The Solution Is Simple

February 27, 2008

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Sustainability, The Environment, Video

Lawrence Lessig lectures on Free Culture

February 26, 2008

The following video is both lengthy (you will likely want to watch it full screen if you can!) and of great importance to our collective future. Definitely worth the watch in my opinion as it outlines a couple of different future scenarios as to how creative works will be protected (but more importantly be freed for many to build on…).

I first stumbled across this video on www.lessig08.org/, a site which it appears was created to potentially support an attempt to be elected to American Congress. You can read the whole story on the site but in the meantime free your mind and learn a little about free culture.

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Innovation, Internet, Video, theOwen Features

Solar Charged Lawnmower

February 18, 2008

The Basic Idea

An electric lawnmower that utilizes solar power as an energy source will address a number of issues that standard internal combustion engine mowers do not. An electric lawnmower with a solar charger will be easier to use. There is no messy dangerous gasoline to deal with. It will eliminate those pesky trips to the gas station for fill-ups. Just plug the mower into the charging station when not in use and it will be charged and ready for your next mow! Most importantly it eliminates the emissions of an internal combustion mower.

If you get started on this one now you should be able to pull together all the bits in time for the May 24 Weekend. If you actually consider starting this process drop us a line.

Read the whole story @appropedia

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Innovation, Skills, Sustainability, The Environment, theOwen

Getting Connected: the Business of the Internet in Grey-Bruce

February 18, 2008

Getting Connected is a series of free two hour “How To” Workshops on the basics of the Internet as a business tool. Topics will include: Surfing, Searching and Social Media. Email, Online Banking, Bills and E-commerce and no doubt more.

I am excited to see such an effort being taken locally and I encourage all business owners and entrepreneurial types to take advantage of this opportunity. For one thing it will bring a lot of what we are trying to do here at theOwen into perspective. To register for the event call 519-371-3232 or email businesshelp@e-owensound.com.

Event dates and locations.

Tuesday February 19th, 7-9 p.m.
Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library, 824 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound

Wednesday February 20th, 7-9 p.m.
West Grey Council Chambers, Grey Road 4, Durham

Thursday February 21st, 7-9 p.m.
Grey County Agriculture Services (located at the back of Grey Gables), 206 Toronto Street South, Markdale

Wednesday March 5th, 7-9 p.m.
Terrace Room, Meaford Hall, 12 Nelson Street East, Meaford

Getting Connected is a presentation of the province of Ontario, The Saugeen Community Futures Development Corporation, Grey County and the Owen Sound Business Enterprise Centre.

Written by Ryan · Filed Under Business, Events, Internet