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POSTED ON July 11, 2015
Rebranding a .ORG
Founded by actress Connie Nielsen and leading green builder David Warner, HNP's mission is to create game-changing infrastructures called 'Town Centers' in poverty-stricken areas of the world, beginning in Kibera, Kenya. The Town Centers will provide fresh water, electricity, healthy food, education, Internet, and access to micro-credit using methods that are both ecologically and economically sustainable. It's a revolutionary idea we are convinced will better the lives of those who need it most.
POSTED ON March 15, 2015
To Wander and to Wonder
Do you remember what it was like to be a kid? Everything was new...but more importantly you were completely comfortable with that.
This month a few of us attended the edui UX conference in Richmond, VA. One of the more memorable experiences can be summed as follows. Don't place your hand in liquid nitrogen. Second, don't be afraid to wonder. Let me explain.
POSTED ON February 13, 2015
Seven Questions with Jeremy Amos, Director of Technology at Marker Seven
What are you working on right at this very moment?
At the moment, I’m working on some data migration scripts for a site re-launch.
Cool. How did you first get into the field of technology?
My dad and I built a computer from scratch when I was 10 years old.
POSTED ON January 28, 2015
Marker Seven Hits the Lucky Strike Lanes
Last week the M7 team headed down to Lucky Strike for some afternoon bowling. Blowing off some steam at a retro, trendy bowling alley? Don’t mind if I do.
“Did you tell them you hate bowling?” my sister, who stopped by the lanes when visiting for the weekend, asked me.
“Nope! But feel free to mention it so they know why I’m so awful….”