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[youtube]T67SHullDCE[/youtube] VIDEOS, Rwanda — Engineers Without Borders-USA are doing a great job in this Rwanda project. Rather than more political policy, it is these hands-on initiatives that practically help people. Local matters. Local economics, local innovation. That’s the 2thinknow view. Practical small things help people here and now. In this generation, not in 100 years, as may be the macro-level solution. Practical ideas improve lives in positive ways & > more 
REVIEWS — Shoes are an often underestimated element of design. But the design of such a basic item, is a design challenge. Especially a design that has to be practical (at least for 10 minutes walking!). And also entice women to spend money. What’s the Trend? Shoes, especially hand-crafted, hand-decorated. National Gallery of Victoria had a hand-decorated sneaker exhibition. There’s a ‘scene’ in Melbourne. Handmade/decorated will be important in days of sustainability & local sourcing. We’ll need to transition to > more 
This morning noticed these excellent slides on slideshare, of creative workplaces. Well done to Serdar Belbag. The 2thinknow view is that companies seeking to become employers-of-choice, need creative workspaces as an element of their strategy. What do you think? Would it inspire you to work in these offices? Or is your work or dream office more creative? Post the photos in our new flickr group: more 
TRAVEL, Rome — Rome is a marvelous, eternal city of beauty without end. These slides show some of Rome’s most inspirational areas and beautiful landmarks. The lovely backing song is Roma Capoccia by Antonello Venditti, a famous Roman singer. Rome was ranked equal 5th Innovation Cities in the world largely due to its inspiration, and position as Italian capital. The rankings were part of the Global Innovation Review 2007, authored by Christopher Hire > more 
YOUR SAY, East Europe –People in English-speaking countries awareness of European foods is in some cases, low. Especially East European cuisine. Following the huge popularity of our Serbian food article, and given this journal is read in over 975 cities worldwide, we would like to extend an invitation to you. For Our East European Readers! Please, write an article about the local cuisine of your city, region or country. We want to know about what > more REVIEWS, Europe — So being from Europe, Eurovision is a national pastime and real conversation piece this time of years. I like to think of it as a way of watching a variety of cultures, and their attitudes to themselves. At 2thinknow, we study cultures, and globalism, so it is home-work! Eurovision Song Contest – Belgrade 2008 Preview Player Essentially > more |
      
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Shanghai, emerging innovation
TRAVEL, Shanghai — This video shows the marvel of the Shanghai skyline.
A modern international city, there are ‘China issues’, but Shanghai is an amazing international city, a star on the rise. Also shown is the famous ‘the Bund’.
Shanghai is being watched by 2thinknow, as an emerging innovation city.
Another video here shows the great wonder of Shanghai’s skyline, but also greyness of the sky and the cost of that modernity.
China, > more