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Lauren Hoffman's Blog – April 2010 Archive (10)

Each day, people in developing countries must walk long distances to get the water they need for drinking, cooking and bathing. Often, this water is contaminated. Since its inception in1990, Water.or…

Each day, people in developing countries must walk long distances to get the water they need for drinking, cooking and bathing. Often, this water is contaminated.…

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Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 14, 2010 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Fatima Abd el Mahmoud is making history. She is Sudan's first female presidential candidate. She is glad to be part of this election and is symbolically hoping to make a difference in the lives of wo…

Fatima Abd el Mahmoud is making history. She is Sudan's first female presidential candidate. She is glad to be part of this election and is symbolically hoping to make a difference in the lives of women and of the younger generation. UNMIS Continue

Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 14, 2010 at 5:00pm — No Comments

Clean, fresh water is a precious resource that is often wasted in many urban areas, including school sites. Most developed areas today are designed to waste water, funneling rain down gutters and dra…

Clean, fresh water is a precious resource that is often wasted in many urban areas, including school sites. Most developed areas today are designed to waste water, funneling rain down gutters and drain pipes rather than allowing it to soak into the…

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Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:35pm — No Comments

Gain a firsthand understanding of the true burden of gathering water, and raise money to help end this long walk for so many around the world. Join us on Saturday, June 5, at Seward Park in Seattle f…

Gain a firsthand understanding of the true burden of gathering water, and raise money to help end this long walk for so many around the world. Join us on Saturday, June 5, at Seward Park in Seattle for the 3rd annual CARRY 5 Walk for…

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Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:33pm — No Comments

In the developed world, people often refer to sustainability in terms of what might be lost to future generations compared with what is enjoyed today. The threat of food insecurity, of a changing cli…

In the developed world, people often refer to sustainability in terms of what might be lost to future generations compared with what is enjoyed today. The threat of food insecurity, of a changing climate, of disrupted marketplaces all paint a picture of potential famine, drought and widespread poverty. Continue

Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:29pm — No Comments

I picture myself with my family and friends.There will be no more world issues like global warming and hunger

I picture myself with my family and friends.
There will be no more world issues like global warming and hunger
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Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:26pm — No Comments

Aviva and Hugo co-founded Lebônê Solutions, Inc. in 2007 to help meet the need for off-grid energy and lighting in the developing world. Using microbial fuel cells sold by local entrepreneurs, Lebônê…

Aviva and Hugo co-founded Lebônê Solutions, Inc. in 2007 to help meet the need for off-grid energy and lighting in the developing world. Using microbial fuel cells sold by local entrepreneurs, Lebônê’s technology generates electricity from soil microbes to power LED lights,… Continue

Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:23pm — No Comments

Aviva and Hugo co-founded Lebônê Solutions, Inc. in 2007 to help meet the need for off-grid energy and lighting in the developing world. Using microbial fuel cells sold by local entrepreneurs, Lebônê…

Aviva and Hugo co-founded Lebônê Solutions, Inc. in 2007 to help meet the need for off-grid energy and lighting in the developing world. Using microbial fuel cells sold by local entrepreneurs, Lebônê’s technology generates electricity from soil microbes to power LED lights, cell phones, radios and other devices. By extracting energy and light from dirt, Lebônê is providing a tool that improves results for rural health workers, students, small businesses, farmers and families. Continue

Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:22pm — No Comments

Innovation (often) comes from constraint (If you’ve got very few resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.)

Innovation (often) comes from constraint (If you’ve got very few resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.) Continue

Added by Lauren Hoffman on April 12, 2010 at 3:21pm — No Comments

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Sophie C. commented on Asger Jon Vistisen's blog post Stinging Nettle
"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…"
Aug 19, 2020
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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
Jul 6, 2020
Asger Jon Vistisen posted a blog post

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
Apr 13, 2020
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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
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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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