Next month, the New England Venture Network, a regional social group for venture capitalists, is launching VentureNetwork.vc, an online social network for professionals looking for another channel to connect and talk shop. It would be great to see a global portal of this nature, especially if it contains substantial public access.
Category:8 Activities and Media
God, the Universe and Everything
This video (God The Universe and Everything Else) records a discussion between Stephen Hawking, Arthur Clarke and Carl Sagan, moderated by Magnus Magnusson. It is a very forward looking and, although recoded in 1988, offers insights today. Worthwhile viewing.
Farewell Spotty
Spotty died last night. He was a beautiful Faverolle cock. He looked quiet last night when I put him to bed. This morning he was still slightly warm and supple, but otherwise lifeless. There were no signs of injury or sickness and he’s less than a couple of years old. Very sad. We’ll miss him.
Anti-whaling video
The Australian government has launched an anti-whaling video aimed at Japanese children. The video, which carries Japanese subtitles, urges all countries to stop catching and killing whales. (Japan opposes the international prohibition of commercial whaling. Every year it hunts hundreds of whales in Antarctica under what it describes as a scientific research programme. This year, …
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Tomatoes and tilling
I finally got some overdue chores completed in the garden. The tomato harvest is in full swing and they need to be harvested at this time of year or they can deteriorate quickly. Although the greenhouse is warm enough for them to grow, the low temperatures overnight combined with seasonal humidity result in high condensation …
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Being a parent, really
In September I took over most of the parenting chores to allow Pam to study for exams at the end of the month. This involved a minimum of 3 hours driving for the school run alone. Plus the usual grocery shopping, cooking and laundry. And of course giving the children something to do other than …
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Exxon denying pollution cartoon.
This new cartoon, produced by Friends of the Earth Europe, sums up in comic form how Exxon worked its way into government channels to further its business interests at the expense of the planet. It could be funny, if it wasn’t so sad. Millions paid to “think tanks” to deny pollution.
Be The Change – book now
Be The Change 2007 will take place in November. Supported by The Independent newspaper, The Sky’s The Limit is a collaboration between Be The Change, the World Future Council, The Converging World, the new economics foundation and Rights and Humanity. In three days of presentations, panels, world cafés – and with film and music – …
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Making Money
Pratchett’s latest novel is on the stands. In today’s volatile world of money its bound to be revealing. We’ll review it in due course, but Pratchett is always brilliant.
Not for sale – end slavery
A campaign to end slavery, check out Not For Sale and the interesting people behind the campaign.