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Chery Case

Grace Augustine — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:25:28 -0500

WDI has just published a teaching case on Chery Automobile, one of China's most prominent "hidden dragons" and the organization's potential entrance into the U.S. market. If anyone is interested in learning more or purchasing the case, feel free to send me an email.

Affordable Housing For Streetchildren In Phillipines

Ivan Paton — Tue, 06 May 2008 05:52:14 -0500

Dear Mr. McClean, I saw your comment expressing interest in affordable housing for streetchildren in the Philippines. I would like to offer a suggestion. Have you considered using shipping containers? They have many advantages for conversion to affordable housing. They are structurally sound. They are stackable and can be used in multi-level developments. They can be welded or bolted together depending on the level of permanence required. They can be pre-fabricated in countries where labour is competitive and shipped worldwide. The exteriors can be clad with a permanent product like James Hardies weatherboard (50 year guarantee) and the finished product could be such that the residents or neighbourhood would have no idea that the structures were made of steel shipping containers. Rainwater could be harvested into permanent storage tanks that could provide the residents with most if not all of their water needs free of charge. If the budget allowed it then alternative energy systems could also be fitted - wind or thermal turbines, and solar panels and most of the energy requirements could be met this way. I would be interested to know more about Global Family and what you do as well. Yours sincerely Ivan M. Paton (ivanpaton@hotmail.com)

PURCHASE PLASTIC HOUSE?

IAN Maclean — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:21:51 -0500

GREETINGS FROM THE PHILIPPINES: I want to build a plastic building facility to house homeless street children here in the Philippines. Please email me details and cost to purchase. Kindest regards, Ian McLean, Chairman GLOBAL FAMILY

techical know-how of plastic home

Mohamed Haniff — Sun, 04 May 2008 01:10:06 -0500

I would like to know the various aspects of plastic homes built in Venezuela. kindly, send details of the same for import of such homes to India.

I'm from the US and I would

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:13:23 -0500

I'm from the US and I would buy two, one for each of our family drivers. I pray they will become available

WHI

Hamed Elbarki — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:17:10 -0500

I think WHI is doing a great thing here and hope that everything works out well!

Good info

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I want 1

harold erickson — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:19:11 -0500

Tell me where i have to go to buy one? The biggest cars are the biggest polluters cause of using more fuel.Also until we find a way to go all nucular for our power, coal is the big problem.

Great work

Johnboy — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:24:01 -0500

I love the concept, especially of the donkey relay points - really imaginative. I rejoice in the success of the work you're doing, I hope it continues. John.

Fantastic

Chris (Gas Cards) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:47:47 -0500

That's fantastic - even better than I was expecting!

Small Car revolution in India

Raghav — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 14:52:45 -0500

The point here is, are bigger always better? Bigger engines, guzzling more fuel and driven around carrying just one person to office and back ! look at the kind of road and parking space that single person driving to his office and back is occupying. In a typical Indian city like New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or even a Bangalore (and many more) a car of this size with decent comforts always makes more sense, because they help me in my daily commute, protect me from weather and pollution and are easy to maneuver & park. I would rather keep my large car for highway commute than for within city - Raghav

Tata vs SUVs

Johnboy — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:14:15 -0500

I like the way India produces a cheap and affordable car and so many people seem to be worried about emissions and environmental damage. So are we saying that a $40,000 SUV is more environmentally friendly with its 6 litre 10 MPG engine? John.

Order details for peanut shelling machine

Darliington & Robson Matambanadzo — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 02:08:05 -0500

My Brother and I run a small business producing peanut butter in Blantyre Malawi, and we would like to find out how we could order one peanut shelling machine. any other help or advice that might make running our business easier would be greatly appreciated. Darlington

Is this small car really a big menace?

Raghav — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:14:07 -0500

Tata has done what he should have done as a businessman, we should do what we should as consumers and government needs to do what it hasnt really done so far as a caretaker of the citizens of this country. Tata has to prove that the cars even though low priced, are not cheap built and does not pollute (I would anytime prefer more small cars than too many 2 stroke two wheelers, who not only pollute but also are a menance on roads) We as consumers have to ensure that the product we purchase are not of poor quality, do not pollute and are safe. Government on the other hand need to ensure that pollution norms are followed, consumer concerns are addressed well and finally the consumers have access to a strong network of public transport system. Rest of the things would be taken care of its own

CONTRACT FARMING

UDAYKUMAR KOLLIMATH — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 01:36:02 -0500

I found the profile of Suminter India Organics and glad to know that they are getting into a business which is grossly unorganized. There is need of entreprenuers who understand the global market and position the products for consumption of different class of customers. In this regard there efforts to promote organics is commendable and they deserve proper encouragement by the government. I am a Marketing specialist working for a world bank assisted project in the State of Karnataka (JSYS) in India. And would be willing to extend helping hand by miobilizing the farmers for any of there ventures. I can be contacted on 9448993167 or email: agribusiness.uday@gmail.com