All For More Gals in Tech, Just Signed Up for 'Ada Lovelace Day'

When I was given a chance to do a panel presentation at South by Southwest on being Just Over 50 and Not Dead Yet, one thing I sure did not want was to have 5 white guys talking. In the end it was 2 women and 3 guys. I don't consider myself an ubergeek.One thing I find...

Happy Cows for the Gastro Geeks...Thanks to Mother in Singapore

I never quite fathomed how hard working people could survive on junk food. Call me a French snob if you will? Real food matters to me. Once you get past the retro looks the folks at Mother could be onto something. What Mother knows best is to make sure that even Geeks know...

The tragedy at mahavilachchiya E-Village.

"The tragedy at mahavilachchiya E-Village. A well thought out birthday gift for Piribaharan Mahavilachchiya is a village in Anuradhapura, 245 km from Colombo which is surrounded by Vilpattu National Park from three sides and the children of Mahavilachchiya with Founder Mr...

Accessibility: Not Just For People with Disabilities

How many accounts do you have?Banks (savings, checking, ATM, etc.)Credit cards (more than one? More than four?)Car care clubsInsurance companies (multiple?)Mortgage(s)Maintenance service contracts (car, home, appliances, etc)Doctors (yours, your kids' and your pets')... What...

This 'Feed': not an Online Subscription, a Breakfast item

This 'Feed' does not get served on your computer. Its rightful place is on the Breakfast table.  The 'Feed Granola Company' is a Start Up that began in Jason Wright's kitchen in New York City.They are all organic and multi grain. I tasted 2 of the 3 flavors and they are...

A Really Smart Way to Raise Funds for Your Organization

The Linux Foundation reintroduced their Visa credit card today. The concept is simple: each time a Linux Foundation card holder uses their card, a donation is made to The Linux Fund by the card issuer, U.S. Bank. Think of it as reward points going where they are needed......

Martha Stewart Geeks Out for Wired's Annual How To Guide

DIY is her thing. What can I say? "Wired: OK, let's talk tips. What's your home music setup? How do you keep all the wires and cords to a minimum?Stewart: I live in an old house with no closets and no built-ins. I hate big cupboards. So, where do you put your stereos and all...

Mother's Day Geek Gifts and Belly Casting

The long and winding road from Mother's Day Geek gifts to Belly Casting, art and the pregnant woman...Demi Moore was not spotted!