Gerd Leonhard, Futurist


Gerd Leonhard, Futurist CEO of The Futures Agency on The Leaderonomics Show
Gerd Leonhard is a Media Futurist, and CEO of The Futures Agency, Think-Tank Leader, Author Strategist. Gerd is considered a leading expert on topics such ...

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Vivek Wadhwa: Tech Entrepreneur, Futurist, Academic Researcher, Scholar


Vivek Wadhwa: Tech Entrepreneur, Futurist, Academic Researcher, Scholar Keynote Speaker
Vivek Wadhwa oversees the academic programs at Singularity University, which educates a select group of leaders about the exponentially growing technologies that are soon going to change our...

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Agricultural Futurist Jack Uldrich to Keynote Four Events in June and July

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Noted keynote speaker, global futurist and best-selling author, Jack Uldrich, has been selected to deliver keynote addresses on future trends in agriculture to four agricultural-related organizations in June and July. On June 12, Uldrich will be speaking at Novozymes Innovation Workshop in Franklinton, North Carolina. On June 21, Uldrich, a well-regarded farm futurist, will be highlighting Ag Venture's annual client appreciation event in Carthage, Illinois. He will also be headlining Mushroom Canada's annual conference in Vancouver on June 23 and the Egg Farmers of Canada's yearly conference in Halifax on July 8, 2013.

In addition to covering many of the aspects in his popular book, "Foresight 20/20: A Futurist Explores the Trends Transforming Tomorrow," Uldrich - who is also the author of "Higher Unlearning: 39 Post-Requisite Lessons for Achieving a Successful Future" will discuss how exponential advances in a variety of emerging technologies, including practical advances biotechnology, nanotechnology, information management, augmented reality, robotics, RFID, "Big Data," renewable energy sources and satellite and sensor technology will affect agriculture. Uldrich will also cover how social networking, biofuels and water management will transform farming in the years ahead. (A sample of some of Uldrichs ideas on the future of agriculture can be found in this chapter from his latest book, Foresight 2020.)

In the past year, Jack Uldrich, who is also recognized as a leading expert in the field of change management and unlearning, has addressed dozens of agricultural corporations and associations, including Land O' Lakes, Ag Spectrum, Case IH, The Christian Farmers Federation, The Iowa Institute for Cooperatives, The Agricultural Adaptation Council of Ontario, AgGateway, the California Ag Summit, Trimble Agriculture, InfoAg, the Minnesota-South Dakota Equipment Dealers Association, Growmark, and The National Cotton Council. (A full list of his past clients can be viewed on his website. He is currently represented by a number of professional speakers' bureaus, including Leading Authorities, Convention Connection, Brooks International and Executive Speaker Bureau.)

Parties interested in learning more about Jack Uldrich, his books, his daily blog or his speaking availability are encouraged to visit his website. Media wishing to know more about either the event or interviewing Jack Uldrich as a farm futurist can contact him directly at 612-267-1212 or jack(at)schoolofunlearning(dot)com.

Uldrich is a renowned global futurist, best-selling author; editor of the monthly newsletter, The Exponential Executive, and host of the award-winning website, http://www.jumpthecurve.net.

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Time to experiment with retro-futurism neck-ties (With Image)

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Subtle but stylish, neck-ties play quite a role in portraying a person's characteristics and personality. Satya Paul has launched a new collection of the accessory called retro-futurism for "fashionable" men.

Satya Paul, one of the pioneers in men's accessories, has launched a limited edition of ties in a variety of designs including paisley, striped, spotted and checked.

"For the recent collection the designs are inspired from retro-futurism which is a blend of old retro styles popular in the 1960's with futuristic technology. The collection explores the astriction between the past and future," Rajiv Grover, chief executive office, Satya Paul told IANS.

"We have also experimented with floral motifs and digital gradients that have been quiet successful in the past," he added.

The fabric used for the collection is pure silk with multicolour hues and colour blocks. It features a wide range of prints inspired from the retro drama of the 1960's like lazer beams, polka dots, cassettes and music.

The collection is meant for all the "fashionable" men.

"Our main clientele is the well-travelled business executive, who isn't afraid to try new textures and colours. The contemporary prints and look of the collection prompts a younger generation to sport these ties in order to express an innovative style statement," said Grover.

The collection is available in all Satya Paul stores with a price range starting from Rs.995 and going up to Rs.2,495.

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Time to experiment with retro-futurism neck-ties (With Image)

Time to experiment with retro-futurism neck-ties

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) Subtle but stylish, neck-ties play quite a role in portraying a person's characteristics and personality. Satya Paul has launched a new collection of the accessory called retro-futurism for "fashionable" men.

Satya Paul, one of the pioneers in men's accessories, has launched a limited edition of ties in a variety of designs including paisley, striped, spotted and checked.

"For the recent collection the designs are inspired from retro-futurism which is a blend of old retro styles popular in the 1960's with futuristic technology. The collection explores the astriction between the past and future," Rajiv Grover, chief executive office, Satya Paul told IANS.

"We have also experimented with floral motifs and digital gradients that have been quiet successful in the past," he added.

The fabric used for the collection is pure silk with multicolour hues and colour blocks. It features a wide range of prints inspired from the retro drama of the 1960's like lazer beams, polka dots, cassettes and music.

The collection is meant for all the "fashionable" men.

"Our main clientele is the well-travelled business executive, who isn't afraid to try new textures and colours. The contemporary prints and look of the collection prompts a younger generation to sport these ties in order to express an innovative style statement," said Grover.

The collection is available in all Satya Paul stores with a price range starting from Rs.995 and going up to Rs.2,495.

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I HAVE PRIDE – Leaders of the Minnesota "Freedom to Marry Bill" (Love is the Law – The Suburbs) – Video


I HAVE PRIDE - Leaders of the Minnesota "Freedom to Marry Bill" (Love is the Law - The Suburbs)
I HAVE PRIDE! - Key Leaders of the Minnesota Freedom to Marry Bill speak to all of Minnesotan #39;s as well as Twin Cities Pride 2013 letting them know why they ...

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‘Freedom Ride’ against human trafficking set

LOCAL bikers coming from four biking groups are joining the Freedom Ride aimed to raise awareness against human trafficking and modern day slavery in Zamboanga City.

Freedom Ride Zamboanga project coordinator Kiko Miranda said the event will start at 7 a.m. Wednesday at the Plaza del Pilar.

Miranda said the participants of the activity would come from the Zamboanga Bikers 101, Project Banig Zamboanga, International Order of Demolay-James Wilson Chapter, and MTV EXIT-Zamboanga.

Miranda said the activity is part of the Stop Look listen campaign of Dakila against human trafficking and is aimed to popularize the 1343 Anti-Trafficking Hotline.

The Stop Look Listen campaign kicked off last March 9 with a Freedom Ride held in McKinley Hill, Taguig City participated by around 1,000 cyclists, Miranda said.

He noted that most of the local folks are unaware of the illegal trade of people is happening although human trafficking is a very sensitive issue here in Zamboanga City.

He said the worst thing is that women and even children and men are being pushed to prostitution and forced labor every day.

We hope that through the Stop Look Listen (Freedom Ride) campaign of Dakila, we give voice to the victims of this violation of human rights, Miranda said.

We also hope that more Zamboangueos will have the courage to speak up for our fellow Zamboangueos who are being oppressed every single day. Stand up for injustice and intolerance, he added.

Coordinated Freedom Rides will be held in Iloilo (June 12, 7 a.m., Jaro Belfry) and Metro Manila (June 12, 7 a.m., Eastwood City), he said.

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Freedom Preview Homestand

June 12, 2013 - Frontier League (FL) Florence Freedom FLORENCE, KY - This weekend at the Florence Freedom, fans can enjoy everything from fireworks, to bobbleheads, to trading cards, to playing catch with dad on the field at University of Cincinnati Medical Center Stadium.

The "weekend" starts with a Rewind 94.9 Thirsty Thursday featuring $1 beer, soda and ice cream sandwiches on Thursday night when the Freedom wrap up their three game series against the Traverse City Beach Bums. Thursday is also presented by American Mortgage Services Co. night featuring a ballpark themed photo booth and one fan will leave with a brand new iPad. Game time is set for 6:35pm

Fans can stick around post-game on Thursday night for live music by See Rock City.

On Friday the Frontier Greys comes to town for the start of a three game set, beginning with a Local 12 Fireworks Friday presented by CBTS 6:35pm. An incredible Rozzi fireworks show lights up the sky post-game, game time is 6:35pm.

During the game on Friday, families with peanut allergies can take rest, as the stadium will be hosed down Thursday night and no peanuts will step foot in the ballpark for Friday's Peanut Free night presented by Family Allergy & Asthma.

Fans will also want to get to the ballpark early on Friday as the first 1,000 fans will receive the Freedom's 2013 trading card set courtesy of Dominach's Taekwondo Academy.

Saturday marks the return of a 92.5 The Fox Rockin' Saturday presented by Joseph Subaru. Fans will want to get to the ballpark when the gates open at 5:05pm, as the first 1,000 tickets through the gates receive a bobblehead of Freedom all-star shortstop Junior Arrojo presented by Reinhart Food Service. The bobbleheads will be given one per two tickets.

Post-game on Saturday, fans can enjoy the ultimate Jimmy Buffett tribute band as Lunar Beach House performs on the Parrot Bay bandstand down the first-base line. There's even something for kids post-game, as while mom and dad enjoy the music, kids play supervised kick-ball on the field presented by Dominach's Taekwondo Academy. Game time Saturday is 6:05pm.

Sunday, the Freedom are celebrating Father's Day at the ballpark presented by Qdoba Mexican Grill. The gates open at 5:05pm, and dads can enjoy playing catch on the field with their kids until 5:35pm with an on-field wristband.

This Great Country 94.1 Family Sunday, presented by the Bank of Kentucky, also includes kids running the bases post-game, an entire team autograph session, animals from the Newport Aquarium for kids to pet on the concourse, and a draw-string backpack giveaway to the first 100 kids courtesy of the official bank of the Freedom, The Bank of Kentucky.

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Freedom as seen through a metal framework

What is freedom to you?

This is what artist Leeroy New, a rising star in the art world, wants the audience viewing his 30-foot art installation to contemplate and answer.

Freedom should come from the people, without having to rely on sponsored images of freedomthat is what the installation is all about, Leeroy said in a chance interview with GMA News Online.

New's installation, launched on Independence Day, stands near the monument of Jose Rizal at the Rizal Park in Manila.

The structure's design mirrors the heroic monument, even if its elements do not promise the same permanencea basic scaffolding made of metal poles, draped in colored plastic behind which television sets displayed different people answering the question, Paano ka naging Malaya?

We had to make use of materials that we were able to source, what is available to us, Leeroy said.

A performance by the Sipat Lawin dance group was also showcased as part of the installationfor Leeroy, important to better convey the message to the audience.

We wanted to create a structure that allowed the audience and participants to contemplate this idea of freedom, with the help of the performers, the video, the structure itselfwhich is a direct reference to the Rizal monumentand the location itself, he said.

He explained that while the installation is a re-articulation of the heroic monument, the industrial design should steer the structure away from intimidation.

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