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by Christian
Tue 15. Jul 2025, 10:06
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Solar cooker for Africa
Replies: 0
Views: 3

Solar cooker for Africa

A solar cooker is a device which uses the energy of direct sunlight to heat, cook or pasteurize drink and other food materials. Many solar cookers currently in use are relatively inexpensive, low-tech devices, although some are as powerful or as expensive as traditional stoves,[1] and advanced ...
by Christian
Tue 8. Jul 2025, 12:27
Forum: Pinboard
Topic: Meta (Facebook, etc.) uses private photos for AI training
Replies: 0
Views: 22

Meta (Facebook, etc.) uses private photos for AI training

Facebook users take note: Meta has been training its AI programs for a long time using photos and videos uploaded to Facebook and Instagram. But now it apparently wants access to users' unpublished photos as well.
Once again, we must all realize that there are no free services on the Internet. Even ...
by Christian
Tue 8. Jul 2025, 12:16
Forum: Pinboard
Topic: The hidden dark side of Facebook and Meta
Replies: 0
Views: 26

The hidden dark side of Facebook and Meta

Sarah Wynn-Williams worked for Meta as a senior executive for six years. She accompanied Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg on trips, maintained contacts with heads of government, and was involved in crucial internal discussions. In her book, she not only describes her growing alienation from the ...
by Christian
Fri 4. Jul 2025, 09:38
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Tax Wars - Guerras fiscales
Replies: 0
Views: 55

Tax Wars - Guerras fiscales

Here is a very interesting film (in French with English subtitles!) that describes the effects and background of states and interest groups in setting taxes. What happens when wealthier individuals or groups try to avoid or evade taxes? What impact does this have on the structure of the state and on ...
by Christian
Thu 3. Jul 2025, 18:04
Forum: Formation
Topic: The importance of the formation of Lay Salvatorians
Replies: 0
Views: 36

The importance of the formation of Lay Salvatorians

Below is a three-part article by Alba Isabel Rodríguez Pulido ICDS from Colombia on the importance of formation for Lay Salvatorians.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FORMATION OF THE SALVATORIAN LAY STAFF. PART 1..pdf
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE FORMATION OF THE SALVATORIAN LAY STAFF. PART 2..pdf
THE ...
by Christian
Mon 16. Jun 2025, 08:57
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Brazilian's JPIC report 2024
Replies: 0
Views: 68

Brazilian's JPIC report 2024

See here the report from Brazil 2024. This should serve as an example to inform and encourage other units to create their own reports.
Relatorio JPIC 2024 ENG.pdf
by Christian
Sun 18. May 2025, 13:12
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Welcome to the new JPIC Committee
Replies: 2
Views: 590

Re: Welcome to the new JPIC Committee

Thank you Elvira, try to get into the "internal" subforum, please. I have sent the code to you already.
by Christian
Thu 10. Apr 2025, 13:46
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Welcome to the new JPIC Committee
Replies: 2
Views: 590

Welcome to the new JPIC Committee

If you are a member of the new JPIC Committee and read this lines, so let a short hello here, please. THANKS!

Se você é membro do novo Comitê JPIC e está lendo estas linhas, deixe aqui um breve olá, por favor. OBRIGADO!

Si eres miembro del nuevo Comité de JPIC y lees estas líneas, deja aquí un ...
by Christian
Fri 14. Feb 2025, 09:17
Forum: Rules of procedure
Topic: Current version
Replies: 0
Views: 1301

Current version

ICDS_ROP 1-2025 ENG.pdf
by Christian
Mon 8. Jul 2024, 10:50
Forum: JPIC
Topic: Women fighting against climate change and for women's justice
Replies: 0
Views: 1194

Women fighting against climate change and for women's justice

Here are some links to pages that present interesting African projects about women fighting against climate change and for their rights.

Laureate pushes for women’s rights and a greener future

African Women’s Network For Community Forest Management (REFACOF)

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