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Social media and new media are not the same

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:34:36 GMT

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In the new media space, we use a lot of terms fairly confusingly:

Old media
Broadcast media
Mainstream media
New media
Social media
Personal media
Citizen journalism
Citizen media

Social media is the opposite - it’s media that REQUIRES the participation of others. Twitter, for example, would never have existed without other users in the network. PodCamp as a conference would never have existed if it was only one person who showed up. Take any of the social networks, remove the people, and you have something not useful at all.

Networking Event

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:04:54 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I'm 90% sure I'll be heading down for at least a little while!

Clip Source: www.new.facebook.com

Event Info
Host:	Young Professionals Social Group - London Chapter
Type:	Party - Bar Night
Network:	Global

Time and Place
Start Time:	Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 5:00pm
End Time:	Friday, August 15, 2008 at 12:00pm
Location:	TJ Baxter's
City/Town:	London, ON

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS!

Emerging Leaders, London Creative Network and Young Professionals Social Group are taking over the streets of London!

Yep that’s right it’s fusion-style baby! We’re all coming together to celebrate the final days of summer and you are invited to the mega party where good food, good drinks and good people will be flowing in large supply!

Join us on the rooftop patio at TJ Baxter’s on Thursday, August 14 and help us spread the word. This party is going to be sizzling!

Tags: london, londonontario, blogldn

How far will the border security go!?!

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:16:37 GMT

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clipper's remarks: So you have to give them your username and password to access your computer and there looking at data on the laptop and mentioned data accessed from the laptop, VPN’s and such, so do you have to give them a VPN password? This seam like it’s going a little far, I can access any of my information, I keep a lot in the cloud, so they can force me to allow them access because I brought a computer. What if I bring a clean machine with NO data, not even a browser history? Then whats next, I have to register my passwords at the border when I’m not even bringing a computer? Because I can get to my info from any net connected PC!

Clip Source: yro.slashdot.org

With the recent attention to the DHS's draconian policy on laptop searches at borders, a blog post by Steven Bellovin from last month is worth wider discussion. Bellovin extrapolates from the DHS border policy on physical electronic devices and asks why authorities wouldn't push to extend it to electronic data transfers. "...it would seem to make little difference if the information is 'imported' into the US via a physical laptop or via a VPN, or for that matter by a Web connection. The right to search a laptop for information, then, is equivalent to the right to tap any and all international connections, without a warrant or probable cause. (More precisely, one always has a constitutional protection against 'unreasonable' search and seizure; the issue is what the definition of 'unreasonable' is.)"

Thanks Apple

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:50:53 GMT

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clipper's remarks: That's apple, I really didn't think I had satisfied you enough back in January so I was kinda wanting you to screw me again so I'd know you were full filled. Now excuse me while I go recover and check out the pricing on the zune! Hat tip to TUAW for leading me to the article.

Clip Source: support.apple.com

About the iPod touch January Software Upgrade

iPod touch software version 1.1.3 or later is required to install the January Software Upgrade.^1,2 The iPod touch January Software Upgrade previously available for purchase from the iTunes Store includes the following features:

Mail

Stocks

Maps

Weather

Notes

On June 9, 2008, Apple announced the iPhone 2.0 Software Update for iPod touch which includes all features previously included in the January Software Upgrade, the App Store, and much more (also on June 9, the iPod touch January Software Upgrade was also removed from the store). For information about iPhone 2.0 software, visit www.apple.com/ipodtouch/appstore.³

Tags: apple, iphone, ipod, touch, ipodtouch, upgrade

Bell FTW (Well Sort Of)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:30:23 GMT

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clipper's remarks: They still suck but Bell has an opportunity to kill after what I consider a total blunder with the iPhone. I hope Bell carries over the data plan to the Balckberry's and maybe even opens up to more free use of their network.

Clip Source: www.theglobeandmail.com

The smartphone that has been hailed as "the iPhone killer" by online pundits is coming to Canada on Aug. 8.

The Samsung Instinct, which has many of the same features as the Apple iPhone, differs from the iPhone in one major way: Its monthly price plan, which will dramatically undercut the iPhone plan announced last week by Rogers Wireless.

A subscriber can buy the Instinct for as low as $149.95 and then pay less than $40 a month for a modest voice plan accompanied by an unlimited data plan on Bell's high-speed data network.

In contrast, Rogers Wireless's cheapest iPhone plan costs $60 per month, and includes only 400 megabytes of data.

Like Rogers, Bell Mobility offers a variety of voice plans, but asks $10 a month for the unlimited data plan, applicable to all smartphone models carried by Bell. the plan includes Internet browsing, multimedia content, e-mail, GPS navigation, live and on-demand TV content, full song downloads, streaming radio and an impressive HTML Web experience.

Tags: bell, rogers, iphone, samsung

Web2.0 V. Social Media

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:04:32 GMT

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clipper's remarks: It can be confusing but this is THE best description!

Clip Source: socialmediagroup.ca

Remember Web2.0? I’m often asked what the difference between it and social media is. My usual reply is that Web2.0 is an evolution of the philosophy of how we build the web. The social media phenomenon, however, is an evolution of the philosophy of how we use the web. Neither can exist without the other and both require their respective practictioners to re-think, well, everything, actually.

Tags: social, socialmedia, media, web, 2.0, web2.0

Border Guards to search iPod’s

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:27:34 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I don’t like this! Also can someone please tell me how the guards, some of whom can’t tell a sneeze from a wet fart let alone and iPod from a Zune, are going to tell what is infringing on copyright from stuff that I have currently, while it’s legal, ripped from a CD or downloaded in a legal non DRM’d ( read MP3 via eMusic) song!

Clip Source: www.canada.com

Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers

OTTAWA - The federal government is secretly negotiating an agreement to revamp international copyright laws which could make the information on Canadian iPods, laptop computers or other personal electronic devices illegal and greatly increase the difficulty of travelling with such devices.

The deal would create a international regulator that could turn border guards and other public security personnel into copyright police. The security officials would be charged with checking laptops, iPods and even cellular phones for content that "infringes" on copyright laws, such as ripped CDs and movies.

The guards would also be responsible for determining what is infringing content and what is not.

Anyone found with infringing content in their possession would be open to a fine.

They may also have their device confiscated or destroyed, according to the four-page document.

Tags: ipod, laptop, copyright

“Vodka Is Pretty Much The Same No Matter What Brand You Buy”

Mon, 26 May 2008 17:34:20 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Total BS, I agree if you get “vaule brands” (Absolute, etc) they are all the same and the high end stuff is close to each other in comparison but I can tell an absolute from a grey goose from a Chopin (BEST) and potato vodka is the only way to go! In my opinionthere is three tiers of vodka. Normal Vodka (Absolute, etc,) for mixing with anything, High End (Grey Goose, Ketel One, etc,) I’d hate to mix it but I won’t hurt ya if you do, and High Quality Potato Vodka (Chopin, etc) that should never be mixed with anything but pure filtered ice!

Clip Source: consumerist.com

In what may have been the most awesome blind taste test ever, a BusinessWeek writer served his friends chilled shots of various brands of vodka to see whether there was any noticeable difference in taste. His argument was that vodka is a neutral spirit and by definition is nearly indistinguishable from one brand to the next—and that consequently the "brand story" (including country of origin) is really all that separates a Grey Goose drinker from a Ketel One alkie. To test this, he asked his subjects to pick their favorite brands from shots and mixed drinks.

It turns out, no one could really tell one vodka from the other—there was one successful pick, but it wasn't repeatable. (Probably because the subjects were all half-drunk by that point.)

Tags: vodka

Aroma Resturant goes High Tech

Wed, 14 May 2008 19:50:31 GMT

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clipper's remarks: So now we have to have a London Blogger and Podcaster dinner here. Maybe a special event, not the usual monthly meetup. I also have to go spend some time in the Wine Cellar/Lounge!

Clip Source: lfpress.ca

Aroma Restaurant in London is balancing old-world European charm with 21st-century technology.

Using Skype software, which can be downloaded free, diners in the room will be able to enjoy a meal while on the screen they will see and be able to speak with family or friends in a home anywhere in the world, as long as they also have Skype software and a computer and video card capable of handling that technology, and a webcam on their end.

But Gomes is also excited about the wine cellar, having taken an old, boarded-up storage room and converted it into an intimate lounge that will seat 60 and will feature wines from around the world, he said.

Tags: tech, aroma, skype, wine

GroupTweet Privacy Slip Up?

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:14:46 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Really how is this a privacy issue on the part of GroupTweet, maybe the new code should be there but making a big deal about it seams stupid. I've used the service and not had a problem, I didn't even fins the wording of the instructions an issue! Please people just be careful what you do online, and think twice before clicking.

Clip Source: www.techcrunch.com

GroupTweet is a service that let’s users send private Twitter messages to a group of other users. It’s works great, unless you screw up and accidentally enter your normal Twitter credentials into the site instead of the credentials for a new Twitter account you create for the service.

If you accidentally put in your normal Twitter credentials, the service took all of your private direct messages on Twitter and published them. Twitter user Orli Yakuel and others found this glitch the hard way, and suffered major embarrasement.

First of all, he disabled all existing accounts. He updated instructions to be more clear. And he also set up the service so that only brand new Twitter accounts can be used - so if you still accidentally put in your normal account, it will detect it and show an error. Finally, the service now only retrieves message for one day.

Tags: grouptweet, twitter, group

Twitter Groups

Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:55:44 GMT

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clipper's remarks: This is basically groups for twitter! All you have to do is put a "tag" at the start of your post that everyone uses and tracks!

Clip Source: twitter.com

You can follow friends on your phone through Twitter, but what about concepts? What if you wanted an update anytime anyone mentioned your name, your favorite band, "NYC," "earthquake," or "Steve Jobs?" In real-time? What if you were attending an event and wanted to know who else was there?

Today we're releasing a tiny feature to do just that, and we're calling it "tracking." If you've set up your phone or IM on Twitter, you can send a command like:

When someone (anyone who updates in public) mentions "NYC," you'll get it on your device in real-time. From there you can send "whois username" to find out more about that person, or "follow username" to follow his or her updates. Don't want to receive anymore about NYC? Toggle it off with:

Tags: twitter groups

The New iPods

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 23:30:10 GMT

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Clip Source: deys.ca

I was watching the coverage of the Apple announcement today, for the record I looked at Gizmodo, Engaget and Ars Technica and I thought Gizmodo did the best job, and I couldn’t help but be underwhelmed. I like the new iPod touch but only 8 and 16GB?

The 160GB upgrade in the iPod Classic is cool but why not keep the older model for a price point in a hard drive model, which is likely why it isn’t gone, with little upgrade and make the iPod touch in both Flash and HD? I guess they want to keep something for a future release, perhaps something else before Christmas!

Don’t get me wrong about not liking anything the progress with the iPod Touch is great, WiFi store and Starbucks integration are cool, and it’s amazing that the WiFi store seams to be available in Canada on the launch, which I wasn’t expecting. Anyways that just my initial thoughts and I’ll probably have more to update later, but what so you think? Oh and you can now stream the announcement here.

Tags: apple, arstechnica, engaget, gizmodo, iphone, ipod, ipodclassic, ipodtouch, starbucks

I noticed this...

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 17:25:32 GMT

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clipper's remarks: I swear she is one of the best bloggers you haven't heard of, and it's posts like this that amaze me!

Clip Source: www.rebelliousarabgirl.net

I have been noticing the ethnicity and the origin of the people that post comments on my blog. I hardly get any Arabs. Arabs only comment when there is a controversial issue about country, politics, or Arabs in general. When I post a regular thought about every day life, I barely get any Arabs posted. I get a variety of different ethnicity. Especially American or European origin.

Maybe I like it this way. A variety of people. A variety of ethnicities and cultures that comment on my site not because I am an Arab, but because I am just another human being with every day life thought that I like to share. I like it. I really do and I am glad that my writing is beyond that Arab patriotic realm. Although I posted a while back about Ashamed being an Arab, but still. I am what I am and I am glad there are different people out there who just like my blog for who I am, and not where I am from. I like it.

Tags: arab, blog, comments, comment

Social Bookmarking in Plain English

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 20:30:54 GMT

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clipper's remarks: Another great video from the folks at CommonCraft

Clip Source: www.commoncraft.com

Video: Social Bookmarking in Plain English

We made this video because we want others to feel the power of social bookmarking and how it works to make web pages easier to remember, organize and share.

This video is focused on Del.icio.us, but you could also try social bookmarking sites like Magnolia or Furl.

If you'd like to download the original file for sharing it offline, just right-click and save this link. It is a Quicktime (.mov) file that is about 42mbs. As long as you don't sell it and you give us credit, you can use it as you wish.

Tags: commoncraft, bookmarks, del.icio.us, social

Clip to Twitter

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:01:49 GMT

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Clip Source: deys.ca

So I love using Clipmarks and I am just addicted to Twitter and I wanted a way for my “clips” to be posted to twitter

I Im’d Eric Skiff anyways to let him know and he confirmed that they had bee talking about it but he also reminded me of another way that this can be accomplished. Clipmarks generates an RSS feed for just about any list on their site, your clips, your pops, your clippers clips, you get the point. You can of course grab the feed for which ever page you want and use TwitterFeed to publish that to your Twitter page. Now in a case where you have multiple twitter accounts for different purposes, I have my personal account and one from BlogLDN, you can take advantage of Clipmarks tags and use the feed for that tag to post and because TwitterFeed uses a different login for each feed you give it there is no end to the number of combinations you can use. Thanks to Eric for pointing that out and the guys at Clipmarks and Twitter for the services!

Tags: clipmarks, twitter, rss, ericskiff, twitterfeed