mobile apps

Culture Clash: STD App’s Naming Gaffe Goes Viral

April 3, 2014 by Amy Jussel 6 Comments

July 19, 2014 Update: Mahalo and 'Ho'omaika'i 'ana (thank you and congratulations) for the corporate social responsibility exhibited by the Hula app founders and developers who have officially renamed … [Read more...]

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When Life Goes Sideways: Is There An App For That?

November 8, 2010 by Amy Jussel 13 Comments

Dec. 14, 2015 Update While digital 'screens' helped me triage many Rx and Dx complications in rural environs, and this remote locale used screens beautifully to bring urban advice into a sepsis … [Read more...]

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Stars & Stripes Celebrations For America the Beautiful

July 4, 2010 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

July 3, 2010 With the TEDxOilspill recap of innovative solutions airing on pbs last night (complete with faux BPGlobalPR masked man Leroy Stick) Oil, and WorldWildlife Fund Free e-cards reminding that … [Read more...]

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Age of Conversation & Kids: Digital Citizens v Snark Tanks

May 26, 2010 by Amy Jussel 8 Comments

May 26, 2010 When I mention social media being part of kids’ identity, parents often cringe and squinch up their faces like I’ve force fed them BeanBoozled Jelly Bellies in pickle and ‘rotten egg’ … [Read more...]

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Hey Kids: Received a Text from the Pope Yet?

December 24, 2008 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

It’s Christmas eve, a time to rejoice…“The Vatican is endorsing new technology that brings the book of daily prayers used by priests straight onto iPhones.” Hail Mary and … [Read more...]

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