Mois : octobre 2010

Established in 1954, the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation’s leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We advance education, research and policy … (about 1/2).

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Programs; Tesla Test Drive; News; Blog; Staff; Get involved; JOIN us; Technical Divisions; GreenStart Job Board;
Address: American Solar Energy Society, 4760 Walnut Street, Suite 106, Boulder, Colorado 80301, USA;
Contact: Carolyn Beach at 303.443.3130 x107 or by e-mail.

About 2/2: … Leading for more than 50 years: ASES leads national efforts to increase the use of solar energy, energy efficiency and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Continuer la lecture de « American Solar Energy Society ASES »

The Southern Yucatán Peninsular Region (SYPR) project was designed from the outset as a fully integrated, land change science effort, devoted to understanding deforestation and land-use change in the Southern Yucatán (SY) in the full dimensions of the coupled human-environment or social-ecological system as subsequently articulated in the GLP Science Plan. On-going since 1997, the project has involved partnerships among Clark University, El Colegio de la Frontera Sur [Chetumal y Campeche units], Harvard University, Rutgers University, and the University of Virginia … (Project Overview 1/2).

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Project Overview 2/2: The SY, that portion of southwestern Quintana Roo and southeastern Campeche, Mexico residing above 150 m elevation, occupies the uplands or meseta rising above the Caribbean and Gulf coastal plains of the Yucatán Peninsula.  Continuer la lecture de « Southern Yucatán Peninsular Region (SYPR) Project »

… The Who, What and Why of Roots & Shoots: The Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in almost 100 countries, the Roots & Shoots network branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desire to help make our world a better place. This powerful, youth-driven network fosters a fun, flexible and supportive environment where young people come together to share ideas and inspiration, implement successful community service projects and participate in special events and international campaigns … (full text Who we are).

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Address: Roots & Shoots, c/o Jasmina Marcheva, 39E Silwood Street, London, SE16 2TE, UK;
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About: The Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. Continuer la lecture de « Roots&Schoots (Jane Goodall's) »

Roots and Shoots is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales, No. 3400781. Registered Charity No. 1064070/0

• … The charity was set up in 1982 by Linda Phillips, who is still the Director, to help disadvantaged young people from Lambeth and Southwark prepare for the world of work. Up to twenty 16 – 19 year olds, all with educational problems or issues , spend a year with us. All have been unable to cope at school and many are at odds with the world when they arrive at Roots and Shoots … (about 1/2).

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Address: Roots and Shoots, Walnut Tree Walk, London, SE11 6DN, UK;
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About 2/2 … /Training: We take an holistic approach to the students’ training, teaching key skills and general life skills alongside horticulture or retail, working towards an NVQ Level 1 qualification in one of these subjects. Continuer la lecture de « Roots and Shoots »

world campaign for in-dept reform of the system of international institutions – in many languages

MANIFESTO FOR IN-DEPTH REFORM OF THE SYSTEM OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS:
We, citizens of the world, determined to safeguard future generations from war, poverty, injustice, cultural uniformisation and environmental degradation,
DECLARE the particular seriousness of the problems and challenges facing humanity and, in particular, that the globalisation process is increasing the interdependence and complexity of world problems and widening the gap between rich and poor people; whilst markets become increasingly global, the influence of political institutions required for their democratic, equitable and effective functioning decreases every day … (full long text Manifesto).

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Who we are; Why; Who supports; Supporting lists; Political; Committees; Ubuntu Forum; Multi-Actor Dialogue; CS-TV;
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CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES:   Continuer la lecture de « Reform Campaign.net »

Everyone’s better off with simplicity in a complex world. We’re here to help structure your social loan

We like to toot our own horn. We like it even better when others do it for us. See what they’re saying about Virgin Money, and about our years pioneering private loans and mortgages as CircleLending. (News).

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About Virgin Money; You may know us by our music, our planes or our mobile phones. You may have heard the name Branson or seen the glowing red and white logo in Times Square. Continuer la lecture de « Virgin Money »

Personal Loans and Online Investing – Prosper connects people who want to invest money with people who want to borrow money

Prosper Loans Marketplace is America’s largest peer-to-peer lending marketplace. Connecting people to people eliminates the need for borrowers to go through a bank for a loan—and fewer middlemen means lenders who invest their money on Prosper also benefit. (How it Works).

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Invest; Get a Loan; Institutionals; Trade; Connections; Management Team; Join; Jobs; Academics; Partners;
Address: Prosper Marketplace, Inc., 111 Sutter Street, 22nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA;
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About /Company Overview: Headquartered on the top floor of the historic Hunter-Dulin building in San Francisco
Hunter-Dulin Building.  Continuer la lecture de « PROSPER – the loans marketplace »

the voice of education workers worldwide – also in french and in spanish

• Education International represents nearly 30 million teachers and education workers.
• Our 402 member organisations operate in 173 countries and territories, from pre-school to university.
• As the world’s largest Global Union Federation, and the only one representing education workers in every corner of the globe, Education International unites all teachers and education workers no matter where they are.
• Education International protects the rights of every teacher and education worker, and every student they educate … (about 1/2 /full text Introduction).

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Principal Aims; Constitution, By-laws; Stucture; Research Centre; Membership; Career; Regions; News; Articles; Publications;
Development Cooperation; EFAIDS; Global Action Week; World Teacher’s Day; Links;
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About EI /Overview: It is a fundamental human right for all to have a free quality public education. Education International insists that this should be achieved through the establishment, protection and promotion of publicly funded and regulated systems of education that provide equality of educational opportunity.   Continuer la lecture de « Education International EI »

a non-profit, tax exempt educational network – Linked with Alternative Education Resource Association AERO.

• To associate a selected group of artists, craftsmen, and teachers in a demonstration of the contribution which decentralized, self-sufficient living in the country may make to redress the economic and psychological insecurities of our industrialized age;
• To study and deelop the possibilities of the home and homestead as a productive and creative institution;
• To offer those who may be able to come only for short visits a place to study homesteading, and their part in making life more meaningful here and now. (Statement of purpose).

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What’s new; Calendar; Current projects; Green revolution; Land trust; Permaculture; AERO; BWOB;
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Address: School of Living, 215 Julian Woods Lane, Julian, PA 16844, USA;
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A (very) brief history: In the 1920’s Ralph Borsodi became concerned with the problems of urbanized society and left the city to build his first homestead. Continuer la lecture de « School of Living »

the education revolution – also in spanish

Linked with School of Living.

AERO’s mission is to help create an education revolution to make student-centered alternatives available to everyone. (Mission).

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Addresses (1 of 3): AERO, Main Office, 417 Roslyn Rd., Roslyn Heights, NY, 11577, USA;
Contact.

About: The Alternative Education Resource Organization (AERO) was founded in 1989 by Jerry Mintz. AERO is a branch of the School of Living, a non-profit organization founded in 1934 by Ralph Borsodi.   Continuer la lecture de « Alternative Education Resource Association AERO »