The document provides information about upcoming events at HUB Johannesburg in January 2011. It summarizes the growing membership and successful workshops and events hosted so far. It then profiles member Samantha Braithwaite and her background and current work. Finally, it advertises upcoming January events on citizen journalism and a ideas fair to generate positive change in Africa.
This document provides contact information for the Parliamentary Information Office, including their website, blog, LinkedIn profile, videos on DailyMotion, phone number, address, fax number and email for general comments or questions about the Parliamentary Yearbook.
The document discusses evaluating a computer's performance through monitoring software. It describes using TreeSize to analyze disk space usage and Windows Performance Monitor to track processor and memory usage over time. Testing was done by opening common programs and monitoring the impact on resources. The results showed lower than expected impact. Upgrading the computer's memory and processor was considered, but ultimately a new computer was found to be a better value for the money given its specifications and lower cost compared to upgrading. Regular performance monitoring was recommended to track computer health over time.
Western dichondra is a creeping perennial groundcover native to coastal California. It spreads via rhizomes and dies back annually, reemerging with spring rains. It has attractive kidney-shaped green leaves and small purple flowers in spring. Western dichondra thrives as a groundcover in partial shade and moderate water, making it suitable under trees or shrubs. It requires well-drained soil and occasional summer watering. Propagation is easy through division of existing plants in spring.
Mao Zedong was born in 1893 in China to a peasant farmer family. He became involved in politics after working as a library assistant and serving in the revolutionary army. Mao helped establish the Communist Party of China and launched the Great Leap Forward economic plan, though he faced declining health in his later years. Mao officially lost power in 1976 due to health issues, including a major heart attack.
This document defines and describes several common types of bank accounts and financial instruments. It explains that savings accounts allow customers to earn interest on set aside funds while providing liquidity for banks to issue loans. Checking accounts allow withdrawals and deposits to access very liquid funds via various payment methods. Mortgages are loans secured by real estate collateral that buyers use to finance large property purchases without paying the full amount upfront. Certificates of deposit are low-risk, interest-bearing investments that offer higher returns than comparable options in exchange for keeping funds in the account for a set maturity period.
The document discusses the challenges of remote work and provides recommendations. It states that remote work can increase productivity but challenges include communication issues and less social interaction. It recommends employers provide training on remote collaboration tools, schedule regular video calls to maintain social connections, and help remote employees maintain a separation between work and personal life.
For the conference in London, it is recommended to drive the Peugeot 407 saloon as it is more fuel efficient than the Ford Mondeo. The Premier Inn London Docklands is the closest and most convenient hotel at only a 5 minute walk from the conference center. Public transport is not needed since the hotel is walkable, but driving would allow flexibility. The trip involves traveling on Wednesday and returning on Saturday to make best use of time within the daily £100 expense limit, totaling £300 for expenses.
This document provides contact information for the Parliamentary Information Office, including their website, blog, LinkedIn profile, videos on DailyMotion, phone number, address, fax number and email for general comments or questions about the Parliamentary Yearbook.
The document discusses evaluating a computer's performance through monitoring software. It describes using TreeSize to analyze disk space usage and Windows Performance Monitor to track processor and memory usage over time. Testing was done by opening common programs and monitoring the impact on resources. The results showed lower than expected impact. Upgrading the computer's memory and processor was considered, but ultimately a new computer was found to be a better value for the money given its specifications and lower cost compared to upgrading. Regular performance monitoring was recommended to track computer health over time.
Western dichondra is a creeping perennial groundcover native to coastal California. It spreads via rhizomes and dies back annually, reemerging with spring rains. It has attractive kidney-shaped green leaves and small purple flowers in spring. Western dichondra thrives as a groundcover in partial shade and moderate water, making it suitable under trees or shrubs. It requires well-drained soil and occasional summer watering. Propagation is easy through division of existing plants in spring.
Mao Zedong was born in 1893 in China to a peasant farmer family. He became involved in politics after working as a library assistant and serving in the revolutionary army. Mao helped establish the Communist Party of China and launched the Great Leap Forward economic plan, though he faced declining health in his later years. Mao officially lost power in 1976 due to health issues, including a major heart attack.
This document defines and describes several common types of bank accounts and financial instruments. It explains that savings accounts allow customers to earn interest on set aside funds while providing liquidity for banks to issue loans. Checking accounts allow withdrawals and deposits to access very liquid funds via various payment methods. Mortgages are loans secured by real estate collateral that buyers use to finance large property purchases without paying the full amount upfront. Certificates of deposit are low-risk, interest-bearing investments that offer higher returns than comparable options in exchange for keeping funds in the account for a set maturity period.
The document discusses the challenges of remote work and provides recommendations. It states that remote work can increase productivity but challenges include communication issues and less social interaction. It recommends employers provide training on remote collaboration tools, schedule regular video calls to maintain social connections, and help remote employees maintain a separation between work and personal life.
For the conference in London, it is recommended to drive the Peugeot 407 saloon as it is more fuel efficient than the Ford Mondeo. The Premier Inn London Docklands is the closest and most convenient hotel at only a 5 minute walk from the conference center. Public transport is not needed since the hotel is walkable, but driving would allow flexibility. The trip involves traveling on Wednesday and returning on Saturday to make best use of time within the daily £100 expense limit, totaling £300 for expenses.
The document outlines plans for a theatre project that will use verbatim interviews and movement to give unheard voices a platform and challenge societal norms. It will feature characters of different sexualities and gender identities to share stories about sexuality beyond a straight male perspective, including thoughts on stigma, assault, and harassment. The goal is to educate audiences and provoke discussion around important issues through sharing varied personal experiences.
PTPI Hub provides a physical space in Brussels for members to work, learn, and engage in community activities. The hub aims to connect people and foster stronger communities. It offers coworking space, workshops, and supports community projects. PTPI Hub is seeking philanthropic support to expand opportunities and make their vision of building international understanding a reality.
Hub johannesburg's invitation to global entrepreneurship week 2010ajovertoom
The document advertises events hosted by The Hub Johannesburg during Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 15-22. The events will feature talks from inspiring speakers like Adam Habib and Moky Mokura on topics around youth, environment, civil society, arts, music, and entrepreneurship. Attendees can participate in discussions, learn about social and green entrepreneurship, and have a chance to win a mentorship with a top South African entrepreneur through a raffle. A full program and registration details are provided on the website listed.
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The document discusses a think tank called the Centre for London, which aims to help London address its big policy challenges by acting as a critical friend to policymakers and developing long-term policy solutions. The Centre for London conducts research and events, and looks for support from private, public, and voluntary sector funders to collaboratively work on policy issues facing the city. It was incubated by Demos, another think tank focused on political and social issues.
The document provides an overview of a lecture on popular culture that discusses several key concepts:
- Hip-hop and its role in preserving indigenous languages and culture among the youth in Platfontein township.
- How digital technology allows the youth to challenge colonial narratives and express their own identities.
- The concept of cultural citizenship and how the Platfontein youth mobilize it to address issues of belonging.
- Transnationalism and how an activist framework invoking this could enhance the work of youth communities.
It then introduces two lecturers, Dr. Alexia Smit who researches South African television, reality TV, and gender, and A/Prof Tanja Bosch who has worked in community radio and researches
Hisham Mortada, an international educator and scholar of architecture, became interested in preserving the historic city of Harar, Ethiopia after learning of its significance from a student in Italy. He formed a team that created a master plan focused on improving infrastructure, restoring historic buildings and gates, and maintaining the city's architectural heritage for residents. Several international organizations were inspired by the plan to fund restoration projects in Harar. While more work remains, Mortada is pleased to see Harar's heritage being preserved with support from its people, the government, and outside partners.
Case 4 space 2.3.1. presentation bharat dahiya_chula university of thailand.pptxcase4space
Urban civic spaces play an important role in defining city character and supporting activities like community life, livelihoods, cultural events, and political expression. However, many cities face problems like divided communities and inadequate public spaces. International agendas like the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda aim to promote inclusive, accessible, green public spaces. Youth could play a transformative role in urban planning and policymaking by creating activities in civic spaces, building urban memory, and transferring it between generations, but currently have limited involvement due to lack of information, opportunities, and recognition of their potential contributions.
Massiv Metro - The Future of Radio in AfricaTony Mallam
An all new Urban digital radio station, targeting the 15 million daily Urban commuters in South Africa, taking digital radio to the masses with an innovative distribution platform
Jan Gehl is an influential urban planner and architect known for his research on public spaces and how people use urban environments. Some of his key theories include making public life and human experience the central focus of urban design, not just architecture or cars. He advocates designing cities that are walkable and accessible by public transport to promote public health. Gehl also emphasizes designing urban spaces that engage multiple senses to create vibrant social and recreational areas between buildings. His work has influenced planning in cities like Copenhagen and helped shift priorities towards more livable, people-centered communities.
The Hub is a global network of coworking spaces that aims to support entrepreneurs and social innovators working on solutions to social, environmental, and cultural challenges. The Johannesburg location will provide a collaborative working environment, events, workshops, and resources to help members connect and advance their ideas. Memberships range from providing limited access to full-time dedicated desks and 24/7 access to the space and community. The Johannesburg location is in the inner city's fashion district near public transit and amenities.
The Hub is a global network of coworking spaces that aims to support entrepreneurs and social innovators working on solutions to social, environmental, and cultural challenges. The Johannesburg location will provide a collaborative working environment, events, workshops, and resources to help members connect and advance their ideas. Memberships range from providing limited access to full-time dedicated desks and 24/7 access to the space and community. The Johannesburg location is in the inner city's fashion district near public transit and amenities.
This project maps the field of deaf migration to London. It conducts interviews and observations of deaf migrants from diverse backgrounds in various social settings. Key findings include:
- Deaf migrants come from all over the world for reasons like jobs, relationships, or escaping war.
- They face challenges with language barriers and discrimination but navigate spaces by mixing sign languages and communication methods.
- Intersectionality shapes their experiences, as deaf people of color sometimes face racism or questioning of why they migrated.
- The research highlights complex, lived experiences to understand how deaf identity interacts with other social factors like class, education, and nationality.
Varias plazas de Cuerpo Europeo Solidaridad en Bélgica de YesEuropa.org: https://www.yeseuropa.org/becas/voluntariado-europeo/ser-voluntario-en-belgica-museo-comunicacion-educacion-etc/
This document summarizes a report on the Somali population in Copenhagen, Denmark. It begins with an executive summary and overview of the Somali context for migration to Denmark. It then discusses the population demographics, including statistics on citizenship and where Danish-Somalis live in Copenhagen. Subsequent sections cover the policy context at the city and national levels, issues of identity and belonging, experiences with education, employment, housing, health, policing, participation and citizenship, and the role of media. The report aims to understand the experiences and challenges faced by Somalis in Copenhagen through qualitative research, with a goal of informing policies to promote greater inclusion and equality.
The document summarizes research conducted on the community in Yeoville, Johannesburg. It describes Yeoville as a diverse neighborhood inhabited largely by immigrants from various African countries. Research was conducted through interviews and an online questionnaire with residents and internet cafe users. The research found that residents struggle with unemployment, lack of access to services, and fear of discrimination. It also identified key needs of the community like help with legal issues, healthcare, education, and communication with friends/family. The project aims to address these needs through a community website hosted on internet cafe computers in the area.
Urban planning processes in lagos executive summaryIsmaila Aro
The publication is the result of a year long research process led by Fabulous Urban, Zurich, with local experts and final year students’ examining the relation between urban policies, urban interventions, the role of governance and the different actors in Lagos. The publication looks at four case studies with detailed overviews, graphics and analysis demonstrating that strategic adjustments in the overall politics and policies guiding the urban development of Lagos are needed to reach out to all Lagos residents who is at the center of the urban and economic development
The document outlines plans for a theatre project that will use verbatim interviews and movement to give unheard voices a platform and challenge societal norms. It will feature characters of different sexualities and gender identities to share stories about sexuality beyond a straight male perspective, including thoughts on stigma, assault, and harassment. The goal is to educate audiences and provoke discussion around important issues through sharing varied personal experiences.
PTPI Hub provides a physical space in Brussels for members to work, learn, and engage in community activities. The hub aims to connect people and foster stronger communities. It offers coworking space, workshops, and supports community projects. PTPI Hub is seeking philanthropic support to expand opportunities and make their vision of building international understanding a reality.
Hub johannesburg's invitation to global entrepreneurship week 2010ajovertoom
The document advertises events hosted by The Hub Johannesburg during Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 15-22. The events will feature talks from inspiring speakers like Adam Habib and Moky Mokura on topics around youth, environment, civil society, arts, music, and entrepreneurship. Attendees can participate in discussions, learn about social and green entrepreneurship, and have a chance to win a mentorship with a top South African entrepreneur through a raffle. A full program and registration details are provided on the website listed.
Metanomics is a weekly Web-based show on the serious uses of virtual worlds. This transcript is from a past show.
For this and other videos, visit us at http://metanomics.net.
The document discusses a think tank called the Centre for London, which aims to help London address its big policy challenges by acting as a critical friend to policymakers and developing long-term policy solutions. The Centre for London conducts research and events, and looks for support from private, public, and voluntary sector funders to collaboratively work on policy issues facing the city. It was incubated by Demos, another think tank focused on political and social issues.
The document provides an overview of a lecture on popular culture that discusses several key concepts:
- Hip-hop and its role in preserving indigenous languages and culture among the youth in Platfontein township.
- How digital technology allows the youth to challenge colonial narratives and express their own identities.
- The concept of cultural citizenship and how the Platfontein youth mobilize it to address issues of belonging.
- Transnationalism and how an activist framework invoking this could enhance the work of youth communities.
It then introduces two lecturers, Dr. Alexia Smit who researches South African television, reality TV, and gender, and A/Prof Tanja Bosch who has worked in community radio and researches
Hisham Mortada, an international educator and scholar of architecture, became interested in preserving the historic city of Harar, Ethiopia after learning of its significance from a student in Italy. He formed a team that created a master plan focused on improving infrastructure, restoring historic buildings and gates, and maintaining the city's architectural heritage for residents. Several international organizations were inspired by the plan to fund restoration projects in Harar. While more work remains, Mortada is pleased to see Harar's heritage being preserved with support from its people, the government, and outside partners.
Case 4 space 2.3.1. presentation bharat dahiya_chula university of thailand.pptxcase4space
Urban civic spaces play an important role in defining city character and supporting activities like community life, livelihoods, cultural events, and political expression. However, many cities face problems like divided communities and inadequate public spaces. International agendas like the Sustainable Development Goals and New Urban Agenda aim to promote inclusive, accessible, green public spaces. Youth could play a transformative role in urban planning and policymaking by creating activities in civic spaces, building urban memory, and transferring it between generations, but currently have limited involvement due to lack of information, opportunities, and recognition of their potential contributions.
Massiv Metro - The Future of Radio in AfricaTony Mallam
An all new Urban digital radio station, targeting the 15 million daily Urban commuters in South Africa, taking digital radio to the masses with an innovative distribution platform
Jan Gehl is an influential urban planner and architect known for his research on public spaces and how people use urban environments. Some of his key theories include making public life and human experience the central focus of urban design, not just architecture or cars. He advocates designing cities that are walkable and accessible by public transport to promote public health. Gehl also emphasizes designing urban spaces that engage multiple senses to create vibrant social and recreational areas between buildings. His work has influenced planning in cities like Copenhagen and helped shift priorities towards more livable, people-centered communities.
The Hub is a global network of coworking spaces that aims to support entrepreneurs and social innovators working on solutions to social, environmental, and cultural challenges. The Johannesburg location will provide a collaborative working environment, events, workshops, and resources to help members connect and advance their ideas. Memberships range from providing limited access to full-time dedicated desks and 24/7 access to the space and community. The Johannesburg location is in the inner city's fashion district near public transit and amenities.
The Hub is a global network of coworking spaces that aims to support entrepreneurs and social innovators working on solutions to social, environmental, and cultural challenges. The Johannesburg location will provide a collaborative working environment, events, workshops, and resources to help members connect and advance their ideas. Memberships range from providing limited access to full-time dedicated desks and 24/7 access to the space and community. The Johannesburg location is in the inner city's fashion district near public transit and amenities.
This project maps the field of deaf migration to London. It conducts interviews and observations of deaf migrants from diverse backgrounds in various social settings. Key findings include:
- Deaf migrants come from all over the world for reasons like jobs, relationships, or escaping war.
- They face challenges with language barriers and discrimination but navigate spaces by mixing sign languages and communication methods.
- Intersectionality shapes their experiences, as deaf people of color sometimes face racism or questioning of why they migrated.
- The research highlights complex, lived experiences to understand how deaf identity interacts with other social factors like class, education, and nationality.
Varias plazas de Cuerpo Europeo Solidaridad en Bélgica de YesEuropa.org: https://www.yeseuropa.org/becas/voluntariado-europeo/ser-voluntario-en-belgica-museo-comunicacion-educacion-etc/
This document summarizes a report on the Somali population in Copenhagen, Denmark. It begins with an executive summary and overview of the Somali context for migration to Denmark. It then discusses the population demographics, including statistics on citizenship and where Danish-Somalis live in Copenhagen. Subsequent sections cover the policy context at the city and national levels, issues of identity and belonging, experiences with education, employment, housing, health, policing, participation and citizenship, and the role of media. The report aims to understand the experiences and challenges faced by Somalis in Copenhagen through qualitative research, with a goal of informing policies to promote greater inclusion and equality.
The document summarizes research conducted on the community in Yeoville, Johannesburg. It describes Yeoville as a diverse neighborhood inhabited largely by immigrants from various African countries. Research was conducted through interviews and an online questionnaire with residents and internet cafe users. The research found that residents struggle with unemployment, lack of access to services, and fear of discrimination. It also identified key needs of the community like help with legal issues, healthcare, education, and communication with friends/family. The project aims to address these needs through a community website hosted on internet cafe computers in the area.
Urban planning processes in lagos executive summaryIsmaila Aro
The publication is the result of a year long research process led by Fabulous Urban, Zurich, with local experts and final year students’ examining the relation between urban policies, urban interventions, the role of governance and the different actors in Lagos. The publication looks at four case studies with detailed overviews, graphics and analysis demonstrating that strategic adjustments in the overall politics and policies guiding the urban development of Lagos are needed to reach out to all Lagos residents who is at the center of the urban and economic development
1. Join HUB Johannesburg? Click here to enquire!
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Welcome to Johannesburg Hubdate-lite, January 2011.
We appreciate your continued support and
interest in HUB Johannesburg.
There is growing interest in HUB Johannesburg
and we are pleased to announce that Hub
membership is steadily climbing!
Since opening HUB Johannesburg, three months
ago, we’ve had the pleasure of hosting many of
you at no fewer than 7 HUB Co-Creation
Workshops and 7 Entrepreneurship focused
events, during Global Entrepreneurship Week in
November 2010.
In addition to this we also host a weekly informal networking session called Lunch at the Hub,
hosted every Friday at 1pm.
Member Profile: Samantha Braithwaite:
Affectionately known as Sam, Samantha was brought up in Durban and studied at
Rhodes University in Grahamstown. With an undergraduate in Social Sciences, she
majored in Economics, before furthering her studies in Enterprise Management.
After working in Johannesburg she travelled to Dubai where she joined a UK-based
company specializing in published business information for the Middle East region. In 2009,
her role was made redundant. Sam decided to use this opportunity for purposeful travel
that could expose her to various different social development models.
Her travels took her to India where she visited the SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s
Association). The primary focus of her travels however centered around work in Nepal
and Bangladesh. Sam travelled Nepal for 6 months, working with various projects across
the small country. Samantha Braithwaite & 2006 Nobel Laureate Prof. Mohammad Yunus
In 2010, Sam worked for the Yunus Centre in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Yunus Centre works to promote the idea and practice of the social business model under the close guidance of its founder and
microfinance pioneer, 2006 Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus. In the same year Sam completed training in the Grameen Bank
micro-lending model.
Determined by nature and driven by new ideas, Sam does not shy away from a challenge. She lives each day to see systemic and tangible
change happen in her country - and she believes strongly in the vital role business and innovation can play in creating this change.
Sam currently works for Tshikululu Social Investments.
2. Hubbing in Johannesburg…
DATE: Thurs, 27th January 2011
EVENT: Jo’burg Citizen Journalists in Dialogue
TIME: 18h00 for 18h30
COST: R50 [Non Members]
Event Information:
With the evolution of social media, there is an increasing shift in who the opinion shapers in our society are and who
they will be. The combination of social media (Facebook, Twitter and personal blogs) with an optimistic unrelated
group of people, who are passionate observers and commentators of Johannesburg inner-city’s regeneration are
providing a perspective that goes beyond institutional frameworks and agendas.
Hub Johannesburg invites Jo’burg’s culture bloggers and citizen journalists to an evening dialogue and discovery
around the “real” trends emerging in the city. What do we see when we walk the streets of the city? What is there to
do? What’s happening? What happens when we bring together the voices of Joburg?
[Citizen Journalists are the people formerly known as the audience. Citizen Journalism (also known as "public", "participatory",
"democratic", “guerrilla” or “street journalism”) is the concept of members of the public "playing an active role in the process of
collecting, reporting, analyzing and disseminating news and information"]
RSVP: Johannesburg.hosts@the-hub.net by Monday, 24th January
*a carpool departs from the Market Theatre at 6pm, let us know if you would like to meet there.
DATE: Thurs, 03rd February, 2011
EVENT: New Ideas for Africa: Jozi Ideas Fair
TIME: 18h00 for 18h30
COST: R50 [Non Members]
Event Information:
Based on the success of last years’ NIFA: Ideas Fair, we are pleased to announce that the
HUB Johannesburg will be hosting NIFA: Jozi Ideas Fairs on the first Thursday of every month
during 2011.
If you have an idea or project that could create positive change and would like to share it
in a safe environment for constructive criticism, connections to key contacts, professional
support for different parts of the project and possible partnerships; we invite you to this
session.
You are also invited to come and be inspired – who knows what could emerge!
RSVP: Johannesburg.hosts@the-hub.net by Monday, 31st January
*a carpool departs from the Market Theatre at 6pm, let us know if you would like to meet there
PROPOSED DATE: Fri, 18th February, 2011
EVENT: TBC
Event Information:
Look out for a special Collaborative Event between HUB Johannesburg and The Branson
Centre of Entrepreneurship South Africa
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3. Member Events this Month…
MEMBER: Dorah Lebelo – GenderCC Southern Africa
DATE: Wednesday, 2nd February 2011
EVENT: Gender Review of National Climate Change Response [NCCR] Green Paper 2010
TIME:
COST:
Event Information:
Although climate change impacts will affect all countries, its impacts will be differently distributed
among different regions, generations, age and income groups, occupations and genders. The
poor, the majority of whom are women, will be disproportionately affected.
GenderCC Southern Africa – women for climate justice would like to invite you to a workshop on the Gender Review of the National Climate
Change Response [NCCR] Green Paper 2010.
The workshop will seek to:
• Bring various civil society stakeholders together and present to them GenderCCSA’s draft Gender Review of the NCCR Green Paper 2010
• To gather inputs and comments from various civil society stakeholders on GenderCCSA’s draft Gender Review of the NCCR Green Paper
2010
• To work on various joint strategies of ensuring the voices of grassroots women are included and that the South African climate change
response policy is gender responsive.
Please RSVP for your participation:
E-mail: dorah@gendercc.net
Tell: Kelebogile Nthite – 076 166 8765 or
Dorah Lebelo – 073 177 1817
by the 24th January 2010.
*Ms Lebelo is also available to answer any questions you may have regarding the programme.
*Please note that space could be limited.
*People coming from outside of Johannesburg are asked to cover their own travel and accommodation costs where possible.
Address:
171 President Street
[Corner President and Polly Streets]
Tel: 011 048 2542
Website: http://johannesburg.the-
hub.net
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