following the quake, many people — even in remote regions — had access to the internet on their mobile phones and this became the primary method of communication for those affected by the disaster.

This information registered on Quakemap.org was public and thus instantly available to both official and ad-hoc aid groups.

Once the aid had been delivered or if the needs of a community changed after the initial report, the database could be instantly updated to prevent redundant supplies being sent out.

One of the major challenges following the earthquake was the void in information — there was a gap between what victims were looking for and what relief organisations were providing.

Started by a local photojournalist, it brought together images of quake damage that were seen by tens of thousandsLONDON — Here's a tip: If you're heading to a job interview, try not to barge into people and tell them to go fuck themselves on the way there - because they might end up being your interviewer.

That exact scenario happened to one hapless candidate in London this week.

The man was travelling on the London Underground Monday when a fellow passenger blocked his way. He responded in the traditional London manner, with a push, a shove and some of the expletive-laden compliments so familiar with dwellers in the capital.

Perhaps he was stressed; he had an interview lined up for the role of Python Developer at Forward Partners for later that day.

What he didn't realise was that his victim was Matt Buckland, Head of Talent and Recruiting at Forward