Social media isn’t just for “fun”. All the sharing that people do via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. can actually help fight crime, improve hygiene, and provide insight into how to improve services (like having less traffic jams) and keep us safe. While the humanitarian community has been looking into how tech can be used to … Continue reading Getting down with tech to solve crime and reduce vomit
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Density isn’t just another way to say you’re fat
What makes a city great is the people in it. And the more the merrier… because it helps economies grow, generate innovation and provides facilities that are difficult to access in less crowded places (think health, education, etc.). Don’t forget the cultural sights and sounds, like museums, restaurants, and movies! So what’s not to love? … Continue reading Density isn’t just another way to say you’re fat
Corporate achievements for 2010-2011
Corporate achievements are a necessary evil especially if you’re getting your funds and resources from donors, investors, etc. One of the ways to showcase this is usually through a glossy/sexy annual report. For 2010-2011, UNISDR, the UN’s office for disaster risk reduction, wanted to highlight it’s main accomplishments in a visual way. In addition to … Continue reading Corporate achievements for 2010-2011
Taking a hit and getting back up… now that’s resilience.
March can be described in one word…. Change. Here in Switzerland, the seasons are doing that… changing. And yet, after all of my complaining, I finally had the chance to hit the slopes. But by now, the snow is quickly melting ushering in springtime conditions. In Geneva, as people put away their dark and depressing … Continue reading Taking a hit and getting back up… now that’s resilience.