by Tom | Nov 21, 2006 | Reading
Nielsen makes a compelling argument that the digital divide is a) real and b) comprised of many sub-issues. The things that leapt out at me here: i) write simply (for low literacy) and ii) write large (for older people). Empowerment? I don’t think there’s...
by Tom | Nov 15, 2006 | Reading
Lots of things that I don’t have time to write up.Individuals can lend through Grameen Bank-style institutions. Far better than many charities, I think, as they are nearer to the people you are trying to help.cFares looks like a good idea to buy cheaper air...
by Tom | Nov 13, 2006 | Reading
Interesting comparison between the BBC home page stories and what we’re reading. Sadly, it looks like we’re more Hello than Harvard.
by Tom | Nov 13, 2006 | Reading
Lovely cat versions of the “I’m in ur” meme.
by Tom | Oct 31, 2006 | Reading
I find myself in absolute agreement with Jonny. Halloween sucks. And should be positively fought against. I like bonfire night – the whole burning revolutionary stuff is good. But I don’t understand trick-or-treat. Turn up at a neighbour’s door and...
by Tom | Oct 31, 2006 | Reading
It took us several days in Boston (we went for an extra-long weekend ahead of a work trip for Caroline) to come to grips with US portion sizes (e.g. get a starter to share and then hope you can fit the main in; absolutely no chance of pudding). There is research to...
