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FullCodePress 07
By Roger Burrell
On Saturday 18 August 2007, web teams from Australia and New Zealand will compete to build a fully-operational website for a non-profit organisation in 24 hours.
We are proud to announce that Sarah Peeke, Geofeat's own web designer, has been short listed as 'Project Designer' for the Australian team. The three finalists for each position will be placed in a hat and a winner drawn at random.
FullCodePress is a series of web competitions - the brainchild of the people at Webstock and WIPA. In essence it's a geek Olympics!
The concept is simple. Web teams take each other on, at the same location, to build a complete website in 24 hours. No excuses, no extensions, no budget overruns.
STOP PRESS
The wait is finally over! The Australian and New Zealand teams have been announced, and Sarah has been chosen to join the Australian team.
Congratulations to both teams, and to all who made it to the short list.
Los Angeles Times "Altered Oceans" Series
By Roger Burrell
Kenneth R. Weiss and Usha Lee McFarling of the Los Angeles Times are the 2007 winners of the Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment. Weiss and McFarling will receive this prestigious prize for their five-part series, Altered Oceans, about a profound disturbance in the ecology of the world's oceans.
This extraordinary series gives life to all those generalities about the decline of the oceans in a way that should grab the imaginations, not only of politicians responsible for taking corrective steps, but also of ordinary readers.
- Part 1: Crucial habitats are falling victims to the changing chemistry of the oceans.
- Part 2: Toxic algae and bacteria are poisoning marine mammals and other sea life.
- Part 3: Red tides multiply and worsen, and the winds carry their toxins ashore.
- Part 4: Seaborne plastic debris poses a lethal hazard to wildlife.
- Part 5: Sea water is turning acidic, threatening fish, coral and other marine life.
The full series can be viewed at LA Times - Altered Oceans, which features a multimedia presentation including videos, photos and graphics.
Competitions and Giveaways
Details on our regular competitions are provided below.
Competition Five (July 2007) - Melrose Organic Products Hamper
This month we are pleased to offer a fabulous 'Organic Hamper' packed with a wide range of quality oils & condiments, personal care products and health supplements from Melrose Health.
Our lucky first prize winner will receive the Melrose Hamper comprising:
- Gold Omega Flaxseed Oil
- Organic Essential Greens & Breakfast Booster
- Hemp Oil Collection, Castile Soap & OmegaPet Shampoo
- Organic Olive Oil, Apple Cider Vinegar & Balsamic Vinegar
- Almond Nut Spread & Tahini Spread.
Two (2) second prize winners will win the Hemp Oil Collection, comprising:
- Hemp Oil Shampoo
- Hemp Oil Conditioner
- Hemp Milk Moisturiser
- Hemp Massage Oil.
Don't forget to enter the competition.
Competition Four (June 2007) – Winner Notification
Congratulations to:
William Ng of Wellington, New Zealand
William won the first prize of the Compact Electric Juicer & Food Processor, from Bondi Wheatgrass.
Second Prize Winners
Congratulations to:
Arthur Begly of Pennsylvania, United States
Barbara Zawadzki of California, United States
Susan Norman of Western Australia, Australia
All four winners will receive a copy of 'The Organic Food Guide: How to Shop Smarter and Eat Healthier', by Steve Meyerowitz.
Thank you to everyone who entered.
Didn’t Win?
Bondi Wheatgrass has generously offered Geofeat Competition Four entrants a further 20% off all online shop orders until 5 August 2007. Simply visit Bondi Wheatgrass and quote the Geofeat coupon number provided in your competition notification email when placing your order to receive your discount. Thank you Rhonda.
Skin Healing Properties of Active Manuka Honey
By Steve Reed
Honey has been used throughout the ages as a medicinal treatment for wounds and other topical skin conditions.
We don't know just when early man discovered the healing properties of honey. However evidence has been found to indicate that honey was used as an antibacterial agent by ancient Egyptians thousands of years before bacteria were discovered to be the cause of infections.
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The Good Oil on Flaxseed
By Toni Jordan
This ancient plant has always been important to mankind. But now, instead of being used to make cloth, flax is being heralded as a solution to two of modern civilisation's greatest ills: cardiovascular disease and arthritis.
Flaxseed is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, containing twice the amount of omega-3s than fish. The most important omega-3 found in flaxseed is called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). ALA is an essential fatty acid, which means the body can't make it and it must come from the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are at quite low levels in the Australian diet, and many authorities recommend we increase our intake of omega-3 fats.
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