Funny stuff by some funny and talented people. First up, Improv Everywhere. You know I always wanted to break out in song when grocery shopping, haven’t you? Dave and Co. is a great group of comic actors. I love this video! The reactions are hilarious! (If you see only a black screen click on the... »
Archive for October, 2009
Morning coffee and the internet
Sunday, October 25th, 2009
So as I sip my coffee and write this, 96% of North Americans with internet access are online, probably also sipping coffee or tea or eating a bowl of corn flakes. I wonder what they are writing, reading or watching? The other 4% – probably working out. »
People’s History of the Internet
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
On the 40th anniversary of the internet, the guardian.co.uk shares the People’s History of the Internet. An excerpt from the web project: To mark the 40th anniversary of the first stirrings of the internet we asked you to tell us your experiences of life online. Hundreds of you responded, and here we present an... »
Inequality in relation to technology
Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
A fascinating presentation given by Danah Boyd at the Personal Democracy Forum. It is a discussion of the ways in which technology is NOT the great equalizer, and that inequality in relation to technology is not just about “access”. An excerpt: For decades, we’ve assumed that inequality in relation to technology has everything to do... »
How to rid your Google Reader of an old unsubscribed feed.
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
I really like Google Reader. I like the ability to be at different computers and still have my feeds handy. I like the interface, how easy it is to use, and its only a bookmark away. What I don’t like is that I can’t unsubscribe from this one feed. Every time I open... »
Tubetastic Tuesday – Climate Change
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Not only is this video interesting — and so are the others, so please watch or bookmark the channel — but what I find also remarkable is the use of YouTube Channel to promote the conference. It is a great way to get the word out. If you click here you will go to the... »
TubeTastic Tuesday — Water
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
As summer changes to fall and the days are turning dark and damp I thought the theme this week should be water, in all its forms. The first film is by Jarbas Angnelli shot while visiting Chicago’s lakefront. Aah memories of summer… Lake Michigan from Jarbas Agnelli on Vimeo. Next a lovely animation of a... »
