Syria Goes Offline

Not for the first time this year Syria has been cut off from the internet in a move that the Syrian government is blaming on terrorists. According to many, the action was a result of the government’s attempt to cut off the rebel groups from communication. The events in Syria over the past two...
Syria Goes Offline

Why You Need To Know About CISPA: And What You Can Do About It

The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, or CISPA, was first put forward in 2011 as a response to the increasing dangers of cyber-warfare. It defines something called “cyber threat intelligence” (CTI), which is essentially information about networks, either government or...
Why You Need To Know About CISPA: And What You Can Do About It

Civil Rights Defenders Creates "Smart" Bracelet to Protect Aid Workers

Oh the wonders of technology. Recently there has been so much news about the negative side of technology; how it can be used to incriminate, steal, or fight battles that were once more difficult to fight. Now, thanks to the Civil Rights Defenders we are reminded once again of the benefits that...
Civil Rights Defenders Creates "Smart" Bracelet to Protect Aid Workers

Social Media Advocacy-Legalizing Same Sex Marriage

Social Work, in this day and age, has a strong relationship to technology. It can be used at every aspect of practice yet is often under discussed in our field. The below, originally posted on Bridging the Digital Divide in Social Work Practice, by author Ellen Belluomini, is a prime example...
Social Media Advocacy-Legalizing Same Sex Marriage

Was The Prosecution of Aaron Schwartz A Political Move?

Aaron Shwart pioneer of Reddit, Creative Commons, and RSS among other things, was a political activist fighting for the reality of  information sharing in the digital age. He was arrested in 2011 for breaking into the JSTOR system and downloading copies of Academic Journals. He was...
Was The Prosecution of Aaron Schwart A Political Move?

How Media Turns Science Into Myth

Yesterday I listened to a great TEDtalk on taking science out of context. In a society where media hype is all we know, Molly Crockett warns us how a seemingly simple neuro-bunk can make us believe in anything. Opening the discussion with how the media took her findings of brain chemicals and...
How Media Turns Science Into Myth

Security Fix For W3 Total Cache Released

SJS recently reported that W3 Total Cache WordPress Plugin could potentially leave sensitive data vulnerable. Frederick Townes of W3 Cache was kind enough to leave a comment explaining how to fix the vulnerability with an updated version of W3 Cache now available on WordPress.com   For...
Security Fix For W3 Total Cache Released

In Support of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice

There’s been an ongoing debate over evidence-based practice in social work.  I understand the concerns over a one-size fits all mindset in what is meant to be a person-centered practice. I also understand the concerns that sometimes numbers are simply tweaked to satisfy newly instituted,...
In Support of Evidence-Based Social Work Practice

North Korea - Successful Rocket Launch Puts An Object In Orbit

There has been growing International concern over technological advances in rocketry in North Korea. Past attempts have failed, but in the latest attempt the multi-stage rocket was able to enter space and deploy an object in orbit. North Korea is claiming that they deployed a...
North Korea - Successful Rocket Launch Puts An Object In Orbit

For Non-Profits, Innovation or Caution?

by Michelle Sicignano, LMSW, Staff Writer, Social Justice Solutions An interesting piece from Seth’s Blog   Non-profits have a charter to be innovators, made me wonder. Seth Godin says, “The biggest, best-funded non profits have an obligation to be leaders in innovation, but...
For Non-Profits, Innovation or Caution?

Paralyzed Dogs Walk Again After Nose Cell Transplant

Pawaplegic pups now have a shot at running again as scientists successfully use nose cell transplants to reverse spinal cord injuries in our four legged friends. Nose cells in dogs continue to regenerate through their lives, so by injecting the refined cells into the site of injury, dogs will...
Paralyzed Dogs Walk Again After Nose Cell Transplant