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Vote “Nothing Wasted” in BBC World Challenge 2009

Posted in Internet on October 25th, 2009 by iip – 3 Comments

nothing wasted bbc world challenge 2009“Nothing Wasted” enables people to compost organic waste from traditional markets. “Nothing Wasted” aims to convert waste produced from traditional market to be affordable high quality fertilizer for farmers. Everyday, traditional markets in Indonesia produces tonnes of waste which about 70 to 90 per cent is organic matters. Since it began in 2007, “Nothing Wasted” has been introduced to more than 30 districts throughout Indonesia.
Now, the program of “Nothing Wasted” is nominated in BBC World Challenge 2009. It is in the nomination which comprise of 12 programs from various countries. All candidates has been selected from 900 participants. This is why you should vote for “Nothing Wasted” on BBC World Challenge 2009:

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ClimateLab: a wiki site of climate change issues

Posted in Internet on May 6th, 2009 by iip – 4 Comments

climatelabWiki technology enables people to develop knowledge sharing system. If it managed properly, wiki technology could develop a credible sources that always check and recheck by relevant experts from any institution with different perspectives.

I note that the power of  wiki is the openness, it availability for people to share and confirm with others. However, it also addresses variance of data sources.  Someone could become contributor if he has sources, experiences or authority.  So called organization and university are important sources in a high level science issue such climate change.

I see ClimateLab has critical position amidst the growing issue of climate change.

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Online resources to find the spreading of swine flu

Posted in Internet on May 1st, 2009 by iip – 3 Comments

I’m curious on the question of Cafferty File: Has swine flu story been overblown?

At first he writes about WHO action’s increasing pandemy level from to second highest level of 5. Then he quotes WHO confirmation on the global cases of swine flu. Looking at the number, some people may will worry. But, have you read on the scientist opionion as Cafferty File quotes?

…this strain of influenza doesn’t look as deadly as strains that have caused previous pandemics. In fact, some suggest that the current form of the swine flu virus may not even do as much damage as the regular flu.

Then he puts more scientist’s opinion afterward.

OK, don’t be panic. The fact is swine flu has spread across countries, and with the current online technologies, we can track it, even visually.  Other online services aggregates update services from popular link with short text-style. For the sake of time, I put only two services now.

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