TEDxBrisbane has announced the theme of All you need is … for the 2010 TEDxBrisbane conference on at the State Library of Queensland March 6, 2010. The conference is shaping up to be an exciting day of inspirational speakers and a conference that is sure to leave you feeling inspired in the spirit of TED. There are only 260 seats available for TEDxBrisbane so if you would like to attend TEDxBrisbane, please register no later than January 31, 2010. The exciting lineup of inspirational speakers will be unveiled on February 14th, 2010.
William Kamkwamba was born August 5, 1987 in Dowa, Malawi, and grew up on his family farm in Masitala Village, Wimbe, two and half hours northeast of Malawi’s capital city. Starting at 14, rather than accept his fate, William started borrowing books from a small community lending library located at his former primary school. He borrowed a 5th grade American textbook called Using Energy, which depicted a wind turbine on its cover … the rest of his story is amazing!
Have you ever wondered where you would arrive if you dig a very deep straight infinite hole on Earth?
Local Brisbane artist, Anthony Bennett, has been accepted as a finalist in the Archibald Prize, Wynne Prize and Sulman Prize for 2009. Anthony has risen to become one of Australia’s most curiously interesting artists with a huge future – that has already started!
One thing that is occurring in the world that is perplexing me at the moment is what is occurring with the notion of the free market. Technically, a free market is the healthiest way for societies to prosper and economics has showed this in many examples for many countries. Whilst some may disagree with the notion of democracy and capitalism, it is so far considered the most successful form of advancing societies from human despair - even though there is still a long road to go. According to the free market principles - A free market is a market that is free of government intervention and regulation, besides the minimal function of maintaining the legal system and protecting property rights, and is free of private force and fraud. So, all going well … the market should sort itself out without intervention! A recent book, Spin Economics, by economist Nariman Behravesh advocates this principle and cuts to the core of contemporary global economic issues affecting every individual’s business and economic decisions. Continue reading ‘free markets?’
… and humanity did this … wow … thank you to the spirit of hope and positive energy.
To the street editors and the street editor community, thank you for being part of the conversation in 2008. map looks forward to sharing more thoughts and ideas with you all in 2009. You make the world a better place.
On November 24, 1859 British naturalist Charles Darwin published his groundbreaking scientific work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Darwin’s theory argued that organisms gradually evolve through a process he called “natural selection.” Most scientists quickly embraced the theory that solved so many puzzles of biological science, but orthodox Christians condemned the work as heresy. By the time of Darwin’s death in 1882, his theory of evolution was generally accepted. In honour of his scientific work, he was buried in Westminster Abbey beside kings, queens, and other illustrious figures from British history
Via Inhabitat: What with gas prices being as high as they were this summer, we didn’t go on as many road trips as we would have liked to. If we had a camper like the Verdier Solar Powered Camper, we definitely would have embarked upon more road trips to beautiful National Parks and done it in eco-style. Verdier’s eco-RV is based upon a classic VW Westfalia that has been upgraded with many green elements, like a hybrid engine, solar panels and a lot of high-tech systems that makes this bus a hippy’s Pimp My Ride dream come true.
The magic and mystery of life. It’s worth looking after!
Where skyscrapers and a giant Buddha graze the heavens, the W sign dazzles amid Kowloon’s urban neon. In one of the world’s greatest culinary cities, the W Hotel Kowloon is a recent addition to the skyline of the Hong Kong metropolis. Disappear in the decadent indulgences that await your exploration, immersion, savouring, lingering, mingling and celebrating. Hong Kong offers explorations beyond the glitter and neon. In Aberdeen, you’ll discover sampans, Chinese junks and a huge floating restaurant in this former fishing village that provides a glimpse into Hong Kong’s past. At Stanley Market, enjoy some quiet beach time, a beautiful seaside promenade and stroll the crooked bazaar streets where you’ll find everything under the sun for sale. In my opinion there is no more favourable hotel group than the W chain and its mere presence in any country induces the need to travel.
This is an incredible example of how to use the web creatively for educational purposes! I’m not into pushing drugs but I have to say you should go ahead and click …
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
JFK was the thirty-fifth President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. He was the second-youngest President (after Theodore Roosevelt), and the youngest elected to the office, at the age of 43. Interestingly, Barack Obama is 47 and it makes me wonder if the youth of presidency often allows for optimistic hope in tackling difficult issues? Certainly JFK was a hero for this and one that I am sure Barack Obama will no doubt become.
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