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Socially Networked Rescue Relief in Manila

Piers Fawkes | Posted 09.29.2009 | World

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Typhoon Ondoy was a tragedy. Hundreds have died in the Philippines. But without the rapid-response heroism of ordinary Filipino citizens enabled by technology, it could have been much worse.

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The Economy "Doesn't Need You Anymore"

Piers Fawkes | Posted 11.24.2009 | Technology

Read More: Piers Fawkes, Hank Williams, Recession, Economy, Energy, Solar Panels, Food, Inventions, Innovation, Technology, Wind Turbines, Technology News
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We are nowhere near where we need to be, but it is obvious that eventually everyone will be able to produce his or her own energy, with things like rooftop solar panels and less expensive wind turbines.

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