Monthly Archives: January, 2010
Haiti 360
The web runs on memes- memes (‘cultural units of knowledge’) are at the very heart of Web 2.0. The ‘Green Revolution’ in Iran last year ran on meme’s; users in Iran generated content that was retweeted and reported, emailed and IMed to followers and friends. There is a Reithian value to internet meme’s. In the [...]
Digital Terrestrial Television in Ireland
Some retailers are misleading consumers by selling Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) equipment ‘approved’ for the Irish market, RTÉ NL said yesterday. RTÉ NL, the RTÉ company responsible for updating the country’s broadcasting network, is urging consumers to hold off purchasing new digital TV equipment until the launch of a DTT information campaign later this year. [...]
I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This
The New York Times today outlined it’s plans to charge readers for access to it’s articles online. According to the paper the Times will opt for a metered system allowing users to read a set amount of content for free before they are asked to subscribe. This does not sound like a good idea to [...]
Government Blamed for City’s Response
Dublin City’s response to the severe cold spell over the past three weeks was seriously compromised by Government cutbacks, the City Council heard yesterday. The Council passed an emergency motion blaming a lack government funding for the City’s poor response. According to the motion, tabled by Cllr Christy Burke, “The shortage of staff and senior [...]
Watch The Guardian do Web 2.0 Reporting Right
Have a look at this article from The Guardian. Journalist Matthew Weaver is creating a ‘live article’ tracking the weather conditions in the UK. This is how the print media should be responding to the social web and rich media. http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/blog/2010/jan/06/snow-day-live-blog
Gardaí relying on inappropriate legislation
Gardaí are relying on legislation ‘never intended for the purpose of begging’ to deal with aggressive and intimidatory begging, according to a Dublin City Council report obtained under The Freedom of Information Act. Gardaí have been using sections of the Public Order and Childcare acts since 2007 when the High Court declared parts of the [...]
