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Fascinating post by Cuban über-blogger Yoani Sánchez about the security cameras scattered about Havana and the unwitting testimony they provide to certain of the activities of of the Cuban state. - Georgia Popplewell

Very cool nteractive map of incomes across New York City neighbourhoods. - Georgia Popplewell

How do you look beyond standard (and, per Christakis’ anecdotal evidence, misleading) metrics like Twitter follower/Facebook friend counts and find more meaningful metrics of influence? - Georgia Popplewell

'“At the beginning there was some resistance among my colleagues about using these tools,” Preston said. “What did I hear at the very beginning? ‘Twitter is all about what people are having for lunch.’ Now, no one says that anymore.”' - Georgia Popplewell

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck on Haiti after the earthquake. - Georgia Popplewell

Haiti-specific Kiva.org and donation site rolled into one: "Zafen, Creole for "It's our business," soon will offer you the opportunity to lend or contribute to sustainable economic development projects in Haiti. "By providing support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, together we can bolster the Haitian economy, create new jobs, and improve the lives of those living in some of the poorest conditions in the world." - Georgia Popplewell

Excellent post that everyone should read before considering volunteering in Haiti (or any other developing nation, for that matter). Makes the important point that "by working for free volunteers undercut the local labor market. For the cost of a round trip plane ticket a local construction worker could be paid months worth of work." - Georgia Popplewell

'“At the beginning there was some resistance among my colleagues about using these tools,” Preston said. “What did I hear at the very beginning? ‘Twitter is all about what people are having for lunch.’ Now, no one says that anymore.”' - Georgia Popplewell

How do you look beyond standard (and, per Christakis’ anecdotal evidence, misleading) metrics like Twitter follower/Facebook friend counts and find more meaningful metrics of influence? - Georgia Popplewell

Fascinating post by Cuban über-blogger Yoani Sánchez about the security cameras scattered about Havana and the unwitting testimony they provide to certain of the activities of of the Cuban state. - Georgia Popplewell

Fascinating post by Cuban über-blogger Yoani Sánchez about the security cameras scattered about Havana and the unwitting testimony they provide to certain of the activities of of the Cuban state. - Georgia Popplewell

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck on Haiti after the earthquake. - Georgia Popplewell

Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck on Haiti after the earthquake. - Georgia Popplewell

Haiti-specific Kiva.org and donation site rolled into one: "Zafen, Creole for "It's our business," soon will offer you the opportunity to lend or contribute to sustainable economic development projects in Haiti. "By providing support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, together we can bolster the Haitian economy, create new jobs, and improve the lives of those living in some of the poorest conditions in the world." - Georgia Popplewell

Haiti-specific Kiva.org and donation site rolled into one: "Zafen, Creole for "It's our business," soon will offer you the opportunity to lend or contribute to sustainable economic development projects in Haiti. "By providing support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, together we can bolster the Haitian economy, create new jobs, and improve the lives of those living in some of the poorest conditions in the world." - Georgia Popplewell

Excellent post that everyone should read before considering volunteering in Haiti (or any other developing nation, for that matter). Makes the important point that "by working for free volunteers undercut the local labor market. For the cost of a round trip plane ticket a local construction worker could be paid months worth of work." - Georgia Popplewell

Excellent post that everyone should read before considering volunteering in Haiti (or any other developing nation, for that matter). Makes the important point that "by working for free volunteers undercut the local labor market. For the cost of a round trip plane ticket a local construction worker could be paid months worth of work." - Georgia Popplewell

Very cool nteractive map of incomes across New York City neighbourhoods. - Georgia Popplewell

Very cool nteractive map of incomes across New York City neighbourhoods. - Georgia Popplewell

"Wikipedia still has much to do: the map above suggests there are still whole continents that remain a virtual "terra incognita" and the next explosive growth in the online encyclopedia will come from places that have not previously been represented...." - Georgia Popplewell

"Wikipedia still has much to do: the map above suggests there are still whole continents that remain a virtual "terra incognita" and the next explosive growth in the online encyclopedia will come from places that have not previously been represented...." - Georgia Popplewell

I'd love to live in a city where the powers that be think of/permit/encourage public events like this - Georgia Popplewell

I'd love to live in a city where the powers that be think of/permit/encourage public events like this - Georgia Popplewell

Great blog for DSLR video enthusiasts. - Georgia Popplewell

According to Wesley Gibbings, president of the Association of Media Workers, CARICOM has no plans to license journalists under the Model Professional Services Bill. - Georgia Popplewell

According to Wesley Gibbings, president of the Association of Media Workers, CARICOM has no plans to license journalists under the Model Professional Services Bill. - Georgia Popplewell

Great blog for DSLR video enthusiasts. - Georgia Popplewell

The official announcement from ICANN. - Georgia Popplewell

The official announcement from ICANN. - Georgia Popplewell