Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
The JULES VERNE NATURE DAY to Honor Actor and Environmentalist LARRY HAGMAN
A Free Public Outdoor Event Celebrating Nature and Sustainable Development in the Heart of Downtown Los Angeles Featuring Exciting Exhibitors, Demos and Films
LOS ANGELES, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/10 -- Friday August 13, 2010, 7th + FIG Plaza, Los Angeles, 10am to 6pm -- Jules Verne Festival founders Jean-Christophe Jeauffre and Frédéric Dieudonné (www.julesverne.org) proudly announce the inauguration of the free open air JULES VERNE NATURE DAY along with Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry, Downtown L.A.'s most exciting environmental celebration of the year. Green Ribbon-cutting at 12.30pm
After Harrison Ford, James Cameron and Jane Goodall, the Jules Verne 'Nature' Award 2010 will be presented to actor and environmentalist LARRY HAGMAN (Dallas, I dream of Jeannie...) for his Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Education and the Promotion of Solar Energy.
FEATURING the vegetable oil running vehicle BABY from Award-Winning documentary "Nature Propelled," this free public outdoor event will include an environmental showcase of exhibitors from environmental non-profits to green cars, technology and goods.
Program to include film screenings, youth activities, demos, displays & live entertainment.
"The Jules Verne Nature Day will serve to help us inspire and expose environmental issues and solutions to the downtown and surrounding communities of L.A. and particularly to the area's low income families and school children. Our aim is to foster a culture of sustainability in a rarely reached yet important new audience in a fun and entertaining way."
Jules Verne Festival Founders, Jean-Christophe Jeauffre and Frédéric Dieudonné.