• Misunderstanding ‘New Media’

    What is 'New Media'?. Rebuilding Media: The fate of media Misunderstanding 'New Media' A newspaper isn't a medium, nor are newspapers media. Magazines aren't media nor is a magazine a medium. Television isn't a medium nor is radio nor are radio or television stations media. A website isn't a medium nor is the Internet media.…

  • Old Technology – Nortons in India

    In Chennai (Madras) they still produce antique version of the legendary Norton motorcycles. And they are really difficult to ride; at least for a novice like me (and compared to the small Chinese made motor scooters ubiquitous in India and South East Asia). I was lucky enough to spend some time with a Norton on a…

  • Internet audience hits 694 million worldwide

    Internet audience hits 694 million worldwide The Age- Technology Some 694 million people worldwide over age 15 are now using the Internet, about 14 percent of the total population in this age group, according to a survey released Thursday. The report by research firm comScore Networks claims to be "the first true estimate of global…

  • Origins of Racism (Alternative Radio Australia)

    Alternative Radio Australia produces a weekly one hour,  independently produced radio program heard exclusively on Community Radio throughout Australia. Thay have some fantastic programs (just listened to the Origins of Racim by Michael Parenti…a superb take on the history of racism in the US). Michael Parenti – Origins of Racism What is racism? Who are…

  • About Jason and kottke.org (kottke.org)

    Jason Kottke's weblog. An ace blogger About Jason and kottke.org (kottke.org) What kottke.org might be, a list: The personal site of Jason Kottke. But also his full-time gig. A weblog, which is a frequently updated, chronologically ordered collection of hypertext fragments. You'll find the most recent posted stuff on the front page and many ways…

  • Vibewire

    Vibewire.net is an Australian web site set up to give a young person's perspective on contemporary politics, culture, and personal issues. They have some great articles on the site, covering issues such as the Federal Budget and the proposed Australia card. Vibewire is an online community created by young people for young people – a place…