Dear ECOresearchers,

We look forward to seeing some of you at the upcoming HICSS-38 Minitrack on Environmental Online Communication. Major topics covered are the access of environmental information via mobile devices, the importance of trust for successful fundraising via the World Wide Web, and the participatory design of community computing applications.

Given that even shorthaul flights produce the same amount of greenhouse gas as driving a compact car for about three months, we encourage all HICSS-38 participants to minimise the environmental footprint of their attendance through one of the certificates offered by Future Forests. This initiative aims to neutralize human activities' contribution to global warming through forestry and climate-friendly energy projects. It contracts with planting and technology partners to achieve the required CO2 savings.

Mele Kalikimaka and a Peaceful 2005!
The ECOresearch Team

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US ELECTION 2004 WEB MONITOR

Recently published charts compare the results of the US Election 2004 Web Monitor before and after Nov 2nd. We will continue to update the tables and keywords in weekly intervals. Please find below a list of the project's coverage by English and German media and a number of blogs, followed by the usual summary of upcoming conferences and submissions deadlines.

English

* Guardian Link Log: US Election Media Analysis (29-09-04)
* American Press Institute: The Journalist's Toolbox (29-09-04)
* KSL-TV: ECOresearch Tracks U.S. Elections via Web (29-09-04)
* Inside/Outside: Measuring Media Treatment in Some Foreign Countries (30-09-04)
* Future Salon: Election Watch (30-09-04)
* Jon Stahl's Journal : Automated Analysis of Election Coverage (30-09-04)
* Campus Review: UWA Web Site Monitors US Election (13-10-04)

German / Other

* Heise Online News Uni-Projekt analysiert Berichterstattung zum US-Wahlkampf (29-09-04)
* Telepolis: US-Wahlkampf 2004 und die Medienaufmerksamkeit (30-09-04)
* Blind Hoena: Sajt analyserar automatiskt vad som skrivs om USA-valet (30-09-2004)
* Aon Portal: Wirtschaftsuni Wien analysiert US-Wahlkampf (04-10-2004)
* Aon Portal: TV-Debatte verstärkt Kerry's Aufwärtstrend (04-10-2004)
* Die Zeit: Umwelt im Blick (05-10-2004)
* Kurier: Online-Berichterstattung beleuchtet (02-11-2004)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Date: Jan 03, 2005
Workshop - Environmental Online Communication:
(Jan 3-6; HICSS-38 Minitrack): The Internet and wireless communication networks are transforming how society handles the explosive growth yet dwindling half-life of environmental information. Addressing the transition to knowledge-based economies, the interdisciplinary minitrack on environmental online communication investigates the role of information technology in advocating sustainability and ecosystem protection.
Find out more.

Event Date: Jan 18, 2005
Conference - Education for a Sustainable Future:
(Jan 18-20): The Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad, India, in partnership with the Government of India, UNEP and UNESCO will host “Education for a Sustainable Future” – an international conference to mark the beginning of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development (UNDESD).
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Event Date: Jan 24, 2005 - Jan 24, 2005
Submission - Knowledge Management (I-KNOW 05):
(29/06-01/07): The 5th International Conference on Knowledge Management (I-KNOW 2005) serves as an international communication platform to present, discuss, and share scientific results and best practices. I-KNOW covers individual, organizational and technology-oriented aspects of knowledge management.
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Event Date: Jan 26, 2005
Conference - ENTER-2005:
(Jan 26-28): E-BUSINESS IS HERE. WHAT'S NEXT? is the overall topic of the 12th International Conference On Information Technology and Travel & Tourism. In January 2005 the international IT & Tourism community will meet in Innsbruck, Austria, to discuss the latest trends in Tourism, Travel & Technology.
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Event Date: Jan 26, 2005
Event - World Economic Forum:
(Jan 26-30): The 2005 World Economic Forum will focus on “Taking Responsibility for Tough Choices”. Issues on the agenda include: achieving global and regional stability; enabling economic growth; building the “great company”; navigating uncertainty; and balancing global and local considerations.
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Event Date: Feb 11, 2005 - Feb 11, 2005
Submission - Web Engineering (ICWE-2005):
(July 25-29): ICWE'05 brings together international experts to share their experiences and to foster discussion on the present status of and future trends in Web engineering. The conference focuses on the methodologies, techniques and tools which support the development, evolution, and evaluation of complex Web applications.
Find out more.