‘Tim O’Reilly to software developers: Get serious’

October 12, 2008

My snarky comments about Team Cyprus (see below) came after reading an LA Times’ article on Tim O’Reilly.  From the article: O’Reilly argues that Silicon Valley has strayed from the passion and idealism that fuel innovation to instead follow what he calls the “mad pursuit of the buck with stupider and stupider ideas.” Flush with […]

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Proof that the developing world is screwed

October 11, 2008

As the world melts and AIG execs get pedicures in the SoCal sunshine a few of the best and brightest decided to spend a few fun filled days in the Cypriot sun.  I have had my share of good times but, as Michael Arrington over at TechCrunch puts it, “Team Cyprus: Alcohol  + Bad Judgement […]

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‘A Solar Refrigeration System, Carried by Camels’

October 9, 2008

TreeHugger has a story on camels that carry solar powered refrigeration systems.  This is another briliant invention.  It warms my heart to know that this is the product of the Art Center College of Design Designmatters program that I was fortunate to serve as an expert/judge for some years back.  I had the honor of […]

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‘Ericsson Unveils Wind-Powered Cell Tower’

October 9, 2008

GigaOm has the scoop on a very cool idea – wind powered cell towers.  I love this green energy/tech fusion stuff.  From the write-up: Telecommunications provider Ericsson is putting some wind power into its network with a new radio communications tower unveiled today. The Swedish telecom partnered with turbine maker Vertical Wind AB and Uppsala […]

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Uganda’s main mobile provider’s take on o3B

October 9, 2008

Now here is an interesting bit of journalism.  Appfrica interviews Erik van Veen of Uganda’s MTN.  Erik gives his opinion of o3B, the well publicized Google backed venture to provide satellite connectivity in emerging markets, and the future of mobile in Africa.  Sure, he’s got an angle to protect but interesting none the less.  From […]

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MSF’s ‘A Refugee Camp in the Heart of the City’ exhibit in San Francisco October 15-19

October 8, 2008

Jeff Allen wrote to let me know that our alma mater, Doctors Without Borders, will be exhibiting ‘A Refugee Camp in the Heart of a City’ October 15-19 in San Francisco’s Little Marina Green Park. Jeff is an MSF Logistician and software developer on sabbatical somehwere in Europe.  He pens his thoughts here.  He’s right […]

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Massive love-in re: IT in the field over at Tinder Blog

October 7, 2008

I apologize for my malaise but something clicked a few days/weeks ago and I suddenly realized that by reposting truckloads of iPhone apps (which easily get the most traffic) I was just boring myself into oblivion.  Sure, they are/were pretty cool but there are really only a few worth and damn and the glamour has […]

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Picasa 3 (beta) for Linux

October 3, 2008

Google Photos Blog has released a Linux version of their fabulous Picasa software.  One more argument for adopting Ubuntu.  From the site: We’re proud to announce the public beta of Picasa 3.0 for Linux (just a few days past the end of summer 🙂 With version 3, Picasa adds improved Linux desktop integration. For instance, […]

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Follow on to ‘IT Next to the Beneficiaries’

September 30, 2008

This response is a follow-on to Jeff’s post which can be found below as well as some responses that were received to a cross post.  This is my take and hopefully Jeff (and others) will comment.  Thanks to Jeff for letting us know that once again we are still way behind in the solutions game. […]

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Shipping containers could be ‘dream’ homes for thousands – CNN

September 25, 2008

CNN has a story on an outfit in New Mexico, PFNC Global Communities, that is planning on building homes for maquiladora employees working in Cuidad-Juarez out of shipping containers.  Is this what we should be considering for disaster relief?  If you can ship it to Ciudad you can ship it anywhere.  Here’s the YouTube spot: […]

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