« Development Seed is a creative data visualization and mapping team based in Washington, DC. We help organizations use data to explain complex issues and make better decisions. We work on projects with partners in government, international development, and the private sector who are trying to make things better, improve policy, and touch the lives of people around the world.”
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« The Fukushima Government has created a world wide map of radiation measurements powered by SAFECAST radiation measurements ». (via Safecast)
A few hours ago Japan introduced new anti-piracy legislation designed to clamp down on illegal file-sharing. The regime is one of the most draconian in the world. In most countries users are only targeted when they upload copyright-infringing material to other Internet users, but the new law’s wording means that simply downloading unauthorized material could result in a jail sentence.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xhu1GChF7s
Making of Megabox (Official Video) (par OfficialMegaBox)
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Alexandra Lange suggère que Kickstarter fonctionne bien mieux quand il s’agit de prévendre des marchandises. Les projets qui recueillent des fonds en masse sont le plus souvent ceux où votre engagement contributif consiste à préacheter un produit pour rendre sa création possible. Mais les parcs publics ne sont pas un produit : ils sont des biens publics, rappelle Ethan Zuckerman.