"I love that you've brought this to attention. An extensive database of uncommon but resistant and hardy plants/foods could be developed and organized by climate. Ease of growth and processing should also be taken in to account. I will try to…"
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On-Campus Farming
An NGO based in our nation's capital is touring the country and engaging environmental committees of different universities. Their aim is to explore the possibilities of utilizing university campus as a place to grow crops of various kinds.
To someone like me who has not felt the warmth of the soil between his fingertips since he was a small child this offers a most extraordinary opportunity to clear the cobwebs built during years of intense book-cramming. This is something we were… Continue
To someone like me who has not felt the warmth of the soil between his fingertips since he was a small child this offers a most extraordinary opportunity to clear the cobwebs built during years of intense book-cramming. This is something we were… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2010 at 11:45pm — 1 Comment
In the Year 2020
This is turning out harder than I thought. Although at the moment I'm on the verge of graduating ('on the verge' meaning in the next two years) my life after that is a complete mystery. But a best-case scenario was requested so a best-case scenario will be delivered.
I have been able to pursue my interests in development cooperation, project management and policy formulation. The experience I've gathered since entering worklife has only fueled my drive for change. It hasn't always been… Continue
I have been able to pursue my interests in development cooperation, project management and policy formulation. The experience I've gathered since entering worklife has only fueled my drive for change. It hasn't always been… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2010 at 11:24pm
Turning fat into literacy
An anonymous individual in Finland has donated money to a campaign where Finnish people are encouraged to lose weight for literacy. For every kilo lost 15 euros is donated to a fund that is targeted to improve Nepalese teachers and their capacity to teach children.
To this date 20 000 individuals have joined the campaign and have been weighed. They have until May 30th to lose weight and after that the exact amount and weight will be revealed. As the donor had reserved 10 million for… Continue
To this date 20 000 individuals have joined the campaign and have been weighed. They have until May 30th to lose weight and after that the exact amount and weight will be revealed. As the donor had reserved 10 million for… Continue
Posted on March 19, 2010 at 2:08pm — 1 Comment
Cycle your way to power
Pedal power for Kenya's mobiles [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8166196.stm]
Pedal & Power [http://www.ikonglobal.com/]
This is just one example of how to address the lack of electricity in the South. Not only… Continue
Pedal & Power [http://www.ikonglobal.com/]
This is just one example of how to address the lack of electricity in the South. Not only… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2010 at 3:22pm
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Fourth of July on the Lake
This past weekend was the annual celebration at the lake house in Connecticut. It is amazing that the lake is still so clear and beautiful after all these years. The watershed association has done a wonderful job protecting these waters from the damaging effects of development.The wood grill was finally ready to cook on, so we didn't miss the propane tank fueled grill anymore. The food actually tasted fresher than in the past and was easy to keep fueled.Dad was very proud of the solar hybrid…See More
Stinging Nettle
In this blog post I will focus on a plant that is abundant in our nature, and which is immensely nutritious. It's of course the Stinging Nettle. Let's start with the chemical constituents of this plant:37 % Non-Nitrogen-Extracts19 - 29 % Ash9 - 21 % Fiber4 % Fat22 % ProteinOnce the leaves are drid, their protein content can reach an astounding 40 %, which is much higher than beef, which even under the best of circ**stances can never exceed 31 % protein. In addition the Stinging Nettle consists…See More
The meal
It is 7'oclock, I was late home from work due to an assignment that i wanted to get ahead on. By the time I get home I am feeling extremley tired and I cannot be bothered to make a proper meal. I walk to the fridge and open it to see what there is for me to eat. All of the out of date foodstuffs have been automaticaly thrown away by the fridge, they will be recycled tomorrow as animal feed or something. I see i have organic local eggs and some local cheese. Foods are vacc** sealded for easy…See More
Future
FutureToday is 2020/1/1. It is just like yesterday. The war is still continuing. It has started since 2010. In 2010, that year was a horrible year. Almost every energy ran out. Every country’s governments were crushed down at the same time. There were riots everywhere. All of the big company’s bosses were killed xdeadx in the riots. Troops fought each other everywhere. Food was bought up xawayx at once. There were no more food supplies in any shops. The economy was all crushed down. All the…See More
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