Well, the pussycat’s among the pigeons as of this morning with news that Facebook has acquired Friendfeed. The interwebs are aflutter. What will it mean? Has the jock got the good-girl (as Louis Gray wittily notes)? What will it mean for us dedicated Friendfeeders? Only time will tell. Let’s hope the feel of Friendfeed with
Continue reading ...Oh well of course I had to post this. I’m tired of having to explain the what and whys of my own online engagement. ‘The Society for Geek Advancement’ is a delightful, short video to which I related … immediately. I wonder can you tell why?
Continue reading ...10 May 2007 For an actor, the tech dress rehearsal is a little like crossing a road in Vietnam. Stepping into fast moving traffic requires confidence, concentration and skill to get to the other side. Note session after a technical rehearsal: Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill Artsworx University of Southern Queensland.
Continue reading ...It was a pleasure to speak this morning on ABC Radio 612 Brisbane to Spencer Howson. He’d undoubtedly been up and about at some ungodly hour – in the way breakfast hosts usually are. My interview, scheduled for 6.40am got me out of bed a little earlier than I had anticipated … but how could
Continue reading ...Most blog owners understand the value of images in posts. Indeed, if you are like me, then you’ll see the right image as a powerful part of a post’s meaning, as well as a vital element in the aesthetic appeal and readability of your blog. I try to use an image in each blog post,
Continue reading ...No, not that thesis as in dissertation … been there, done that … but the Thesis theme that graces this blog: DIYThesis a WordPress theme by Chris Pearson. Now I bought Thesis ages ago because I wanted the freedom to customise my blog’s design without the pain of learning all that coding stuff. I happen
Continue reading ...A few extracts from my own interwebs social networking sites this morning. It’s a visual coda to my earlier post two days ago. The hashtags (#) in this first tweet indicate the various groups dedicated to tracking the topic. As is inevitable during crises, we find something to joke about … an expression of human
Continue reading ...P042309PS-0880 Originally uploaded by The Official White House Photostream The Prez and his dog Bo heading home from another day in the office. I remember this kind of scene (sans dog) and with another President in that wonderful television series ‘The West Wing.’ *sigh* Yesterday! Check out the official White House Photostream on Flickr. Great
Continue reading ...I came across John Clancy‘s blog yesterday via a recommendation from an actor acquaintance. Scrappy Jack’s World-Wide Theatricals and Dime Museum – how could I resist – is a treasure trove of stuff, witty, well-written and full of wise saws and observations. John’s post Making Shakespeare Dull is a beauty. Here’s an extract, but please
Continue reading ...The last couple of days have seen reports of the outbreak of swine fever in what the media are calling ‘the Americas.’ Initial reports have spawned comment and further reports which have then been retweeted, reblogged, and sent on their way. It’s not overstating the mark to say that in some cases the responses have
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