Finland becomes one of the coolest countries
October 16, 2009 by Kris Ferderer
Filed under Cool Tech, Featured
Finland’s Ministry of Transport and Communications declared that starting next July, every citizen will be given 1mb/s broadband as a legal right. Their final goal? To have every Finn surfing on 100mb/s connection by the end of 2015.
I’m curious to see which country is the next to hop on the internet bandwagon and get their citizens in the 21st century.
On the other hand,
Two tickets to Finland please….
[Full Article on YLE.fi]
Volkswagen changes the world… WITH FUN!
October 13, 2009 by Kris Ferderer
Filed under Cool Tech, Featured, Off Topic
Volkswagen has started up a site with some very interesting theories. Fun theories, if I may. Would the world change for the better if everyday activities weren’t so dull? Would people be willing to change their unhealthy habits if it brought a smile to their face? Could you fix the planet with rainbows and butterfly farts?
Answer? Of course! (Maybe not the “butterfly fart” part though.)
Their set of “Fun Theory” videos take average, everyday tasks and alters them so people are more willing to do something they normally don’t do and have fun doing it, all while bettering themselves and the world around them. Good job, VW.
They also have a contest going on right now with a grand prize of €2,500 (approx. $3,711.93) to the person who submits the best Fun Theory video. Judging ends on November 15th, so start building your cars that run on common courtesy.