The tech community shows the power of positive technology by building free open-source tools that help aid relief and recovery in Haiti. Hours about the disaster in Haiti Crisis Commons organized several nationwide events to work on numerous technology projects. The Haiti OpenStreetMap project was a direct result of this tech collaboration. It provides one of the most … [Read more...] about Tech Help in Haiti
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Geek Gifts
Everyone has at least one geek in their life. You know - the one you call when your PC does something weird. But what do you do to stop the guilt when you pick-up the phone to call your nerd buddy for tech support the next time you have a PC crash. Especially since you haven’t spoke to him or her since the last time your PC needed some tech TLC. Here’s a solution to your … [Read more...] about Geek Gifts
The End of the World and I Feel Fine
Why is everyone in a rush to end the World? On 11/13/2009 (Friday the 13th) Hollywood gives us anther apocalyptic movie in spectacular special effects. This time the day of reckoning is on December 21, 2012 based mostly on the predictions from the Mayan calendar. And so soon after Y2K? Remember the good ole days when only Nostradamus and religious types like Pat Robertson … [Read more...] about The End of the World and I Feel Fine
Tech Support in the Middle Ages
Funny video of a Middle Age tech support call to help a user with his new "book technology" that replaces the old scroll. … [Read more...] about Tech Support in the Middle Ages
Health Care-It’s About Protecting Profits
The health care debate gets a satirical kick with a video proclaiming how we need to "protect" insurance company profits from the evils of health care reform. No matter where you stand politically, it is okay to watch the video. It’s kinda funny: Protect Insurance Companies PSA from Will Ferrell At the nucleus of the biology of technology philosophy is that technology … [Read more...] about Health Care-It’s About Protecting Profits


