Clearing the digital divide

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...

Wednesday things

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...

BBC in touch?

Interesting comparison between the BBC home page stories and what we’re reading. Sadly, it looks like we’re more Hello than Harvard.

Cat meme

Lovely cat versions of the “I’m in ur” meme.

Very short stories

Nice idea for six-word stories. They are a bit like the literary equivalent of smells – very evocative without you being quite able to place them. I liked:Tick tock tick tock tick tick

Halloween bad

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...