Here is the website of a colleague's project:

http://www.romawa.nl/

The interesting thing about Nereus is that it is a small reactor that can be used for water desalination. The small size is a great help on the safety end and perhaps it will be more economical by being modular. It is not what normally comes to mind when one thinks about a nuclear power plant.

Interesting Article:

http://www.economist.com/business/displayStory.cfm?story_id=1291480


Sounds like the economic activities generated by IT have also increased the need for face-to-face meetings.

I'd better renew the passport. ;-)

I found out that an old acquaintance's (Jim Hubbell), home was untouched by the recent fires in Julian, California. He is an artist and designer who puts a lot of effort into sustainable design and bringing arts to everyone. His home, Ilan-Lael, is opened once a year to the public to see his ideas.

Here is his website. Just glad Jim, his family, and home are okay.

http://hubbellandhubbell.com/

One of my former (future?) volunteer activities was being on the board of a modern dance company. This article reminded me of the power of dance in society.

http://www.yesmagazine.org/22art/burnham.htm