Pretty good, Pretty Pretty Pretty Pretty Good. !!

Well the title* is an understatement. The two events that I attended in the last 2 weeks have been brilliant.

Encouring people of the DIY (Do It Yourself) mould, the make magazine does a wonderful job. Attended the Makers Faire in San Mateo last weekend http://makerfaire.com/ and it was darn good. Lots of handicraft stuff, robot games, electronics, Irish music - had a great time. Make sure to catch if it happens in your area!

Pangea Day 2008 was a gem. You can find more details at http://www.pangeaday.org/ with all the movies played and the underlying messages.
It was a resounding success. Let me just recount the theme:
"In a world where people are often divided by borders, difference, and conflict, it's easy to lose sight of what we all have in common. Pangea Day seeks to overcome that — to help people see themselves in others — through the power of film. It will be a chance for people around the globe to see the world through someone else's eyes. We're calling it the world's first global campfire: A day when we share stories made by the world for the world. Movies alone can't change the world. But the people who watch them can."

*The title is taken from the sitcom "Curb your Enthusiasm"