Tweet 'your dead'

'In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, news of which spread by Twitter...'

An unnecessary article on Social Media Influence goes onto argue Twitter is a form of journalism.

Government mashups

Recovering from two weeks in court my eye was caught by this map on D.C. Pedestrian, Recent crimes in DC. The narratives are poetic in their brevity.

C-1 REPORTS THAT HE MET S-1 ON THE STREET AND AGREED TO MEET AT THE LISTED LOCATION. WHILE AT THE LOCATION C-1 WAS APPROACHED BY S-2 AND S-3. S-2 SAID THIS IS MY HOUSE, YOU''RE GOING TO GIVE ME SOMETHING.

Other topics on the site really lack impact in comparison:
- See how much money you save
- See how much pollution you avoid
- Check out the health benefits

There's more on http://mashable.com/2008/11/13/government-mashups/

Books ditched

The City Academy is to abandon text books in favour of E-books in an attempt 'to eliminate costly tomes.'

I despair.

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Pattern recognition

G1 excitement tempered at Cimex this week. Highly numerate owners keep getting locked out of their devices. Suggest Google replace visual lock with a geek friendly equation.

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Bond v Bourne

Emerged from the latest Bond to agree Quantum of Solace is saved by the Second Unit Director.

Was fascinated by the different approach to information technology in both films. The CIA sensibly rely on MMS to direct their killers. HM Government appears to have commissioned their OS from EIDOS.

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