Mynotaurus: 12/2009

12.31.2009

12.28.2009

12.19.2009

Banda larga universal até 2013

Os ministros das Telecomunicações dos 27 Estados membros da União Europeia querem que todos os cidadãos do espaço comunitário tenham acesso à banda larga até ao ano de 2013

UE quer que todos os europeus tenham acesso à Internet em 2013

O anúncio foi feito hoje no final de uma reunião entre os ministros da tutela dos 27 dedicada a debater a agenda digital da Europa, para o período entre 2010 e 2015.

Para cumprir esta meta, os governantes comprometeram-se a aprovar propostas «baseadas no mercado e que apoiem a competitividade sempre que seja possível».

No final do encontro, os ministros apresentaram um documento que irá servir de base para agenda digital para 2010-2015, que terá como objectivo permitir que «a Europa possa sair da actual crise com uma economia digital mais forte, mais competitiva e mais aberta, e capaz de impulsionar o crescimento e inovação europeus», lê-se nesse documento.

Além do acesso universal à banda larga, os ministros presentes na reunião abordaram as redes de nova geração, políticas para melhorar o pluralismo na Internet, a privacidade e os direitos dos cibernautas europeus e tornar o sector das Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação mais verde. Sol

Laurie Anderson / Only An Expert / Maybe if I Fall

Laurie Anderson "Life on a String"

12.15.2009

UN brings voices of people suffering impact of global warming to World leaders

World leaders arriving at the United Nations conference in Copenhagen this week will be greeted with over 100 real-life stories demonstrating the devastating impact global warming has on lives and livelihoods of people around the world.
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) installed the UN Climate Wall over the weekend - high-tech touch-screens broadcasting the sights and sounds of a changing climate - near the conference hall where the majority of the world's heads of State and Government will embark on high-level negotiations to reach an agreement on cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
The urgency of a definitive and fair climate deal is the underlying theme of the strong messages posted on the UN Climate Wall by scientists, civil society representatives, political and business leaders, public figures, UN officials and ordinary people, UNEP said in a news release.
“Reaching an agreement in Copenhagen is a political and moral imperative,” said Satinder Bindra, UNEP Director of Communications and Public Information.
“The lives of millions have already been impacted by climate change. Millions

UNRIC Cool Planet - Global warming and Copenhagen

UNRIC Cool Planet - Global warming and Copenhagen

UN online tool allows people to track nations’ pledges on climate change

segunda-feira, 14 de Dezembro de 2009, 07:08:52 | dahlvik@unric.org (Asa Dahlvik)

People around the world can now keep tabs on countries’ promises and proposals on combating climate change, thanks to a new online tool launched Friday by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The Climate Pledge Tracker was launched today in Copenhagen, Denmark, where nations are currently meeting with the aim of agreeing on an ambitious new agreement.
The new programme will be updated as new proposals are made in the Danish capital, and it compares and consolidates all pledges made to date with the goal of keeping global temperature rise at or under 2 degrees centigrade from pre-industrial levels.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found that to stave off the worst effects of climate change, industrialized countries must slash greenhouse gas emissions by 25 to 40 per cent from 1990 levels by 2020, and that global emissions must be halved by 2050.
The tracking system, which will continue to be operational after the Copenhagen conference ends, currently lists the pledges and proposals from 25 countries – including developing economies such as China, India and Costa Rica – and the European Union’s 27 Member States.
It estimates that if the most ambitious existing pledges are fully realized, including with financial support for developing countries, the world would be on track to achieve emissions reductions of 47.5 billion tons by 2020, which is close to what is required to give the world a 50 per cent chance of meeting the 2 degrees centigrade temperature target.

UN News

UNRIC Cool Planet - Global warming and Copenhagen

12.12.2009

'Dark Angel' a tribute film to Sophie Lancaster

In August 2007, 20 year old Sophie Lancaster was kicked to death, simply for dressing differently. As a brand that promotes the right to experiment and self-express through the way you look, Illamasqua is committed to changing attitudes towards subcultures.
In tribute to Sophie, Illamasqua has commissioned ‘Dark Angel’ – a short film by award-winning director Fursy Teyssier, that’s a haunting rendition of Sophie’s story, featuring the music of iconic British band, Portishead.
The film launches on MTV on 26th November – Sophie’s birthday.
As a result, the Sophie Lancaster Foundation hopes to generate £500,000 to fund national youth workshops on tolerance. But they can only deliver this essential education programme with your help.
Please show your support and watch the film. We’re hoping to reach 1,000,000 hits, so forward the link and help us spread the message

Or follow these links
http://www.youtube.com/sophiefoundation
http://www.illamasqua.com/sophie/

12.10.2009

Portishead track for Amnesty

Portishead sign to Amnesty
Portishead are releasing a brand new track, - "Chase the tear" for Amnesty International.
It will be available as an exclusive download single from 7 digital http://www.7digital.com/portisheadamn... from December 10th with all earnings going towards Amnesty's human rights work and all rights given to the organisation indefinitely.
A video of Portishead performing ''Chase the Tear'' will also be available from 10 December at: http://www.amnesty.org.uk/portishead and at http://www.portishead.co.uk
International human rights day (10 December) marks the anniversary of the United Nation's historic "Universal Declaration Of Human Rights" on 10 December 1948. The UDHR set out for the first time in a single document the fundamental rights to which everyone, everywhere is entitled - including the right to life, liberty, security, the freedoms of opinion, association and expression, and the right not to be subjected to torture or cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.
For more information: http://www.amnesty.org.uk/udhr

Portishead - Chase The Tear from Mintonfilm on Vimeo.

George Michael - December Song

Korb – Arte 3D

Ficam aqui alguns trabalhos interessantes de um artista – Korb

Showreel 08 from KORB on Vimeo.

I'll be gone from KORB on Vimeo.

The Balance from KORB on Vimeo.

12.09.2009

Um mar de lágrimas da jovem das Fiji

Tudo se encaminhava para ser uma das dezenas de conferências de imprensa que acontecem na COP15, com homens de fato impecável e mulheres bem aprumadas a debitarem respostas politicamente correctas, quando nove jovens entraram no anfiteatro e subiram ao palco. O primeiro segurava nas mãos uma caixa de papelão com o número 1 e os restantes sete, outras embalagens iguais, só que com zeros. Sem nada nas mãos estava a jovem que se apresentou como nascida nas ilhas Fiji - aquelas que com a subida dos oceanos irão desaparecer do mapa em breve.

A ministra do Clima, Connie Hedegaard, e o secretário executivo das Nações Unidas, Yvo de Boer, aperceberam- -se da intrusão e, aliviados pela interrupção ao inquérito a que estavam a ser sujeitos pelos jornalistas, disseram: "Bem, parece que temos aqui alguma coisa a acontecer!"

Foi nesse momento que a jovem das Fiji Leah Wickham começou a ler o discurso que tinha preparado e que era a história das suas ilhas e do que lhes vai acontecer. "Tenho 22 anos, mas antes de completar o dobro da minha idade, poderei não ter uma terra aonde voltar." E continuou a desbobinar as desventuras prometidas para a sua pátria até que se emocionou e pôs-se a chorar. Ficaram os responsáveis sem saber o que fazer, até que uma salva de palmas deu fim ao drama em palco.

Fonte Fiji: 1; Alterações Climáticas: 0 C j.c.s.

Me in 3D

Testes de modelação tridimensional usando fotografias pessoais, para obter um modelo universal ( obj.), a fim de ser utilizado em outros programas de modelação.Futuramente publicarei aqui alguns desses trabalhos.

Ah!!! Já Tive o cabelo assim….( de momento está a precisar de um corte radical …como em muitas coisas a modificar também).Aqui fica a prova de fotografia antiga, na altura desse look “Unyk”…

12.08.2009

David Kroodsma: The HuffPost Hopenhagen Ambassador Announced

Dear Citizen,

Together, we've officially elected The Hopenhagen Ambassador! We are proud to introduce you to David Kroodsma.

David received the most votes in the Ambassador contest and went on to be selected by a panel of celebrity judges including Arianna Huffington and Laurie David. He will act as citizen journalist in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Conference, and represent our global nation of people who are hopeful that leaders will come to an agreement.

David has a real passion for the environment. His commitment was made clear when he embarked on a 21,000 mile bike trip from California through South America, giving climate presentations to schools and groups along the way. A climate scientist by training, David has the rare ability to translate technical science-talk into layperson-speak, and has shown a strong commitment to connecting with people worldwide.

David had this to say to all of us:

"The contest had many talented contestants, and I wish we could all go to Copenhagen. I'm honored and humbled to have been chosen to be the Hopenhagen Ambassador.

There are 6.8 billion people on the planet who need us to come to a meaningful agreement in Copenhagen--6.8 billion people who hope for a clean and prosperous future. As Hopenhagen ambassador and citizen journalist, I will do my best to make sure that our leaders act on our hope.

I believe that people are inherently generous, cooperative, and creative. Climate change is a problem that we created, but it is also a problem that we can solve."

Once he arrives in Copenhagen, our ambassador will have a very busy schedule. David will be representing the citizens of Hopenhagen to the media and at official events throughout the week, and reporting on events in blogs and videos posts for HuffingtonPost. In addition he will also be doing celebrity interviews, and spreading the message of hope throughout his personal and social networks on his blog.

Be sure to see David's entry at huffingtonpost.com

We wish our new ambassador lots of luck in the days ahead.

ECO 92 – COP 09

"Severn Suzuki" da Organização das Crianças em Defesa do Meio Ambiente, durante a ECO 92 - Conferência das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente eo Desenvolvimento.

Copenhaga Now

“Para que o debate não se esgote apenas entre os delegados à conferência, os homens de ciência, os economistas, os políticos, uma iniciativa da CNN e do YouTube abre a todos os cidadãos do mundo a hipótese de ter uma voz no COP 15. Em concreto, a hipótese de lançar uma questão a líderes políticos e especialistas em questões do ambiente, numa sessão que terá lugar dia 15. O YouTube está já a aceitar questões, pedindo a todos os que as possam ler que votem, distribuindo entre todos a escolha das que serão depois lançadas nessa sessão no dia 15.
Pode inscrever e (ou) ver as questões já registadas aqui: “