Bucharest. In Winter.

arts

Learn about innovaiton potential in Bucharest in Romania! > more

Mumbai. Positive News.

business

In this time of terrorism in Mumbai, let’s look at a positive Mumbai Success Story from a Creative Company. > more

Mumbai. The Bad News.

Law

A slideshow helpful in understanding the Mumbai Tragedy > more

Environment = Opportunity. Not Cost.

Environment

Environmental reform is an opportunity for new business models, not a cost. 2thinknow trends support Alinga Consulting’s view. > more

Mumbai. Eyewitness.

Government

Eyewitness account of Mumbai attacks in hotel > more

Mumbai latest.

Information & Media

Use Social media to track the Mumbai attacks in real time with real people & real coverage, as well as commentary, including maps. > more

Victoria puts local first.

business

Victoria, Australia makes the decision to support local innovation. > more

A Dream of Space.

Commerce & Finance

Do you dream of outer space? Dream a little more, with this slideshow of NASA. > more

Venice. Be Inspired.

arts

City of beauty. City of water. Check out these inspiring photos & tell us what you think of Venice. > more

Austrian Design hotel.

Architecture & Planning

Hotel design from a modern art hotel in Austria. > more

Republicans! Last 8 years not Capitalism.

Law

Let’s not pretend the last 8 years were capitalism. Capitalism is pro-business, pro-middle class. > more

Tallinn, Estonia. Tech innovation.

Technology & Communication

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VIDEOS. Estonia. — Estonia is not a well known country.

This video might give you a sense of the creative spirit of this Baltic nation, across the gulf from Finland.

With its neighbour Latvia it once formed part of the powerful Soviet Union. Estonians are not Russians per se, and there are some tensions. Estonia still wears some of the scars of former communist countries.

But Estonia has a distinct identity. A sense of which is visible in the > more

Geek Girls & CEOs. A Trend.

Technology & Communication

COMMENT, California, USA – Today we noticed on SlideShare an interesting presentation drawing attention to influential women in Web 2.0.

The slides are based on Fast Company’s original article.

Supporting Trends.

2thinknow have commented that with the rise of California, East European capitals, Boston, Netherlands and India as IT destinations (among others) — there has been a rise in the number of influential IT women.

The geek-level hard-coder is still predominately male. CeBit 08 or WordCamp 07 will confirm that. > more

7 Things to Love: Trains.

Mobility

COMMENT. Global. – Here are 7 things to love about trains.

And why 2thinknow view a Rail Renaissance as likely.

1. Speed.

German ICE trains are faster than air over 1000km. Around 4 hours CBD to CBD.

2. Clean.

Environmental impact around 10% of cars over the distance, according to numerous environmentalists.

3. Safe.

Mid-distance trains, in developed countries, are a generally safe transport option. Especially applicable for solo travellers.

4. Work-time.

Unlike cars or planes, rail work-time is > more

16 World’s Best Trains.

Mobility

COMMENT. Global. – Trains, and rail is a resurgent transport platform.

For some great examples of trains, check out this slide-show on slideshare.

Safe, Cleaner, Practical.

Despite increasingly shrill voices on the right-wing think-tanks, calling for less public transport, rail has clear benefits, visible to all.

Most countries around the world can see the benefits. China, Japan, France, Austria, all are investing in rail. Why do you love trains?

Here at > more