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REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10068 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1 Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Organic Agriculture Act of 2010".

Republic of the Philippines CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES Metro Manila Fourteenth Congress Third Regular Session Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of July, two thousand nine. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10068 AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled: Section 1 Title. - This Act shall be known as the "Organic Agriculture Act of 2010". Section 2 Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to promote, propagate, develop further and implement the practice of organic agriculture in the Philippines that will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity, reduce pollution and destruction of the environment, prevent the depletion of natural resources, further protect the health of farmers, consumers, and the general public, and save on imported farm inputs. Towards this end, a comprehensive program for the promotion of community-based organic agriculture systems which include, among others, farmer-produced purely organic fertilizers such as compost, pesticides and other farm inputs, together with a nationwide educational and promotional campaign for their use and processing as well as adoption of organic agriculture system as a viable alternative shall be undertaken. The State recognizes and supports the central role of the farmers, indigenous people and other stakeholders at the grassroots in this program. Section 3 Definition of Terms. - For purposes of this Act, the following terms shall be defined as follows: (a) Organic refers to the particular farming and processing system, described in the standards and not in the classical chemical sense. The term "organic" is synonymous in other languages to "biological" or "ecological". It is also a labeling term that denotes products considered organic based on the Philippine National Standards for organic agriculture. (b) Organic agriculture includes all agricultural systems that promote the ecologically sound, socially acceptable, economically viable and technically feasible production of food and fibers. Organic agricultural dramatically reduces external inputs by refraining from the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and pharmaceuticals. It also covers areas such as, but not limited to, soil fertility management, varietal breeding and selection under chemical and pesticide-free conditions, the use of biotechnology and other cultural practices that are consistent with the principles and policies of this Act, and enhance productivity without destroying the soil and harming farmers, consumers and the environment as defined by the International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movement (IFOAM): Provided, That the biotechnology herein to shall not include genetically modified organisms of GMOs. (c) Organic production system is a system designed to: (1) enhance biological diversity within the whole system; (2) increase soil biological activity; (3) maintain long-term soil fertility; (4) recycle wastes of plant and animal origin in order to return nutrients to the land, thus minimizing the use of nonrenewable resources; (5) rely on renewable resources in locally organized agricultural system; (6) promote the healthy use of soil, water and air as well as minimize all forms of pollution thereto that may result from agricultural practices; (7) develop and promote the use of biotechnology in agriculture; (8) handle agricultural products with emphasis on careful processing methods in order to maintain the organic integrity and vital qualities of the product at all stages; and (9) become established on any existing farm through a period of convention, the appropriate length of which is determined by site-specific factors such as the history of the land, and type of crops and livestock to be produced. (d)Conversion period refers to the time between the start of the organic management and the certification of crops, animal husbandry or a aquaculture products as organic. (e) Biodegradable wastes refer to organic matter for compost/ organic fertilizer for the organic cultivation, farming of food crops and includes discards segregated farm nonbiodegradable wastes coming from the kitchen/household (leftovers, vegetables and fruit peelings and trims, fish/fowl cleanings, seeds, bones, soft paper used as food wrap and the like), yard or garden (leaves, grasses, weeds and twigs), market (wilted, decayed or rotten vegetables and fruits, fish/fowl cleanings, bones) and farm wastes (grass clippings, dead or decayed plants, leaves, fruits, vegetables, branches, twigs and the like). (f) Ecologically-sound refers to a state, quality or condition of a product, practice, system, development mode, culture, environment and the like, in accord with the 1987 Philippine Constitution, and as expounded in the above definition of organic agriculture. (g) Commercialization is process of including a new agricultural and fishery technology either as product, process or service that has undergone the intensive innovative activities of assessment, promotion and transfer for economic benefit. (h) Certification is the procedure by which official certification bodies or officially recognized certification bodies provide written or equivalent assurance that foods or food control systems conform to requirements. (i) Accreditation is the procedure by which a government agency having jurisdiction formally recognizes the competence of an inspection and/or certification body to provide inspection and certification services. (j) First party certification is defined as when the certification criteria and rules are set and monitor/enforced by the producer or company itself. (k) Second party certification is defined as when the certification criteria and rules are set by buyers or industry organizations. (l) Third party certification or independent certification is defined as when the firm requires that its supplies meet a certain standard and requests an independent organization that is not involved in the business relationship to control the compliance of the suppliers. (m) Organic food establishment refers to an entity, whether local or foreign, that produces inputs acceptable for organic agriculture. Section 4 Coverage. - The provisions of this Act shall apply to the development and promotion of organic agriculture and shall include, but not limited to, the following: (a) Policy formulation on regulation, registration, accreditation, certification and labeling on organic agriculture; (b) Research, development and extension of appropriate, sustainable environment and gender-friendly organic agriculture; (c) Promotion and encouragement of the establishment of facilities, equipment and processing plants that would accelerate the production and commercialization of organic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other commercialization of organic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other appropriate farm inputs; and (d) Implementation of organic agricultural programs, projects and activities, including the provision and delivery of support services with focus on the farmers and other stakeholders. Section 5 National Organic Agricultural Program. - There is hereby established a comprehensive organic agricultural program through the promotion and commercialization of organic farming practices, cultivation and adoption of production and processing methods which have already been developed, or to be developed, continuing research and upgrading thereof, the capacity building of farmers and the education of consumers thereon, the extension of assistance to local government units (LGU's), peoples' organizations (POs), nongovernment organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders including individuals and groups who are practicing and promoting these methods as well as those who are willing to do other pertinent activities, and documentation and evaluation of the program. Section 6 National Organic Agricultural Board (NOAB). - To carry out the policy and the program provided in this Act, there is hereby created a NOAB which shall be the policy-making body and shall provide direction and general guidelines for the implementation of the National Organic Agricultural Program. The NOAB shall be attached to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The NOAB shall ensure the full participation of POs, NGOs and the general public through coordination and consultative mechanisms such as, but not limited to, public hearings, meetings and joint projects. Section 7 Composition of the NOAB. - The NOAB shall consist of: (a) The Secretary of Agriculture, or his duly authorized permanent representative, with a rank of Undersecretary, as Chairperson; (b) The Secretary of the Interior and Local Government, or his duly authorized permanent representative, as Vice Chair; (c) The Secretary of Science and Technology, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (d) The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (e) The Secretary of Education, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (f) The Secretary of Agrarian Reform, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (g) The Secretary of Trade and Industry, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (h) The Secretary of Health, or his duly authorized permanent representative; (i) Thee (3) representatives from the small farmers; and (j) A representative each from the NGOs involved in sustainable agriculture for at least three (3) years; agricultural colleges and universities; and private sector or agribusiness firms; as members. The designated aforementioned representatives of the various departments shall be occupying positions not lower than a bureau director level and shall be on a conterminous basis. The representatives of small farmers and NGOs and of agricultural colleges and universities shall be chosen by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Science and Technology, respectively, from among nominees submitted by their respective national organizations. These representatives must be conversant in organic agriculture and committed to the policies and programs provided under this Act. The existing National Organic Agriculture Board created pursuant to Executive Order No. 481 shall continue to function until the new NOAB created herein has been constituted pursuant to Section 8 hereof. Section 8. Organization of the NOAB. - Within sixty (60) working days from the effectivity of this Act, the national organizations of small farmers, of NGOs and of agricultural colleges and universities shall submit their respective nominees to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Science and Technology, as the case may be, who shall evaluate the qualifications of the nominees and appoint the most members to the NOAB. The Chairperson shall call the members of the NOAB, or a majority tereof if not all have been designated, to a meeting to organize themselves and prescribe its rules and procedure for the attainment of the objectives of this Act. A majority of all the members of the NOAB shall constitute a quorum. The NOAB shall also determine its budget, including travel expenses, allowances and per diems of its nongovernment members when attending official NOAB meetings or attending to maters assigned to them subject to accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Section 9 Powers and Functions of NOAB. - The NOAB shall have the following powers and functions: (a) Formulate policies, plans, programs and projects to develop and promote organic agriculture, production, processing and trade; (b) Oversee the successful implementation of the National Organic Agricultural Program; (c) Identify sources of financing to expand organic agriculture; (d) Monitor and evaluate the performance of programs for appropriate incentives; (e) Undertake measures for the international recognition of local certification of organic products; (f) Call upon any government agency to carry out and implement programs and projects identified by the NOAB; (g) Call upon private sectors, POs and NGOs and the academe to provide advice on matters pertaining to organic agriculture and conduct of capability-building initiatives to farmers, producers, extension workers, consumers and other stakeholders in agriculture sector in coordination with the Agricultural Training Institute; (h) Submit annual and other periodic reports to the President, Secretary of the DA and Congress of the Philippines through the Congressional Oversight Committee on Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization (COCAFM); (i) Promulgated such rules and regulations and exercise such other powers and functions as may be necessary to carry out effectively the purposes and objectives of this Act; and (j) Perform such functions as may be necessary for its effective operations and for the continued enhancement, growth or development of organic agriculture. Section 10 The Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Product Standards (BAFPS) of the DA. - The BAFPS of the DA shall be strengthened and empowered in terms of establishing functional divisions and incremental staffing to serve as the national technical and administrative secretariat of the NOAB with the member agencies providing additional staff support as the need arises. Section 11 Functions, Duties and Responsibilities of the BAFPS, in addition to its existing functions and responsibilities shall perform the following functions, duties and responsibilities for purpose of this Act: (a) Implement organic agriculture programs and projects approved by the NOAB; (b) Update the NOAB on the status of the programs, projects and activities undertaken for the development and promotion of organic agriculture; (c) Create effective networking with the various stakeholders involved in organic production; and (d) Perform such other functions, duties and responsibilities as may be necessary to implement this Act and as directed by the NOAB. Section 12 Work Plan. - In line with the national Organic Agricultural Program, the BAFPS shall submit to the Board for approval the following: (a) A plan of bringing the program down to the grassroots, utilizing available personnel and facilities on the local level and those of LGUs; (b) A pattern of cooperation and mutual assistance with LGUs, POs and NGOs, which will maximize people empowerment and participatory approaches to program formulation, implementation and monitoring; and (c) A schedule of short-term, medium-term and long-term targets on research and development, marketing, trade promotion/initiatives, capacity building, among others. Section 13 Organic Agriculture and Protection of the Environment. - The NOAB shall constantly devise and implement ways and means not only of producing organic fertilizes and other farms inputs and needs on and off the farm but also of helping to alleviate the problems of industrial waste and community garbage through disposal through appropriate methods of sorting, collecting and composting. The BAFPS shall conduct continuing studies, with consultations among the people and officials involved as well as POs and NGOs, in order to advise local governments, from the barangay to the provincial level, on the collection and disposal of garbage and waste in such a way as to provide raw materials for the production of organic fertilizers and other farm imputs. Section 14 Local Executive Committees. - Every provincial governor shall, insofar as practicable, form a provincial technical committee, and which shall, in coordination with and assistance of the BAFPS/DA - Regional Field Units (RFUs) implement activities in line with the National Organic Agricultural Program within each province. Every municipal mayor shall likewise, insofar as practicable, form a municipal technical committee for purposes of implementing activities in line with the National Organic Agricultural Program within each municipality. A local government unit that intends to shift its area of responsibility to organic agriculture must ensure that local industries have been adequate informed and consulted and that a viable plan to ensure supply for vulnerable industries is in place. The governors shall monitor implementation of and compliance with this Act within their respective jurisdictions. Section 15. Accreditation of Organic Certifying Body. - The BAFPS is hereby designated and authorized to grant official accreditation to organic certifying body or entity. The BAFPS is tasked to formulate the necessary rules and procedures in the accreditation of organic certifying body: Provided, That there shall be atleast one (1) accredited organic certifying body each in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao or in case of only (1) organic certifying body is accredited, it shall have at least one (1) satellite office or processing unit each in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Section 16. Registration of Organic Food and Organic Input Producers. - All organic food and input establishments must register with the director, BAFPS, registration under this section shall begin within ninety (90) days of the enactment of this Act. Each such registration shall be submitted to director through an electronic portal and shall contain such information as the director by guidance may determine to be appropriate. Such registration shall contain the following information: (a) The name, address and emergency contact information of each organic food or input establishment that the registrant owns or operates; (b) The primary purpose and business activity of each organic food or input establishment, including the dates of operation if the organic food establishment is seasonal; (c) A list of the organic food or input produced and corresponding brand names; (d) For organic food establishment, the name, address and contact information of the organic food certifying body that certified the organic products sold by the company; (e) An assurance that the registrant will notify the director of any change in the products, function or legal status of the domestic food establishment (including cessation of business activities) not later than 30 days after such change; and (f) For organic input producers, a list of materials used in the production of each particular input Section 17 Labeling of Organic Produce. - The label of organic produce shall contain the name, logo or seal of the organic certifying body and the accreditation number issued by the BAFPS. Only third party certification is allowed to be labeled as organically produced. Section 18 Retailing of Organic Produce. - Retail establishments or stores of organic produce shall designate a separate area to display the organic produce to avoid mixing it with non-organic produce. Section 19 Availability of Trading Post for Organic Inputs. - Local chief executives shall establish, as far as practicable, at least one (1) trading post for organic inputs for every LGU in the area of jurisdiction. Section 20 Research, Development and Extension. - The Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR), as the lead agency, shall coordinate with the other agencies of the DA, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Education (DepED), the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), the strategic agricultural-based sate universities and colleges (SUCs), including private organizations, to develop, enhance, support and consolidate activities and related technologies for the formulation and implementation of a unified and integrated organic agriculture RDE plan and programs for the national to the field level. The organic agriculture RDE plans and programs shall include, but not limited to the following: (a) Research, development and commercialization of appropriate, innovative and viable organic agricultural technologies; (b) Nationwide promotion of developed and commercially viable biodegradable farm wastes and by-products through various extension strategies to accelerate the production, use and distribution of organic fertilizers; and (c) Conduct research for market development, policy formulation, regulation and certification. Section 21. Creation of Organic Agriculture RDE Network. - An organic agriculture RDE network shall be organized by the BAR, composed of research and educational institutions, LGUs, nongovernment agencies and the recognized association of organic fertilizer manufacturers and distributors, agricultural engineers, agriculturists, soil technologists, farmers group and/or associations. Section 22. RDE Centers. - National, regional and provincial organic R & D and extension centers shall be organized, established and integrated as a major component of the existing RDE centers of DA, the DOST, the DENR, SUCs and the LGUs. These will be strengthened and enhanced to spearhead the integrated program to develop and promote organic agriculture throughout the country. Section 23. Organic Agriculture in the Formal and Non-formal Sectors. - The National Government, through the DepED and in coordination with concerned government agencies, NGOs and private institutions, shall strengthen the integration of organic agriculture concerns in school curricula at all levels. Section 24. Incentives. - The government shall extend incentives for the production and propagation of organic farm inputs by maximizing their use in all government and government supported agricultural production, research and demonstration programs. Incentive shall also be provided to farmers whose farms have been duly certified as compliant to the Philippine National Standards (PNS). Further, the DA may give cash reward in recognition of the best organic farm in the country. The DA, the DAR, the DOST, the DILG, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the DepED, the Department of Finance (DOF), the Land Bank of the Philippine (LBP), and other government lending and non-lending institutions shall also assist organic input producers and organic farmers through the provision of adequate financial, technical, marketing and other services and resources. These include, but shall not be limited to, the following: (a) Exemption from the payment of duties on the importation of agricultural equipment, machinery and implements as provided under Republic Act No. 9281, which amends Republic Act No. 8435 or the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA); (b) Identification by LGUs of local taxes that may be offered as incentives to organic input production and utilization; (c) Provision of preferential rates and special window to organic input producers and users by the LBP; (d) Subsidies for certification fees and other support services to facilitate organic certification; (e) Zero-rated value-added tax (VAT) on transactions involving the sale/purchase of bio-organic products, whether organic inputs or organic produce; and (f) Income tax holiday and exemption for seven (7) years, starting from the date of registration of organic food and organic input producers on all income taxes levied by the National Government. The tax incentives shall be given only to purely organic agriculture entities/farmers and shall be subject to the accreditation of the BAFPS and periodic reporting by the BAFPS to the DOF: Provided, That the said incentives shall be available only to micro, small and medium enterprises as defined under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 9501 or the Magna Carta for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Section 25. Appropriations. - The sum of Fifty million pesos (Php50, 000, 000.00) and the existing budget for the promotion of organic farming of the DA is hereby appropriated for the initial year of implementation of this Act. Thereafter, such amount as may be necessary for the continuous operation of the NOAB and the implementation of the program shall be included in the annual General Appropriation Act (GAA). The NOAB is hereby authorized to solicit and accept assistance or facilities in the form of grants from individuals and entities here and abroad, and to utilize these funds and resources for purposes of this Act, subject to the usual budget, accounting and auditing rules and regulations. Section 26. Penal Provision. - Any person who willfully and deliberately: (a) obstructs the development of propagation of organic agriculture, or the manufacture, production, sale or use of organic agricultural inputs; (b) refuses without just cause to extend the support and assistance required under this Act; and (c) mislabels or claims that the product is organic when it is not in accordance with the existing standards for Philippine organic agriculture or this Act shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment of not less than one (1) month nor more than six (6) months, or a fine of not more than Fifty thousand pesos (P50, 000.00), or both, at the discretion of the court. If the offender is a corporation or a juridical entity, the official who ordered or allowed the commission of the offense shall be punished with the same penalty. If the offender is in the government service, he shall in addition, be dismissed from the office. Section 27. Implementing Rules and Regulations. - The NOAB shall adopt rules and regulation to implement the provisions of this Act within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act and submit the same to the COCAFM for review and approval. In the drafting of the implementing rules and regulations, the DOF shall be consulted in connection with the tax incentive provided under Section 24 hereof. Section 28. Annual Report. - The NOAB shall render an annual report to both House of Congress on the accomplishment of the program. A review on the viability of the program shall be made by the concerned agencies after three (3) years of its implementation. Section 29. Congressional Oversight Committee. - The COCAFM shall be the congressional oversight committee for purposes of this Act. The COCAFM shall review and approve the implementing rules and regulations of this Act and also perform the following functions: (a) Monitor and ensure the proper implementation of this Act. (b) Review the proper implementation of the programs on organic agriculture and the use of its funds; (c) Review the performance of the NOAB; and (d) Such other functions it deems necessary. Section 30. Separability Clause. - if any provisions of this Act is declared invalid or unconstitutional, the other provisions not affected thereby shall remain in full force and effect. Section 31. Repealing Clause. - All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, presidential proclamations, rules and regulations or parts thereof contrary to or inconsistent with this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly. Section 32. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation or in the Official Gazette, whichever comes first. Approved, PROSPERO C. NOGRALES Speaker of the House of Representatives JUAN PONCE ENRILE President of the Senate This Act which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 3264 and House Bill No. 7066 was finally passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives on February 1, 2010. MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP Secretary General House of Representatives EMMA LIRIO-REYES Secretary of the Senate Approved: APRIL 06, 2010 GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO President of the Philippines Source: p.9 Manila Bulletin - June 18, 2010

NASA smacks down climate change doubters in Facebook discussion

In many online forums involving climate change science, the discussions are frequently hijacked by doubters making the same tired, debunked arguments. On Tuesday, NASA was having none of it. When doubters began polluting a thread started by Bill Nye “The Science Guy” about his rejected attempt to place a bet about global warming, the Facebook account “NASA Climate Change” decided to pounce. When one doubter claimed NASA had confirmed fossil fuels “were actually cooling the planet,” NASA Climate Change fired back: “Do not misrepresent NASA. Fossil fuels are not cooling the planet.” NASA Climate Change also took on the doubter talking point that because global warming is happening on other planets, what’s happening on Earth isn’t anything special. “Other planets in the solar system are not warming,” it countered. “There is a small amount of evidence of seasonal changes in parts of the solar system, but there is no evidence of global warming anywhere — except on Earth.” When it was accused of “fudging numbers” in producing global warming data, it retorted: “NASA does not ‘fudge’ numbers. All data requires statistical adjustments to remove bias.” NASA Climate Change then directed commenters to multiple independent analyses of temperature data which show global warming while reminding readers: ” There is far too much focus on surface temperatures. They are but one measure of warming. All other measures . . . continue unabated.” [March sets ‘stunning’ record for wall-to-wall warmth in Lower 48 and Alaska] While I admire NASA’s courage in entering the fray here, it’s somewhat surprising that a federal agency would engage in such a way. Attempting to confront this misinformation can become a full-time job — devolving into an endless and usually unproductive game of whack-a-mole. Still, NASA’s name certainly carries with it some heft and some commenters in the discussion thread were duly impressed it cared enough to participate. “Can we just applaud NASA Climate Change for a moment? Thank you for calling out the uninformed and conspiracy theorists. This is a great service,” remarked commenter Leo Diaz. Consider me also among the impressed. Irrespective of whether it was the best use of NASA’s time or whether it changed minds, the fact that a federal official expended the effort to protect the integrity of science in an online discussion is refreshing. Jason is the Washington Post’s weather editor and Capital Weather Gang's chief meteorologist. He earned a master's degree in atmospheric science, and spent 10 years as a climate change science analyst for the U.S. government. He holds the Digital Seal of Approval from the National Weather Association.

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CO2 out of the Atmosphere and Turn It into Fuel

Giant Fans Will Soon Suck CO2 out of the Atmosphere and Turn It into Fuel This is rather exciting. A new technology is allowing giant fans to be built that will suck the CO2 out of the atmosphere, and turn it into fuel: http://ow.ly/U79dj Emissions from the transport sector represent about 24 percent of global CO2 emissions and have the highest emissions growth of all. There haven’t been solutions for capturing the amount already released into the atmosphere by cars, trucks, and planes. That is until now! A privately owned (backed by Bill Gates) company called Carbon Engineering has been developing the technology that is now ready to be implemented on a larger scale. The way the system works is this — after the air enters into the facility, it passes through a CO2-absorbent liquid that traps about 80 percent of the carbon dioxide into a solution for further processing. In their facility, the CO2 will be recovered from the carbonate solution and integrated into the production of liquid hydrocarbons, a non climate impacting fuel! RELATE 16 625 Lisa Martin Lisa Martin November 02, 2015 FOLLOW 5 Responses Clare Richards Clare Richards November 02, 2015 Thanks for sharing this. If it works and works on a large scale, it will be great. Reply0 Replies Join the conversation POST SEE MORE RESPONSES

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FACTS VIEW THE DISCUSSION: #NGOTECH16 25 Facts and Stats about NGOs Worldwide #NGOfacts is an ongoing online campaign that highlights important data about non-governmental organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, and charities worldwide. You can join the campaign by sharing facts and stats about the NGO sector in your country using the #NGOfacts hashtag on social media. 1 There are an estimated 10 million non-governmental organizations (NGOs) worldwide. Source: The Global Journal 2 If NGOs were a country, they would have the 5th largest economy in the world. Source: John Hopkins University, Center for Civil Society Studies 3 Nearly one in three (31.5%) people worldwide donated to charity in 2015 and one in four (24%) volunteered. Source: CAF World Giving Index 2015 4 The term "non-governmental organization" was created in Article 71 of the Charter of the newly formed United Nations in 1945. An NGO can be any kind of organization provided that it is independent from government influence and is not-for-profit. Source: GrantSpace 5 Three out of four employees in the NGO sector are female, but the majority of leadership positions at NGOs are still predominately held by men. Source: HR Council 6 There are more than 1.4 million NGOs in the United States that employ 11.4 million Americans. Source: Urban Institute/Bureau of Labor Statistics 7 Eighty-four percent of Canadians donate to non-governmental organizations with an average individual donation of $446 per year. In total, that is $10.6 billion donated to NGOs by Canadians every year. Source: Imagine Canada 8 There are 10,700 registered non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Mexico. 66% focus on providing access to healthcare and 27% are based in Distrito Federal. Source: Cemefi 9 The majority of salaried NGO employees in Brazil are female (62%), but they only earn 75% of the wages paid to their male colleagues. Source: Abong 10 With over 3.3 million non-governmental organisations, India has approximately one NGO for every 400 people. Source: Infochange 11 There are more than 129,000 public-benefit foundations in Europe. Combined these non-governmental organisations (NGOs) give more than 53 billion euros annually. Source: Donors and Foundations Networks in Europe 12 The NGO sector In England and Wales is made up of 165,000 registered charities, 948,000 employees, 943,000 trustees, and 3,200,000 volunteers. Source: Charity Commission 13 The Hague, Netherlands is the International City of Peace and Justice and home to 160 non-governmental organizations that employ more than 14,000 people. Source: The Hague International Center 14 40% of the French population volunteers with a local association or NGO and 22% regularly donate money. Source: France Bénévolat 15 The Third Sector in Germany consists of more 600,000 non-governmental organizations. 40% of the NGOs were founded after the year 2000. Source: ZiviZ 16 As of 2015, there were 136,453 registered non-governmental organizations in South Africa and on average, 68 new NGOs are registered every day. Source: Republic of South Africa 17 The NGO sector in Kenya represents more than 290,000 full-time employees and volunteers of which 80% are under the age of 24. Source: Devex 18 There are more than 600,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Australia whose employees make up 8% of Australian workforce. However, only 60,000 of these NGOs are registered with the ACNC. Source: Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission 19 The number of people worldwide donating money to NGOs increased from 1.2 billion in 2011 to 1.4 billion in 2014. By 2030, the number is expected to grow to 2.5 billion. Source: Charities Aid Foundation 20 The estimated value of volunteer is $23.07 per hour. Thus, the value of the 7.7 billion hours of volunteer work performed by 62.6 million Americans, or 25.4 percent of the adult population, in 2013 was $173 billion. Source: Independent Sector 21 Total giving in the United States to non-governmental organizations was $358.38 billion in 2014 (about 2% of GDP) – an increase of 7.1% from 2013. Source: Giving USA Foundation 22 9 out 10 people in the Gulf states donate to NGOs regularly with 63% of the donations being made during the religious holidays of Ramadan and Eid. Source: Philanthropy Age 23 53% of Asia Pacific citizens donate to NGOs with those in Thailand (71%), Vietnam (70%), and Hong Kong (65%) giving most often. Children’s health and education is the most popular cause. Source: MasterCard Engagement Bureau 24 The NGO sector in Sweden is made up of 232,000 non-governmental organizations and 58% of its employees are female. Source: Statistiska centralbyråns 25 Eighty percent of global citizens agree that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) make it easy to be involved in positive social change. Source: Walden University ← BACK TO TECHREPORT.NGO

Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto or SELDA said the delay in granting the compensation “reflects how the Aquino government treats human rights victims then and now,” as it noted that instead of diminishing, the number of human rights violations has increased in the waning months of the current administration. It also pointed out Aquino has yet to name a replacement for former HRVCB member Chito Gascon, who is now chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, causing even more delays in the panel’s work.

Senator Bongbong Marcos was the crowd favorite at the Vice Presidential Debates #PiliPinasDebates2016 April 11, 2016by Ilda vice_presidential_debate_2016 The one and only Vice Presidential Debates hosted by CNN Philippines became mostly about Senator Bongbong Marcos. If not for Marcos Jr, the debates would have been boring. It seems most people just want to hear from him and what he has to say. Well, except of course for the hecklers who kept interrupting him by chanting “Never Again”. The irony of what the members of the Never Again movement are doing escapes them. They complain about human rights abuses but are also quick to deny an individual’s right to presumption of innocence and right to a fair trial. They are not even good at following rules. They kept heckling even when the rules from organizers were clear against heckling and interrupting the proceedings. They behaved like they were an audience in a gladiator ring – uncivilized. The members of the Never Again movement do not want to listen to what Marcos Jr had to say because they are afraid they could be proven wrong. His rivals like Congresswoman Leni Robredo kept bringing up the victims of Martial Law even when their cases have already been settled. They didn’t bother to understand what Marcos Jr was saying about the status of the settlement. It turns out that the current government under President Benigno Simeon Aquino is the one delaying granting reparation claim. In the last two years since the law granting the compensation was enacted, hardly anything has been done. It seems BS Aquino’s law was simply for public relations purposes – to make him look compassionate to so-called victims of Martial Law. But this is only on paper and was not followed through by action. Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto or SELDA said the delay in granting the compensation “reflects how the Aquino government treats human rights victims then and now,” as it noted that instead of diminishing, the number of human rights violations has increased in the waning months of the current administration. It also pointed out Aquino has yet to name a replacement for former HRVCB member Chito Gascon, who is now chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, causing even more delays in the panel’s work. Leni Robredo came across as not well-informed about the status of the compensation claims of Martial Law victims. She just sounded like a broken record. She doesn’t have anything much against Marcos Jr except for atrocities allegedly committed by his family during Martial Law. She is irrational when it comes to putting Marcos Jr down. Maybe that’s from hanging out too much with an irrational crowd like the Never Again advocates. The problem with Robredo is she is too beholden to the Aquino name. She keeps turning a blind eye to atrocities committed during Aquino’s term. She promotes her platform and ideas on how to solve the country’s problems while ignoring the fact that the country’s problems worsened in the last six years. At least the other VP candidates acknowledge the current government’s shortfalls. Robredo may have good ideas but being associated with the Liberal Party is pulling her down. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano acted like he was in a Senate hearing. He was acting like a mad dog spewing baseless accusations against his rivals. He spoke as if he is not corrupt. He probably thinks the public hasn’t read the news item about the Commission on Audit asking both him and his sister to return unused pork barrel funds: “Pursuant thereto, the unutilized/unused PDAF funds for the period CY 2010 to 2013 from the legislator proponents of different projects in the amount of P39,588,528.41 as of December 31, 2013 as shown in the Subsidiary Ledgers should not be disbursed and has to be remitted to the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr),” COA said in its report. COA said Alan has to return P21 million of the P44 million pork funds he gave to the city. The pork funds were for the purchase of 18 multi-cab units worth P9 million, construction of North Signal Village Health Center worth P5 million, financial assistance for indigent patients in Taguig City Hospital and Western Bicutan for P3.5 million, financial assistance to families in crisis worth P5 million, and construction of 5 multi-purpose buildings for P21.5 million. Cayetano came across like a hypocrite. He is against political dynasties but is married to Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano. He is also the brother of Senator Pia Cayetano. No wonder the voters do not like him. He is so unpopular in surveys even when he is already teamed up with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, who has become second most popular Presidential candidate. All the other Vice Presidential candidates were so boring. Senator Chiz Escudero is only popular because he is married to a beautiful young actress Heart Evangelists. There is nothing special about his ideas of governance. He is also into patronage politics. We recall that he was one of the senator judges who voted to impeach former Chief Justice Renato Corona even when as a lawyer, he should have known that the charges against him were trumped up and that information used against him were gathered illegally especially when Anti-Money Laundering Council divulged his bank accounts without Corona’s consent. Senator Trillanes spoke about his ideas like fixing the traffic problems as if it was as easy as installing another light rail transit. The government cannot even manage the maintenance of the Metro Rail System properly but he wants to add more of them. It’s quite bizarre why Trillanes is running for the Vice Presidency when he knows he is not popular. He should still be serving his jail term for rebellion. The only reason BS Aquino pardoned him was because he was jailed during former President Gloria Arroyo’s term. We all know BS Aquino hates Arroyo. Trillanes’s enemy is BS Aquino’s enemy. Another Vice Presidential candidate who does not have a chance of winning is Senator Gringo Honasan. As much as he appears to have sound ideas, his charm with the crowd has faded. The sparkle in his eyes is gone. He doesn’t seem relevant to the voters anymore. I doubt if any of the members of the audience actually listened to what he had to say. It doesn’t help that he is associated with Vice President Jejomar Binay. Sometimes that’s all it takes to lose. Just ask Mar Roxas who is associated with BS Aquino. The VP debates are more entertaining than the Presidential debates. Frankly, the Vice President is not really going to make a difference in the policies of the President particularly when the President is from a different political party. But if Duterte wins and fails to curb criminality within six months as promised, he might turn over the Presidency to his Vice President Marcos Jr. Assuming the latter wins the VP. In a democracy, the voters will decide on that. Ilda In life, things are not always what they seem. More Posts - Twitter Related Posts: Torture and killings also happened after Martial Law… Bongbong Marcos was a class act in #PiliPinasDebates2016… Leni Robredo’s increasingly desperate bid to win the… Bongbong Marcos has become popular because Noynoy Aquino… Will Bongbong Marcos replace Noynoy Aquino? Spread it! Samahan ng Ex-detainees Laban sa Detensyon at Aresto or SELDA said the delay in granting the compensation “reflects how the Aquino government treats human rights victims then and now,” as it noted that instead of diminishing, the number of human rights violations has increased in the waning months of the current administration. It also pointed out Aquino has yet to name a replacement for former HRVCB member Chito Gascon, who is now chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, causing even more delays in the panel’s work.

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Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy before reiterating his desire to end boxing career After tentative opening, Manny Pacquiao knocked down his opponent in the seventh round Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3532169/Manny-Pacquiao-beats-Timothy-Bradley-points-final-fight-convincing-victory-twice-flooring-American.html#ixzz45PzCXy2D Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy with a convincing victory after twice flooring the American before reiterating his desire to end boxing career After tentative opening, Pacquiao knocks down his opponent in the seventh round Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3532169/Manny-Pacquiao-beats-Timothy-Bradley-points-final-fight-convincing-victory-twice-flooring-American.html#ixzz45PVyNxBe Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

Manny Pacquiao beats Timothy Bradley on points in final fight of trilogy with a convincing victory after twice flooring the American before reiterating his desire to end boxing career After tentative opening, Pacquiao knocks down his opponent in the seventh round Bradley responds with some fierce punching of his own, but was knocked down again two rounds later All three judges scored the fight 116-110 in Pacquiao's favour Pacquiao was facing Timothy Bradley for the third time in his career Bradley won the first fight via split decision in 2009 at the MGM Grand, before Pacquiao won the re-match in 2014 By TIM DAHLBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS PUBLISHED: 04:27 GMT, 10 April 2016 | UPDATED: 07:10 GMT, 10 April 2016 84 shares 38 View comments Manny Pacquiao may not be ready for retirement just quite yet. Pacquiao returned from the biggest loss of his career with a bang on Saturday night, knocking down Timothy Bradley twice on his way to a unanimous 12-round decision in their welterweight showdown. Pacquiao shook off the ring rust from a layoff of nearly a year after losing to Floyd Mayweather Jnr to beat Bradley for a second time in the rubber match between the two fighters. In doing so, the Senate candidate in his native Philippines showed he may have to reconsider his plans to retire and devote his full time to politics. Manny Pacquiao knocks Timothy Bradley to the floor as the Filipino fighter rounded off his career with a win in Las Vegas +16 Manny Pacquiao knocks Timothy Bradley to the floor as the Filipino fighter rounded off his career with a win in Las Vegas Bradley was sent to the canvas for a second time in the ninth round, as Pacquiao found a way through the American's defences +16 Bradley was sent to the canvas for a second time in the ninth round, as Pacquiao found a way through the American's defences The pair's previous two fights had seen neither man sent to the floor, but Bradley twice ended up on the canvas in their third meeting +16 The pair's previous two fights had seen neither man sent to the floor, but Bradley twice ended up on the canvas in their third meeting Pacquiao (58-6-2) knocked down Bradley (33-2-1) in the seventh round, though Bradley seemed to have slipped. He left no doubt in the ninth with a big left hand that sent Bradley sprawling. The fight was scored 116-110 by all three ringside judges. RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, fights Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title boxing bout Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley Jr fight RESULT: Filipino... Matchroom Boxing Anthony Joshua v Charles Martin 09/04/16: Picture Kevin Quigley/Daily Mail New IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua vows to... Anthony Joshua rushes to glory as Brit lands the sweetest of... SHARE THIS ARTICLE Share In the final seconds, many in the crowd of 14,665 at the MGM Grand arena were on their feet chanting 'Manny! Manny!' as Pacquiao tried to end the bout with a flourish. He never came close to finishing off Bradley, though he was so far ahead on the ringside scorecards that it didn't matter. If the fight was indeed the end of the 37-year-old Pacquiao's career, it was a remarkable one. Aside from the loss to Mayweather last year he did little wrong in winning eight weight class titles in 21 years as a pro. 'As of now I am retired,' Pacquiao said. 'I am going to go home and think about it but I want to be with my family. I want to serve the people.' Bradley was left on his back by Pacquiao's second knock-down, and it earned the Filipino fighter a unanimous points decision +16 Bradley was left on his back by Pacquiao's second knock-down, and it earned the Filipino fighter a unanimous points decision Pacquiao and Bradley exchange punches in the early rounds, as the pair looked to establish early control +16 Pacquiao and Bradley exchange punches in the early rounds, as the pair looked to establish early control Pacquiao lands with his left hand as he looked to step up the pace after a slow opening few rounds +16 Pacquiao lands with his left hand as he looked to step up the pace after a slow opening few rounds The pair come together in the ring as Pacquiao looked to end his stellar career on a high in what he has said will be his last fight +16 The pair come together in the ring as Pacquiao looked to end his stellar career on a high in what he has said will be his last fight Pacquiao had no problems with the right shoulder he injured against Mayweather as he stalked Bradley across the ring, looking to land big shots. He landed enough of them to make Bradley wary, and the knockdown in the ninth round seemed to take the rest of the fight out of Bradley. 'Manny was strong the entire fight and he was also very patient,' Bradley said. 'I wasn't professional enough to stay patient myself and I walked into shots.' Both fighters took some time to get untracked, with the early rounds offering little action. Pacquiao seemed a bit rusty from his layoff and Bradley was unwilling to get inside and trade punches. Pacquiao began picking up the pace and stalking Bradley, though, coming in behind a right jab and following it with his left hand. In the seventh round, he seemed to graze Bradley with a pair of punches and Bradley went to his knees for what referee Tony Weeks ruled a knockdown. 'He was very quick, very explosive,' Bradley said. Ringside punching stats showed Pacquiao landing 122 of 439 punches to 99 of 302 for Bradley. The 37-year-old, fighting Bradley for the third time, had vociferous support from the crowd in Las Vegas as he fought for the last time +16 The 37-year-old, fighting Bradley for the third time, had vociferous support from the crowd in Las Vegas as he fought for the last time Pacquiao tries to find a way through the American's defences during the welterweight bout in Las Vegas on Saturday night +16 Pacquiao tries to find a way through the American's defences during the welterweight bout in Las Vegas on Saturday night Pacquiao looked to dominate the ring throughout, but Bradley was able to hit back with some strong punches of his own +16 Pacquiao looked to dominate the ring throughout, but Bradley was able to hit back with some strong punches of his own Pacquiao takes on some tips from trainer Freddie Roach between rounds as he began to take control in the second half of the fight +16 Pacquiao takes on some tips from trainer Freddie Roach between rounds as he began to take control in the second half of the fight Pacquiao said before the fight that he felt refreshed after his layoff and stronger than ever. He hadn't scored a knockout at 147 pounds since stopping Miguel Cotto in 2009, and went after Bradley with big left hands to try to break that streak. 'I was looking for a knockout in every round,' Pacquiao said. 'He's a very tough fighter and a very good counter puncher.' Pacquiao, who was guaranteed £5million, was fighting for the first time since losing to Mayweather last May in the richest fight ever. He lost a unanimous decision in that fight, blaming his lackluster performance on the shoulder injury that flared up in the fourth round and required surgery afterward. Still, Pacquiao was a 2-1 favorite against Bradley, who beat him on a controversial decision the first time they fought before losing a unanimous decision in the second fight in 2014. Bradley vowed this would be his best fight, with new trainer Teddy Atlas in the corner giving him instructions. Atlas fulfilled his job, jumping into the ring after each bell to lecture Bradley, sometimes having to be pushed out of the ring by Nevada boxing officials so the next round could start. 'Teddy obviously made a difference,' Pacquiao said. 'This was the best Timothy Bradley I have faced in the three fights.' If it was Pacquiao's last fight, he goes out as one of the biggest pay-per-view attractions in the sport. Pacquiao headlined 22 pay-per-view fights, generating more than 18 million buys and £850m in PPV revenue. His next career probably won't be as lucrative, with Pacquiao running for the Senate in elections next month in the Philippines. Should he win - and he is one of the favorites - it would be almost impossible to remain an active fighter. Pacquiao said in the days leading up to the fight that his family - particularly his wife - wanted him to retire. 'Thank you boxing fans,' he said in the ring afterward. The Filipino star finds his mark despite Bradley's attempt to duck under his right-hander, as both men landed big shots +16 The Filipino star finds his mark despite Bradley's attempt to duck under his right-hander, as both men landed big shots Bradley was twice put on the floor by Pacquiao, as referee Tony Weeks gives him the count during the seventh round +16 Bradley was twice put on the floor by Pacquiao, as referee Tony Weeks gives him the count during the seventh round Pacquiao has Bradley on the ropes, but the American showed plenty of aggression of his own as the fight wore on +16 Pacquiao has Bradley on the ropes, but the American showed plenty of aggression of his own as the fight wore on After being sent to the floor in rounds seven and nine, Bradley knew he needed a knock-out to avoid defeat, and came out swinging +16 After being sent to the floor in rounds seven and nine, Bradley knew he needed a knock-out to avoid defeat, and came out swinging The Filipino fighter waves to the Las Vegas crowd after entering the ring, ahead of what he claims is his last fight +16 The Filipino fighter waves to the Las Vegas crowd after entering the ring, ahead of what he claims is his last fight RELATED ARTICLES Previous 1 Next Manny Pacquiao, of the Philippines, fights Timothy Bradley during their WBO welterweight title boxing bout Saturday, April 9, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Manny Pacquiao vs Timothy Bradley Jr fight RESULT: Filipino... Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-3532169/Manny-Pacquiao-beats-Timothy-Bradley-points-final-fight-convincing-victory-twice-flooring-American.html#ixzz45PVN3b7J Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook Out of the EUSSR, London, 16 minutes ago Now THAT was a fight! Not like the thin gruel of the heavyweight division! ReplyNew210Click to rate Oftenwrong, Sacramento, United States, 42 minutes ago Glad pac didn't throw this match. ReplyNew204Click to rate LOTTIE YAZ, LONDON, United Kingdom, about an hour ago Well done Manny. Now stop, at the top ReplyNew438Click to rate Thriller_in_Manila, Wellingborough - Manila, United Kingdom, about an hour ago Congratulations, Congressman Pacquiao, the pubs will be very full here tonight! ReplyNew846Click to rate Ben. Dover., of Angels, United Kingdom, about an hour ago thank god that was not Floyd. Pac Man needs to dream deeper than that. ReplyNew3418Click to rate kitkat4, Seattle, United States, about an hour ago Pacquiao used to be an incredibly exciting fighter, he should have retired a few years ago, at his peak. Greed kept him fighting until nobody cared anymore... ReplyNew11416Click to rate Big Hulk, Here, United States, about 2 hours ago Good riddance. Only fight I ever wanted Pacquiao to win was against Hatton. I disliked Pacquiao but I hated Hatton. Other than that one fight I've wanted Pacquiao to lose everytime he's fought. ReplyNew17212Click to rate 2 of 3 repliesSee all replies Olympics Fitness, Vancouver, Canada, 18 minutes ago you are a weirdo... why hatton? 02Click to rate JV, Hertfordshire, 16 minutes ago You Americans are very hateful anyway, wondered why most countries hate you guys with a passion even your neighbours north of the border detest you lot. 15Click to rate TORG777, London, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Manny has made ALOT of money from boxing ReplyNew2638Click to rate Pete1818, Somewhere, Fiji, about an hour ago Thanks for that bit of info. I feel a lot wiser now! 012Click to rate Mo187, Birmingham, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Bradley doing backflips lol ReplyNew476Click to rate Keepbritainclean, Newcastle, United Kingdom, about 2 hours ago Great ! Congratulations packman ReplyNew12106Click to rate View all The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Apr. 9, 2016

Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, have arrived at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Apr. 9, 2016. The aircraft will operate in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the air war against ISIS replacing the B-1 Lancers, the last of those returned stateside in January, after a 6-month deployment worth 3,800 munitions on 3,700 targets in 490 sorties. By the way, the B-1s could return to the Mideast this summer after they receive additional cockpit upgrades… Although the B-52s are capable to perform round-trip missions directly from their homebase as demonstrated in May 2015, when two B-52Hs showed their ability to do on a range in Jordan (a 14,000 miles 30-hour trip to drop some 500-lb GBU-38 JDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition – bombs in an old-fashioned carpet bombing mission) the about 60 years old “Buffs” (Big Ugly Fat Fellas) will be stationed at Al Udeid in Qatar, the first deployment of the Stratofortress in the region after the Gulf War. Dealing with the type of mission the B-52s will carry out in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, it will probably be the same of the B-1s: Close Air Support and Air Interdiction delivering a wide variety of PGMs (Precision Guided Munitions), including JDAMs on ISIS positions. B 52 ISIS qatarUSAF Read the original article on The Aviationist. Copyright 2016. Follow The Aviationist on Twitter. MORE FROM THE AVIATIONIST: Two B-52 strategic bombers have just arrived in Qatar to start pounding ISIS Watch these new photos of a U.S. submarine emerging on the surface of the Arctic Ocean Photos show Finnish Air Force Hornets refueling from U.S. KC-135 during training exercise underway in Finland Here’s the schedule of the Polish Air Force domestic training exercises this year U.S. Coast Guard introduces first C-27J Medium Range Surveillance airplane in the service’s colors SEE ALSO: Here's who'd win in a dogfight between Russia's and the US's top fighter jets NOW WATCH: The Air Force is ready to use an upgraded B-52 bomber to strike ISIS More: The Aviationist Military Defense Qatar FACEBOOK LINKEDIN TWITTER EMAIL PRINT

A biotech student has worked out how to turn wine waste into biofuels SCIENCEALERT STAFF 25 SEP 2014

A biotech student has worked out how to turn wine waste into biofuels SCIENCEALERT STAFF 25 SEP 2014 shutterstock_160920521 Image: holbox/Shutterstock Millions of tonnes of grapes are turned into wine each year, but more than half of the crushed grapes end up being wasted. They don’t have enough nutritional value to be fed to animals and can’t be used as compost because they don’t degrade, so the majority become toxic landfill. But now a PhD student from Swinburne University of Technology in Australia has found a way to use fungi to break this wine waste down into compounds that can be used to create ethanol or other biofuels. “Various fungi are known to degrade this waste by generating an array of enzymes,” said Avinash Karpe, a PhD student with Swinburne’s Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, in a press release. “These enzymes convert the waste to soluble sugars which can then be converted into other products.” By first heating the winery waste for half an hour, Karpe was able to use a “cocktail” of four fungi to break down the biomass, a process that took one to three weeks in a bioreactor. The end product was alcohols, acids and simple sugars, that could have industrial and medicinal value. His research has been published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, and Karpe is now looking into upscaling the process. Love science and technology? Check out more of the groundbreaking research happening at Swinburne University of Technology. Source: Swinburne University of Technology

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Dairy kefir — Everything you need to know about the tools, the method, and caring for your kefir grains… plus 6 delicious ways to serve it up today. Homemade Natural Soda — There’s nothing like a bubbly, chilled, naturally-fermented soda on a hot day. So easy, the kids can make it themselves! Soft, Spreadable Cheese — Imagine all the yummy ways you can flavor your creation - jams, honey, nuts, seeds, herbs, garlics, salt, cocoa, coffee… the sky’s the limit! Sourdough Bread — How to make tender, mild and sweet breads for every diet (gluten-friendly or gluten-free, all diets are sourdough compatible) How to create a simple sourdough starter that you can use on a moment’s notice to whip up a batch of homemade pancakes or waffles — The easy, set-it-and-forget-it method anyone can use. How to ferment fruits like whole fruits, chutneys and preserves — Just follow the basic proportions, give a quick stir and let the lacto-fermentation process take over from there! In Fundamentals II, you will learn… How to create hearty, nourishing, center-of-the-plate meals using wild and pastured meats, organ meats, dark stocks and fish stocks — guaranteed to impress dedicated meat eaters with its mild flavor, Advanced grain preparation — It’s time to take your whole grains to new levels of flavor and nutrition, How to strategically add super foods, vegetables, homemade salad dressings and sauces to enhance the health benefits of the meats you serve (Also works if you are vegetarian - once you know the secrets of combining foods, the kitchen becomes your playground.) How to make ghee — on the stove or in the crock pot, it’s up to you, How to stock your Traditional Kitchen with tools that reduce preparation time, won’t react negatively with your food, and make clean-up a breeze. (Don’t worry. Most of the equipment is inexpensive, easy to find, and will last a lifetime.) How to make naturally sweetened desserts, Are you getting mixed messages about fat and salt? I debunk the myths and take the fear out of cooking with these unfairly villainized ingredients. Plus, I give you my top 3 recommendations for the best salts and exclusive discount coupons so that you can start enjoying flavorful, satisfying meals again. How to make healthy snacks that the kids actually want to eat (and won’t spoil their appetites for dinner), How to prepare seasonal vegetables that they sing with flavor — I include 82 recipes in Lesson 11 alone. Plus, there are dozens of links to free recipes from Traditional Cooking School, How to handle corn — this is a special case that you don’t want to miss, How to travel with real foods (If you’ve ever had to miss out on an important dinner because the restaurant didn’t serve anything you could eat, then this lesson is for you.), Plus, a bonus! — an entire video lesson is devoted to preparing tender, grass-fed, BBQ steak (a treat for the steak-and-potato lover in your home). And so much more… It’s Easy, It’s Fun, It Tastes Delicious… The Fundamentals I & II eCookbook will give you the confidence and step-by-step guidance you need to improve your family’s life-long health by learning traditional cooking skills... ...that honor God’s design for healthy eating (fully-backed by modern science), and create meals that look beautiful and taste delicious. Here are some of the recipes that you’ll learn: Main Dishes — Arabic Meatballs, Roasted Leg of Lamb, All-day Chicken Soup, Crockpot Beef Stroganoff, and Slow-Cooked Rosemary Beef, Probiotic Potato Salad — Creamy, tangy, and satisfying… all of the flavors from your childhood picnics. A family favorite. Cauliflower and Pea Salad — Layer in all your ingredients or toss them together free-form… but don’t forget the secret ingredient… bacon! Seasonal Vegetables — Quinoa Garden Salad, Bleu Cheese Coleslaw, Moroccan Carrot Salad, Sprouted Lentil Salad, Creamy Salad Dressing, Roasted Root Veggies, and Sourdough Batter Onion Rings, Naturally Pickled Ginger Carrots — This simple recipe packs a flavorful punch. Eat it alone for a snack or add it to your salads and sandwiches, Lacto-fermented Ketchup, Mayo and Thousand Island Dressing — Go ahead, let the kids dump homemade ketchup all over their dinner (we can keep the healthy benefits a secret between us), Herbed Seasoning Salt — The perfect way to sneak real salt into all your meals and reduce meal prep time without sacrificing flavor, Single and Double-Rise Sourdough Bread — (the classic recipe updated for today’s busy lifestyles), Sweet Butterscotch Rice — A fun way to use up leftover rice. It’s like rice pudding, but in bite-sized balls that fit perfectly into a lunch box, Cinnamon and Honey Soaked Biscuits — You’ll love these light and flaky biscuits, with a hint of cinnamon and honey. They pack well for hikes and picnics, Spelt Lemon Cake — an easy-to-serve gourmet delight with down-home charm, Naturally Sweetened Desserts — Peppermint Pattie Coconut Bark, Coconut Fudge, Eggnog, Coconut Macaroons, Plum Sauce, Spiced Raw Applesauce, Mom’s Apple Pie, Soaked Pumpkin Bread, and Creamy Vanilla “Coffee”. Yumm! Plus, dozens more recipes to inspire you and delight your family… And expert tips like: And this set of 13 tips to starting and keeping up with your new traditional cooking routines (There are seasons in the kitchen, just like there are seasons in the garden. I’ll show you what to focus on each step along the way, so you never get overwhelmed.) - Page 26ction..... The mystery of gluten SOLVED! — What it is, why it matters to your health, and 3 proven ways to make whole grains more nutritious and easier to digest (includes: tips for soaking whole grains, souring and fermenting grains, and sprouting). - Page 41 How to convert recipes to “soaked” grain recipes — Here’s a quick primer on how to bring your favorite baked goods recipes into your new lifestyle. Eventually, making the conversion will become second nature to you, but these tips will get you off to a good start now. - Page 77 One good reason to sprout seeds: If you can’t get high quality fresh veggies in the winter, sprouting gives you fresh “vegetables” during those darker, leaner months. (Also works for sprouting beans because sprouted beans digest as vegetables. So cool.) - Page 87 Meat from heritage-breed pastured chickens can be tougher than factory-farmed chicken (and much more expensive). Here’s how to make sure your chicken comes out tender and delicious… how to turn the bones into flavorful stock… and how to save money by making one chicken stretch across several meals. A win-win-win! - Page 97 Stuck in a recipe rut? I’ll show you my secret for never serving the same meal twice… “Skillet Dishes”. These one-dish meals satisfy all your dietary needs, and give you endlessly satisfying variety. - Page 108 Wondering how to make your sourdough loaves rise tall and look bakery-beautiful? My 30-Second Roll and Tuck Method for making perfectly shaped loaves is on page 161. (Pictures are included :-) ) Sprouting whole grains — It’s simple, but you have to know what to do… and when. Timing is everything. You’ll learn how to get started, when (and how often) to rinse your sprouts, and how long the “tails” need to be before serving on top of your dinner salad, or dehydrating the sprouts to use in your sprouted pancakes. (Hint: short “tails” are best for salads, long tails are best for baking.) - Page 165 Natural Pickled Foods —Exactly what equipment to use, which foods ferment best, and precisely how to store your ferments so that they last for months (and get tastier as they age) - Page 170 Setting up the perfect Traditional Cooking kitchen is easier, and cheaper than you think. You’ll learn the Basics (things you absolutely can’t live without), Helpful Appliances (these simple tools are big time savers), Hand Tools (take your cooking “off the grid” whenever you wish), Specialty Tools (useful tools for special techniques), and my favorite… Leave It Behind (tools that you never have to use again… you’ll be surprised what made the list!) - Page 14 Have you ever wondered why sugar makes people fat? Here’s a hint: it’s not just about the calories. Page 21 gives you a quick glimpse into what sugar is really doing to your body… and what you can do instead. Don’t leave sweet treats behind, here’s how to enjoy your sweets and nourish your body at the same time. - Page 21 How to make Dark Stock (a.k.a. Bone Broth on social media) to increase the minerals in your diet, improve your digestion, and help you absorb more protein from the other foods you eat. Why? It’s like Mom’s chicken soup with extra superpowers! - Page 55 Myth debunked: Raw green smoothies aren’t all that great for you. Why? Raw dark leafy greens contain an acid that binds certain minerals, and reduces absorption of other minerals. Both prevent your body from absorbing the vitamins, minerals, and enzymes your body desperately needs. I’ll show you how to neutralize the trouble-maker… and make super-charged smoothies that taste great and give you the best nutrition. - Page 81 How to make a salad that “dresses itself”. These one-dish wonders taste better than their fussier counterparts. Perfect for quick lunches on the go! - Page 108 Are you ready to take your traditional foods lifestyle on the road? Here’s how to plan your trip to keep your healthy eating on track. I’ve also included 3 Traditional Cooking worksheets to keep all your meal plans at your fingertips. - Page 130 And much more… A Special Offer For Traditional Cooks — The Complete Fundamentals 2-eBook Set Fundamentals I & II eBook Package For a limited time, I have created a special offer just for you, if you are ready to improve your family’s life-long health by learning traditional cooking skills that honor God’s design for healthy eating (fully-backed by modern science), and create meals that look beautiful and taste delicious. This includes: Fundamentals I eCookbook, the 180-page, 14-lesson eBook in printable pdf format (Retail value $20),.... Fundamentals II eCookbook, the 141-page, 17-lesson eBook in printable pdf format (Retail value $20), All 3 Fundamentals I Master Class Videos (Retail value $37), All 3 Fundamentals II Master Class Videos (Retail value $37), Lacto-Fermented Veggies eBooklet, 10-recipe quick reference guide— Just follow the basic proportions, give a quick stir and let the lacto-fermentation process take over from there! (Retail value $7), and Grass-Fed Ground Beef Dishes eBooklet, the 10-recipe quick reference guide — Is hubby worried about giving up his meat-and-potatoes lifestyle? This eBooklet will fill his belly and soothe his worries. (Retail value $7). This offer is unique. Usually I offer eCookbooks one at a time, but these books belong together. It’s like a chicken and egg problem… which came first? It’s hard to know. But I know this… you will get the most value out of your investment in your Traditional Cooking skills if you start with this 2-book set. You get both books, 6 Master Class videos, and both companion eBooklets. And the price makes sense, too. The retail value of this package is $128, and I normally offer it to new customers for the low price of $39. But today, I am offering the entire package to you for $14 - an additional 65% off the already low price. Why? Now that you're working through my free Traditional Cooking video series, you're well on your way to mastering the Fundamentals of Traditional Cooking. And the Fundamentals I and II eBooks, 6 Master Class Videos, and 2 companion eBooklets will give you the extra support and inspiration you need to bring Traditional Cooking into a bigger role in your own kitchen and life. But time is running out. When I stop giving away the free Traditional Cooking Video Series, this price will jump back up to $39. (That’s still a great price, but why not get the best price while it’s available, right?) Click here to order - just $14 ($128 value). 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You will learn: Fundamentals I… Video 1: What are GNOWFGLINS? (Why Traditional Cooking School exists and why it is a trusted resource for thousands of members.) Fundamentals I… Video 2: Soaked Whole Grain Muffins (Fresh homemade muffins that look just as beautiful as muffins from the corner bakery, and are easy on the tummy.) Fundamentals I… Video 3: How to Make Soft, Spreadable Cheese (When you taste your first morsel, you won’t believe you made it! Mild, pleasant, creamy and smooth — this cheese pleases everyone.) Fundamentals II… Video 1: Equipment for the Traditional Food Kitchen (Stock your Traditional Kitchen with tools that reduce preparation time, won’t react negatively with your food, and make clean-up a breeze.) Fundamentals II… Video 2: All About Natural Sweeteners (Is that special sugar really worth the extra money and the hassle of driving all over town looking for it? I’ll show you the differences between the sugars… and even tell you when you can skimp a little and use a cheaper substitute without compromising quality or good health.) Fundamentals II… Video 3: BBQ Steak — an entire video lesson devoted to preparing tender, grass-fed, BBQ steak (a treat for the steak-and-potato lover in your home). The retail value for this free gift collection is $74, but the courage and confidence these videos will give you is absolutely priceless. 2 Free Gifts For You Lacto-Fermented Veggies eBooklet screenshot Your first gift is the Lacto-Fermented Veggies eBooklet. It is a 10-recipe quick reference guide full of lacto-fermentation success tips straight from my kitchen to yours — perfect for preserving summer’s bounty, breaking out of the cooking doldrums, and sneaking healthy probiotics into your family’s diet. Inside you will find recipes for: Garlic-­Dill Pickles Cured, Fermented Olives Fermented Beets, and Fermented Red Onions Ginger Carrots, and Indian Carrots Pickled Asparagus, and Pickled Brussels Sprouts Pickled Celery, and Pickled Radishes Grass-Fed Ground Beef Dishes eBooklet screenshot Here’s your second gift: Grass-fed beef can be expensive, no doubt. One of the cheaper cuts is ground-beef, but that can get old — unless you've got a good selection of ground-beef recipes. And that's where this Grass-Fed Ground Beef Dishes eBooklet can help you. It contains ten of my favorite ground-beef dishes from previous Traditional Cooking School menu plans, including: Beef Garden Skillet with Soaked Brown Rice Beef, Zucchini, and Potato Hash Green Chile Beef and Bean Burritos Garden Lentil-Beef Chili with Cornbread Chili and Potato Bowls Sloppy Joes Spaghetti and Meatballs Ground Beef Stroganoff Beef Picadillo Tacos Spaghetti Squash Goulash It’s all here for you. 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The Fundamentals I & II 2-eBook set is perfect for you if: 1) You’re just getting started with Traditional Cooking and you want to know more, 2) You’re ready to embrace a cooking style that let’s you eat all of the foods that God created, and 3) You want a deep dive into the principles, techniques and ingredients of Traditional Cooking so that you can go “off book” and start free-styling in your kitchen. Once you find a technique that sparks your imagination (like sourdough or lacto-fermentation), then hop on over to my other eBooks to explore it further. And remember, you get 6 free videos when you buy Fundamentals I & II. Watch them. And you'll see how fun it is to cook alongside me in my home kitchen! So let’s get started. Click here to order - just $14 ($128 value). 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Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of Asparagus

We all love asparagus, because it’s the tastiest spring veggie, right? We all love asparagus in our green salads. So, when it’s in season, asparagus is super crunchy and loaded with healthy nutrients. The medical experts claim that the nutrients found in asparagus can affect insulin levels in the human body, which means that this vegetable can be used in the treatment of diabetes. And we all know that maintaining proper insulin levels is one of the most important health principles that provide optimal wellbeing. Home » General » Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of Asparagus Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of AsparagusAdminMarch 31, 2016 Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of Asparagus2016-03-31T23:37:52+00:00General No Comment We all love asparagus, because it’s the tastiest spring veggie, right? We all love asparagus in our green salads. So, when it’s in season, asparagus is super crunchy and loaded with healthy nutrients. The medical experts claim that the nutrients found in asparagus can affect insulin levels in the human body, which means that this vegetable can be used in the treatment of diabetes. And we all know that maintaining proper insulin levels is one of the most important health principles that provide optimal wellbeing..Asparagus will improve your health and make you feel great. We can also mention that it’s an excellent diuretic, due to its mineral content. Given that it is a natural diuretic, asparagus stimulates kidney function, and enhances general detoxification and purifying. You should also know that asparagus is in the same group with other veggies that contain insulin, and this is absolutely great for the friendly bacteria in your intestines. Home » General » Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of Asparagus Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of AsparagusAdminMarch 31, 2016 Learn How To Grow Endless Supply Of Asparagus2016-03-31T23:37:52+00:00General No Comment We all love asparagus, because it’s the tastiest spring veggie, right? We all love asparagus in our green salads. So, when it’s in season, asparagus is super crunchy and loaded with healthy nutrients. The medical experts claim that the nutrients found in asparagus can affect insulin levels in the human body, which means that this vegetable can be used in the treatment of diabetes. And we all know that maintaining proper insulin levels is one of the most important health principles that provide optimal wellbeing. Asparagus will improve your health and make you feel great. We can also mention that it’s an excellent diuretic, due to its mineral content. Given that it is a natural diuretic, asparagus stimulates kidney function, and enhances general detoxification and purifying. You should also know that asparagus is in the same group with other veggies that contain insulin, and this is absolutely great for the friendly bacteria in your intestines. Well, this means that asparagus provides a normal digestive function and takes care of your belly. Asparagus contains high amounts of folate, which is essential for pre-conception and early months of pregnancy. Essential minerals in asparagus lower the risk of birth defects and support the development of the nervous system in babies. How to grow your own asparagus To be honest with your – it’s very easy. First, you should know that you can grow your asparagus using root crowns or seeds. The farmers usually prefer the crown, since it gives tons of seeds. Tiny seeds germinate within 3 weeks. Asparagus likes full sun exposure and you can grow it everywhere. Note: consider providing good drainage system and light soil. Planting instructions You just have to follow the simple instructions. Here’s what you need to do – first, you need to get your trench ready, and make sure it is 12 inches wide and 6 inches deep. Then, you need to mound the soil in the middle part of the trench, and set your crowns on top. Note: the crowns should be 12 to 8 inches apart, and the row 4’. Fill up the trench with light soil, keeping in mind that the crowns should be 2 inches deep. Now, gradually add the soil until it is slightly mounded right around the very base of your asparagus. We really hope you find this article helpful and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank You.