Always the last to know

A thing that bothers me, but I sort of got to live with it, is that I never get to hear the latest news especially in the domains I'm actually interested.
For example, I ran across some design contest that took place a few months ago http://www.filterdesign.ro, also some time ago found out that Ben Terrett of The Design Conspiracy was here to give the participants a speech about design. And I' m still not over the fact that I've missed it.
Also a problem is that events such as contests or so are not well promoted.
I did mention Ben Terrett, because his blog really inspired me, and managed to get me started blogging and posting my ideas regarding brands, design, and all.