Tag: events

The Thrillist Deal

Each weekday, we’ll shoot you an article delivering the best of what your city’s hiding. It might be a restaurant that serves poisonous (yet edible) fish, a rock bar that lists a “Double Shot of Jack” on its cocktail menu, or even a pocketknife

PARC Forum

The first PARC Forum was held in September 1977, beginning a tradition that has endured for more than 25 years. Most of these talks are open to the public and there is never any charge to attend. Forum speakers include both our own research members and other leaders in the worlds of the arts, sciences, education and politics. The speakers offer their unique perspective on many facets of the world, entertaining and informing not only members of PARC, but also the Silicon Valley community. Past speakers have included Nobel Prize winner Dr. Arno Penzias, author and TV host James Burke, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and chocolate maker Dr. Robert Steinberg. The topics range from PARC projects to “The Origin, Diversification, and Dispersal of Language,” “Planetary Mayhem,” and “Physical Simulation in Monsters, Inc.”

Nice. Its no TT, but still pretty good. via rekha

Confabb

Confabb combines an aggregate database of major conferences, conventions, and trade shows sorted by industry with social networking tools designed to empower conference attendees to improve their overall experience.

Built into the site is a reputation management system to be used by conference attendees, speakers, organizers and administrators allowing people to plan for and attend conferences, and critique and review those they have attended and want to share with colleagues. No other resource contains such a comprehensive listing of events or as robust a tool set for maximizing the conference experience via the live Web.

making conferences relevant again?

Future of New York

“Jane Jacobs and the Future of New York highlights an approach to urban theory and planning that remains powerfully relevant in a city that is experiencing an unprecedented influx of wealth and development. We hope that this effort informs the development process and energizes a new breed of activist.” This interactive exhibit explores contemporary New York through Jacobs’ groundbreaking views on the elements of a healthy city, the value of small blocks, the importance of civic activism and the benefits of a diverse and dynamic neighborhood. It also encourages citizen involvement by helping visitors to engage in community-building efforts in their own neighborhoods.

woo, that looks cool. my plan: ban dogs for health reasons. their constant urination makes nyc into a stinking, medieval cloaca.