Un Reports Agreement On Ways To Assess Green Impact Of Information Technologies New York, Sep 28 2011 7:05PM The United Nations International Telecommunications Union (ITU) today said that agreement has been reached on a globally-recognized set of methodologies to assess the environmental impact of information and communications technologies (ICTs), and …
NPR Shuffles by Wall Street Protests
Updated 9/26 4:20 p.m. NPR hasn’t aired a story on the “Occupy Wall Street” protest — now entering its second week — but several of you aired your concerns about the lack of coverage, and Ralph Nader called to say NPR is ignoring the left. “You’ll cover the Tea Party, …
Looking into OccupyWallStreet protests in NY
“People have a right to protest, and if they want to protest, we’ll be happy to make sure they have locations to do it,” New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Sept. 15 at a press conference. “As long as they do it where other people’s rights are respected, this …
Crowdfund Investing Update – Congressional hearing, HR Bill 2930, Bipartisan Support & President Obama backing … Not a bad week in DC
To say it has been quite a week (less a few months since we started this) is an understatement. What began as a few entrepreneurs completely frustrated over the availability of capital to fund ‘our American dreams’ has turned into a full fledged Bill (HR 2930) before Congress with the …
Information Technology Plays Critical Role in Achieving An Objective, Says Ban
New York, Sep 19 2011 2:05PM The United Nations must leverage the power of information and communications technology (ICT) to the fullest in its response to political, economic and environmental challenges and to improve the delivery of its services, says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Addressing a meeting at UN Headquarters on …
Enhanced Broadband Roll-Out Targeted at UN Meeting of Regulators
New York, Sep 21 2011 9:05PM A United Nations meeting to speed the roll-out of broadband communications around the world opened in Colombia today with representatives of 192 countries seeking to share regulatory best practices at the global level. “With enhanced use of ICTs (information and communications technologies), citizens can …
Bitcoin, a post-meltdown currency for the rich?
An article from P2P Foundation Bitcoin, a post-meltdown currency for the rich? Though being one of the first socially sovereign currencies with a peer to peer protocol (but also with a design that replicates and reinforces the artificial scarcity mechanics of the existing currencies), it’s no secret that part of …
The revolt against financial predation in Greece is a historic turning point in the awakening of European peoples
“P2P Foundation” – 3 new articles 1. The revolt against financial predation in Greece is a historic turning point in the awakening of European peoples 2. Kevin Carson on Bitcoin and the Phyles: dystopia or utopia? 3. Blue Labour’s relational state, a partner state? 4. More Recent Articles 5. Search …
Ethical Markets Advisors offer CARING Research and Training
Ethical Markets Advisor Riane Eisler, Jeana Wirtenberg, an Ethical Markets Sustainability Research Group mentor, and Kristine Kawamura extend a special invitation to participate in and/or submit “CARING” Proposals: Caring Action Research Projects in the New Global Economy to work on during one or both of our AOM Professional Development Workshops …
U.S. Mayors Find Ways to Advance Energy, Sustainability Efforts despite Economy
U.S. Mayors Find Ways to Advance Energy, Sustainability Efforts despite Economy BALTIMORE, Maryland (June 17, 2011) – Despite challenging economic conditions, a landmark survey of nearly 400 mayors in all 50 states has found that energy and sustainability efforts have maintained momentum within cities. The study, prepared for The U.S. …