Mois : août 2009

• Center for American Buddhist Practice CABP is a non-profit group that seeks to propagate the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha.
• CABP is loosely organized in a mini-archical fashion because it is the intention of the founders of CABP to provide information and insights that free people from the hypnotic trance of authoritarian delusions and entrapments, not to create more of the same … (full text CABP).

Homepage; Volunteer;  content; forums; books; polls; recent posts;
regions, comments, forum topics, blog posts, links: in the left column (no direct contact or address);

About: This site is dedicated to the furtherance and exploration of American Buddhism (including Canada and Mexico). To this end, we provide:

• Buddhist news updates from all over the world.
• Forums on Buddhist practice, psychology, politics, art, philosophy, etc.  Continuer la lecture de « American Buddhist Net »

(see also the US Homepage)

• WHAT DO WE DO? We specialise in the development and delivery of training solutions designed to address the key skills required to keep organisations at the leading edge.
• HOW DO WE DO IT? By furnishing managers, leaders and employees with a positive, practical and engaging approach to learning.
• HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT? Our clients are assured of solutions that motivate, energise and inspire, and all leading to increased productivity with measurable results through achievement.
• … (full text UK Homepage).

RANGE OF COURSES; Management and Leadership; Career and Communication; Sales Training;
Courses A – Z; CUSTOMISED SOLUTIONS; Working with you;
Contacts.

About: The Learning Skills Network: is a growing provider of Learning and Development solutions dedicated to Developing Business Talent:   Continuer la lecture de « Learning Skills Network (UK) »

NRDB is a free database and mapping application for developing and distributing environmental databases. Its aim is to provide people in developing countries with a powerful yet simple tool to assist in the managing of their own resources … (Homepage).

Class List, GIS: NRDB API Technical Notes, Source Forge.net;
Description; Forum; Downloads; About:
Contact /Feedback online.

Developers: The following provides a list of resources for programmers interested in further developing the NRDB software:     Continuer la lecture de « Natural Resources Database NRDB »

Citizenship and Teacher Education

citizED is an organisation funded by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA). It is a collaboration within higher education for all providers of initial teacher education in England … (about 1/2).

Homepage;
Student, Teachers; Research; Conferences; Courses; EPPI; Bibliography; Links;
Contacts.

About 2/2: citizED is organised principally around teacher education in primary, secondary, cross curricular, post 16 and community involvement contexts with outputs in the form of conferences, seminars, workshops, research papers and practical resources for teaching.   Continuer la lecture de « citizED »

• Aim: The Institute for Citizenship is an independent charitable trust. Our aim is to promote informed, active citizenship and greater participation in democracy and society through a combination of community projects, research, education and discussion and debate.
• Challenge: … (full text about us).

Homepage; Sitemap;
Teaching; Education; Resources; Press; Forum; Sponsors; Trustees; Links;
Address: Institute for Citizenship, 20 Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7AN, UK;
Contact.

About /Speakout;
Welcome to Speak Out! on European citizenship, brought to you by the Institute for Citizenship. This education project aims to develop the notion of a diverse and inclusive European citizenship by bringing together students from across Europe discussion and debate.  Continuer la lecture de « Institute for Citizenship »

Welcome to the New and Improved Venezuelanalysis.com! We have not only updated the back-end of our site, making posting articles and other materials easier, but we are introducing a number of new features for the site, such as: … (what’s new?).

Homepage;
News brief; News; What’s New; Newsletter; Blog; Analysis;
Features; Letter to Editor online; Get involved; Links; Civil Society;
Contact.

About: The site’s aim is to provide on-going news about developments in Venezuela, as well as to contextualize this news with in-depth analysis and background information. The site is targeted towards academics, journalists, intellectuals, investors, policy makers from different countries, and the general public.   Continuer la lecture de « Venezuelan Analysis.com »

a new frame for progressive thinking

• World 5.0 has, at its core, the simple ideas that Now is the only time there is, and our options for Now are fear or Love. With that central truth, we believe the transformation to a World 5.0 paradigm must conform to the general principles of Integrity, Justice and Balance.
• Beyond that, here’s a top ten list of what could be considered « a principled stance. » We really can’t expect any more from our leaders if we don’t demand prinicpled leadership, whether in political or corporate arenas … (Principles).

Homepage;
Declaration; Transformation; Overview; Ecology; Community; Govs; Commerce; Vision; Top Ten Ways; Commons; Action; Join and Newsletter; Links: on right column of each page;
Contact.

About: A New Frame:  Our current, highly dysfunctional world and culture are the result of prejudices and power struggles that have existed for centuries. Especially with the conditions arising from the Industrial Age (World 4), we no longer have the luxury of time to heal our culture and world.  Continuer la lecture de « World 5.0 »

our future through science

The CSIR in South Africa performs multidisciplinary research and technological innovation with the aim of contributing to industrial development and the quality of life of people of this country — and increasingly on the wider continent. We employ people who are experts in their fields and passionate about creating a better future through science … (Profile 1/2). Profile as printable copy in pdf.

Homepage;
Research and Development; CSIR research space; Technology Transfer; Join the CSIR; Publications;
Contacts.

About: The CSIR is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. Constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1945 as a science council, the CSIR undertakes directed and multidisciplinary research, technological innovation as well as industrial and scientific development to improve the quality of life of the country’s people.   Continuer la lecture de « Council of Scientific & Industrial Research CSIR »

CEDPA equips and mobilizes women and girls to achieve gender equality. Their equality is essential to building stronger families, communities, and societies. We envision a world in which women and girls are able to fulfill their dreams free from the constraints of poverty and inequality and in which their full worth is realized and valued. We work so that women can control more resources and contribute meaningfully in decision making at all levels … (full text Mission).

Homepage; Sitemap;
What we do; Where we work; News; Publications; Empowering women; Alumni; Board; Donate;
Address: CEDPA, 1133 21st Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, USA;
Feedback online; Contacts.

About: Founded in 1975, the Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) is an internationally recognized non-profit organization that improves the lives of women and girls in developing countries.  Continuer la lecture de « Centre for development and population activities CEDPA »

Linked with Charter Cities (a video about) …
… with hereafter 2 more videos on Paul Romer’s homepage:

• 19 May 2009: A Theory of History, with an Application, min;
• 13 March 2009: Governance in Developing Countries, min.

(Homepage … inclusive: Upcoming, Media Mentions, recent blog entries).

Charter Cities Blog;
Contact online.

Links:   Continuer la lecture de « Charter Cities (the website) »

Established in 1997 with startup funding from the Government of Canada, CANADEM is a non-profit NGO whose purpose is to bolster peace, order and good governance efforts worldwide. CANADEM is comprised of four divisions: … (full text Homepage).

Sitemap;
CANDEP; CANADEM GPS; CAN-EVAL; Publications; Roster; Media; FAQs; Post a job; Search a Job;
Address: CANADEM, 1 Nicholas Street #1102, Ottawa, ON, CANADA K1N 7B7;
Contact.

Who we are: Our Values:

CANADEM, with start-up assistance and funding from the Government of Canada, supports Canada’s determination to strengthen the activities of international organizations, working to advance the universal principles of the UN Charter,  international peace & security, human rights and the responsibility to protect. This includes the UN, OSCE, other inter-governmental organizations, and of course non-governmental partners.    Continuer la lecture de « International Civilian Reserve CANADEM »

Google-results for WILDLIFE on August 22, 2009:

• on Google News-search,
• on Google Images-search,
• on Google Video-search,
• on Google Groups-search,
• on Google Books-search,
• on Google Scholar-search,
• on Google Blog-search,
• on Google Web-search.

Wildlife Conservation

Help NWF Reach 150,000 Certified Wildlife Habitats. Join our nationwide drive to create 150,000 wildlife-friendly yards through National Wildlife Federation’s Certified Wildlife Habitat™ program. Just provide things that animals need most: food, water, shelter, and places to raise their families. And, when you certify your yard today, you’ll not only be helping wildlife, you’ll also receive some exciting benefits. Get certified now. (Homepage).

Wildlife; Global warming; Outside; Magazines; Jobs; Donate;
Address: National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362, USA;
Contact online.

About: MISSION: National Wildlife Federation inspires Americans to protect wildlife for our children’s future.
Read more about our work to protect wildlife.  Continuer la lecture de « National Wildlife Federation NWF »

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild places worldwide. We do so through science, global conservation, education and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo. Together these activities change attitudes towards nature and help people imagine wildlife and humans living in harmony. WCS is committed to this mission because it is essential to the integrity of life on Earth. (Mission /scroll down).

Homepage;
Learn; Zoo; Partners; Teachers; Take action; Membership; Careers; Donate; Press;
Address: Wildlife Conservation Society WCS, 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York 10460, USA;
Contact.

About: The Wildlife Conservation Society, founded in 1895, has the clear mission to save wildlife and wild places across the globe. Our story began in the early 1900’s when we successfully helped the American bison recover on the Western Plains.  Continuer la lecture de « Wildlife Conservation Society WCS »

Linked with Wildlife watch … for kids;

The Wildlife Trusts believe that people from all sections of society should have access to wildlife and the natural world for enjoyment, learning and contemplation (Helen Freeston, People & Wildlife Manager, The Wildlife Trusts. (People and Wildlife).

Homepage;
Things to do; Publications; Press; Events; Local;
Membership; Volunteer; Jobs; Legacies; Links; FAQs;
Address and map: The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1WT,  UK;
Contact.

About: There are 47 local Wildlife Trusts across the whole of the UK, the Isle of Man and Alderney.  We are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.  Continuer la lecture de « The Wildlife Trusts TWT »