Learn about innovaiton potential in Bucharest in Romania!

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

A slideshow helpful in understanding the Mumbai Tragedy

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

Eyewitness account of Mumbai attacks in hotel

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

Victoria, Australia makes the decision to support local innovation.

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

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

Hotel design from a modern art hotel in Austria.

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

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 preceding video.
Technology focus.
Tallinn is a grand old city, capital of Estonia.
Tallinn also is famous …

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. 90%+ wired males at last year’s San Fran WordCamp.
But now it’s beyond C++ & …

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 increased. Work-time on planes is limited due to take-off, landing & wait.
Eurail working times in first-class are excellent, due to …

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 2thinknow, next are 7 reasons why global trends support a rail renaissance.

COMMENT. Melbourne — A colleague of mine, of mature age, a professional director, told me he does not understand one thing about Melbourne’s directors.
How so many directors keep getting roles with less than stellar performance.
As a competent, good Director, he is mystified.
Shhh…
Of course no-one in the community says this publicly. I am a member of peak body AICD, and never heard it there! Truth begone! Top-down folk there.
With some Directors, often I get the feeling they want to investigate, interrogate you, and pick your brains. That’s if they can’t …

What do code and classics have in common? An interesting insight from Jon Dahl.

VIDEOS. France. — Bordeaux is one of the global homes of wine.
Australian vitocultural innovation has brought new world practices to old-world Europe.
On the other hand, tradition is important, and Bordeaux is a blend of European tradition & innovation. Have a look, it’s an interesting video.
Climate change may also effect wine-growing regions & the massive wine industry.

COMMENT, Sydney — The NSW Government of Carr-Iemma-Rees has ended.
Nobody has admitted it yet. The decline trend is well in its death spiral, the day Iemma resigned. There is no rebirth without change.
“The Governor may…..remove from his office, or suspend from the exercise of the same, any person exercising any office, or place, in the State…”
– The Royal Instructions, Clause 10
NSW, Doomed.
NSW politicians have destroyed Australia’s most prosperous …

INSPIRATION – Rembrandt was a great & significant artist, primarily of people. The Dutchman’s main quality was a magnificient play with light & dark.
Be inspired by these slides, thanks to DIOGYU on Slideshare.