Friday, May 28, 2010
Coffee queen caught in 'pretty women' smuggling plot
In Rio de Janeiro, Argentina's president called for the creation of a Palestinian state
The President listened to talks while Lula Da Silva, and ministers Taiana, Boudou and Giorgi.
During his speech at the III Forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, held in Rio de Janeiro, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called today for the creation of a Palestinian state. He also said that Israel has the right "to live in internationally recognized borders" and "peace building" is linked with "still unresolved desires."
"These are elements that contribute to the alliance of civilizations, a world of peace and subtract ammunition for those who use terrorism as a kind of religious identity that has nothing to do with religion but a political nature," said the President.
The Forum brings together representatives of 160 countries on the theme "Connecting Cultures, Building Peace."
In addition, Cristina said today that "to achieve serious progress in construction and we must root out intolerance, prejudice, but do so in the realization of our communities." "The political issue linked to the redistribution of wealth, access to education, health are things that should not be discussing in this century and continue to be specified in every meeting and when we see the numbers each time there are situations that are worse" , said the President listened while Lula Da Silva, and ministers Taiana, Boudou and Giorgi.
He also recalled an idea of the Spanish journalist and intellectual José Luis Cebrian, who in 2004 questioned whether "The West was not wrong in wanting to establish social institutions and organizations to change organizations and ancient ancient civilizations."
On the other hand, stressed that Latin America is a region free of ethnic and religious conflicts "and gave as an example to Argentina, where" the degree of coexistence is not only a product of tolerance but of the integration and assimilation without losing identities and histories of every life form. " "It is a society with a diversity and plurality rarely seen, which was tested" with the attacks on the Israeli Embassy in 1992 and the AMIA in 1994, facts that would "have unleashed passions, divisions and ruptures but far from Therefore, integration strengthened ties between the communities. "
He also noted as an example "magnificent" the realization of integration ecumenical Te Deum was held on May 25 at the Basilica of Luján to mark the bicentenary of the Revolution of May, with representatives of different faiths.
Cristina Kirchner questioned the discrimination against immigrants and called for peace in the Middle East
Cristina Fernandez and Lula Da Silva
President Cristina Fernandez cuestionamietno today made a strong discrimination against immigrants and also for peace in the Middle East, in the context of Civilizations Forum taking place in Rio de Janeiro.
The president warned that there are "worrying signs regarding discrimination of immigrants", referring to projects that had an impact particularly in the United States. He said after pointing out that he could not "do political considerations of what is happening in the world."
At the same time, said the desire for peace in the world is connected "with longing and things that are still unresolved."
"The establishment of a Palestinian state and Israel's right to have borders and live in peace would be reasons that contribute to a world of peace and subtract arguments perhaps those who use terrorism as a kind of religious identity that has nothing to do with other religions and that is obviously political in nature, "he said.
For the president, the meeting should take certain points "to achieve a breakthrough in earnest to root out intolerance, prejudice, but doing so in the realization of our communities."
"I prefer integration, and that everyone can live like you want to pray to God that you want and you can dress as you want without being discriminated against by the other," said Cristina.
"This is his big goal that we all have to get there: Integration and coexistence are two basic tools with education, better quality of life and international justice to which all countries can live in their territory with justice and respect for other states "he concluded.
The Head of State was speaking at the plenary of the Forum of Civilizations United Nations Organization, which this year brought together 160 representatives from different countries and taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
On the other hand, the president will meet privately with his counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, which will run from 18:00 to settle the trade dispute. In addition, it will probably also with the United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki Moon Korean.
Cristina Fernandez traveled accompanied by Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana, the Minister of Industry and Tourism, Debora Giorgi, and Minister of Economy, Amado Boudou.
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Avanza un proyecto de biodiésel a partir de microalgas marinas (Mar del Plata)
Investigadores de la UTN Mar del Plata alcanzaron importantes resultados en la investigación para producir biodiésel desde microalgas marinas.
La Universidad Tecnológica Nacional de Mar del Plata (UTN-Mar del Plata) está trabajando de manera intensa en un proyecto de investigación altamente positivo: la producción de biodiésel a partir de microalgas marinas.
El trabajo de investigación se desarrolla en la ciudad de Mar del Plata, donde la UTN tiene su sede en la zona portuaria; el mismo está encabezado por un equipo de científicos y técnicos interdisciplinarios, que conjuga capacidades técnicas en acuicultura, ficología, biotecnología, ingeniería ambiental y de procesos. Para la cumplimentación del proyecto la UTN local está trabajando en conjunto con la UTN de Resistencia, Chaco.
Alcanzar a producir biodiésel a partir de microalgas marinas tiene ventajas muy importantes, ya que uno de los elementos fundamentales es que a diferencia de la soja o el resto de las plantas oleaginosas, no se quita una porción de los alimentos que podría ser necesaria para consumo humano o animal. Por otro lado tampoco se utiliza agua dulce, que será vital dentro de unos años, sino que se aprovecha el agua de mar que refrigera los equipos de una usina cercana al lugar donde se desarrolla el proyecto.
Otros aspectos para destacar son las virtudes comparativas que elevan la “performance” de las microalgas marinas con respecto a la soja, en la búsqueda del aceite para la fabricación del biodiésel. En este sentido, hay que decir que las microalgas no están sujetas a regímenes de zafra, por lo que se cultivan durante todo el año. Y el resultado es asombroso, dado que de una hectárea de microalgas se obtienen unos 8.000 litros de aceite al año.
Es por eso que este grupo de investigadores y técnicos de la UTN Mar del Plata está desarrollando este proyecto que propone realizar el cultivo masivo de especies seleccionadas de microalgas marinas como materia prima para la producción de aceite para biodiésel. Actualmente se encuentra en etapa de desarrollo, la cual consiste en experiencias realizadas en laboratorio y en un módulo de producción (en invernadero) con tanques de capacidades entre 100 y 2.000 litros. Pero este año se planea expandir dicho módulo a la construcción de varios piletones de tipo "raceway" ya que, en un plazo no mayor a cinco años, se proyecta contar con un área de producción de 1 hectárea.
Sustentabilidad
Un punto muy interesante de este proyecto es que su foco se centra en desarrollar procesos sustentables desde los puntos de vista económico y ambiental. Esto se logrará limitando la energía consumida a no más de un 20% de la energía a producir y reemplazando insumos de alto costo, como dióxido de carbono y medios de cultivo, por el aprovechamiento de pasivos ambientales como emisiones industriales y barros cloacales.
Las microalgas
Otro hecho notable de este proyecto radica en la utilización exclusiva de microalgas marinas. Esto tiene el especial propósito de conservar agua potable, la cual significará en un futuro un recurso natural más limitante que el petróleo. Para ello se ha implementado un importante sistema de abastecimiento de agua de mar natural proveniente del sistema de refrigeración de la central termoeléctrica local, ubicada a sólo 200 metros del módulo de producción. También se aprovecharán las emisiones gaseosas de dicha central como fuente de dióxido de carbono.
Por sus características, las microalgas duplican cada 24 horas la biomasa si se las hace crecer en condiciones óptimas. Además, requieren mucho menos fertilizante que los cultivos tradicionales, a diferencia de la soja u otras oleaginosas, que requieren mucho fertilizante para obtener un rinde interesante para la industria. Esto es debido a que las microalgas poseen una capacidad mucho mayor que las plantas terrestres para absorber la luz del sol y los nutrientes como el dióxido de carbono. Este último es un gas que provoca calentamiento global.
Como si esto fuera poco hay un aspecto que las convierte en altamente competitivas con el resto de los cultivos orientados a la generación del biodiésel: el rendimiento de aceite por hectárea de microalgas marinas, comparado con una hectárea de soja, es de 30 a 100 veces más, ya que ciertas especies poseen en condiciones óptimas hasta un 60% de su peso seco en aceite.
El proyecto
Desde su inicio en el año 2008, los investigadores de la UTN Mar del Plata han logrado avances significativos que muestran el potencial de este proyecto. En una primera etapa se adaptó una especie de microalga muy productiva y con alto contenido en aceite a las condiciones locales y se alcanzaron densidades celulares compatibles con la producción masiva en las cuatro estaciones del año. También se obtuvieron excelentes resultados en la etapa de separación de las células del agua de cultivo, lo cual se logró mediante técnicas de floculación y centrifugación.
Algo muy alentador para los investigadores fue el hecho de que, al extraer aceite de esta microalga cultivada en las condiciones locales de la ciudad de Mar del Plata, se determinó que es altamente apto para la producción de biodiésel. En un futuro próximo se planea experimentar con otras especies de microalgas y con condiciones de cultivo adicionales con el fin de optimizar el proceso y elevar el rinde.
Los investigadores y técnicos que integran el proyecto Cultivo Masivo de Microalgas para la Producción de Biodiésel, de la UTN Mar del Plata, poseen amplia experiencia. Los interesados pueden obtener información contactándose a arcoiris@mdp.utn.edu.ar
17/03/10
LA CAPITAL (Mar del Plata)
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Desperately for her missing daughter in China
Deborah, telephone communication from his home in lanacion.com Chascomus that his daughter decided to move in with his dad to Guangzhou, China, in February 2009. "I had high hopes of progress there," says and points out that Lucy worked in the import and export company with his father. "He learned Chinese in 8 months, also speaks English and French", he notes proudly.
The illusions of progress of his daughter and his strength is kept alive and hopeful. He relates in detail the last time she was seen in China, according to the version of her former husband. "He was in a bowling alley with a Nigerian boy, hence they went to a nearby town and apparently handed it to someone."
That Juan Carlos, father of her daughter, looking through embassies, private investigators, with posters on the streets. They know it is very difficult: "In this city there are 100,000 missing as my daughter and do not care much for Westerners." Requests the Argentine government to get involved and mediate with the Chinese authorities.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Buenos Aires will host the 2013 IOC meeting
"It's a huge opportunity for the country, a huge opportunity for the city," he showed promise Gerardo Werthein, president of the Argentine Olympic Committee (COA). "It's wonderful to reintegrate Buenos Aires in the world," added Werthein, excited by the strategic 'nature of the general assembly of 2013.
A total of 14 ran for cities hosting the Olympic assembly, but only Argentina's capital Kuala Lumpur and reached the final vote. To support the candidacy of Buenos Aires traveled former rugby Agustin Pichot and Deputy Secretary of Sports of the capital, Francisco Irarrázaval. Argentina's presentation began with a video of the city and words of Werthein speaking French. And had two videos of Buenos Aires mayor Mauricio Macri, and President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Political confrontation, both encolumnaron behind the project of the candidacy of Buenos Aires.
In the presentation, a video showed the President's words: "I want to say that as President would be our great honor that the seat is the City of Buenos Aires, for which we offer all the help and support needed by the Committee for sit. We want to thank us permission to communicate, to connect with you to take these few words [...], that are warm and sincere offer on behalf of all Argentines do we wait in 2013 to you all. "
Macri, meanwhile, said: "We are ready, happy and eager to get to the Olympic family, royal families and authorities around the world and, incidentally, to meet, discuss and make decisions for the future of Olympic sport, enjoy one of the most powerful cultural offerings, more diverse and richer than at this time is in the Western world. "
The fifteen minutes that should last the exposure of Argentina's capital was closed with a video in which several athletes as Argentinean Lionel Messi, Juan Curuchet, Emanuel Ginobili and Gabriela Sabatini, "answered" Buenos Aires "to the question about where to performed the assembly of the IOC. Later, the Malaysian presentation was based on the successful meeting in Kuala Lumpur in 2002, but the count favored Buenos Aires, which, according to the AP, would have a budget of $ 3.4 million.
"We put a lot of desire and laburo Buenos Aires 2013, was a hellish job," confessed Werthein, and with the certainty that the capital of Argentina will, within three years and for a few days, the center of the Olympic movement.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
12 minimalist ways to reduce your carbon footprint
Minimalism is a great way to step more lightly upon this earth. Consuming less is more important than buying green -- though I'd encourage you to do both.
So let's get straight to the tips:
1. Eat less. Wrote about this recently. Less food consumed means less resources used up and pollution used to create the food and get it to you.
2. Eat less meat. Worldwide, beef production contributes more to climate change than the entire transportation sector. Pork and chicken are also big contributors to pollution and carbon emissions, compared to plants.
3. Eat locally. Transporting food from where it's grown or raised to where it's processed and packaged, to your supermarket, has a high environmental cost. Eating locally not only greatly reduces that transportation cost but it supports local farmers instead of corporations. Look for local foods, in season, at farmer's markets near you, or at your supermarket or local health food store, or get involved with a CSA.
4. Drive less. Work from home or telecommute as much as possible. Combine errands to make fewer trips. Move to a place near work and all the things you need. Walk or bike more, or use public transit. It takes time to reduce your driving, but if you're conscious about it, you can make changes a little at a time. Also, you'll get healthier by walking or biking instead of driving.
5. Travel less. Airplane flights are a huge contributor to climate change. Travel less by doing teleconferences, taking vacations close to home, and rethinking your travel needs. I've traveled a couple times in the last couple of years, but before that it had been about 7 years without a flight.
6. Buy less. Buying a lot of things is wasteful. Each item requires a lot of resources and contributes hugely to climate change (see the True Cost of Stuff). So cut back on how much you buy. See if you can borrow an item, check out a book from a library, make what you have last longer, find innovative ways to repurpose what you already have or make an item yourself, or just do without. Many times you'll realize an item wasn't a necessary purchase and you don't miss it in your life.
7. Buy used. This avoids buying a new item and all the resources that go into creating and transporting it. It extends the life of something already bought. Look in thrift shops, consignment shops, used bookstores, eBay and Freecycle. Often you'll find some really cool used stuff.
8. Have a smaller home. Obviously not a change you're going to make this week, but something you can think about for the long term. A smaller home takes fewer resources to create, and requires less power, water, heat, and thus fewer emissions. If you get rid of a lot of your stuff, and rethink your needs, you'll realize you need less space.
9. Use less power. Even without a smaller home, there are tons of ways to reduce power. Cool and heat your home less. Turn off lights, unplug appliances, hang dry clothes more often.
10. Use less water. Don't take long showers - get wet, turn off water, soap up, turn on water and rinse. Don't water your lawn, and wash your car less (or get rid of the car). Wash clothes less (wear them longer). Conserve water when you wash your hands or dishes.
11. Go paperless. Many offices and even homes use tons of paper, but most of it is unnecessary. Don't print stuff out if you can read it on the computer. File things digitally rather than in folders. Get bills and other documents sent electronically or online rather than via mail. Stop catalogs from being mailed to you. Read newspapers and magazines online rather than buying them. Stop sending faxes for goodness sake.
12. Go vegan. Not a completely necessary step, but one I recommend. Vegan food, contrary to what most people think, can be delicious and satisfying, and it's often healthier (less saturated fats, fewer calories, for example). Most especially, eating no meat or dairy or eggs means withdrawal from industries that are horrible for the environment, and horribly cruel to animals.
Source http://mnmlist.com/
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Buonanotte had a serious accident and is hospitalized with multiple injuries
Diego Buonanotte starred in a serious accident that killed three young men who accompanied him. The incident occurred this morning about 6:45, when the footballer and his friends were returning from a disco in the town of Arribeños. Apparently, the Dwarf lost control of the Peugeot 307 from his father, went off the road 65, about 15 km of Clementina, Santa Fe, and crashed into a tree. The impact was fatal. And as reported eldiarioteodelina.blogspot.com, Gerardo Suñé, Alexis Emanuel Melo Fulcheri and died soon after, with the wheel, the only survivor, derived the Sanatorium San Martin de Venado Tuerto.
The first official data provided Diego's Rove, Fire Chief of Clementina, who confirmed to Clarín.com there was only one car involved in the accident. And he told also that Buonanotte few friends in another vehicle coming up quickly to try to help and found the tragic scene. It also clarified that the Dwarf "was aware" but anyway that was referred to as Eye Deer had multiple wounds.
While initial reports said that the health status of the player for River was serious, since the Sanatorium San Martin de Venado Tuerto provided some comfort to the query Clarín.com and told that "came with multiple injuries, but he was lucid .
Minutes later, Eduardo Allegrini, director of the medical center, cleared doubts in a note explaining that Buonanotte TN "has fractured right humerus, right clavicle and a bruised right lung. He clarified that while "is out of danger," said she remains in intensive therapist "under observation".
Allegrini said no Buonanotte spoke about what had happened and, for that reason can not determine whether the Dwarf is aware that his other three friends died. The only testimony reflecting those of the player told Guillermo Fernandez, a volunteer firefighter in the town of Arribeños who said: "Diego told us he lost control of the car."
Friday, December 25, 2009
After confirming that he will fight for the presidency in 2011, Duhalde plays with a possible names for Cabinet
Just hours after confirming at least the media, their intention to fight for the presidency as candidate of the PJ in 2011, Eduardo Duhalde risked names of potential partners in a potential cabinet.
The list included Roberto Lavagna, Jorge Remes Lenicov, Graciela Camano and Alfredo Atanasof, all ministers in his government between January 2002 and May 2003.
On the other hand, avoided confrontation with Carlos Reutemann, who had crossed with harshly by the speculation over who would run, but the senator also sought to differentiate Santa Fe.
He mentioned his two ministers of finance, remittances and Lavagna, who said, are writing a book about his government, Camano, whom he described as "an extraordinary minister of labor" and Atanasof, who was secretary of Homeland Security management and his cabinet chief.
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