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Monthly Archives: May 2008

links for 2008-05-20

Al Gore’s Blog Hacked | Wordpress Hacked
If you run a wordpress blog, you need to know that it can be hacked in non-obvious ways. Here’s how to check it out to see if you’ve been hacked.
(tags: wordpress nefarious problems hackers spam solutions)

Nokia N96 Versus Nokia N95 - High Tech Lounge
Sneak peek at the forthcoming Nokia [...]

Why I keep talking about Nokia’s US Service

Some people have asked why I keep talking — on this blog and elsewhere — about Nokia’s US service problems. This video explains my motives. In a nutshell, it’s because I want to keep options open for journalists. Tools like the Nokia N95 represent a way for journalists to make their own opportunities, regardless of [...]

links for 2008-05-19

TVPhotogBlog
Interesting blog by a TV news photographer in NC. Great look behind the news.
(tags: journalism TV blogging video photos tidbits+fodder)

Sunlight Foundation’s Fortune 535
New database-driven site — financial disclosure for members of Congress
(tags: journalism money politics databases government info+access services tidbits+fodder)

TimeTube by Dipity
this is a really cool YouTube tool — build a timeline of YouTube videos [...]

links for 2008-05-18

On The Media: Transcript of “The Pleasure Principle” (May 2, 2008)
Excellent interview with Ethan Zuckerman about the internet and the human phenomenon of homophily…
(tags: radio homophily human+nature problems interviews tidbits+fodder)

Nokia N82 To Ease Your Firmware Update Process!
Easier firmware update process may be one reasons to get an N82 vs. N95
(tags: Nokia mobile hardware software processes)

Updating [...]

links for 2008-05-17

Josef Fritzl’s dungeon family speak of joy of being free - Mirror.co.uk
When words fail, sometimes pictures — even simple ones, say it all. I love how this article comes with detail photos of the poster that this traumatized family drew after a group therapy session, now posted in the town where they were imprisoned.
(tags: art [...]

Nokia Talks More (Much More) About US Service Problems

Nokia Conversations Blog

Nokia’s Conversation Blog has launched an extended discussion on its myriad US service problems.

I’m happy to report that there has been some progress (small, but real) from Nokia in terms of addressing it US service problems, which I’ve written about extensively.
First, here’s their most concrete step forward so far: Today, Nokia announced that [...]

links for 2008-05-16

Teen alleging rape turns to YouTube - CNN.com
“For an online generation, the Web offers what traditional counseling does not. It’s a chance to communicate without having to face someone or fear their judgment. Many younger victims believe they can warn others about their accused attacker.”
(tags: violence gender generations video social+media support emotions human+nature psychology law)

Nokia [...]

links for 2008-05-15

SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BEAT
List of resources and tips I wrote for the Society of Environmental Journalists’ Tipsheet.
(tags: blogging tools services social+media skills tips journalism environment tidbits+fodder)

CBS To Online Fans: Stop Bothering Us! - Silicon Alley Insider
“This spring CBS listened to a noisy group of Webheads who demanded the return of “Jericho”, a [...]

links for 2008-05-14

Gmail Access Methods and Login Link URLs » My Digital Life
Everything you ever wanted to know about accessing gmail securely — especially important when using public wifi, but I just do this everywhere, even at home. Lists URLs for secure access with different features. Bookmark AND USE the ones you need.
(tags: e-mail mobile wifi security [...]

links for 2008-05-13

http://searchmic.com/Searchmic
Chris from Spain told me about this search engine for Seesmic, an intriguing new video-based social media tool.
(tags: search video services conversational+media social+media)

Is Twitter Taking Over Mobile Communications? | SheGeeks
“Twitter is definitely replacing text messaging as my primary source of quick and short communication. One reason behind this is that I’ve stopped texting some of [...]