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West Philadelphia: Taking Back the Airwaves

April 17, 2010

https://vimeo.com/18394819] “Welcome to WPEB 88.1 FM, the first station on your dial. You’re listening to Community Action Magazine, bringing you all the updates on what’s going on in the community and keeping it very real

Cutting the Cord: Smartphone vs. Computer

April 2, 2010

https://vimeo.com/18394847] Apple’s iPhone and iTouch sold 57 million units in 28 months, according to Morgan Stanley’s The Mobile Internet Report. Smartphones and other Internet-ready handheld devices have gained immense popularity. According to the Pew Internet

Technology: Ex-Offenders Need Tech Training

March 8, 2010

https://vimeo.com/18394850] “I’m an individual that wants to try and get ahead in life,” said Hymine, 53, an ex-felon who reentered society in 1992 after spending a year in prison for a drug possession. His story

Technology: Repairing Computers, Refurbishing Futures

February 23, 2010

https://vimeo.com/18394838] Lorenda Legions was referred to the Non-Profit Technology Resources’ Tech-Redi program in 2008, and three months later she was a full-time employee. “It’s a wonderful program, I learned a lot,” Legions said with a

North Philadelphia: The Village Teaches Digital Media

February 15, 2010

The colorfully painted walls at the Village of Arts and Humanities in North Philadelphia allow the students to forget their day’s troubles and concentrate on their creativity. Before class begins students sit around sharing the

Technology: A New Model for Schools

February 15, 2010

At the Science Leadership Academy the students are treated like adults, according a junior at the Science Leadership Academy, Cody Nichols. The Science Leadership Academy (SLA) is a new student oriented, project-based school. The school