Four for fourth farrago

Squint. If you want to see our future this Fourth do so. Wide eyed,
open eared, too much data rushes in. Fitting you try to find our state
during the intended pomp of this day. What do you see through a narrow
aperture?

1. Confusion. Bombarded with conflicting information, how can a child
find their way in this mess? The information revolution showed up and
barfed all over us. Pay attention to the verbiage you encounter today.

2. Broken learning model. In a mind outside the country club in a
place the limo passes with windows sealed is the raw energy we need to
cultivate. Are the buildings of knowledge open to the people you see?

3. Opportunity. Positive energy. Isn't it amazing? Close your eyes. Do
you feel it? The life force in these universes is meant to be. It
wants to work together. Why?

4. Over growth. Many good plans and best of intentions showed up to
run this country. Great things happened. The plans went potty. We
lacked the conviction to clean up. Bathrooms of congressional action
from the 4th enactments till now are making us sick. Shooting ego
fireworks over it without wisdom ... stuff down a dog.

Perry
perry.gregg@post.harvard.edu

Eliminate States

What efficiencies would we gain if we halved the number of states,
cities, counties, school districts in America? Get rid of the ones
that are not creating economic opportunities for their residents.
Fewer regulations. Lower taxes. Better states take the lead. Bad
states die.

Not married to this. If it isn't working we have to start questioning
our assumptions. It is fine for the administration to be loaded with
brilliant people. Are they too smart to act? They are playing with the
knobs on a hugely complicated macro pin ball game. You know the kind?
Lights flashing, sounds whirring and magnets under the particle board
pulling your ball to the traps. When do you walk away if it doesn't
feel right? What would we gain if we redesigned? Can we win if we
don't?

Don't let the US media families pull you towards revolution in Iran
taking your focus away from the one needed here. Have we lost the
ability to call shit shit and great great? God won't bless an America
not willing to help itself. Are you on your feet or on your knees?

Perry
perry.gregg@post.harvard.edu

harvard environmental happy hour 4/16

Our next monthly discussion over $2 libations at Jade in SF is Thurs. 4/16. We'll slur towards environmental concerns.

http://jadebar.com

Perry

MIT solar car 2/27

From: Anjali Tripathi <tripathi@MIT.EDU>
Subject: MIT Solar Car Unveiling - TODAY, 3pm - Lobby 13

Just a reminder that you're invited to

The Unveiling of MIT's Newest Solar Car - Eleanor
TODAY, 3PM
Lobby 13

The MIT Solar Electric Vehicle Team (SEVT) has been working for over
a year to design, build, and test our newest vehicle: Eleanor.

With upright driver seating, integrated wheel fairings, and all new
batteries and control electronics, Eleanor keeps our tradition of
sleek looks and aerodynamic efficiency at a premium, while coming
closer to mainstream automotive vehicles.

Come check it out TODAY! Refreshments will be provided.

Cheers,

Anjali
MIT SEVT
http://www.mitsolar.com

Virtual Service Firm: A New Way of Working - 3/4

The Virtual Service Firm: A New Way of Working

The Yale Club of Silicon Valley brings you a talk with Craig Johnson '68.

Event Date: Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 at 6:30pm

Craig Johnson '68

The Virtual Service Firm (VSF)

A New Way of Working

Recent improvements in high speed Internet connectivity; the availability of low cost enterprise software tools; seemingly never ending increases in the billable rates and overhead of conventional professional service firms; and widespread dissatisfaction with the pressures and lack of work/life balance inside these firms have led to the emergence of a new kind of business – the virtual service firm (VSF). VSFs allow professionals in law, accounting, recruiting, product design, investment and other fields the flexibility to work from home, set their own hours and rates, work in teams, live where they want to live, work less, charge much lower billable rates, be less of a burden on the environment and still earn more money than they could at conventional firms.

Craig Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Virtual Law Partners LLP, will discuss this emerging trend and the reasons the VSF model benefits both professionals and clients. Prior to founding VLP, Craig was the Chairman and co-founder of Venture Law Group and before that was a senior partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Craig has been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of the 100 most influential attorneys in America and by Forbes Magazine as one of the country's top private company investors ("Midas List").

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Time:
6:30 pm Check-in/Reception with light refreshments
7:00 pm Program and Q & A

Location:
Kellogg Auditorium
Silicon Valley Bank
3005 Tasman Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
408-654-7400

Directions:
Silicon Valley Bank is located near the Great America Parkway, which connects to both highways 101 and 237. The Kellogg Auditorium is next to the main office.

Ticket Price per Person:

$20 Members and non-members paid in advance
$25 Paid at the door

Registration:
You can register online at the Commonwealth Club or
by calling the Commonwealth Club at 408-280-5842.

Sponsors:
Yale Club of Silicon Valley & the Commonwealth Club Silicon Valley