HOW GREEN ARE WE NOW?
Just before I start let me ask this very disturbing question which keeps mugging me for ages. “Practically are we really doing anything to save Maldives from global warming?” “Are we just talking or we do some actions too?”
Of cause our president has proved that he is not stupid so are we?
Every day we hear that our world is investing and putting more effort on making our world as a green globe.
Especially our country “Maldives” with the new government a very first campaign our government started is making our nation as a carbon free nation.
Thanks to our new president and his effort on the campaign. Also congratulate him for been a top hero of saving environment.
As we are taking initiative to save the world from a natural catastrophe because of the environment, it’s a very best idea as well as the best practice that we have to be environmental friendly first. Or else the talks and the efforts we are having right now will be just an empty talk.
We say, the Maldives is doing everything that we can do to make the world green, and the below points are the basic 10 ways we can make the world green.
In the last few decades, world have proved that a major issue like an environment cannot be resolve by talking. Neither it can be resolved by an action from any countries who are not considered as “RICH” and “NUCLEAR POWERED”.
Israel have killed thousands of innocent palatines and still continuing while talks to resolve it have been happening for ages – so far the outcome is just bullshit.
Ann elected preside of Iraq have been captured and killed in front of whole world while people were talking. Nothing happened.
List goes on ….
So with the experience for the past for countries like Maldives the best practice is to shut our mouth and work hard to be a sample to others.
I have found these simple 10 things that anyone can donate to help saving Maldives from global warming.
SO HAVE YOUR DONE YOUR PART?
1. Save energy to save money.
o Set your Air-condition a few degrees lower which will save energy and costs.
o Install compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) when your older incandescent bulbs burn out.
o Unplug appliances when you're not using them. Or, use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use.
o Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water.
o Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying.
2. Save water to save money.
o Take shorter showers to reduce water use. This will lower your water and heating bills too.
o Install a low-flow showerhead. They don't cost much, and the water and energy savings can quickly pay back your investment.
o Make sure you have a faucet aerator on each faucet. These inexpensive appliances conserve heat and water, while keeping water pressure high.
o Plant drought-tolerant native plants in your garden. Many plants need minimal watering. Find out which occur naturally in your area.
3. Less gas = more money (and better health!).
o Walk or bike to work. This saves on gas and parking costs while improving your cardiovascular health and reducing your risk of obesity.
o Consider telecommuting if you live far from your work. Or move closer. Even if this means paying more rent, it could save you money in the long term.
o Lobby your local government to increase spending on sidewalks and bike lanes. With little cost, these improvements can pay huge dividends in bettering your health and reducing traffic.
4. Eat smart.
o If you eat meat, add one meatless meal a week. Meat costs a lot at the store-and it's even more expensive when you consider the related environmental and health costs.
o Buy locally raised, humane, and organic meat, eggs, and dairy whenever you can. Purchasing from local farmers keeps money in the local economy.
o Watch videos about why local food and sustainable seafood are so great.
o Whatever your diet, eat low on the food chain. This is especially true for seafood.
5. Skip the bottled water.
o Use a water filter to purify tap water instead of buying bottled water. Not only is bottled water expensive, but it generates large amounts of container waste.
o Bring a reusable water bottle, preferably aluminum rather than plastic, with you when traveling or at work.
o Check out this short article for the latest on bottled water trends.
6. Think before you buy.
o Go online to find new or gently used secondhand products. Whether you've just moved or are looking to redecorate, consider a service like craigslist or FreeSharing to track down furniture, appliances, and other items cheaply or for free.
o Check out garage sales, thrift stores, and consignment shops for clothing and other everyday items.
o When making purchases, make sure you know what's "Good Stuff" and what isn't.
o Watch a video about what happens when you buy things. Your purchases have a real impact, for better or worse.
7. Borrow instead of buying.
o Borrow from libraries instead of buying personal books and movies. This saves money, not to mention the ink and paper that goes into printing new books.
o Share power tools and other appliances. Get to know your neighbors while cutting down on the number of things cluttering your closet or garage.
8. Buy smart.
o Buy in bulk. Purchasing food from bulk bins can save money and packaging.
o Wear clothes that don't need to be dry-cleaned. This saves money and cuts down on toxic chemical use.
o Invest in high-quality, long-lasting products. You might pay more now, but you'll be happy when you don't have to replace items as frequently (and this means less waste!).
9. Keep electronics out of the trash.
o Keep your cell phones, computers, and other electronics as long as possible.
o Donate or recycle them responsibly when the time comes. E-waste contains mercury and other toxics and is a growing environmental problem.
o Recycle your cell phone.
o Ask your local government to set up an electronics recycling and hazardous waste collection event.
10. Make your own cleaning supplies.
o The big secret: you can make very effective, non-toxic cleaning products whenever you need them. All you need are a few simple ingredients like baking soda, vinegar, lemon, and soap.
o Making your own cleaning products saves money, time, and packaging-not to mention your indoor air quality
I have found the above points in internet and some of them are little not relevant to Maldives. But still can be adopted easily.
Now I got my last questions too. We Maldivians with our current life style, can these thing be practiced in Maldives?
Can we leave our Motor vehicles and have a 15 minutes’ walk to our office?
Can we leave our TAZA or AQUARISE water bottles?
How many of us will use a second hand furniture in their houses?
Bikes are for Bengalis, so can we ride it?
But still we need to be carbon free by 2020. What have We Done So Far? So let’s think about it!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
The Maldivian Coffee culture and its Hisotry
Going for a COFFEE to drink a REDBULL!
Coffees, in Maldives well know as something people drink to stay awake.
May be me a guy from a remote island thinks about coffee is “No sleeping pills”. But this was until I met my lavish and expert coffee lover in one of the café in Male.
We all know that coffee is something so popular among the young crowd in Maldives and it’s something that we cannot live without. Believe me or not- I discovered it after I met my friend. Sitting with his Gang members with a grim smile he told me “We cannot live without coffee” while drinking a “RED BULL”.
Another friend said “We love coffee than our families”. That may be true, because recent polls showed that 70% of the young Maldivians living in male spent 3 – 4 hours in a café or a restaurant a day.
So my calculation is:
24 Hours a day
-3 hours minimum in a café or restaurant
-8 Hours at work
-8 Hours to sleep
Total 19 hours gone and what time with family.
I am also among those guys who love coffee. But I love coffee not because it so good and tasty. To be honest I just love it because people love.
So after meeting with my friend I decided to do a bit of research on history of Coffee and what coffee exactly does to people.
HISTORY OF COFFEE
According to a coffee history legend, an Arabian shepherd named Kaldi found his goats dancing joyously around a dark green leafed shrub with bright red cherries in the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Kaldi soon determined that it was the bright red cherries on the shrub that were causing the peculiar euphoria and after trying the cherries himself, he learned of their powerful effect. The stimulating effect was then exploited by monks at a local monastery to stay awake during extended hours of prayer and distributed to other monasteries around the world. Coffee was born.
Despite the appeal of such a legend, recent botanical evidence suggests a different coffee bean origin. This evidence indicates that the history of the coffee bean beagan on the plateaus of central Ethiopia and somehow must have been brought to Yemen where it was cultivated since the 6th century. Upon introduction of the first coffee houses in Cairo and Mecca coffee became a passion rather than just a stimulant.
Social aspects:
Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons. At least 1,000 years ago, traders brought coffee across the Red Sea into Arabia (modern-day Yemen), where Muslim monks began cultivating the shrub in their gardens. At first, the Arabians made wine from the pulp of the fermented coffee berries. This beverage was known as qishr (kisher in modern usage).
HEALTH:
Coffee consumption has been shown to have minimal or no impact, positive or negative, on cancer development; however, researchers involved in an ongoing 22-year study by the Harvard School of Public Health state that "the overall balance of risks and benefits [of coffee consumption] are on the side of benefits." Various other studies have shown apparent reductions in the risks of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, cirrhosis of the liver and gout. A longitudinal study in 2009 showed that moderate drinkers of coffee (3-5 cups per day) had lower chances of developing dementia, in addition to Alzheimer's disease. It increases the risk of acid reflux and associated diseases. Some health effects of coffee are due to its caffeine content, as the benefits are only observed in those who drink caffeinated coffee while others appear to be due to other components. For example, the antioxidants in coffee prevent free radicals from causing cell damage.
Caffeine content
Caffeine molecule
Depending on the type of coffee and method of preparation, the caffeine content of a single serving can vary greatly. On average, a single cup of coffee (about 200 milliliters) or a single shot of espresso (about 30 mL) can be expected to contain the following amounts of caffeine:
• Drip coffee: 115–175 mg (560–850 mg/L)
• Espresso: 185 mg (2000 mg/L)
• Brewed/Pressed: 80–135 mg (390–650 mg/L)
• Instant: 65–100 mg (310–480 mg/L)
• Decaf, brewed: 3–4 mg
• Decaf, instant: 2–3 mg
While the amount of caffeine contents in other famous drinks available in Maldives are:
Drink Content of Caffeine
Battery Energy Drink 106 Mg
Red Bull 80 Mg
Shark Energy drink 80 Mg
Blue Storm Energy Drink 0.032 %
Still coffee contents more caffeine.
First coffee shop in the world:
The first record of a public place serving coffee dates back to 1475. Kiva Han was the name of the first coffee shop, located in the Turkish city of Constantinople (now Istanbul). Coffee was such an important item during that time period, that it was legal in Turkey for a woman to divorce her husband if he could not supply her with enough coffee. Turkish coffee was served strong, black and unfiltered, usually brewed in an ibrik.
The idea of doctoring up one's coffee with cream and sweeteners, came into fashion in Europe around 1529, when the first coffee house in Europe was established. Vienna was invaded by the Turkish army, who left many bags of coffee behind when they fled the city.
In 1475 the world’s first coffee shop opened in Constantinople, Turkey. The success of the café prompted two more coffee houses in the same area by 1554.
In 1600 coffee finally reached Europe via the port of Venice.
In 1607 coffee was launched in the New World (America as we know it today) by Captain John Smith, the founder of Virginia at Jamestown.
In 1652 England experienced its first coffeehouse. Coffee shops were once known as ‘penny universities’ because a penny was charged for admission and included a cup of coffee. The now famous Edward Lloyd's coffeehouse began trading in 1688. It eventually became known as Lloyd's of London, the world's best known insurance company. That might also explain why England is known for its tea and not its coffee…somehow coffee machines and coffeehouses never quite replaced the ritual of leaf tea brewed in pots and teahouses.
In 1654 the first coffee house opened in Italy- today a country renowned for its coffee and coffee machines.
In 1672 the first café opened in Paris, beginning a tradition that would change the face of France.
In 1683 the first coffeehouse opened in Vienna. It is said that after the Turks were defeated in battle there they left sacks of coffee behind them.
In 1690 the Dutch established themselves as pioneers in transporting and cultivating coffee commercially. Coffee was apparently smuggled out of the Arabian port of Mocha and transported to Ceylon and East Indies for cultivation.
In 1713, King Louis XIV was presented with a coffee tree. Apparently he was the first to use sugar as an additive to the coffee beverage.
in 1721 Berlin celebrated its first coffeehouse. This was still way before the invention of the first coffee machine.
In 1723 coffee plants were farmed in the Americas. Gabriel de Clieu, a French naval officer, transported the crop as seedlings to Martinique. By 1777, 1920 million coffee plants were grown on the island.
In 1727 the Brazilian coffee industry commenced as a result of the farming of smuggled seeds from Paris.
In 1750 one of Europe's first coffeehouses, Cafe Greco, opened in Rome. By 1763, Venice boasted over 2,000 coffee shops.
In 1822 the prototype of the first percolated coffee maker was created in France by Laurens, who introduced his idea in 1818. It was still a long way away from the first coffee machine.
In 1885 a process combining the use of natural gas and hot air was the most popular method of roasting coffee.
In 1900 Kaffeeklatsch – afternoon coffee – had been established as a popular, sophisticated pastime in Germany.
In 1905 the first commercial espresso machine was manufactured in Italy, as the result of a patent by Luigi Bezzer.
1908 saw the invention of the world’s first drip coffeemaker. Melitta Bentz, a German housewife and now a household name (Melitta), was responsible for discovering coffee filters using blotting paper.
In 1933 Dr. Ernest Illy developed the first automatic coffee machine. Illy Coffee is now found in coffee shops throughout the world.
In 1938 Nescafé instant coffee was invented by Nestlé as a solution to the problem of coffee surplus in Brazil…what a solution!
In 1946 Achilles Gaggia improved Pavoni’s development of the espresso machine with a piston that created a high pressure extraction to produce a thick layer of foam - crema.
By 1995 coffee had become the world’s most popular beverage.
More than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.
BEST Coffee ranking:
Do you know!
An internal electrical component of the KitchenAid® Coffee Makers can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
So far Whirlpool Corp the supplier of this machine has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffee makers overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants case, also known as the “McDonalds coffee case,” has been misinterpreted and misrepresented since it appeared on the public scene in the mid-90’s. The basic facts are not in dispute: Stella Lebeck, 79, spilled a $.49 cup of coffee into her lap just minutes after purchasing it in the drive-through lane. She recieved 3rd degree burns requiring skin grafts, whirlpool treatments, and other extreme medical measures, incurring approximately $11,000 dollars in medical expenses. She asked McDonald’s to pay for her medical bills. When they would offer no more than $800 (less than 1/10 of the total medical expenses), she eventually filed a lawsuit and was eventually awarded $2.86 million by jury. The judge in the trial reduced the amount to $640,000. In the face of an appeal, Liebeck and McDonald’s settled privately for an undisclosed sum.
McDonald’s coffee is served at least 20 degrees hotter than at other restaurants.
Over 700 incidents of coffee burns have been settled by the McDonald’s Corporation, and yet not policy change or consultation to address the problem has been taken.
During the Liebeck case, a quality assurance manager at McDonald’s testified that the company was aware of the risk of serving dangerously hot coffee .
The incredible monetary award initially assigned by the jury in the case was largely punitive - that is, it was meant to punish McDonald’s for “willful, reckless, malicious, or wanton conduct,” rather than to compensate Liebeck for $2.7 million worth of pain and suffering.
Reports indicate that McDonald’s continues to keeps its coffee substantially hotter than other restaurants. At approximately 185 degrees, third degree burns (the most severe type) may occur two to seven seconds.
Continental Airlines Issues a Coffee Safety Update – Flight attendant reported
Incidents of coffee bursting out of the brew tray during the brew cycle has dropped significantly.
An In-flight “Cabin Safety & Regulatory Compliance” Bulletin 09- 79, dated May 7, 2009, summarizes the preliminary results of the investigation, indicating the possibility that CO2 trapped in the coffee may be released during the brew cycle. The company says they may have received a bad batch of coffee with high levels of CO2. Continental says there is a possibility that the excess CO2 may be escaping faster than it can vent through the brew pack and small vents on the brew drawer.
My conclusion about COFFEE:
Still the best drink
Because More than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.
Why oil is the first commodity still because we still need gas to go do coffee house and coffee house still need power to light the bulbs and on the coffee machines.
Coffees, in Maldives well know as something people drink to stay awake.
May be me a guy from a remote island thinks about coffee is “No sleeping pills”. But this was until I met my lavish and expert coffee lover in one of the café in Male.
We all know that coffee is something so popular among the young crowd in Maldives and it’s something that we cannot live without. Believe me or not- I discovered it after I met my friend. Sitting with his Gang members with a grim smile he told me “We cannot live without coffee” while drinking a “RED BULL”.
Another friend said “We love coffee than our families”. That may be true, because recent polls showed that 70% of the young Maldivians living in male spent 3 – 4 hours in a café or a restaurant a day.
So my calculation is:
24 Hours a day
-3 hours minimum in a café or restaurant
-8 Hours at work
-8 Hours to sleep
Total 19 hours gone and what time with family.
I am also among those guys who love coffee. But I love coffee not because it so good and tasty. To be honest I just love it because people love.
So after meeting with my friend I decided to do a bit of research on history of Coffee and what coffee exactly does to people.
HISTORY OF COFFEE
According to a coffee history legend, an Arabian shepherd named Kaldi found his goats dancing joyously around a dark green leafed shrub with bright red cherries in the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. Kaldi soon determined that it was the bright red cherries on the shrub that were causing the peculiar euphoria and after trying the cherries himself, he learned of their powerful effect. The stimulating effect was then exploited by monks at a local monastery to stay awake during extended hours of prayer and distributed to other monasteries around the world. Coffee was born.
Despite the appeal of such a legend, recent botanical evidence suggests a different coffee bean origin. This evidence indicates that the history of the coffee bean beagan on the plateaus of central Ethiopia and somehow must have been brought to Yemen where it was cultivated since the 6th century. Upon introduction of the first coffee houses in Cairo and Mecca coffee became a passion rather than just a stimulant.
Social aspects:
Coffee was initially used for spiritual reasons. At least 1,000 years ago, traders brought coffee across the Red Sea into Arabia (modern-day Yemen), where Muslim monks began cultivating the shrub in their gardens. At first, the Arabians made wine from the pulp of the fermented coffee berries. This beverage was known as qishr (kisher in modern usage).
HEALTH:
Coffee consumption has been shown to have minimal or no impact, positive or negative, on cancer development; however, researchers involved in an ongoing 22-year study by the Harvard School of Public Health state that "the overall balance of risks and benefits [of coffee consumption] are on the side of benefits." Various other studies have shown apparent reductions in the risks of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, cirrhosis of the liver and gout. A longitudinal study in 2009 showed that moderate drinkers of coffee (3-5 cups per day) had lower chances of developing dementia, in addition to Alzheimer's disease. It increases the risk of acid reflux and associated diseases. Some health effects of coffee are due to its caffeine content, as the benefits are only observed in those who drink caffeinated coffee while others appear to be due to other components. For example, the antioxidants in coffee prevent free radicals from causing cell damage.
Caffeine content
Caffeine molecule
Depending on the type of coffee and method of preparation, the caffeine content of a single serving can vary greatly. On average, a single cup of coffee (about 200 milliliters) or a single shot of espresso (about 30 mL) can be expected to contain the following amounts of caffeine:
• Drip coffee: 115–175 mg (560–850 mg/L)
• Espresso: 185 mg (2000 mg/L)
• Brewed/Pressed: 80–135 mg (390–650 mg/L)
• Instant: 65–100 mg (310–480 mg/L)
• Decaf, brewed: 3–4 mg
• Decaf, instant: 2–3 mg
While the amount of caffeine contents in other famous drinks available in Maldives are:
Drink Content of Caffeine
Battery Energy Drink 106 Mg
Red Bull 80 Mg
Shark Energy drink 80 Mg
Blue Storm Energy Drink 0.032 %
Still coffee contents more caffeine.
First coffee shop in the world:
The first record of a public place serving coffee dates back to 1475. Kiva Han was the name of the first coffee shop, located in the Turkish city of Constantinople (now Istanbul). Coffee was such an important item during that time period, that it was legal in Turkey for a woman to divorce her husband if he could not supply her with enough coffee. Turkish coffee was served strong, black and unfiltered, usually brewed in an ibrik.
The idea of doctoring up one's coffee with cream and sweeteners, came into fashion in Europe around 1529, when the first coffee house in Europe was established. Vienna was invaded by the Turkish army, who left many bags of coffee behind when they fled the city.
In 1475 the world’s first coffee shop opened in Constantinople, Turkey. The success of the café prompted two more coffee houses in the same area by 1554.
In 1600 coffee finally reached Europe via the port of Venice.
In 1607 coffee was launched in the New World (America as we know it today) by Captain John Smith, the founder of Virginia at Jamestown.
In 1652 England experienced its first coffeehouse. Coffee shops were once known as ‘penny universities’ because a penny was charged for admission and included a cup of coffee. The now famous Edward Lloyd's coffeehouse began trading in 1688. It eventually became known as Lloyd's of London, the world's best known insurance company. That might also explain why England is known for its tea and not its coffee…somehow coffee machines and coffeehouses never quite replaced the ritual of leaf tea brewed in pots and teahouses.
In 1654 the first coffee house opened in Italy- today a country renowned for its coffee and coffee machines.
In 1672 the first café opened in Paris, beginning a tradition that would change the face of France.
In 1683 the first coffeehouse opened in Vienna. It is said that after the Turks were defeated in battle there they left sacks of coffee behind them.
In 1690 the Dutch established themselves as pioneers in transporting and cultivating coffee commercially. Coffee was apparently smuggled out of the Arabian port of Mocha and transported to Ceylon and East Indies for cultivation.
In 1713, King Louis XIV was presented with a coffee tree. Apparently he was the first to use sugar as an additive to the coffee beverage.
in 1721 Berlin celebrated its first coffeehouse. This was still way before the invention of the first coffee machine.
In 1723 coffee plants were farmed in the Americas. Gabriel de Clieu, a French naval officer, transported the crop as seedlings to Martinique. By 1777, 1920 million coffee plants were grown on the island.
In 1727 the Brazilian coffee industry commenced as a result of the farming of smuggled seeds from Paris.
In 1750 one of Europe's first coffeehouses, Cafe Greco, opened in Rome. By 1763, Venice boasted over 2,000 coffee shops.
In 1822 the prototype of the first percolated coffee maker was created in France by Laurens, who introduced his idea in 1818. It was still a long way away from the first coffee machine.
In 1885 a process combining the use of natural gas and hot air was the most popular method of roasting coffee.
In 1900 Kaffeeklatsch – afternoon coffee – had been established as a popular, sophisticated pastime in Germany.
In 1905 the first commercial espresso machine was manufactured in Italy, as the result of a patent by Luigi Bezzer.
1908 saw the invention of the world’s first drip coffeemaker. Melitta Bentz, a German housewife and now a household name (Melitta), was responsible for discovering coffee filters using blotting paper.
In 1933 Dr. Ernest Illy developed the first automatic coffee machine. Illy Coffee is now found in coffee shops throughout the world.
In 1938 Nescafé instant coffee was invented by Nestlé as a solution to the problem of coffee surplus in Brazil…what a solution!
In 1946 Achilles Gaggia improved Pavoni’s development of the espresso machine with a piston that created a high pressure extraction to produce a thick layer of foam - crema.
By 1995 coffee had become the world’s most popular beverage.
More than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.
BEST Coffee ranking:
Do you know!
An internal electrical component of the KitchenAid® Coffee Makers can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
So far Whirlpool Corp the supplier of this machine has received 13 reports of incidents involving coffee makers overheating resulting in minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
The Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants case, also known as the “McDonalds coffee case,” has been misinterpreted and misrepresented since it appeared on the public scene in the mid-90’s. The basic facts are not in dispute: Stella Lebeck, 79, spilled a $.49 cup of coffee into her lap just minutes after purchasing it in the drive-through lane. She recieved 3rd degree burns requiring skin grafts, whirlpool treatments, and other extreme medical measures, incurring approximately $11,000 dollars in medical expenses. She asked McDonald’s to pay for her medical bills. When they would offer no more than $800 (less than 1/10 of the total medical expenses), she eventually filed a lawsuit and was eventually awarded $2.86 million by jury. The judge in the trial reduced the amount to $640,000. In the face of an appeal, Liebeck and McDonald’s settled privately for an undisclosed sum.
McDonald’s coffee is served at least 20 degrees hotter than at other restaurants.
Over 700 incidents of coffee burns have been settled by the McDonald’s Corporation, and yet not policy change or consultation to address the problem has been taken.
During the Liebeck case, a quality assurance manager at McDonald’s testified that the company was aware of the risk of serving dangerously hot coffee .
The incredible monetary award initially assigned by the jury in the case was largely punitive - that is, it was meant to punish McDonald’s for “willful, reckless, malicious, or wanton conduct,” rather than to compensate Liebeck for $2.7 million worth of pain and suffering.
Reports indicate that McDonald’s continues to keeps its coffee substantially hotter than other restaurants. At approximately 185 degrees, third degree burns (the most severe type) may occur two to seven seconds.
Continental Airlines Issues a Coffee Safety Update – Flight attendant reported
Incidents of coffee bursting out of the brew tray during the brew cycle has dropped significantly.
An In-flight “Cabin Safety & Regulatory Compliance” Bulletin 09- 79, dated May 7, 2009, summarizes the preliminary results of the investigation, indicating the possibility that CO2 trapped in the coffee may be released during the brew cycle. The company says they may have received a bad batch of coffee with high levels of CO2. Continental says there is a possibility that the excess CO2 may be escaping faster than it can vent through the brew pack and small vents on the brew drawer.
My conclusion about COFFEE:
Still the best drink
Because More than 400 billion cups of coffee are consumed each year. It is a world commodity that is second only to oil.
Why oil is the first commodity still because we still need gas to go do coffee house and coffee house still need power to light the bulbs and on the coffee machines.
1987 - Mr.Gayooms theory of "Maldives Sinking"
STUPID! Cannot be “Because we are Maldivians”
(Let’s go watch the documentary “The Age of Stupid” in my Cinema)
Our Markets: The promotion of recycled bag.
Anyone who has been to our Local fish market will simply realize how much effort we put on to make our country a better greener or eco-friendly country.
Out of all these 100’s of shops in Male 1000’s of people visit every day. How many recycled paper bags you get out of those 100’s of shops. (Don’t worry you can use your fingers to count that)
Thousands of these plastic bags we carry home from the next door shops everyday – how many of us re-use them? (“Yes I use it, for garbage disposal Everyday”) WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID.
BUT THINK AGAIN: Most of the counties, road side shops and super markets even use recycled papers bags as carrying bag.
SOLUTION: Go to one those counties for shopping.
1000’s of people use bottled water in Maldives for usual drinking – But how many of those manufacturers provide recycling options? (Yes we do it; you can see our “please recycle” logo in the bottles) WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID
BUT THINK AGAIN: There are lots of countries when you take the empty bottle the bottling companies will pay you.
SOLUTION: Again go to those counties to drink water and Coke.
Out of over 800 households or more in male, how many of us use solar power even just to power one single bulb at home? (“Yes we do it, we use solar for our shower heaters. Cos it comes with solar unit”) that’s why I say “WE ARE NOT STUPID”
BUT THINK AGAIN: People in most of the countries with our income level use widely use solar panel at least to power one of their bulbs too.
SOLUTION: Hello!! Who cares about saving a penny in Maldives”??
How many of our households use a second hand (TV, Furniture, Clothes, Books, or any household items)? (“why should we, Asia’s one of the richest country. We got money and Reef Side got Sony Bravia.”) Da**! “WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID”
BUT THINK AGAIN: Most of the Counties even have pawn shops who resell these household Items. A very successful business! So how many we have in our country ( lol… don’t worry. We will not count it)
Instead of having a subsidy to deliver cheap electricity to Maldivians – Have we ever thought of providing or promoting a solar panel to just one household in Maldives.
“But we are NOT STUPID! Yea because we aren’t going to live until so called THE AGE OF STUPID 2050”
Maldives, One of the very first countries who will go as a carbon neutral in the world is our aim and the aim is few months old now. What have we done so far? (“We have sent our president to United states to raise our concerns about it”) Still NOT STUPID huh..
My friend told me 2 things we have done so far!
My friend said: Our government has increased the tax on vehicles
(And how many of us have stopped buying it because of the tax increment?- I asked him)
Also my Friend said: We have already announced introducing a green tax.
(But how long have we been taking about VAT,GST in Maldives?-I asked him)
His answer is still the same “WE ARE NOT STUPID”
Let’s go back to the history, about the things we have done to make Maldives a green country and save our islands from sinking.
Our very first attempt to save Maldives: in 1987, our former president Mr.Gayoom addressed the issue to the world in the United Nations General assembly. In return most of the diplomat reacted may be like “Oh oh... a wrong guy in a wrong place at a very wrong time
Below is exactly what’s written on one of the international news papers recently about Mr.Gayoom’s campaign:
“Gayoom (64) has emerged as a David in the battle against rising sea waves since he first drew the United Nations' attention at the 1987 General Assembly”
He is using every international forum to convey his "sinking" feeling, diplomats said.
QUESTION 01:
When you are a kid, you touch fire and burn yourself; what do you discover about fire then? Answer is simple “we come know that fire is hot and if we touch it will burn”
It’s a very simple theory of discovering each and every thing we see in this world.
Now I know, most of the readers of this article will say I am STUPID.
But that’s not the real question. The real question is:
How Does Mr.Gayoom knew that our nation is threatened by global warming in 1987?
(Hint to answer: his first address about Global warming and sea level rise was in 1987 and Giant Tidal wave almost washed him also happened in 1987)
Let me tell you a phase on one of Mr.Gayoom’s articles, which was pointing to a giant tidal wave which washed male in 1987 April.
He wrote "While I was inspecting the damage, a large wave reared up suddenly and buffeted the vehicle I was in,"
"It was a moment of fear, not for my own safety, but for the safety of the people of Maldives."
Now all of you know the answer to my question! So let me know the answer.
That’s right “We are not stupid”
To be continued………
Father of STOP global warming campaign too.. hey! Hey!.. I am not that OLD “Better name it DADDY”
Please do leave a comment for me and in my next edition its lot more about Maldives going Carbon Neutral so keeps following.
FROM THE NEWS:
Mr. President has been awarded as “Not Stupid” in the Global Premier of the Hollywood famous documentary about global warming “The Age of Stupid”
AND in a picture he was holding a huge certificate which says “NOT STUPID” from the news paper yesterday (This is real)
That’s why I still say we are not stupid! So are you!
Stop talking; start acting to save our planet.
(Let’s go watch the documentary “The Age of Stupid” in my Cinema)
Our Markets: The promotion of recycled bag.
Anyone who has been to our Local fish market will simply realize how much effort we put on to make our country a better greener or eco-friendly country.
Out of all these 100’s of shops in Male 1000’s of people visit every day. How many recycled paper bags you get out of those 100’s of shops. (Don’t worry you can use your fingers to count that)
Thousands of these plastic bags we carry home from the next door shops everyday – how many of us re-use them? (“Yes I use it, for garbage disposal Everyday”) WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID.
BUT THINK AGAIN: Most of the counties, road side shops and super markets even use recycled papers bags as carrying bag.
SOLUTION: Go to one those counties for shopping.
1000’s of people use bottled water in Maldives for usual drinking – But how many of those manufacturers provide recycling options? (Yes we do it; you can see our “please recycle” logo in the bottles) WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID
BUT THINK AGAIN: There are lots of countries when you take the empty bottle the bottling companies will pay you.
SOLUTION: Again go to those counties to drink water and Coke.
Out of over 800 households or more in male, how many of us use solar power even just to power one single bulb at home? (“Yes we do it, we use solar for our shower heaters. Cos it comes with solar unit”) that’s why I say “WE ARE NOT STUPID”
BUT THINK AGAIN: People in most of the countries with our income level use widely use solar panel at least to power one of their bulbs too.
SOLUTION: Hello!! Who cares about saving a penny in Maldives”??
How many of our households use a second hand (TV, Furniture, Clothes, Books, or any household items)? (“why should we, Asia’s one of the richest country. We got money and Reef Side got Sony Bravia.”) Da**! “WE ARE STILL NOT STUPID”
BUT THINK AGAIN: Most of the Counties even have pawn shops who resell these household Items. A very successful business! So how many we have in our country ( lol… don’t worry. We will not count it)
Instead of having a subsidy to deliver cheap electricity to Maldivians – Have we ever thought of providing or promoting a solar panel to just one household in Maldives.
“But we are NOT STUPID! Yea because we aren’t going to live until so called THE AGE OF STUPID 2050”
Maldives, One of the very first countries who will go as a carbon neutral in the world is our aim and the aim is few months old now. What have we done so far? (“We have sent our president to United states to raise our concerns about it”) Still NOT STUPID huh..
My friend told me 2 things we have done so far!
My friend said: Our government has increased the tax on vehicles
(And how many of us have stopped buying it because of the tax increment?- I asked him)
Also my Friend said: We have already announced introducing a green tax.
(But how long have we been taking about VAT,GST in Maldives?-I asked him)
His answer is still the same “WE ARE NOT STUPID”
Let’s go back to the history, about the things we have done to make Maldives a green country and save our islands from sinking.
Our very first attempt to save Maldives: in 1987, our former president Mr.Gayoom addressed the issue to the world in the United Nations General assembly. In return most of the diplomat reacted may be like “Oh oh... a wrong guy in a wrong place at a very wrong time
Below is exactly what’s written on one of the international news papers recently about Mr.Gayoom’s campaign:
“Gayoom (64) has emerged as a David in the battle against rising sea waves since he first drew the United Nations' attention at the 1987 General Assembly”
He is using every international forum to convey his "sinking" feeling, diplomats said.
QUESTION 01:
When you are a kid, you touch fire and burn yourself; what do you discover about fire then? Answer is simple “we come know that fire is hot and if we touch it will burn”
It’s a very simple theory of discovering each and every thing we see in this world.
Now I know, most of the readers of this article will say I am STUPID.
But that’s not the real question. The real question is:
How Does Mr.Gayoom knew that our nation is threatened by global warming in 1987?
(Hint to answer: his first address about Global warming and sea level rise was in 1987 and Giant Tidal wave almost washed him also happened in 1987)
Let me tell you a phase on one of Mr.Gayoom’s articles, which was pointing to a giant tidal wave which washed male in 1987 April.
He wrote "While I was inspecting the damage, a large wave reared up suddenly and buffeted the vehicle I was in,"
"It was a moment of fear, not for my own safety, but for the safety of the people of Maldives."
Now all of you know the answer to my question! So let me know the answer.
That’s right “We are not stupid”
To be continued………
Father of STOP global warming campaign too.. hey! Hey!.. I am not that OLD “Better name it DADDY”
Please do leave a comment for me and in my next edition its lot more about Maldives going Carbon Neutral so keeps following.
FROM THE NEWS:
Mr. President has been awarded as “Not Stupid” in the Global Premier of the Hollywood famous documentary about global warming “The Age of Stupid”
AND in a picture he was holding a huge certificate which says “NOT STUPID” from the news paper yesterday (This is real)
That’s why I still say we are not stupid! So are you!
Stop talking; start acting to save our planet.
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