Event: 24 March Bethesda MD Health Informatics Sponsored by Twitter @DCHealth2.0

Plan to join us the evening of March 24th to hear a rapid-fire series of short presentations from five Health Informatics leaders. The presentations will be followed by a panel style Q&A session that will explore a range of topics surrounding Health Informatics. 1. Exploring the role of medical image informatics in clinical practice: Outcomes …

Review: Reality Is Broken–Why Games Make Us Better and How They Can Change the World

Jane McGonigal 6 Star for Concept–Ignores Past Pioneers–Energizes Us All February 28, 2011 I took the time to read all of the reviews to date, and was reminded again of the chasm between those who understand technology and its possibilities, and those who do not. Being among the latter, in part because I am a …

What are the fundamental requirements and building blocks of a distributed internet?

What are the fundamental requirements and building blocks of a distributed internet? In preparation for the Contact summit in NYC 20 October 2011, we want to understand the current landscape of projects/initiatives building a distributed internet and the fundamental requirements so we can better coordinate efforts. ANSWER ONE: Michel Bauwens Here is a proposed definition …

Senator (D-MD): Leaks Should Be a Felony + RECAP

[Congressional Record: February 15, 2011 (Senate)] [Page S753-S754] STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS By Mr. CARDIN: S. 355. A bill to improve, modernize, and clarify the espionage statutes contained in chapter 37 of title 18, United States Code, to promote Federal whistleblower protection statutes and regulations, to deter unauthorized disclosures of classified information, …