Monthly Archives: April 2010

Introducing the Next 10 Speakers: 10 More Ideas that Can Change the World. IC2010 June 16, 17 & 18


April 30, 2010


By now you’re aware of ideacity Talks online. 75 new Talks just added at http://www.ideacityonline.com/talks! Did you know that you can also watch ideaCity on TV? From Monday to Friday, at 4pm ET and 10pm ET, tune in for great … Read more

Headshot of smiling Adora Svitak in sunglasses

Adora Svitak


April 30, 2010


Called a “tiny literary giant” by Diane Sawyer, twelve-year-old Adora Svitak is the world’s youngest teacher and a published author.

Polkastra posing with instruments

Lara St. John & Polkastra


April 30, 2010


An eclectic and international cast of characters including a Canadian folk fiddler/jazz trumpeter, the Met’s contra bassoonist, an Israeli accordionist and an internationally renowned violin soloist met in a New Jersey studio to record a polka album just for fun. An … Read more

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Cleo Paskal


April 30, 2010


Cleo Paskal specializes in the geopolitical, security and economic implications of environmental change.

Sophie Morgan 2010

Sophie Morgan


April 30, 2010


Sophie Morgan is first and foremost a disability rights campaigner.

Natalie McLennan 2010

Natalie McLennan


April 30, 2010


Natalie McLennan rose to the top of her profession: to be an escort at New York City’s top agency.

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Tan Le


April 30, 2010


Tan Le co-founded Emotiv Systems, a neuroengineering company that has developed a breakthrough interface technology for digital media taking inputs directly from the brain.

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Nonie Darwish


April 30, 2010


Nonie believes in freedom of religion and civil rights of former Muslims

Erica Jong


April 26, 2010


She became a literary sensation for her frank portrayal of female sexuality in the groundbreaking 1973 novel "Fear of Flying". Since then Erica Jong has written more than 20 books. She’ll be featured – along with other fascinating speakers at … Read more

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Ashleigh McIvor


April 23, 2010


On February 23, 2010 Ashleigh became the first ever Olympic Gold Medalist in the sport of Women’s Ski Cross, realizing her dream and introducing herself and her sport on the international stage.