In today’s previous post, I talked about the tech industry getting more involved in the study of the brain. I also mentioned that the tech industry will be starting a lot of projects involving the ocean. There is so much to learn.
For the last few days I was beginning to believe that the tech industry was getting a little boring. I was on gadget overload. As I combed through the tech sites and blogs for new innovative products and services, I was beginning to believe I had seen it all. There was no more “wow factor,” at least for me. After 47 years of being in the business, I just couldn’t be impressed.
Not so fast. I was just tipped off that I will be able to get my jollies by working for clients who are involved in brain and ocean technologies. Apparently, these are the areas the tech industry feels it must explore. I must say, I am thrilled.
President Barack Obama announced a $100 million initiative for a more advanced understanding of the mind. We all learned in grade school that the brain is the most complex structure in the universe.
Watch the video below. Ann Curry of the Today Show did an interview with a nine-year-old girl who had half her brain removed at the tender age of three. See how she is doing today. Remarkable is an understatement.
I want to get involved in tech companies who want to help expand, cure, and alter brain activities. I feel the same way about the ocean. This may be a great opportunity to feel renewed again.
You will be seeing this image a lot more in the future.
Thousands upon thousands of users on Facebook and Twitter (me too) changed our profile pictures to the image of a pink equal sign over a red background. This shows our support for same-sex marriage. The graphic is a take on the usual blue and yellow logo of the Human Rights Campaign.
When we were in our 20s and 30s, no one was concerned about our work environment. We were just thrilled to get a paycheck.
Today, maturing digital companies in Silicon Valley, Seattle, and even New York, are literally building country clubs as offices in order to attract creative talent who are willing to work long hours.
One of my faithful DigiDame readers, who is an investor in the high tech business, says that Yahoo never had any intention of keeping Summly alive.
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1) Will the 17-year old who sold his company to Yahoo get his money?
2) Kardashians are super confident.
3) Where to find non-profit jobs.
Three times this week, newly retired friends have talked to me about empty days. They all had had demanding jobs. No matter how much they now travel, babysit for grandchildren, exercise, or play cards, tennis, and golf, they say something is missing.
The Kardashians
Kris Jenner knows nothing lasts forever. She is milking The Kardashian shame, I mean fame, for all it’s worth. She is willing for all the dirty laundry to hang out just to insure the entire clan’s financial future. In fact, the dirtier the laundry the better. So what’s a little sex tape among friends?
Nick D’Aloisio, creator of Summly
Last week, DigiDame told you about Yahoo buying a news-aggregator for $30 million that had been created by a 17-year-old student. Turns out the story may not have such a happy ending. News just broke that there may be a copyright situation going on.
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1) Facebook Intro’s a Smartphone
2) Kris Jenner Calls the Shots
3) Google Expands Alerts
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