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Thursday, April 14, 2011

- Final Cut Pro X - First Look

Clay Shirky on managing net generation workers








The social-media expert discusses the unique challenges of managing millennial employees.

O'Reilly MySQL CE 2011: David Holoboff, "The Art of Data Visualization"

An IT growth strategy for insurers









With Christoph Schmallenbach, chief operating officer and board member of Generali Deutschland, which manages one of Germany’s largest insurance groups. Watch this brief video where Schmallenbach discusses the industry business model, the importance of core elements such as trust and service, and how companies can make better use of IT to support those values.

Nissan European cup - bike riding

HOME (English with subtitles) trailer




Internationally renowned photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand makes his feature directorial debut with this environmentally conscious documentary produced by Luc Besson, and narrated by Glenn Close. Shot in 54 countries and 120 locations over 217 days, Home presents the many wonders of planet Earth from an entirely aerial perspective. As such, we are afforded the unique opportunity to witness our changing environment from an entirely new vantage point. In our 200,000 years on Earth, humanity has hopelessly upset Mother Nature's delicate balance. Some experts claim that we have less than ten years to change our patterns of consumption and reverse the trend before the damage is irreversible. Produced to inspire action and encourage thoughtful debate, Home poses the prospect that unless we act quickly, we risk losing the only home we may ever have.