Steven Tuck drew my attention to this remarkable piece of openness on the part of Kirklees Council. Like other local authorities they pop their press releases online, but unlike other local authorities they give the public space to say what they think. Have a look at this example here, it is so simple it is …
Social Actions WordPress plugin.
I love the idea behind this WordPress plugin from Social Action. It makes me think of Paul Bradshaw’s 2007 5w and an H idea for news organisations. The plugin is described as: “Related Ways to Take Action” enables you to share ways to take action based on the stuff you’re already writing about. The WordPress …
Animation for Mobile Technology: Birmingham Event.
I’ll just quote this press release including very bold use of the words spectacular (fireworks?) and unparalleled: On 4th March, Animation Forum WM and LUCID are hosting a spectacular evening to explore the unparalleled new possibilities that stem from animating for mobile technology. The event, When Animation Goes Mobile! is free to attend and will …
Microsoft loses £258,000. Why? It seems Walsall Council is going open source as it trims budget.
Walsall Councillor Mike Flower has been tweeting from the budget setting meeting of Walsall Council. A while back he popped up one saying the council will stop paying Microsoft £258,750 for software licenses: How, I enquired, by going open source? Yes, he thinks: Thanks for reporting for us from the council meeting. Very interesting. Have …