TED 2008: Humans Are Just Machines for Propagating Memes, Susan Blackmore Says
Ah, so they’re not *my* ideas, I’m *their* vehicle: “The media has huge, huge power to spread a meme because it’s the major mechanism of copying. Memes are using human brains as their copying machinery. So we need to understand the way human beings [...]
I’m at WeMedia 08 in Miami today, because at 4:15 ET I’ll be speaking on a panel about the Knight News Challenge. That’s where my colleague Adam Glenn and I got the grant to fund our community journalism project, Boulder Carbon Tax Tracker. Gary Kebbel, director of the News Challenge progam for the John S. [...]
Why You Didn’t Hear About Cyclone Ivan’s Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts (Beth’s Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media)
“This disaster has been largely ignored by the American media. Points to the value and importance of alternative sources like blogs and sites like Global Voices which provided this round up [...]
Who Put These Guys In Charge? (Why Newspapers Are Failing) – ARTicles
Great exploration of what more could be done with the biz side of local papers, especially missed advertising opps. Found via Romenesko.
(tags: tidbits+fodder newspapers news+biz advertising problems business business+models)
This Mama Cooks! On a Diet: 5 reasons to blog your weight loss journey
Another example of how sharing vulnerability can be a good thing. Although personally I use a Google spreadsheet to track my own health/weight loss issues
(tags: mycoverage health blogging sharing emotions community accountability)
Dopp Juice » Blog Archive » Authenticity vs Transparency: [...]
Support the Sexies! (Graydancer)
“The first ever Sex-Positive Journalism Awards launched last fall. Now, as the March 23rd deadline for entries approaches, we need more entries from MSM sources. It’s free to submit entries, and readers can submit as well as writers.”
(tags: culture journalism awards human+nature tidbits+fodder)
A New Message In Self Help Books: WTFU! (discover fire)
So, [...]
If you get really creative about it, failure and frustration can be the most engaging part of your blog. Don’t be scared to be human.
On a discussion list, a colleague recently asked for opinions about whether it’s a good idea to sometimes blog about the sucky stuff: Obstacles, frustrations, disappointments, setbacks, etc. Several people on [...]
Creating and Promoting Online « marketing and writing
Great advice on responding to a negative review in a blog: “Thank the blogger for their time. Feel free to correct, if you feel it is helpful to do so and you can do it diplomatically. Check back to see if the blogger (or another reader) responded.”
(tags: PR+marketing [...]
Deus Ex Malcontent: Say What You Will (Requiem for a TV News Career)
CNN allegedly fired a reporter for blogging. I’m looking into this.
(tags: tidbits+fodder career journalism tv news+biz broadcast blogging conflict policy)
When I open Flock’s feed reader, all my folders are expanded (above). I’d rather the default be that all folders are collapsed (below).
I’m still trying out the Flock browser, putting it through its paces. While I still generally like it, here are some problems that are bugging me so far:
Feed Reader: I love having this [...]
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