Idealist News

Less Than 3 Weeks Left to Register for ideaCity10! June 16th, 17th, and 18th.

May 31st, 2010

Breaking news! IdeaCityTalks are now available on iTunes including the controversial Kidlit King, Robert Munsch, Genetics Superstar Josef versions.

For the real, unforgettable thing, you know where it's at: June 16, 17 & 18 at Toronto's Koerner Hall... Read More...

Pot activist Marc Emery on way to U.S. prison

May 22nd, 2010

Vancouver's most famous marijuana activist, Marc Emery, is finally on his way to the United States to serve a five-year prison term for selling marijuana seeds by mail to U.S. customers.

Emery's wife, Jodie, says the self-styled "Prince of Pot" was being driven from a Metro Vancouver jail to the Washington State border on Thursday morning to be handed over to U... Read More...

2010 Dan David Prizes Awarded; Three $1 Million Awards Presented

May 14th, 2010

The Dan David Prize award ceremony took place yesterday at Tel Aviv University, in the presence of Mr. Isaac Herzog, Minister of Welfare and Social Services, Prof. Joseph Klafter, President of Tel Aviv University and Chairman of the Board Dan David Prize, Mr... Read More...

ideaCity10 June 16th, 17th & 18th: Third Round of Speakers Announced!

May 13th, 2010

This newsletter is loaded! We've got speakers, we've got sponsors, we've got swag galore. Read on and discover all the reasons you need to justify attending ideaCity 2010, June 16, 17 & 18 at Toronto's stunning Koerner Hall... Read More...

Sylvia A. Earle to Receive America and the Sea Award from Mystic Seaport

May 6th, 2010

World-renowned oceanographer, marine biologist,deep sea explorer and author Sylvia A. Earle has been named the recipient ofMystic Seaport's America and the Sea Award. The Award honors and celebratesthose who embrace the scholarship, exploration, adventure, aesthetics,competition and freedom the sea inspires... Read More...