The cost of sms: your thumb

Text messaging, faster and faster
On your cell phones, they say is disaster
For your thumbs, 'cause the strain,
Can cause blisters and pain,
So much so, that you may need a plaster!

TOI 14/04/09: Communicating via text messages can damage your thumb, according to a study. Get the story here

info-activism camp, Bangalore 2009

I am excited to be a part of the Info-Activism camp 2009. The camp will be held 19-25th February, in Bangalore, India. Here is the list of participants:

And here is Inkspot's take on what Info-Activism is all about...

In places where there is oppression,
Where Haves enslave Have-nots' expression,
Digi-tech, information,
Unchains conversation -
Info-Activism? Well, that's my impression!

You've got mail? We've got a cure!

Dear folks, this is fact and not fiction
There’s help at hand for your affliction
This 12-step cure
Promises for sure
To help you dump E-mail addiction!

Yahoo News 20/2/07: Twelve-step program aims to cure e-mail addiction. Read on.