Which grew into a sequel:
http://www.brainsturbator.com/site/comments/jacques_vallees_associative_universe/
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WE HAVE RECIEVED A PDF OF “CODEX SERAPHINIANUS”
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Two goldmines from africa—the first is a look at no-tech innovations:
http://www.afrigadget.com/page/2/
The second is specific to one farming project in Kenya:
http://greendreams.edublogs.org/
“How much solar power does it take to feed the world?”—great Treehugger post:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/04/solar_power_world.php
“The Sahara Forest Project” - Re-Greening the African Continent w/Solar:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/sahara-forest-project.php
Forward-thinking and/or Shit-scared Japanese Gov’t Offering Subsidies for Citizen Solar:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/09/japan-will-subsidize-solar.php
On the Afrigadget tip—solar powered, camel-transported freezer units:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/10/solar-camels.php
Fighting back the Sahara desert with tree-walls:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/07/wall-of-trees-planned-to-stop-desertification-africa.php
African Soil Project—rehabilitating african farmland
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/02/african_soil_project.php
The “E-Waste” problem—pollution or potential resource?
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/08/european_e-wast.php
Africa’s got a plastic bag problem—we should be shipping them microbes ASAP, that’s a resoure, not a problem:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/africa_wages_wa.php
“South Africa pioneers new solar tech”
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/02/south_africa_pi.php
Economist map of african regions most affected by climate change:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/05/the_economist_a.php
HIPPO Rollers—everyone in the US should use these, too:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/03/project-h-design-water-in-africa.php
The Future is Mud: Earth architecture skillz
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/11/the_future_is_mud.php
The Lighting Africa Project:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/09/lighting_africa.php
In Sub-Saharan Africa, over 500 million people presently lack modern energy, with rural electricity access rates as low as 2%. Among the poor, lighting is often the most expensive item among their energy uses, typically accounting for 10-15% of total household income. Yet, while consuming a large share of scarce income, fuel-based lighting provides little in return.
Africa and Sustainability:
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/africa_the_worl.php
]]>n a society where the work being done by every electron is compared carefully to the sweat-of-brow alternative, it’s interesting to review what tech gadgetry is accepted. And, what is not. This is particularly so when one realizes that there are a billion Africans to support, with only 4 percent of the world’s electricity supply. So, what is appropriate; cell phones seem to be, as nearly every African that wants one has one.
http://www.brainsturbator.com/site/comments/get_in_tune_with_chronobiology_part_two/
Related article: “The Quest for the Elusive Chronon”
http://www.brainsturbator.com/site/comments/the_quest_for_the_elusive_chronon/
One of our all-time greatest hits...or at least an early breakout article.
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