Hi all, For those of you who have leafed through the Hidden-Tech reports posted on the Web site, you'll recognize the name Joel Kotkin, author of THE NEW GEOGPRAPHY and many others books and articles for prominent business publications. Joel has mentioned Hidden-Tech in articles, which focus often on the ways that technology is changing the way we all work and live. He's going to be speaking at Smith College at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 on the topic: "Can Cities Remain Relevant?" The location is Graham Hall in the Brown Fine Arts Center. Among the issues he'll address is sprawl, which is a big issue for many in the region. There's no charge. For more information call 585-3721. best, Amy Zuckerman Hidden-Tech founder, co-chair