Opinion

What did that whale say?

Don’t Fail, Whale!

January 26, 2012

Fredrick Douglass once likened people who claimed to support freedom — but who discouraged agitation — to people who want to grow crops without plowing up the ground. 140 characters or not, it seems like an appropriate response to the news that Twitter has developed the ability to censor tweets on a country-by-country basis. I [...]
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Deep Impact

December 16, 2011

Who are we once we’ve been stripped of everything we call “us”?
"Operation Just 'Cos" Has Begun!

Site News: I Would Like To Talk To Youuuuuuuuu….

October 3, 2011

Redesign news and a Code Library update.
Village Science's New Microscope Receives a Blessing During A Lao "Baci" Ceremony.

HIYOW Wrap-Up: The Ties That Bind Us Together

April 1, 2011

A thank you to all those who made the “Help In Your Own Way” Giveaway a trememdous success!
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HIYOW Giveaway Overtime! Unconventional Guides

March 22, 2011

I wanted to make sure that the Unconventional Guides readers knew about our project. So to make sure that as many people can participate as possible, I’ve decided to extend the deadline to 11:59pm, Eastern Time on Thursday!

Luang Prabang Librarian Chantha Soulingasack (with Village Science Director, Justin Spelman)

International Women’s Day in Luang Prabang

March 8, 2011

I thought this would be an opportune moment to tip my hat to three women that I’ve met here who are doing inspired work!
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HIYOW Giveaway: “Everyday Raw Desserts”

March 6, 2011

Today’s Featured Prize Is Especially Sweet!
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HIYOW Giveaway: Evernote Essentials and Evernote Premium Accounts!

March 3, 2011

Today’s Featured Prizes Will Help You Get The Most Out Of Evernote!
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HIYOW Giveaway: Dragon Dictate for Mac!

February 24, 2011

Today’s Featured Prize: Nuance’s awesome speech recognition app for the Mac!
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The “Help In Your Own Way” Giveaway!

February 19, 2011

From now until March 18th, I am challenging you find creative ways to help Village Science and The Language Project — two groups assisting students in Luang Prabang, Laos…. and offering prizes to those making the greatest impact!