USAID helps Afghan Girls in Education and Economy to be empowered
Today I read an article about USAID's recent activity on training and supporting small private sectors by means of Afghanistan Workforce…
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Creativity in Afghanistan
Our creative capacity is not entirely dependent on that of our parents – and theirs from their own parents and so on –…
Afghanistan and Central Asia Advertising Network for Sustainable Business and Education by Women in Technology
Please visit the 2013 Time 100 page dedicated to Roya Mahboob. You will see two Citibank advertisements. One is 728x90 and the…
The Future of Fashion Runway Show at FIT - Profiling Designer Kenn Anderson
BY: Keely-Shea Smith On May 1, 2013, the graduating Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design students presented their final collections in…
SCOTT JACKSON: AN INSPIRING FIGURE IN THE WORLD OF SUSTAINABLE PHILANTHROPY
Last Sunday I watched the last episode of "60 Minutes" on CBS, and was inspired by the story of billionaire Paul Tudor Jones, a former…
The Future of Fashion Runway Show at FIT, Showcasing the New Faces of Fashion
On May 1st, 2013 the Fashion Institute of Technology presented the Future of Fashion runway show. Semyon, Elaha and myself walked…
Afghanistan Education system with Information Technology
Information Technology (IT) is a new word in computer world. Information technology is to manage the information with using of computer…
Time100 Gala and Social Enterprise for Women in Technology by Roya Mahboob
The Time 100 Gala was a fantastic event packed with celebrities and pioneers. Today, three days later, I am in DC and able for the…
Fashion Film is Meant to be Creative - Do Not Recycle
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In the digital era, it's hard to keep up with the rapid change in pace when it comes to social media. Heidi Klum's…
"What is a blog?" -- from Peter; producer, painter, author -- age 84 yrs.
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We have the privilege of being (very!) close to Peter Watson-Wood; producer, painter, author, innovator, philanthropist, etc. Peter's…
Boston
Mad. I'm sure it's been said, but I just can't help but to wonder if the wonder of technology isn't partly to blame for all…
Tech Leaders Step Into Politics
It’s no secret that social media has had a big impact on the way young people communicate and express themselves. Twitter in…
Fashion Talks Singapore: Peter Copping, Creative Director of Nina Ricci
BY: NICOLE TAN On the evening of April 5th, I had the pleasure of sitting in at the inaugural Fashion Talks held in Singapore’s…
Computer classes in Amir Alisher Nawaie High School
The numbers of student in the training classes are increased in the week. We are arranging the computer training class based to the…
Computer training courses in Hoze- karbas High School
Teaching of student with information technology is in process in Hoze-karbas high school. The students become more interest to the…
Computer classes with new training plans in Amir Alisher Nawaie High School
With starting of Nowruz 1392 in Afghanistan the private and non private institutes were also opening. The numbers of students who…
New initiatives with Starting of Nowruz in Hatifi High School
Administrative of Hatifi High School are hopes to have a year with full of happiness and peace in Afghanistan. The Hatifi High School’s…
American University of Afghanistan, Afghan prospective (Dari)
دانشگاه آمریکایی افغانستان، یکی از معتبرترین دانشگاه های است که درافغانستان…
The Underlying Motive of the Fashion Film
by: KEELY-SHEA SMITH Over the past couple of years, the creative power of the fashion film has been proven time and again. As the…
Afghans to have their electronic IDs in two days
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology announced that Afghanistan’s long-awaited ID cards would be distributed…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - The Innovator: Jack Dorsey March 17, 2013
Living in the Information Technology era has changed the way people communicate with each other. Today thinking about writing a letter…
Biotech 8 Review
Comedy is all about trying to figure out how far you can go in my opinion. When people go to see a stand-up comic, what the…
Science in Film: Women with Klout
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Sigourney Weaver is a woman with klout in science films. With strong roles in great movies from Gorillas in the Mist to Avatar, she…
Print + Digital + Social Media = Success for Volt Cafe; (Fashion as Art, Art as Fashion)
by: Keely-Shea Smith As a senior Advertising and Marketing student at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I am currently enrolled…
Oculus Rift and virtual reality in everyday life
Following up from my previous blog regarding the Playstation 4, I thought I might follow it up by sharing my thoughts on the recent…
Technology in Afghanistan
Once Afghan people even didn’t know what technology was, now they are in a society that they are all involved…
Vine App and Social Media Networking's No Wait Policy
by: Keely-Shea Smith Why should we have to wait? It's a good question and in 2013, why should we? There is an app for everything.…
Is Google on its Way to World Domination?
Is it just me, or is Google coming out with a whole lot of new products? And not like in terms of, Sony is coming out with the Playstation…
Etisalat to launch the first ever 4G service in Afghanistan
United Arab Emirates based Etisalat Telecommunication Company is awarded Afghanistan’s first trial 4G network. The 4G…
Afghanistan’s electronic ID card distribution to begin next month
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology announced that Afghanistan’s first electronic ID cards would be distributed…
3 international firms willing to launch Afghan satellite
Three international companies have expressed interest to launch a satellite into Afghanistan’s space, the Ministry of…
Afghanistan’s technology
Afghanistan is a country that was three decades in war and during this period, in addition to…
Faces of Fashion New York City: Fashion Merchandising Management & E-Commerce
by: Kristin Velkova As the world around us changes, it is important that our educational system responds and adapts. Today, the widespread…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - Americans in Algeria: Surviving a terrorist attack February 10, 2013
Thinking about terrorist attacks in any part of the world is painful and heartbreaking. Beside the physical destruction and anarchy…
Faces of Fashion New York City: International Trade & Marketing & My Fashion Career
by: Nicole Tan “Take as many classes as you can, no matter if you suck, or fail at them. They will come in handy when you enter…
An Afghan Perspective - 60 Minutes on CBS - 40 Million Mistakes: Is your credit report accurate? February 10, 2013
Credit history is one of the most important issues for many countries and specially for those who live in the USA. As a customer who…
Adliana Bahrin from M.T.I USA on Fashion, Textile and Garment Manufacturing in Afghanistan
Adliana Bahrin is interested in apparel & textile research and development. She has specialties in Trend Forecasting, Design Direction,…
Alison Wistner of Mercato Partners on Women's Annex, Advertising on Central Asia and Altitude Digital Investment
Alison Wistner is a Director at Mercato Partners, a growth capital fund investing in high growth technology and branded consumer companies. …
Afghanistan - Science and technology
Afghanistan was a country that had been deprived of all modern facilities for long time and after its emancipation to access global…
THE MASTER OF MOVEMENT (& FASHION FILM) - DOMINIQUE PALOMBO
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH I previously wrote a piece for Film Annex titled The Fashion Film: Expecting the Expected that discussed the…
FACES OF FASHION NEW YORK CITY; My FIT - Fashion Merchandising to Entrepreneurship
BY: KRISTINA VELKOVA Nestled in the bustling Garment District, in the city known as the "center of the world," New York's Fashion…
Jayant Kadambi and Ayyappan Sankaran YuMe Founders on Digital Advertising in Afghanistan, Central and South Asia
YuMe is a digital video advertising solution provider that drives brand results and digital media revenue. Below is the interview…
Alber Elbaz: Mastering the Fashion Film
BY: Keely-Shea Smith Known for his quirky personality and unique style, Alber Elbaz, has never been one to conform to the masses.…
CBS NEWS,Lights-Tunnel-Automation-Accelerating-Technology, The Afghan Perspective (Dari)
افغانستان کشوریست که سه دهه جنگ را سپری نموده و طی این مدت بر علاوه…
Technology in Afghanistan
When I watched the video, I was really impressed. When we hear the word – Afghanistan, what comes to our mind? War,…
2013: Fashion Film, Interviews, Social Media, Master Charlie Rose, & etc.
Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year to you all! The week (2013) started perfectly on a roof terrace in Miami Beach with…
Digital & Social Media and Marketing: Cohesive Campaigns Prove Key
BY: KEELY-SHEA SMITH In July 2012, the Urban Outfitters company posted a promotional fashion film titled The 2012 Denim Catalog…
Technology in Afghanistan
Afghanistan was witness of development and technology in recent years. But after three decades of war, it has lost its technology…
SOCIAL MEDIA & E-COMMERCE - IN MOTION AND MOVING FORWARD
BY: Keely Shea Smith As 2012 holiday sales continue to grow, online shoppers can find massive discounts and deals on almost every…
Fashion Film, Professors and Photography
Previously I mentioned we had the opportunity to speak on camera with five Chairpersons from the Fashion Institute of Technology. I thank…
The Growth and Exit Strategies of Fashion Tech Startups
By: Nicole Tan In an industry where companies are being created by the hundreds everyday, it is only natural that only the best…
New Technology in Afghanistan
New technology makes life interesting and prosperous. Fortunately new technologies were welcomed by must of the people in Afghanistan.…
Eastbound: Where High-End Fashion is Heading Towards
BY: NICOLE TAN Recently, I had just completed a course in International Finance and have been completely fascinated by the topic of…
A Few Thousand Models, The FIT Chairs, & Fashion Film Distribution
The week has been quite active and exciting for Models WebTV. As always the search is on for talented creators to utilize the Film…
What the Online Fashion Community Can Learn From Flea Markets
by: Nicole Tan: What the online fashion community can learn from Flea Markets: Bringing it back to the physical space On Saturday,…
Week Recap: Father of Modern Transplantation and other people
Today is Friday, November 30, 2012, and I am looking back on my week. Monday, we shot interview with Al Shefsky, president of Pele…
Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry Symposium
By: Nicole Tan 3 Things I Learnt at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Diversity and Globalization in the Beauty Industry…
Fashion Start-Ups: There's More to it than the Merchandise
By: Nicole Tan: Published on the 30th of October 2012, Lawrence Lenihan, Founder and Managing Director of FirstMark Capital wrote…
World's Fastest Computer built in Tennessee
Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, United States, is now operating ‘Titan’ – the fastest supercomputer…
South Asia, Step 1: Cultural Diffusion it's a Global Thing
Cultural diffusion is no longer confined within the melting pot known as America, and hasn't been for a while. This really…
A Place for Film in Fashion Media
by: NICOLE TAN: Once a dedicated lover to print, the Fashion Industry has since found a new companion in video. The industry’s…
Brand New Works Online!
Two new works that have something to do with supermarkets. Coincidence? Probably not. We're currently working with Greenpeace NL to…
Roya Mahboob, an Afghan Woman Entrepreneur at TEDxKabul
Last week, Roya Mahboob, CEO of Citadel Software and our partner in the Afghan Development Project, was featured in an article…
Roya Mahboob, an Afghan Woman Entrepreneur at TEDxKabul
Last week, Roya Mahboob, CEO of Citadel Software and our partner in the Afghan Development Project, was once again featured in an…
Space Science & Technology as Catalyst for Greater Environmental Sustainability
Human development and education is enhanced by space science and technology. On 4 October, 2012, the United Nations celebrates World…
Saudi Female Researcher Named Goodwill Ambassador for Girls’ Science Education
Hayat Sindi’s nomination according to UNESCO is “in recognition of her work to create an ecosystem of entrepreneurship…
How Does Your Home Country Rank in Internet/Broadband?
The UN’s Broadband Commission for Digital Development has identified Internet access as key to development, quality of life…
A Perspective from Across the Pond
In my last article, I mentioned watching a video about an IT employee working in Germany. What I should also have mentioned was that…
Afghanistan Paralympics Reflects Past-Defines Future?
Fahim Rahimi is the only Afghanistan representative to the Paralympics 2012 that kicked-off today in London. He represents more than…
Apple Hums: “Party Like it’s 1999!”
Today Apple surpassed Microsoft’s market cap value of 1999. Apple now has assumed title as highest valued business in history,…
Afghanistan-Another Lost Generation or Reborn in Afghani Empowerment in Education & Development?
The headlines are not particularly encouraging. The Taliban appear to have adopted a new tactic that is intended to discourage the…
Drupal- The Future For Succesful Career
Why Drupal job is best for you? Drupal website development and application is the best career to choose for you. The main reason of…
Don’t Look A Gift Horse in the Mouth
WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY is being observed for the first time this year, 15 June 2012, as Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called…
Slavery or Technology: Two Different Visions for Girls' Future
As the world notes that almost 90 million girls worldwide are involved in child labor, and almost half of those in its most abusive…
New Partner, New Project
If you are following the progress of Film Annex's Afghan Development Project, you're in for some good news. Recently, Daniel Yomtobian,…
Web TV: The Future of Online Video!
You might not know it, but the future of television is at stake. Okay, so maybe saying that is a little melodramatic. There is nothing…
Encouraging Women & Girls in Information Technology (ICT)
Information technologies as a means to empower women and girls is the theme of 2012 “World Telecommunication and Information…
More Girls in Technology-But How?
“Over the coming decade, there are expected to be two million more information and communications technology (ICT) jobs than there…
Afghanistan and its Education System's Technological Revolution
Beyond the tanks, some distance away from gunfire, and devoid of wreckage, the schools of Afghanistan are buzzing with modern technology.…
What is the Return on Your Investment (R.O.I.)?
If you have a facebook account, Klout and other social networks can monitor your Social networking reach and influence, but what is…
New UN Electronic Waste Agreement
Electronic waste is expected to grow exponentially, particularly in developing countries, yet only 13 per cent of electronic waste…
SXSW Day #2
What happenned to day 1? Well, we spent it settling in, getting food, picking up our badges, a little bit of exploring, and of course…
Arab Technology Summit
More than 600 government and technology leaders from the Arab region convened met in Doha, Qatar, for UN Conference to discuss issues…
Who Leads in IT Economy?
Global Digital Divide persists, and Finland has the world’s largest portion of domestic economic activities related to information…
Film Annex Jungle: 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = Social Media Juice
Film Annex Jungle is our new platform that takes Social Media Strategies to a new level. This article at M/C/C covers alot of groud…
UN Launches Women/Girls Tech Career Portal, by Ambassador mo
“Encouraging girls into the technology industry will create a positive feedback loop, in turn creating inspiring role models for…
S.T.O.'s
Today was a very interesting and Intense Monday. After my walk down to Wall Street to meet Semyon and Abel Ferrara to shoot some of…
