This document discusses connecting various individuals and organizations to work on medical and environmental restoration focused on refugees and disaster relief. It mentions people and organizations currently involved from countries like the US, Japan, Sweden, and more. It suggests using a concert by Roseanne Cash in Richmond to bring these groups together. The goal is to get specific influential people engaged to link together circles and get good things going through a synergy plan. One target area mentioned is Fukushima Prefecture in Tohoku, Japan. The presentation was assembled rapidly by one person and focuses more on content than style. It discusses immediate needs in affected communities and turning needs into economic opportunities through reconstruction, POD manufacture, and an integrated system for environmental and community therapeutics.
This document discusses sustainable development goals and green growth through bottom-up eco-innovation. It outlines challenges in developing countries related to insufficient innovation capacity and lack of support. Case studies from Cambodia demonstrate how appropriate technologies like solar cookers can meet local needs while creating jobs and reducing environmental impacts. The conclusion emphasizes that green growth requires innovative solutions and dedicated funding is needed to build innovation capacity in least developed countries through demonstration projects and technology sharing.
Accelerating bottom-up approach on green growth and eco-innovationJuhern Kim
This file was presented by Mr. Juhern Kim at the Asia-Europe Environment Forum under the title of Sustainable Development Assessment:Towards Measurable Goals in November 2012, hosted by Asia-Europe Foundation in Singapore.
The document discusses concepts related to sustainability including carrying capacity, ecological footprint, and the IPAT equation. It provides data on historical and projected world population growth. Examples are given showing the ecological footprint of different countries and how it is calculated based on factors like energy use, agriculture, transportation, housing, goods and services. The human development index is also introduced as a broader measure than GDP for assessing well-being. Graphs illustrate the relationship between increasing HDI, ecological footprint, and the goal of transitioning to sustainable development.
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This document proposes a sustainability design-orienting scenario (SDOS) for applying a product-service system (PSS) to distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems. It presents 4 visions for how a PSS approach could provide sustainable energy access for all. The visions include: 1) DRE systems and daily life energy products provided to individuals/communities in exchange for periodic payments, 2) DRE systems provided to power small businesses' equipment in exchange for periodic payments, 3) DRE systems and packages of energy products provided to individuals/communities where payment is based on product usage, and 4) Packages of DRE systems and startup equipment provided to entrepreneurs to launch businesses where payment is based on periodic fees. The goal
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The document discusses the importance of sustainable energy for all as a key enabler of sustainable development. It argues that distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems offer a promising model for achieving sustainable energy for all through a paradigm shift away from centralized non-renewable energy systems. DRE involves small-scale energy generation from renewable resources like solar and wind located near the point of use. Sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) are also presented as a business model that could facilitate widespread adoption of DRE by reducing costs and giving access to necessary goods and services.
This document is an introduction to Vision 2050, a 10-part series that explores how to create a viable future on a smarter planet. It is hosted by Dr. Robin Wood and created by unpaid volunteers. The introduction provides an overview of the 10 parts, which cover topics like renewable energy, resilient habitats, human wellbeing, and a wiser global culture. It encourages viewers to donate if they find the content valuable and thanks all contributors.
The document provides details about the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) that took place in Durban, South Africa from November 28th to December 11th 2011. Over 12,400 participants from governments, international organizations, and civil society attended the conference. The conference included sessions of the Conference of the Parties and aimed to establish a new international climate agreement as the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol was coming to an end.
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The document discusses the importance of sustainable energy for all and distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems. It argues that sustainable development is not possible without sustainable energy access for all. DRE, such as small-scale solar and wind energy generation near the point of use, is highlighted as a key approach. The document also discusses sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) as a promising model for delivering DRE through service models rather than individual ownership. It proposes combining DRE with S.PSS approaches could help facilitate access to energy services and resources in low-income communities. Finally, it calls for the development of new design competencies around system design for sustainable energy to enable on-site DRE systems through products and services
This document discusses sustainable development goals and green growth through bottom-up eco-innovation. It outlines challenges in developing countries related to insufficient innovation capacity and lack of support. Case studies from Cambodia demonstrate how appropriate technologies like solar cookers can meet local needs while creating jobs and reducing environmental impacts. The conclusion emphasizes that green growth requires innovative solutions and dedicated funding is needed to build innovation capacity in least developed countries through demonstration projects and technology sharing.
Accelerating bottom-up approach on green growth and eco-innovationJuhern Kim
This file was presented by Mr. Juhern Kim at the Asia-Europe Environment Forum under the title of Sustainable Development Assessment:Towards Measurable Goals in November 2012, hosted by Asia-Europe Foundation in Singapore.
The document discusses concepts related to sustainability including carrying capacity, ecological footprint, and the IPAT equation. It provides data on historical and projected world population growth. Examples are given showing the ecological footprint of different countries and how it is calculated based on factors like energy use, agriculture, transportation, housing, goods and services. The human development index is also introduced as a broader measure than GDP for assessing well-being. Graphs illustrate the relationship between increasing HDI, ecological footprint, and the goal of transitioning to sustainable development.
5.2 system design for sustainable energy for all vezzoli 14_15_(29)LeNS_slide
This document proposes a sustainability design-orienting scenario (SDOS) for applying a product-service system (PSS) to distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems. It presents 4 visions for how a PSS approach could provide sustainable energy access for all. The visions include: 1) DRE systems and daily life energy products provided to individuals/communities in exchange for periodic payments, 2) DRE systems provided to power small businesses' equipment in exchange for periodic payments, 3) DRE systems and packages of energy products provided to individuals/communities where payment is based on product usage, and 4) Packages of DRE systems and startup equipment provided to entrepreneurs to launch businesses where payment is based on periodic fees. The goal
5.1 sustainable energy for all vezzoli 14-15_(34)LeNS_slide
The document discusses the importance of sustainable energy for all as a key enabler of sustainable development. It argues that distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems offer a promising model for achieving sustainable energy for all through a paradigm shift away from centralized non-renewable energy systems. DRE involves small-scale energy generation from renewable resources like solar and wind located near the point of use. Sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) are also presented as a business model that could facilitate widespread adoption of DRE by reducing costs and giving access to necessary goods and services.
This document is an introduction to Vision 2050, a 10-part series that explores how to create a viable future on a smarter planet. It is hosted by Dr. Robin Wood and created by unpaid volunteers. The introduction provides an overview of the 10 parts, which cover topics like renewable energy, resilient habitats, human wellbeing, and a wiser global culture. It encourages viewers to donate if they find the content valuable and thanks all contributors.
The document provides details about the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP17) that took place in Durban, South Africa from November 28th to December 11th 2011. Over 12,400 participants from governments, international organizations, and civil society attended the conference. The conference included sessions of the Conference of the Parties and aimed to establish a new international climate agreement as the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol was coming to an end.
5.1 system design for sustainable energy for all vezzoli 13_14LeNS_slide
The document discusses the importance of sustainable energy for all and distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems. It argues that sustainable development is not possible without sustainable energy access for all. DRE, such as small-scale solar and wind energy generation near the point of use, is highlighted as a key approach. The document also discusses sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) as a promising model for delivering DRE through service models rather than individual ownership. It proposes combining DRE with S.PSS approaches could help facilitate access to energy services and resources in low-income communities. Finally, it calls for the development of new design competencies around system design for sustainable energy to enable on-site DRE systems through products and services
The document discusses reimagining neighborhoods to be more sustainable. It covers topics like the characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods, including social well-being, governance, transportation, green spaces, local economy, density, services, and diversity. The presentation provides information on making neighborhoods more vibrant and livable through compact design, mixed uses, accessibility, and engaging the community.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Creafutur First Annual Outlook report on sustainability and business opportunities. The report aims to analyze social and market trends, case studies, and consumer insights to identify both short-term and longer-term business opportunities related to sustainability. It uses a variety of analytical tools and studies trends, successful business models, and consumer perspectives to understand the increasing demand for sustainability and how businesses can capitalize on opportunities in different sectors over different time horizons.
This is the introduction chapter extracted from the Manual “The Teacher´s Guide-Design for Sustainability” by Gaia Education. This is a practical manual for sustainability teachers, ecovillage and community design educators and facilitators who are conducting courses on the broad sustainability agenda.
A new vision of Economics will not emerge from the economic powers and mainstream capitalist systems alone. It is not a vision to be realized only by economists or business interests. This new vision will emerge instead from the bottom up in country after country and village after village around the world as people learn to build and take control of their own economic futures, find new ways to measure their own sense of well-being, learn to manage how the Earth’s limited natural resources are to be protected and nurtured for future generations -- after all these are our and their commons -- establish new ways to distribute wealth and secure basic living standards and dignity for all, protect the health of labour, and develop a sense of unique cultural and regional identity not dictated by global trends and political strong arms.
Restart+ Module 2 Opportunities for Community Regenerationcaniceconsulting
In Module 2, we delve a little deeper into community sustainability and explore opportunities and trends in economic, environmental and social sustainability.
We start with an introduction to the 17 UN Sustainable Goals which are key to community regeneration in the context of the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We end the module as we did in Module 1 with practical exercises and resources you can use to apply your community regeneration learning.
4.1 Towards Social Equity And Cohesion Vezzoli 07 08 (28.10.08)vezzoli
The document discusses design for social equity and cohesion. It argues that environmental and socio-ethical sustainability are connected, and that promising emerging economic models like distributed economies and solidarity cooperative networks can help achieve both. Local-based and network-structured enterprises are highlighted as a model that facilitates access to resources and empowerment. A system innovation approach is proposed to couple eco-efficiency with social equity goals in both industrialized and developing contexts.
Conference on sustainable development in indiaArbaaz khan
The document discusses sustainable development in India from perspectives of governance, ethics, and social responsibility for industries. It outlines key concepts like sustainable development, business ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility. It provides examples of both ethical and unethical practices by companies in India. The conclusion emphasizes that sustainable development requires collective efforts from industries, government and individuals, and highlights some companies that are taking initiatives towards this cause.
This document summarizes perspectives from interviews with several CEOs on the challenges of leading companies that operate in both mature and emerging markets (a "two-speed economy"). The CEOs highlighted the need to: 1) Lead from the global field by frequently traveling overseas to engage with local teams and customers; 2) Balance the demands of mature and emerging market businesses; 3) Adapt to different cultural norms and engagement styles in various countries; and 4) Develop a globally-minded talent pool that can thrive in diverse business environments. Operating successfully in both developed and developing economies requires excelling at these four critical capabilities, according to the interviewed corporate leaders.
We are a multi-faceted electrical engineering company dedicated to reducing customer's electric bills. We design and install custom energy conservation systems proven to: Reduce electrical energy consumption, Decrease greenhouse gas emissions, Improve power quality, power factor and voltage, Increase electrical system capacity, Reduce unnecessary heat, Improve cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration, Lengthen lives of motors, lights, air conditioning and refrigeration.
We can reduce all of your electricity related costs.
Every penny you eliminate from your operating costs is extra profit dropping to the company's bottom line. We make profit possible, and painless. Regardless of your type of business, small or large, we can immediately reduce your costs and your problems.
Our full-system approach applies to:
Industrial Buildings
Renovations
Restaurants
Supermarkets
Auto Dealerships
Department Stores
Hospitals
Golf Courses
Cold Storage Facilities
New Construction
Refrigeration Facilities
Office Buildings
Retail Shops
Schools
Movie Theaters
Warehouses
No matter what type of business, factory, office building, or store you operate, we can save you from 10 - 25% on your electricity bill and dramatically lower your cost of maintenance, repair, and replacement of fixtures and equipment. Our full-facility, turn-key approach evaluates every single load in your operation for power quality improvement and cost savings.
We use our advanced technology to treat:
All Types of Lighting, Fluorescent or HID
Fixed Speed Motors
Variable Speed Motors
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration
Electronic and Office Equipment
Our recommended electrical cost reduction measures will improve your facility’s power quality and reliability. All of our technologies and equipment have undergone extensive research and development. We will customize a detailed engineering design specifically for your facility with your bottom line in mind.
Een dameskleding webshop waar je mooiste mode trends kan vinden is http://www.trixlamix.com/nl/kleding/ . Shop hier de mooiste lente mode voor je kledingkast!
SAMA Printers Pvt Ltd is a printing company established in 2001 in Nepal. It has state-of-the-art printing machinery and equipment allowing it to print newspapers, magazines, books and other materials. It provides high quality commercial printing services to over 30 clients in Nepal. SAMA has high production capacity including the ability to print 30 million newspaper impressions and 25,000 books per day. It employs advanced technologies and 85 trained professionals to ensure efficient printing operations.
KPMG conducted a survey of Caribbean hotels to benchmark performance in 2009-2010. The survey found that while some destinations showed signs of stabilization with increased visitors and occupancies, hotels continue to face challenges like lower daily rates and profits. Most hotels expect market conditions to improve over the next 1-2 years and some are investing to capture anticipated growth, but overall the region still depends on global economic factors. The survey analyzed financial and operational data from Caribbean hotels of various types, sizes, ownership structures, and locations.
The Region’s Premier Annual Compensation and Benefits Event – Since 1996. Total Rewards in Times of Growth: The Engagement and Retention Challenge. The 18th annual Compensation and Benefits Forum brings on the challenge of engagement and retention to centre stage with a programme engineered to give you insights into how organisations are addressing this challenge and how you can too.
The document is a volunteer brochure for CERCOPAN, a primate sanctuary in Nigeria. It provides information about volunteering opportunities at CERCOPAN's field site in Rhoko Forest, including:
- Hands-on animal care for various monkey species housed at CERCOPAN.
- Construction and maintenance of camp facilities and nature trails.
- Habituation of wild monkeys to study their behavior for potential reintroduction.
- Collecting behavioral data and monitoring food availability to support conservation research.
- Nocturnal wildlife surveys to observe species like bushbabies and pottos in the forest.
Volunteers can expect to stay in rustic huts in
#NAIJA. Wired for the Future: Decoding the Nigerian ConsumerInsight Publicis
TINK Africa was invited by Social Media Week Johannesburg to discuss emerging trends in the Nigerian market.
We shared insights on the Nigerian consumer from a cultural perspective by exploring Nigerians' state of existence in relation to behavioral patterns and purchase attitudes over five decades.
This session gave agencies and brand custodians a unique perspective for engaging with potential target customers as we decoded these trends, and showed how they could be commercialized.
#smwjhb #smwtink #consumer #insights #Nigeria #innovation #culture #emerging #trends #intelligence #TINK #Africa
www.tink.bz
Planning B2B Lead Generation Campaigns & Leveraging Content PersonalizationPardot
This document discusses planning B2B lead generation campaigns and leveraging content personalization. It recommends driving campaigns by objectives, focusing on buyers, offering relevant content, identifying program gaps, measuring performance, and leveraging personalization. Personalization involves segmenting prospects based on what they want to know, allowing them to manage email preferences, and streaming emails accordingly. Dynamic web content can also be personalized for prospects.
Our friends at CERN spent over 20 years searching for the existence of the Higgs-Boson, a particle that would validate the Standard Model, a particle the media sensationalised as the 'God Particle'. Many would argue, there are similarities with Cloud... Take a world-changing technology that very few understand properly and a media thirst for stories about it and you have all the raw materials for a search for the Cloud's 'God' particle.
The Standard Model for Cloud has all the foundation components understood and documented: Market Demand, Choice of Vendors, Choice of Technology, Diverse Community, Exciting Innovation. The theory states that applying the right combination of these should create a mass and momentum that would make adoption trivial for all businesses on the planet. Yet for some reason, there's still something missing... the sluggish market adoption and reticence in the Enterprise space shows us there is an element missing. This talk aims to highlight places where we should be looking for Cloud's 'God' particle and what it might mean for the Universe if we find it.
G01.2012 magic quadrant for endpoint protectionSatya Harish
Eset has built a substantial installed base in EMEA, particularly in Eastern Europe, and it has a rapidly growing small or midsize business (SMB) presence in North America. Its anti-malware engine is a consistently solid performer in test results. However, it lacks enterprise-grade management capabilities and investments in additional security features such as data protection or security assessments. F-Secure has consistently good malware detection results and supports virtual environments, but has very little brand recognition outside of Europe. Check Point is well-known for network security but has struggled to gain market share in endpoint protection due to its reliance on Kaspersky Lab for signatures and lack of data security features.
The document discusses regular and irregular verb forms in English. It notes that regular verbs follow consistent patterns in their formations of different tenses, while irregular verbs do not. The document states that irregular verbs must be memorized individually due to variations in their forms across tenses, as opposed to regular verbs which can be formed systematically. It emphasizes the importance of being familiar with both regular and irregular verb conjugations in English.
1) Global changes have transformed school systems and students now embrace new technologies like Google and Wikipedia that have changed what it means to be a student.
2) Teachers must now teach various information and techno-literacies to help students better develop reading and writing skills.
3) Google Apps like Gmail, Google Talk, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sites, and Google Groups allow students to communicate, collaborate, and access resources anywhere there is an internet connection.
Fixture-It, Inc. provide first quality services in the installation of retail facility fixtures, shelves, racks, cabinetry, showcases, gondolas, conveyor systems, stock rooms, soft good areas, check-out counters, fabricated walls, complete kitchen centers and other interiors including painting of interior and exterior as required by clients.
The document discusses reimagining neighborhoods to be more sustainable. It covers topics like the characteristics of sustainable neighborhoods, including social well-being, governance, transportation, green spaces, local economy, density, services, and diversity. The presentation provides information on making neighborhoods more vibrant and livable through compact design, mixed uses, accessibility, and engaging the community.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the Creafutur First Annual Outlook report on sustainability and business opportunities. The report aims to analyze social and market trends, case studies, and consumer insights to identify both short-term and longer-term business opportunities related to sustainability. It uses a variety of analytical tools and studies trends, successful business models, and consumer perspectives to understand the increasing demand for sustainability and how businesses can capitalize on opportunities in different sectors over different time horizons.
This is the introduction chapter extracted from the Manual “The Teacher´s Guide-Design for Sustainability” by Gaia Education. This is a practical manual for sustainability teachers, ecovillage and community design educators and facilitators who are conducting courses on the broad sustainability agenda.
A new vision of Economics will not emerge from the economic powers and mainstream capitalist systems alone. It is not a vision to be realized only by economists or business interests. This new vision will emerge instead from the bottom up in country after country and village after village around the world as people learn to build and take control of their own economic futures, find new ways to measure their own sense of well-being, learn to manage how the Earth’s limited natural resources are to be protected and nurtured for future generations -- after all these are our and their commons -- establish new ways to distribute wealth and secure basic living standards and dignity for all, protect the health of labour, and develop a sense of unique cultural and regional identity not dictated by global trends and political strong arms.
Restart+ Module 2 Opportunities for Community Regenerationcaniceconsulting
In Module 2, we delve a little deeper into community sustainability and explore opportunities and trends in economic, environmental and social sustainability.
We start with an introduction to the 17 UN Sustainable Goals which are key to community regeneration in the context of the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We end the module as we did in Module 1 with practical exercises and resources you can use to apply your community regeneration learning.
4.1 Towards Social Equity And Cohesion Vezzoli 07 08 (28.10.08)vezzoli
The document discusses design for social equity and cohesion. It argues that environmental and socio-ethical sustainability are connected, and that promising emerging economic models like distributed economies and solidarity cooperative networks can help achieve both. Local-based and network-structured enterprises are highlighted as a model that facilitates access to resources and empowerment. A system innovation approach is proposed to couple eco-efficiency with social equity goals in both industrialized and developing contexts.
Conference on sustainable development in indiaArbaaz khan
The document discusses sustainable development in India from perspectives of governance, ethics, and social responsibility for industries. It outlines key concepts like sustainable development, business ethics, corporate governance and social responsibility. It provides examples of both ethical and unethical practices by companies in India. The conclusion emphasizes that sustainable development requires collective efforts from industries, government and individuals, and highlights some companies that are taking initiatives towards this cause.
This document summarizes perspectives from interviews with several CEOs on the challenges of leading companies that operate in both mature and emerging markets (a "two-speed economy"). The CEOs highlighted the need to: 1) Lead from the global field by frequently traveling overseas to engage with local teams and customers; 2) Balance the demands of mature and emerging market businesses; 3) Adapt to different cultural norms and engagement styles in various countries; and 4) Develop a globally-minded talent pool that can thrive in diverse business environments. Operating successfully in both developed and developing economies requires excelling at these four critical capabilities, according to the interviewed corporate leaders.
We are a multi-faceted electrical engineering company dedicated to reducing customer's electric bills. We design and install custom energy conservation systems proven to: Reduce electrical energy consumption, Decrease greenhouse gas emissions, Improve power quality, power factor and voltage, Increase electrical system capacity, Reduce unnecessary heat, Improve cooling capacity of air conditioning and refrigeration, Lengthen lives of motors, lights, air conditioning and refrigeration.
We can reduce all of your electricity related costs.
Every penny you eliminate from your operating costs is extra profit dropping to the company's bottom line. We make profit possible, and painless. Regardless of your type of business, small or large, we can immediately reduce your costs and your problems.
Our full-system approach applies to:
Industrial Buildings
Renovations
Restaurants
Supermarkets
Auto Dealerships
Department Stores
Hospitals
Golf Courses
Cold Storage Facilities
New Construction
Refrigeration Facilities
Office Buildings
Retail Shops
Schools
Movie Theaters
Warehouses
No matter what type of business, factory, office building, or store you operate, we can save you from 10 - 25% on your electricity bill and dramatically lower your cost of maintenance, repair, and replacement of fixtures and equipment. Our full-facility, turn-key approach evaluates every single load in your operation for power quality improvement and cost savings.
We use our advanced technology to treat:
All Types of Lighting, Fluorescent or HID
Fixed Speed Motors
Variable Speed Motors
Air Conditioning
Refrigeration
Electronic and Office Equipment
Our recommended electrical cost reduction measures will improve your facility’s power quality and reliability. All of our technologies and equipment have undergone extensive research and development. We will customize a detailed engineering design specifically for your facility with your bottom line in mind.
Een dameskleding webshop waar je mooiste mode trends kan vinden is http://www.trixlamix.com/nl/kleding/ . Shop hier de mooiste lente mode voor je kledingkast!
SAMA Printers Pvt Ltd is a printing company established in 2001 in Nepal. It has state-of-the-art printing machinery and equipment allowing it to print newspapers, magazines, books and other materials. It provides high quality commercial printing services to over 30 clients in Nepal. SAMA has high production capacity including the ability to print 30 million newspaper impressions and 25,000 books per day. It employs advanced technologies and 85 trained professionals to ensure efficient printing operations.
KPMG conducted a survey of Caribbean hotels to benchmark performance in 2009-2010. The survey found that while some destinations showed signs of stabilization with increased visitors and occupancies, hotels continue to face challenges like lower daily rates and profits. Most hotels expect market conditions to improve over the next 1-2 years and some are investing to capture anticipated growth, but overall the region still depends on global economic factors. The survey analyzed financial and operational data from Caribbean hotels of various types, sizes, ownership structures, and locations.
The Region’s Premier Annual Compensation and Benefits Event – Since 1996. Total Rewards in Times of Growth: The Engagement and Retention Challenge. The 18th annual Compensation and Benefits Forum brings on the challenge of engagement and retention to centre stage with a programme engineered to give you insights into how organisations are addressing this challenge and how you can too.
The document is a volunteer brochure for CERCOPAN, a primate sanctuary in Nigeria. It provides information about volunteering opportunities at CERCOPAN's field site in Rhoko Forest, including:
- Hands-on animal care for various monkey species housed at CERCOPAN.
- Construction and maintenance of camp facilities and nature trails.
- Habituation of wild monkeys to study their behavior for potential reintroduction.
- Collecting behavioral data and monitoring food availability to support conservation research.
- Nocturnal wildlife surveys to observe species like bushbabies and pottos in the forest.
Volunteers can expect to stay in rustic huts in
#NAIJA. Wired for the Future: Decoding the Nigerian ConsumerInsight Publicis
TINK Africa was invited by Social Media Week Johannesburg to discuss emerging trends in the Nigerian market.
We shared insights on the Nigerian consumer from a cultural perspective by exploring Nigerians' state of existence in relation to behavioral patterns and purchase attitudes over five decades.
This session gave agencies and brand custodians a unique perspective for engaging with potential target customers as we decoded these trends, and showed how they could be commercialized.
#smwjhb #smwtink #consumer #insights #Nigeria #innovation #culture #emerging #trends #intelligence #TINK #Africa
www.tink.bz
Planning B2B Lead Generation Campaigns & Leveraging Content PersonalizationPardot
This document discusses planning B2B lead generation campaigns and leveraging content personalization. It recommends driving campaigns by objectives, focusing on buyers, offering relevant content, identifying program gaps, measuring performance, and leveraging personalization. Personalization involves segmenting prospects based on what they want to know, allowing them to manage email preferences, and streaming emails accordingly. Dynamic web content can also be personalized for prospects.
Our friends at CERN spent over 20 years searching for the existence of the Higgs-Boson, a particle that would validate the Standard Model, a particle the media sensationalised as the 'God Particle'. Many would argue, there are similarities with Cloud... Take a world-changing technology that very few understand properly and a media thirst for stories about it and you have all the raw materials for a search for the Cloud's 'God' particle.
The Standard Model for Cloud has all the foundation components understood and documented: Market Demand, Choice of Vendors, Choice of Technology, Diverse Community, Exciting Innovation. The theory states that applying the right combination of these should create a mass and momentum that would make adoption trivial for all businesses on the planet. Yet for some reason, there's still something missing... the sluggish market adoption and reticence in the Enterprise space shows us there is an element missing. This talk aims to highlight places where we should be looking for Cloud's 'God' particle and what it might mean for the Universe if we find it.
G01.2012 magic quadrant for endpoint protectionSatya Harish
Eset has built a substantial installed base in EMEA, particularly in Eastern Europe, and it has a rapidly growing small or midsize business (SMB) presence in North America. Its anti-malware engine is a consistently solid performer in test results. However, it lacks enterprise-grade management capabilities and investments in additional security features such as data protection or security assessments. F-Secure has consistently good malware detection results and supports virtual environments, but has very little brand recognition outside of Europe. Check Point is well-known for network security but has struggled to gain market share in endpoint protection due to its reliance on Kaspersky Lab for signatures and lack of data security features.
The document discusses regular and irregular verb forms in English. It notes that regular verbs follow consistent patterns in their formations of different tenses, while irregular verbs do not. The document states that irregular verbs must be memorized individually due to variations in their forms across tenses, as opposed to regular verbs which can be formed systematically. It emphasizes the importance of being familiar with both regular and irregular verb conjugations in English.
1) Global changes have transformed school systems and students now embrace new technologies like Google and Wikipedia that have changed what it means to be a student.
2) Teachers must now teach various information and techno-literacies to help students better develop reading and writing skills.
3) Google Apps like Gmail, Google Talk, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Sites, and Google Groups allow students to communicate, collaborate, and access resources anywhere there is an internet connection.
Fixture-It, Inc. provide first quality services in the installation of retail facility fixtures, shelves, racks, cabinetry, showcases, gondolas, conveyor systems, stock rooms, soft good areas, check-out counters, fabricated walls, complete kitchen centers and other interiors including painting of interior and exterior as required by clients.
North America covers an area of 9.3 million square miles bounded by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It contains both young folded mountains like the Rocky Mountains in the west and ancient mountains like the Appalachians in the east. The climate ranges from warm temperate to cooler moist and forests range from deciduous to boreal. North America has a population of 529 million with high living standards and a low growth rate. It is highly productive agriculturally and industrially due to its natural resources and infrastructure. English is the dominant language except in Quebec, and there are no major boundary disputes in the region.
A presentation on how social enterprises and social business modeling has the potential to foster economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity, satisfying the needs of present society without compromising resources for future generations. We talk about the 9 key approaches to make a business for good, and see through several examples how social entrepreneurs are successfully combining profit and impact in revolutionary ways.
professional ethics chapter 5- global issues, business and environmental ethi...05AkshithaaMP
Global issues are problems that affect the entire planet and potentially all people living on it, such as climate change. Globalization integrates countries through commerce, technology transfer, and cultural exchange. Multinational corporations operate in multiple countries and can benefit both host and home economies but also cause social and environmental problems. Business ethics principles for multinational corporations include respecting human rights and cultures in host countries and providing fair compensation. Environmental ethics concerns the moral issues around protecting the environment from harm caused by industry, technology, and human activities like waste disposal. Major global environmental issues include plastic waste, e-waste, pollution from industrial waste, depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, and acid rain.
Social issues and SDG's at Hokkaido University 2021 08-09Kazuaki ODA
This document summarizes Kazuaki Oda's presentation on social issues and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) given at Hokkaido University in 2021. The presentation covered four main topics: (1) the wisdom of humans and great inventions throughout history, (2) why the SDGs are important to address issues like poverty and inequality, (3) the difficulties in realizing innovations, especially in large organizations, and (4) how to make innovations by focusing on teams, funding, and marketing. The presentation used examples from different countries and universities to illustrate challenges and opportunities in tackling social problems through technology and achieving the global SDGs.
This document discusses the connection between environmental sustainability and socio-ethical sustainability. It argues that emerging economic models like distributed economies and solidarity cooperative networks can promote both environmental and socio-ethical sustainability by enabling locally-based, network-structured enterprises. A system innovation approach through product-service systems may also facilitate socio-ethical development in emerging contexts by allowing communities to meet needs in a more resource-efficient way.
The document discusses the theoretical framework of eco-industrial parks and sustainable industrial development. It explains that while industry can increase prosperity, uncontrolled industrial development can degrade the environment. Sustainable development seeks to balance economic, environmental, and social needs both now and for future generations. For industry to be sustainable, it must be economically viable, environmentally compatible, and socially responsible. Eco-industrial parks provide a model for sustainable industrial development by creating synergies between companies that allow for resource sharing and industrial symbiosis to reduce environmental impacts.
1) The document discusses the International Green Entrepreneurship Award 2012 and the concept of "Ecopreneur", which refers to entrepreneurs focused on environmental protection and sustainability.
2) It provides context on increasing global environmental challenges and the need for businesses to adopt more sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
3) The competition aims to support young entrepreneurs working on eco-friendly business ideas and provides benefits such as funding, incubation, training, and the chance to compete globally in Taiwan in August 2012.
The document discusses the history and development of the Fuji Xerox eco-manufacturing center (EMC) in Sydney, Australia. In the 1990s, DAN Godamunne proposed that the company could save over $1 million through remanufacturing with little investment. Within 5 years, the company had saved $18 million. In 2000, EMC was established in Zetland, Sydney. A communications department was created to increase public awareness and market EMC's services. EMC went on to win several awards for its work in environmental sustainability. It has since expanded globally and partners with other organizations to further its mission.
This document discusses nature and its role in transitioning to a green economy. It provides an overview of key points including:
1) Nature provides essential ecosystem services that support economies and human well-being. A green economy aims to promote social equity while reducing environmental risks.
2) Degraded natural capital can undermine communities, so efforts to conserve and sustainably use nature can improve livelihoods and development.
3) Evidence demonstrates the multiple economic and social benefits of valuing nature, such as through programs that invest in wetland or forest restoration.
4) Transitioning to a green economy will require proactive investment in natural capital, reforming subsidies, and pursuing sustainability across
Article published (by EHAI) on demonstration of Sustainability in Nicaragu by...Imelda Winters
The document summarizes the Totoco Project in Nicaragua as an example of true sustainability. The project consists of an eco-lodge, farm, and foundation that together implement various environmentally sustainable practices across waste management, water treatment, energy use, agroforestry, and support for education, health, and local communities. The eco-lodge uses composting toilets, greywater recycling, and solar power, while the farm practices diversified agroforestry and home gardening models. The foundation provides education, healthcare, and loans to support the local community. Overall, the document presents Totoco as a model for achieving sustainability through an integrated approach across its social, economic and environmental initiatives.
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This document discusses system design approaches that can promote social equity and cohesion. It argues that distributed economies and product-service systems (PSS) can facilitate socio-economic development in emerging and low-income contexts by allowing people to access useful services without individual consumption or ownership. Examples are given of PSS like solar home kits in Brazil that provide energy access in an environmentally and socio-economically sustainable way. Distributed economies that utilize local renewable resources through small-scale decentralized infrastructure are also discussed as a promising model for converging environmental and social sustainability goals.
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The document discusses system design for social equity and cohesion. It argues that product-service systems can promote socio-ethical sustainability in emerging and low-income contexts by focusing on satisfying needs through access and use of goods/services rather than individual ownership. Distributed economies based on local renewable resources coupled with network structures have the potential to converge environmental and socio-ethical sustainability through increased self-sufficiency, access, and reduced inequality. The document advocates for transition paths and socio-technical experiments to support the incubation and self-sustaining diffusion of sustainable and socially equitable product-service system solutions.
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This document discusses system design approaches that can promote social equity and cohesion. It argues that distributed economies and product-service systems (PSS) can facilitate socio-economic development in emerging and low-income contexts by allowing people to access useful services without individual consumption or ownership. Examples are provided of PSS like solar home kits in Brazil and shared workspaces in Brazil that improve environmental and social sustainability by distributing infrastructure and equipment across small, connected units.
The document discusses the ecolodge marketplace. It finds that the ecolodge market is expected to grow 10% annually due to increasing ecotourism. The key market is Americans, but ecotourists also come from Europe, Canada, Australia and elsewhere. They tend to be educated professionals with moderate to high incomes. Half travel independently while half take tours, with Europeans more likely to travel independently. Ecotourists seek authentic natural and cultural experiences in accommodations like ecolodges that emphasize conservation, community benefits, and education.
An impact investing portfolio for small (income) investors in public equity suggesting impact sectors and checklists for sustainable best-in-class companies and investment products (etp's, funds) and impact.
Creative thinking in an interconnected context sv mclarenWendy French
The document discusses several topics related to creative and interconnected thinking for sustainable development, including:
- Encouraging creative thinking to redesign the future in an interconnected way and consider the implications of design decisions.
- Exploring consumption and the consequences it has, as well as the role of different fields like design, engineering, and business in sustainable development.
- Discussing concepts like a circular economy, appropriate technology, and applying sustainable thinking to areas like energy, transport, and infrastructure.
The document summarizes a guest webinar on ecodesign given at a summer course on green industry. It discusses how design impacts the environment and society. Ecodesign considers all environmental, social and economic impacts of a product over its full life cycle from material sourcing to disposal. Effective ecodesign requires assessing impacts, selecting strategies to address them, and communicating the environmental benefits. Common ecodesign approaches include rethinking needs, assessing life cycle impacts, selecting strategies, and communicating the brand's sustainability.
2. project on air pollution in the context of ethiopiaberhanu taye
The kerosene torch struggling to kindle through the darkness during the night was kind of funny to me as I just came from city, till I realized it gave me a smoked spit in the morning.
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This document provides an annotated list of presentations, courses, seminars, and workshops by MJD and TETRAD related to topics like disaster management, biothreat detection, counterterrorism, and humanitarian applications of science and technology. It describes formal courses taught at universities, as well as presentations given at conferences on subjects such as border security, emergency response, and connecting dots to locate terrorist operations. The document aims to provide information for organizing future training opportunities on issues covered in the materials listed.
Coordinated And Unified Responses To Unpredictable And Widespread Biothreatsmartindudziak
Intelligent and rapid dissemination of information is essential for responding to CBRN threats but has been missing from most response plans. The CUBIT system provides a solution with its coordinated and unified approach. CUBIT uses sensors, analytics, diagnostics, treatments, and population control protocols incorporated as scalable and modular components that can dynamically interact. It employs principles of "plug and play" and adaptability to respond to unpredictable biothreats affecting populations when infrastructure is damaged.
This document discusses a novel magneto-optic sensor called the MODE sensor that can be used for non-destructive testing of structural integrity. The MODE sensor uses thin films made of rare earth and transition metal oxides that have high magneto-optic properties, allowing it to detect cracks, fissures, and corrosion in structures. A portable system has been designed using this sensor to allow real-time inspection of bridges, fuel tanks, and other metal structures. The system includes image processing and pattern recognition capabilities to help identify defects.
This document summarizes research on using magneto-optic imaging for non-destructive testing of metal structures. It describes developing new thin-film sensors with improved sensitivity, integrating the sensors and image recognition algorithms into a portable system, and applying a neural network algorithm called SONON to enhance defect detection in images. Laboratory experiments demonstrated the new sensors could detect smaller defects than previous methods. The overall aim is more accurate, automated inspections using portable, wearable equipment.
The document describes a family of microinstruments being developed for use in space missions. The instruments use magneto-optic thin film sensors to perform tasks like non-destructive testing of spacecraft components, detecting electromagnetic fields, monitoring biomagnetic fields, and optical signal processing. Each sensor is based on a proprietary Fe-Ga thin film material and uses polarized light and a spatial light modulator. The sensors can detect magnetic fields as small as 10-7 Oersted and have applications in areas like defect detection, energy generation, medicine, and neural networks. The technology provides advantages over existing non-destructive testing methods by directly imaging defects in real-time with high resolution and low false readings.
This document proposes a technology using magneto-optic thin film sensors to study magnetic fields in deep space through wide-area arrays deployed by spacecraft. Each sensor would measure local magnetic fields and disturbances, with data communicated to reconstruct magnetic activity over large regions. The arrays could also control large space systems through parallel computing principles. The sensors use bismuth-substituted iron-garnet films that respond to magnetic fields through the magneto-optic Faraday effect, providing high sensitivity and domain wall velocity. Deployed arrays would allow unprecedented magnetic mapping beyond spacecraft's direct reach.
1. The document discusses scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques such as atomic force microscopy (AFM) and their applications in biomedical research.
2. SPM allows high-resolution imaging of surfaces and can be used to study cell topology, structures like cytoskeletons and membranes, and how electromagnetic fields impact cells.
3. Experiments aim to use AFM to image living cells over time and study phenomena like solitons and fractals at the microscopic level to gain insights into cell behavior and pathology.
The document describes a proposed system for detecting land mines using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with multiple sensors, including magneto-optic thin-film sensors (MODE sensors) and video cameras. The system would analyze sensor data using pattern recognition software to identify locations of land mines. A key challenge is developing a modular system that can efficiently integrate different sensors onto a small UAV. The document outlines designs for a modular payload assembly and embedded computer system that could process sensor data and transmit it to ground control in real-time. Initial testing of MODE sensors would be conducted on a laboratory workbench to evaluate their effectiveness at detecting ferromagnetic objects like land mines from aerial images.
This document proposes an Intelligent Data Entry and Acquisition (IDEA) system to help with on-site highway maintenance and construction. It describes an architecture using wearable computers and sensors to collect asset data in the field, process it using pattern recognition, and upload it to centralized databases. Field workers could use tools like digital notepads, cameras, and GPS to gather location-tagged images, notes and condition reports on assets, which the IDEA system would then analyze and integrate into maintenance planning databases back at the office. The goal is to streamline data collection and improve safety, productivity and data quality for tasks like infrastructure inspections.
This document outlines a proposal for a 6-month, $150,000 project to develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for a Regional Environmental Biothreat Detection Network (REDBIONET). The network would integrate existing biodefense sensing systems and new diagnostic tools to enable early detection of biothreats through wildlife monitoring. Key components include adapting the RODS predictive system and integrating it with GITI's knowledge management tools. The proposal also describes integrating rapid diagnostic technologies, evaluating sensor placement options, and demonstrating a field-ready prototype to identify and respond to biothreats. Personnel are identified with relevant experience in pattern recognition, bioinformatics, and emergency response networks.
The document discusses a proposed mobile early warning system called Nomad EyesTM to detect and prevent nuclear terrorism. It argues that terrorism relies on networks and readily available technology. Radiation attacks are attractive due to their ability to cause social and economic disruption even without loss of life. The system would use mobile and wireless sensors to detect suspicious movements and shipments of radioactive and conventional materials. Data would be analyzed using various techniques like sensor fusion, graph theory, and gaming to identify potential threats while also providing emergency response capabilities. The goal is to develop a flexible, low-cost, and disruptive counterterrorism system.
This document discusses the Nomad Eyes project, which aims to use a network of mobile sensors and the general public to detect and prevent nuclear terrorism through early warning. The project would distribute radiation sensors that can attach to mobile phones to collect and transmit data. Games and advertising would encourage public participation. Collected data would be analyzed using graph theory and Bayesian methods to identify potential terrorist planning and threats. In the event of an attack, the network could quickly notify the public and route them to safety. The current status describes sensor prototypes, public engagement design, and network/database software development. The goal is to move terrorism prevention and response capabilities out of secure facilities and into the hands of the general public.
Global InfoTek will develop concepts of operations (CONOPS) for an Emergency Mobile Phone Incident Reporting System (EMPIRES) that leverages mobile phones and infrastructure to collect and share situational data from citizens during crises. The 6-month project will cost $90,000. Global InfoTek will conceptualize a system using mobile phones to collect incident reports, environmental effects data, and real-time audio/video from citizens. They will integrate existing programs and technologies to disseminate this data to emergency responders through an integrated display. Global InfoTek will focus on communication challenges faced by responders during crises when infrastructure may be unavailable and develop solutions using emerging technologies like sensors and GPS on mobile
The document describes the I3BAT and Nomad Eyes systems, which are designed to incorporate terrorist thinking and tactics to help prevent terrorist attacks. Nomad Eyes would involve widely distributing sensors and collecting data using mobile phones and other devices. This data would then be analyzed using statistical and mathematical models to identify patterns that could link people, objects, and events and help forecast terrorist plans and activities. The goal is for the general public to help detect threats through passive and anonymous data collection using everyday devices to supplement formal security and law enforcement efforts.
This document discusses the concept of ecosymbiotics, which aims to integrate economic profitability with environmental and social sustainability. It argues that education, basic research, environmental protection, and economic development are interdependent and should be viewed holistically. Ecosymbiotics proposes developing commercial innovations through collaborative, interdisciplinary research that also benefits education and future generations. The goal is to move beyond dependence on non-profit funding and directly link basic scientific progress with business and capital growth in a mutually sustainable way.
The document outlines a seminar on how quantum events may play a role in coherent biomolecular systems. It discusses several topics: (1) introducing motivations around reconciling quantum mechanics and relativity in biological systems; (2) exploring quantum network dynamics and structures like solitons that could provide stability; and (3) investigating chiral and tensegrity-stable solitons in higher dimensions that may model quantum networks sustaining topological identities. The goal is to better understand intracellular control and signaling at the quantum scale.
The document outlines a theory of topological process dynamics and its applications to biosystems. It discusses how a stable spacetime emerges from a quantum process flux described as a "spin glass" of topological 3-surface regions. Below certain length scales, p-adic numbers and an ultrametric topology are hypothesized to apply, with favored p-adic primes corresponding to physically important length scales like those seen in biological structures. The length scale hypothesis proposes lengths scales of L(p) = sqrt(p) * L0 that match observations of elementary particles, cells, viruses, and nanobacteria. P-adic topology is proposed below these scales with continuous classical spacetime emerging at larger scales.
This document summarizes a study on pattern recognition and learning in networks of coupled bistable units. The network is composed of N oscillators moving in a double-well potential, with pair-wise interactions between all elements. Two methods are used for training the network: (1) constructing the coupling matrix using Hebb's rule based on stored patterns, and (2) iteratively updating the matrix to minimize error between applied and desired patterns. Graphs show the learning rate converges as mean squared error and coupling strengths decrease over iterations.
This document discusses a hypothesis that molecular dynamics across neural membranes and cytoskeletal structures provide a matrix for self-organized behavior and information processing in the brain. Specifically:
1) Patterns of molecular activity may form stable solitons or "chaotons" capable of storing information over time, providing a basis for learning, memory, and consciousness.
2) These solitons could behave in a self-similar way across complexes of neurons operating within synapto-dendritic field activity.
3) Atomic force microscopy may help experimentally confirm theoretical models of these solitons and emergent structures in subcellular processes.
Evolutionary IED Prevention 09 2006 Updated W Comments Jan2010martindudziak
The document provides an overview of a presentation given at a 2006 conference on evolutionary detection and prevention of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and related terrorist weapons. The presentation discusses the need for detection systems that can (1) think ahead of terrorists rather than just react, (2) detect multiple substances in diverse environments, and (3) be usable by non-technical users. It also examines challenges like evolving weapon technologies and effectiveness. The presentation proposes solutions like a single, reconfigurable detection technology that can integrate with existing systems.
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39. Now, to conclude by remembrance of how Everything Fits
Together and why no parts and peoples can be ignored…
Let us look at a few of these slides, starting with one of the
most amazing “synergetic systems,”
Our Home…
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42. Modern Times Have Not Stopped Our Ability as Nations
and Unions of Nations to do BIG PROJECTS
Golden Gate Bridge
Bletchley Park and Colossus
Brasilia
Akashi-Kaikyō Bridge
US Interstate System
USA and CCCP Space Programs
Railroads across North America and Siberia
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