http://2thinknow.com/innovation International Journal of Innovation & Change Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:10:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Because this journal is changing its focus over time, at 2thinknow, we have setup some new personal and professional social media sites and blogs. The first of these is my new blog, featuring food, wine and art including wine tasting reviews. This mirrors more closely the original food and travel focus ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/28/foodie-wine-art-travel-blog/ REVIEWS, Stuttgart -- Traveling to Germany on Eurail had been an exciting adventure. Stuttgart, especially, surprised me, probably having more inspirational potential than text-based research would indicate. The magnificent and exciting Stuttgart StaatsGalerie was holding an extensive Pop Art Exhibition at the time of my visit. It was a well curated ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/19/pop-art-stuttgart-staatsgalerie/ REVIEWS, Adelaide – Australia is blessed with great airports by US, UK and in some cases, continental European standards. Most Australian small airports are superior to most North American small airports. Although in larger airport terms, Boston's Logan or SFO are superior to the large Sydney airport most international visitors experience. One ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/17/adelaide-airport-flights-into-australia/ ANALYSIS, Frankfurt -- Art (or kunst in Deutsch) is a window into mens souls. German art is a window into the Saxons, Prussians, Bavarians and other Germanic tribes. People forget that the German nation is a modern construct, stitched together by Bismarck as a Greater Prussia. Prior to this, Germany was a ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/01/germany-art-culture/ TRAVEL, Shanghai -- This video shows the marvel of the Shanghai skyline. A modern international city, there are 'China issues', but Shanghai is an amazing international city, a star on the rise. Also shown is the famous 'the Bund'. Shanghai is being watched by 2thinknow, as an emerging innovation city. Another video here ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/01/shanghai-emerging-innovation/ TRAVEL, Boston -- Boston is ranked 2nd in the world as an Innovation City, after Vienna, in the Global Innovation Review 2007. The contribution of Harvard university and MIT to world knowledge and learning is barely measurable across the broad scope of all professions. In addition Boston in New England, is one ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/06/01/boston-innovation-city/ COMMENT, Global -- What is it with city governments and Ferris wheels? Berlin is building a Ferris Wheel, Europe's highest in fact. Melbourne is building a Ferris Wheel, as a landmark at new district Docklands. Opening next year. Singapore is building a huge wheel, and Beijing started last year The City Ferris Wheel Fad When ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/31/international-city-branding/ COMMENT, Paris -- Paris is divided into: Old Paris, where all the buildings have consistent height, and often consistent or at least fitting facades. Standing on level 5 of Georges Pompidou, you can see the whole of Old Paris, laid out before you. I did this last in April 2007, and ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/29/paris-nouvel-tower/ ANALYSIS, Africa -- Africa is in many ways the forgotten continent. Years of war ad strife, more years of resource infighting and worse corruption. African Ideas from the Leaders I have been following Africa, and some of the emerging ideas. From prominent voices, these have included a few notable voices. Kenyan Economist, James ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/27/africa-innovation/ TRAVEL, GERMANY -- This April, Christopher Hire from 2thinknow was assessing Düsseldorfas an innovation city, in the 2thinknow World Innovation City rankings for 2008, scheduled to be released in the last quarter of 2008. A largely industrial city, on the Rhine, Dusseldorf is over 800 years old. The city is known ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/27/dusseldorf-fashion-city-germany/ TRAVEL, Rome -- Rome is a marvelous, eternal city of beauty without end. These slides show some of Rome's most inspirational areas and beautiful landmarks. The lovely backing song is Roma Capoccia by Antonello Venditti, a famous Roman singer. Rome was ranked equal 5th Innovation Cities in the world largely due ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/25/rome-innovation-city/ YOUR SAY, East Europe --People in English-speaking countries awareness of European foods is in some cases, low. Especially East European cuisine. Following the huge popularity of our Serbian food article, and given this journal is read in over 975 cities worldwide, we would like to extend an invitation to you. For Our ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/24/calling-east-europe-show-the-world-your-city/ VIDEOS, Youtube -- Another beautiful world city Torino, or Turin, in the very North--west of Italy, near the Swiss and French borders. Embodying the rich layers of border cities, the images of this video, capture the beauty of Torino. Most famously in a global sense, Torino hosted the Winter Olympics, and ... http://2thinknow.com/innovation/index.php/2008/05/24/bella-torino-beautiful-turin/