zonabi » spirit http://zonabi.com art | design | music | dj | tech | games | spirit | all Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:32:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 Austin green-energy partnership poised to launch http://zonabi.com/2009/07/austin-green-energy-partnership-poised-to-launch/ http://zonabi.com/2009/07/austin-green-energy-partnership-poised-to-launch/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:28:48 +0000 zonabi http://zonabi.com/?p=65 Thanks to Nirav, avid cyclist, adventurer, and also my former manager at GSD&M’s Idea City- for talking about and sharing some news on Green Energy movements not just here in Austin, but around the world. His lady recently graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering – pretty awesome.

He brought this up-and-coming green-energy firm in Austin [...]]]> Thanks to Nirav, avid cyclist, adventurer, and also my former manager at GSD&M’s Idea City- for talking about and sharing some news on Green Energy movements not just here in Austin, but around the world. His lady recently graduated with a degree in Environmental Engineering – pretty awesome.

He brought this up-and-coming green-energy firm in Austin to my attention via this news blurb talking about their plans to start up a new kind of company centered on renewables and touting new ideas for business models that may sound esoteric. A smart energy grid in Austin is one of their aims, and it may start with projects as simple as programming washing machines to run late at night when power consumption (need and demand) is at its lowest.

Austin green-energy partnership poised to launch.

Pecan Street Project seeks to develop new renewable energy technologies to spur investment and lure jobs.

After two years of preparations, an Austin-based coalition of government, business and academic interests is poised to launch an ambitious initiative to reinvent the way electricity is generated and used.

The Pecan Street Project seeks to make Austin an incubator for green energy technology, which would spur new business development and attract jobs to the region.

]]> http://zonabi.com/2009/07/austin-green-energy-partnership-poised-to-launch/feed/ 0 MACC presents Dr. Colome: Astronomy 101 http://zonabi.com/2009/07/macc-presents-dr-colome-astronomy-101/ http://zonabi.com/2009/07/macc-presents-dr-colome-astronomy-101/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:12:28 +0000 zonabi http://zonabi.com/?p=62 Dr. Cecilia Colomé offers a FREE lecture about discoveries and breakthroughs of the “known” universe. A special emphasis will be placed on pre-columbian Astronomical knowledge and techniques. The class consists of slides and discussion and will last 1.5 hours.

Dr. Colomé is a writer, fine artist, mathematician, physicist, and astronomer originally from Mexico and currently lives [...]]]> Dr. Cecilia Colomé offers a FREE lecture about discoveries and breakthroughs of the “known” universe. A special emphasis will be placed on pre-columbian Astronomical knowledge and techniques. The class consists of slides and discussion and will last 1.5 hours.

Dr. Colomé is a writer, fine artist, mathematician, physicist, and astronomer originally from Mexico and currently lives in Austin, Tx.

Wednesday July 22
6:30 – 8pm

Dr. Colomé will offer a monthly series for the community.
We are so lucky to have her, don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about the world and other celestial phenomenon!

Taken from the FaceBook Event:

Facebook | Astronomy 101.

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Todd V. Wolfson, award-winning Austin photographer noted for his insightful portraits of Austin’s musicians and lifestyle, is on a forced hiatus due to a career-threatening bicycle wreck. On July 11th, leisurely cruising neighborhood streets on a pre-dawn ride, Todd hit a patch of defective pavement and was thrown over the bike’s handlebars into the [...]]]>

Todd V. Wolfson, award-winning Austin photographer noted for his insightful portraits of Austin’s musicians and lifestyle, is on a forced hiatus due to a career-threatening bicycle wreck. On July 11th, leisurely cruising neighborhood streets on a pre-dawn ride, Todd hit a patch of defective pavement and was thrown over the bike’s handlebars into the street — landing squarely on his right elbow and head. His elbow joint was split in half and he sustained two additional compound fractures in that arm. His head injury required 11 stitches, and he suffered numerous internal injuries.

A highly skilled orthopedic surgeon repaired Todd’s arm with 16 pins and two metal plates. After several months of healing and physical therapy Todd will be able to use his right arm again to create the artistic portraits that have won him so many fans. But until that time comes, Todd is out of work — facing staggering medical bills and a long road of painful rehabilitation.

Todd has lived as part of Austin’s artistic community for 30 years, generously giving his time and skills to fellow musicians and artists. He has devoted many, many hours to creating posters, promotional pictures, and album covers for numerous charitable causes. He also grants nearly unrestricted access to his copyrighted images at no charge to his artist subjects. Because of his generous spirit, Todd is blessed with the friendship of some of the most talented people in the world. A benefit concert is planned for September 9, 2009 at Antone’s nightclub in Austin. Further information will be provided as soon as the details are final.

ChipIn: Todd Wolfson Medical Benefit Fund.

Facebook | Benefit For Todd V. Wolfson.

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the book im reading right now is called "the spear of destiny" and its by trevor ravenscroft. its an intriguing account of history regarding the legend of the sacred spear to have supposedly pierced the side of jesus christ. yea i know that sounds pretty crazy, but thats just the start of a deeply esoteric and occult story spanning thousands of years.

another recent book i really took a liking to was robert monroe’s "far journeys". monroe, a professor who founded his own institute, recounts several stories and events which occur during "out-of-body" experiences. as he searches for meaning to these higher dimensions he meets beings, jumps into other peoples/animals bodies, and gets closer and closer to understanding the workings of existance. monroe went on to start his own institute devoted to researching the out of body phenomena.

some other books currently in my collection are: michael talbot’s the holographic universe, rudolf steiner’s "the secret stream" and carlos casteneda’s "the teachings of don juan".


what are you reading?

]]> http://zonabi.com/2007/01/on-the-bookshelf/feed/ 1 kiva.org – loans that change lives http://zonabi.com/2007/01/kiva-org-loans-that-change-lives/ http://zonabi.com/2007/01/kiva-org-loans-that-change-lives/#comments Wed, 10 Jan 2007 00:55:33 +0000 zonabi http://zonabi.com/?p=15 I’m always talking to ameneas about how the internet has so much potential to help connect people in need across the world with those people who have something to spare. well, here’s a prime example of a great site doing just that (thanks, nirav for showing me it). i placed one of their dynamic banners [...]]]> I’m always talking to ameneas about how the internet has so much potential to help connect people in need across the world with those people who have something to spare. well, here’s a prime example of a great site doing just that (thanks, nirav for showing me it). i placed one of their dynamic banners down below to help promote their cause. basically what they do is let people with extra money to loan money out to business owners who need help in mostly third-world countries. the site is done very well and you pick exactly who to help and can see the progress your help makes.

Kiva.org

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