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Thriv’Able Thursday (V): Map Your Bike Route
Contributed by Rick DeVan on March 11, 2010 at 5:04 am ET
Resource: Biking directions added to Google Maps
This is great news with spring arriving in the northern reaches! This will also be very useful for traveling.
Filed under Google, Life and Work, Thrivability
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Thriv’Able Thursday (IV): Google.org Philanthropy
Contributed by Rick DeVan on at 5:03 am ET
Resource: Google.org Blog — News and Notes from Google’s philanthropic arm.
Doing good with what they do best.
Filed under Google, Life and Work, Philanthropy, Thrivability
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Thriv’Able Thursday (III): Texting and Driving
Contributed by Rick DeVan on at 5:02 am ET
Resource: A resource for all wireless users on the dangers of texting while driving
Resource: Lights, Sirens and a Dash Wired With Distractions. Via NYTimes.com
AT&T is helping educate people about the dangers of texting and driving. My hope is that avoiding texting and driving will one day be as common as wearing seatbelts. One of those things that comes automatically, although the occasional reminder doesn’t hurt.
First responders are another issue. Maybe this is a good opportunity for hands-free voice activated systems that talk back, too.
Filed under Life and Work, News and Announcements, Technology, Thrivability
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Thriv’Able Thursday (II): The Internet as a Fundamental Right
Contributed by Rick DeVan on at 5:01 am ET
Resource: Most around the globe believe Web access is a ‘fundamental right’. Via LATimes.com
According to the BBC, which surveyed more than 27,000 adults, 79% of respondents said that they either strongly agree or agree that access to the Internet is a fundamental right for every person around the world.
Resource: The Internet in America: A YouTube Interview with the FCC. Via The Official Google Blog.
Access to the Internet has transformed almost every aspect of our economy and society. This is your chance to press the FCC on how the National Broadband Plan will work, and ask your questions about improving the Internet in America. We’re looking forward to seeing your questions and hearing what the Chairman has to say.
I believe it is entirely self-evident that access to information via the Internet is a fundamental right and equally self-evident that many people do not have it.
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