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OpenTrace is a brand new environmental infrastructure that aggregates product materials' information from bottom up and dynamically calculates the environmental load to indicate them. Existing indicators are well-authenticated, but are very complex and static when calculating the environmental load, so it costs us so much money and time. OpenTrace approaches to this difficult problem from a totally different aspect which is simple and free for use. Based on simple and flexible calculation method, it provides many environmental tools to meet users' needs including;
[Calculation] convenient web-interface for producer
[Labels] printable environmental labels to indicate CO2 emission, usage of fishery-resources, and distances such as food miles
[Search] various product search for consumers by keyword, product code and location
[Web API] provide interface that external service can use for their service
[License] provide GPL-like license to propagate its philosophy
Global Witness exposes the corrupt exploitation of natural resources and international trade systems, to drive campaigns that end impunity, resource-linked conflict, and human rights and environmental abuses.
Global Witness was the first organisation that sought to break the links between the exploitation of natural resources, and conflict and corruption; and the results of our investigations and our powerful lobbying skills have been not only a catalyst, but a main driver behind most of the major international mechanisms and initiatives that have been established to address these issues; including the Kimberley Process and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Global Witness is largely responsible for natural resources occupying the prominent role in the international agenda that they currently do.
Wir haben Computer geliebt, leidenschaftlich gerne mit ihnen gespielt und an ihnen herumgeschraubt. Wir hatten die c't abonniert, obwohl wir nicht die Hälfte ihres Inhaltes verstanden haben, haben versucht, mit Turbo Pascal oder Ähnlichem selbst kleine Programme zu schreiben. Begeistert nicht nur von Computerspielen, sondern vor allem auch von der Technik dahinter. Ende 2000 saßen wir deshalb staunend, mit offenen Mündern vor unseren Monitoren.
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“re:publica - Leben im Netz” greift als Konferenz das auf, was einige unter “Web 2.0″, andere unter “Open Source” oder “Social Media” verstehen:
Soziale Netzwerke, Blogs, Podcasts, Videocasts, Online- und Offline-Communities und -Services - all diese Aspekte werden bei der re:publica ebenso umfassend zur Sprache kommen wie Hintergründe, die Philosophie, die Prinzipien, die rechtlichen Grundlagen der sozialen (R)evolution im Netz.
Kurzum: Es geht um Kultur.
Neben den Diskussionen und Vorträgen wird es Workshops geben und auch kommerzielle Aspekte kommen zur Sprache: re:publica wird diskutieren, ob und wie man als Blogger oder Podcaster seinen Lebensunterhalt verdienen kann und auf bisherige Erfahrungen zurückblicken.
The Middle East is far away. This is your chance to get closer. Play a young journalist that has just arrived in Israel, and shape the region's future in a peaceful direction. You must complete your assignment at all cost navigating between Palestinians and Israeli sources to get your article. Will you be able to stay objective and maintain trust on both sides as the conflict escalates. What happens when people become much more than just your sources...
The Democracy internet TV platform is a free and open way to watch, share, and broadcast video on the internet. You can read about it below or get right to it
"A curious religious debate is raging in Egypt. The question is: should you keep your clothes on when having sex?" - Hm, remains me of the ancient Romans - there the woman had to wear always a kind of bra (sic) and it was understood as completely immoral