A friend of mine Steve Bridger carries this quote on his Facebook profile: “Any network that can be used to share cat pictures can be used to bring down a government” Henry Jenkins – founder of Lolcats and (hence loldeidre) also happens to be the most coherent explainer of digital media literacy I’ve found. technorati …
£50 million for the Black Country or let the cyclists freewheel to a win?
We’re in the final days before voting closes for the People’s £50 Million. I’m backing the Black Country Urban Park. First because they’re our neighbours and also because it is a remarkable part of the country – with huge potential for being home to a better way of living. But, if the blogosphere is anything …
Shop for the NSPCC – campaign on Amazon and Facebook
Congrats to the NSPCC and Amazon for partnering up to shift a slice of our Christmas shopping activity into the charities coffers. This is a simple idea which must have involved solid cooperation from both parties. Set up your Amazon wishlist through this site and the affiliate share (no clear percentage) of the stuff your …
Lolpolitics in Brum
I’m really getting the giggles from the Lolpolitics from loldeirdre on flickr. I have my suspicions as to who’s behind this – but they’re clearly having so much fun I don’t want to spoil anything, ot even with a hatwink. If you don’t know who deirdre is try here. Other politicians can be lolled. Pete …