Philippe's recent post on video ("so the whole world can watch")
reminded me of a new piece of free cell phone software that allows most
phones with built-in video cameras to stream the footage live, over the
web.

There may be other similar tools, but the one I'm familiar with is Qik. I highly recommend visiting their web site to see some sample live videos and learn how the service works.

Obviously, tools like this are beginning to radically change citizen
journalism efforts, as it allows anyone to stream content live, through
a stable website that anyone can visit...

The situation in Myanmar
(formerly Burma)
has continued to escalate, and as more time passes the body count is rising.
The violence and harsh, repressive tactics of the military junta regime is
widely known; however, the past month’s events have put a new perspective on
the role and importance of technology and access to information. Our current

What type of database technology do you and/or your organization use to store and collect data? At The Center for Victims of Torture, we use SQL Server and Microsoft Access for client data. We also have other systems purchased from outside vendors for finance and development. Do you design your own databases, or buy them from a store, or hire a consultant to develop them for you?