smaller Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:51AMMore and more sporting events are being broadcast in 3D, but exclusive distribution deals limit who can see what.
World Bank Calls For More Integrated Approach To Global Water Management Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:44AMThe World Bank on Tuesday issued a report (.pdf) calling for a more integrated approach to worldwide water management, PANA/Afrique en ligne reports (9/1). "We can't properly tackle global priorities of food security, renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, public health and urbanization unless we manage water better," Julia Bucknall, water sector manager for the World Bank, said ...
Climate Envoys Seek Consensus on $100 Million in Aid for Poorer Nations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:43AMEnvoys from more than 40 nations are in Geneva to brainstorm ways to help poorer nations get the estimated $100 million a year needed to fight global warming.
Maine wind farm not soothing to all ears Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:38AMVINALHAVEN, Maine — Three white wind turbines, their 124-foot blades stretching 39 stories high, churn out more electricity than is used on this picturesque, pine-studded island off mid-coast Maine. Some residents call them objects of graceful art, others point to lower utility bills, and the environmentally conscious hail the benefits of clean energy. Maine - Wind turbine - Sustainable energy ...
Meaning-driven brands: A list of visionaries/sensemakers/disruptors/game changers/contrarians Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:31AMAs the world slowly emerges from the economic gloom, and the "hyper-social real-time Web" requires new organizational designs, it's clear that business as usual will not be so usual anymore.
i4c (I Forsee) a Better Future Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:28AMThis morning Casey Verbeck appeared on “Good Morning America” to discuss the i4c Campaign, an initiative he created to build a responsible economy with companies that are committed to people and the planet as well as to profit. The Lilith... Good Morning America - United States - Senate - Members - Government
The Biggest Green Market? Seven Reasons Why It's Green IT Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:26AMSolar, wind and biofuels are all fantastic technologies, but to make money, stick to IOPS.
CU-Boulder researchers receive $2M grant to develop 'living wall' Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:18AMIn the not-too-distant future, a building could slash its traditional energy consumption by up to 95 percent by installing high-tech walls that essentially breathe to control the inside temperature, according to a proposal by a team of researchers at the University of Colorado.
SA to resume Zim deportations Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:17AMSOUTH Africa says it is stopping a special dispensation granted to Zimbabweans allowing them to stay in the country even without documents.
Bidwells create creamery at Overton farm Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:27AMOVERTON – With seven varieties of goats listed on their website, Chane and Michelle Bidwell of Bidwell Goat Farm have their hands full.
Reaching out to Bruit islanders Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:16AMPULAU BRUIT, Sarawak: Yayasan Sejahtera, the foundation established to deal with the country’s hardcore poor, yesterday kicked off a Food Pantry initiative at this East Malaysian island off Sibu.
Referendum call over Hickling turbine plan Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:09AMA packed public meeting has called for a parish referendum on whether a wind turbine should be built in the heart of a scenic Broadland village.
Reaching out to Bruit islanders Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 1:09AMThursday, September 2nd, 2010 13:07:00 PULAU BRUIT, Sarawak: Yayasan Sejahtera, the foundation established to deal with the country’s hardcore poor, yesterday kicked off a Food Pantry initiative at this East Malaysian island off Sibu. Pulau Bruit was picked due to the extreme poverty and harsh living conditions faced by the island's 11,000 inhabitants — 90 per cent of whom suffer from hunger and ...
UN forum calls for improvement in health wordlwide Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:34PMNew York, Sep 2 : Civil society representatives from more than 70 countries wrapped up a United Nations forum on Wednesday with an urgent call to action to improve the health of millions of men, women and children worldwide and step up efforts to achieve the globally agreed anti-poverty targets known as the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Resource-Savvy Communities Generate Healthy, Sustainable Changes Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:08PMThe MU Healthy Lifestyle Initiative is helping redefine efforts to combat obesity, sedentary lifestylesAs the nation becomes more aware of health issues related to nutrition and lifestyle choices, communities are struggling to find ways to make healthy living easier. The University of Missouri is helping communities turn healthy ideas into sustainable changes through the Healthy Lifestyle ...
Tawau pledges support for mudball campaign Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 11:02PMTAWAU: The Rotary Club of Tawau Tanjung, together with Junior Chamber International Tawau (JCI Tawau) and Tawau Municipal Council (TMC), have pledged their support for the second installation of 100,000 Effective Microorganisms (EM) Mudball Campaign in Tawau, to be launched on October 2. Tawau is surrounded by the Celebes Sea, well-endowed with a natural habitat for prawn and fish farming, which ...
How to make budgeting work for you Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:53PMPersonal finance books recommend budgeting as the first step to financial freedom, but not everyone likes staring at numbers. Here are tips to make 'budgeting' an easy part of your routine.
Green fee advances eco-friendly goals Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:35PMWhen students paid their student accounts balance for the fall semester, they might have noticed a new fee with a minor cost that will make big changes across the University campus. This $3 “Green Fee” will cover two-thirds of the budget for the Office of Sustainability, a small office of the Physical Plant that was created [...]
Saving Iloilo River may leave fisherfolk starving Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:23AMILOILO CITY—The city government here wants to save the dying Iloilo River by clearing it of pollutants coming from erring establishments, silt brought down from uplands, and other obstructions to water flow such as fish pens, nets and cages. Residents, however, say if their fish pens, nets and cages are demolished, they may very likely be the ones who will starve.
New Tata Motors programme aims to boost young people’s vocational skills Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:46AMTata Motors (Thailand) launched its “San Fan Pan Acheep” scheme to boost young people’s chances of finding employment. It is part of the Tata Group’s commitment to contributing to social benefit and s
The Future Of Food And Farming? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:24AMEditor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series of stories on innovative farming.
Marine animals suggest evidence for a trans-Antarctic seaway Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:16PM( British Antarctic Survey ) A tiny marine filter-feeder that anchors itself to the sea bed offers new clues to scientists studying the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet -- a region that is thought to be vulnerable to collapse.
Textme Briefs: Aug. 31 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:00PMStudent Ticket Subsidy program announced
Brainstorming to break down business barriers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:58PMSterling City Councilman Rocky Joy, right, talks with Greg Lopez, SBA District Director, after the Small Business "Solutions Forum" at NJC last Thursday.
It's a greener shade of green: Britain's first organic golf course Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:17PMWith their diamond-patterned jumpers, neatly pressed slacks and expensive club memberships, most golfers seem to have little in common with the unwashed eco-warrior brigade. The divide between the two groups is not just sartorial, but stems from the fact that many golf clubs use huge amounts of water, disfigure the landscape and use fertilisers and pesticides to keep their greens lush. However ...
Hamish McRae: The debt mountain is the backdrop to the bankers' bash in the Rockies Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:12PMHols are over, so welcome back to the world of work and to whatever autumn may hold.
Trichet: Failure to cut govt debt risks a ‘lost decade’ Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 6:07PMEuropean Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet said governments risk a “lost decade” of weak economic growth if they delay reversing the surge in public debt triggered by the financial crisis.
Meaningful geometry Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:43PMThe way we teach and learn geometry has to change for it to have any use beyond merely passing exams.
NEW AT THE ST. CATHARINES PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 5:26PMFICTION DAY FOR NIGHT, by Frederick Reiken With a narrative that begins with a couple's vacation trip to Florida in the 1980s, the author weaves an intricate tale of human connectedness, as the observations of several different narrators lead back to a single unifying moment in time.[...]
In search of better development after Map Ta Phut Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:40PMThe National Environment Board has listed 11 types of industrial projects it regards as harmful and will be required to undergo environmental and health impact assessments.
Saved by a few — and a fierce typhoon Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 4:15PMIn 1993, when large tracts of wilderness on the Kagoshima Prefecture island of Yakushima were listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, environmentally minded observers the world over celebrated. But the real battle to save the island's forests had been fought — and won — a decade earlier. One of the men at the center of that fight was Masaharu Hyodo. Explaining that struggle to The Japan Times ...
WYANDOTTE: City will continue program despite being rejected for next level Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 3:31PMWYANDOTTE — If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
Big cities toxic to raising kids Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 11:44AMAbout 70 percent of the world’s population is expected to be living in cities by 2050. Some experts are concerned that as cities continue to grow and prosper, they become less and less habitable for families.
In and Around the Chathams Saturday, August 28, 2010 @ 10:39AMSATURDAY, AUG. 28 The Chatham Borough Farmers’ Market will be open for the 12th Saturday of its fourth season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. this Saturday, Aug. 28, at Railroad Plaza South and Fairmount Avenue. New Jersey peaches and tomatoes are a big draw at the market currently, and a “featured vendor” with the market all season is Tassot Apiaries of Buzzing Acres Farm in Milford, specializing in ...
Merck Provides New Funding to Fight HIV/AIDS in Botswana Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:00AMWHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J.----Merck today announced the Merck Company Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are committing an additional $60 million to support Botswana’s African Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnerships .
Letters to the Editor for Aug. 24 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:22AMPaul W. Schlecht: Bike Reich gene moves toward dominance
South Sudan plans return of 1.5 million for referendum Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:13AMJUBA, Aug 24, 2010 (AFP) - South Sudan has readied plans for the return of more than 1.5 million southerners living in the north and Egypt for a referendum on whether to split the country, official documents showed on Tuesday.
South Sudan plans return of 1.5 million for referendum Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:09AMSudan emergency repatriation programme launched under slogan of 'Come Home to Choose'.
Things to do in Morris County: Farm-fresh dinner at Fosterfields benefits Slow Food USA Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:14AMThe dinner that will take place Sunday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm gives new meaning to the phrase 'farm fresh.'
Things to do in Morris County: Fosterfields hosts farm-to-table dinner Sunday Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 3:13AMEnjoy a 'Sustenance Dinner on the Farm & Farm Tour' from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township.
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From the Ground Up: Natural, Organics Veteran Begins Blogging on Sustainable Food, Nutrition and Health at WellWise.org Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:01AMWell-known natural & organic products veteran Steve Hoffman brings 30 years of perspective to the conversation about healthier lifestyles and a sustainable planet. Hoffman's blog on sustainable food, nutrition and health can be found at WellWise.org, the leading nonprofit educational website providing science-based information on dietary supplements and nutrition.
Flood-hit Pakistan seeks IMF's help Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMAs Pakistanis brace for more flooding in the south of their country, officials are holding talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about the country's battered economy and how to maintain stability. The floods have so far killed 1,500 people and affected up to 20 million others, with survivors facing the threat of disease.
Crop insurance market needs a boost Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 11:18AMVietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam, where 70 percent of the population earns a living in agriculture, is among the top 10 countries facing the most natural disasters in the world. However, crop insurance has not yet been developed to benefit farmers.
POLITICS IN BRIEF 22/8 Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:57AMVietnam is ready to work together with the international community to speed up relief aid for flood victims in Pakistan, said ambassador Bui The Giang.
Mindsets, technology change at Asheville-area expo Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 10:40AMFLETCHER — The rack of bumper stickers on sale at the Southern Energy & Environment Expo on Saturday at the WNC Agricultural Center pretty much summed up the mindset of the exhibitors.
Grand Midori Makati to be part of city’s skyline soon Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 9:13AMThe Makati skyline is often used as a showcase of the country’s growth and dynamism. A lofty symbol of key movers and shakers in the business sector, it is also teeming with life and non-stop action any time of the day and night.
Radical homemakers reclaim the simple life Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:51AMAn inspirational, grassroots movement is afoot in the Bay Area (yes, another one), and it's going to make the world a better place. No, really. Granted, this region has sprouted its fair share of grassroots movements; however, this particular crusade - dubbed... Grassroots - San Francisco Bay Area - United States - Business and Economy - Education
Area Business Snapshots Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 7:42AMGranite Mountain gets 5-star rating