Despite rumors to the contrary…

August 6, 2009

… I am not dead, as followers of my Twitter and FriendFeed accounts can attest. I have been very busy coding for a client, and as much as I love this blog, it is not my primary means of income. I hope to be posting more frequently now that the most recent project is done, [...]

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For Your Benefit: The New Media Resources Page

June 15, 2009

I cover a lot of different sites here where people interested in new media can show off their work, promote themselves, or sell their services. I decided to start collecting all of these different sites in a single place. Right now it’s limited to online portfolios and places to sell your work, but I will [...]

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New Media News: Guitar Solo Contest on TalentTrove, Wordpress 2.8 Pops, and More

June 11, 2009

Hiya, folks! I am a busy nerd at the moment and knee-deep in that wonderful blend of right and left brain activity I love so much, but I didn’t want you to think I forgot about you! Here is some news from the world of new media!
TalentTrove wants you to shred.
I like TT and apparently [...]

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Liveblogging #Wordcamp SF 2009, Part 4

May 30, 2009

Closing up the day:
Had a lecture on user-generated content from Scott Porad of ICanHazCheezburger.com which was a good introduction to the theories of UGC and viral content. It was a bit too general for me, but for those who are new to the notions of the “Wisdom of Crowds” or “SmartMobs”, it was a good [...]

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Liveblogging #Wordcamp SF 2009, Part 3

May 30, 2009

Philip Greenspun spoke on writing and blogging, and is making some great points on new media. While he is a bit of a rambler (bad for making spoken presentations) he made some short points:

Prior to the blog, there were two primary forms of publication: the book and the periodical. Because of this, important content would [...]

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