This is the second part of a post about BlueLight Camp, an unconference for Emergency responders, and those who work with them. The session I want to talk about this time was run by Farida Vis. Farida was a member of the team that analysed the 2.6 million tweets generated before, during and immediately after the…… Continue reading BlueLightCamp: Weekend Camping (Pt2)
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BlueLightCamp: Weekend Camping (Pt1)
First thing in the morning on Sunday 15th April there was barely a cloud in the sky above Manchester. The sun shone, the sky was blue, and I was off camping. It was a few miles walk to the camp site, so I left my hotel early to make absolutely certain I was there on-time.…… Continue reading BlueLightCamp: Weekend Camping (Pt1)
A ‘Sociable’ Enterprise?
Last week, in a post for Weekly Blog Club, I wrote about the new iPad, and how I use it for work. Phil Jewitt kindly mentioned my post on Twitter, and a we chatted about how weeklyblogclubbers possess all sorts of qualities which, if combined, could be pretty powerful. The term “sociable enterprise” cropped-up in the conversation, and…… Continue reading A ‘Sociable’ Enterprise?
Keep taking the tablets
Ok, I admit it, I bought an iPad. It’s a third generation, or “new iPad”, as Apple insist on referring to it. I was one of the many thousands world-wide who bought the latest shiny thing, the first day it was available: 16th March 2012. You won’t have seen me camped out in front of…… Continue reading Keep taking the tablets
Ten (more) of my favourite reporting and analysis tools for Twitter
A couple of months ago I blogged about ten of my favourite reporting and analysis tools for Twitter. I didn’t – and still don’t – pretend to have any great expertise but, as I’d tried a bunch of different products, I thought it worth sharing some of the better ones I was aware of. Since…… Continue reading Ten (more) of my favourite reporting and analysis tools for Twitter
LocalGovCampNW (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a post about LocalGovCampNW, an unconference held in Preston on 4th February. It’s the second instalment, as last week I ran out of time, and had to get something in by midday on Thursday to meet Weekly Blog Club’s deadline. I was interested in most of the session pitches but, sadly, could only attend…… Continue reading LocalGovCampNW (Part 2)
Preston is a nice place. Oh, and Local Gov Camp North West (Part 1)
Preston & LocalGovCampNW (Part 1) On Saturday I attended Local Gov Camp North West, or #LocalGovCampNW as it’s known on Twitter. Whilst it’s only a couple of weeks since UK GovCamp, I couldn’t resist going along, even though it’s quite a trek from Hampshire to Preston. I travelled up by train on Friday evening. There…… Continue reading Preston is a nice place. Oh, and Local Gov Camp North West (Part 1)
Why I shan’t be blogging this week
I shan’t be blogging this week as it’s already Wednesday evening and I’m tired. The deadline for Weekly Blog Club is midday tomorrow, and I’m in the office first thing, so I’ve only got tonight. No, I’m going to switch off the computer and go and watch the telly box instead. It’s a shame I…… Continue reading Why I shan’t be blogging this week
Camping without the tents: UK GovCamp 2012
I spent Friday and Saturday in London at UK GovCamp 2012, or #UKGC12 as it’s known on Twitter. It was an “unconference” with no prepared agenda. If you aren’t familiar with unconferences, Steph Gray gives a good description in his November 2011 article in The Guardian. It amazes me that so many people are willing to give…… Continue reading Camping without the tents: UK GovCamp 2012
Drumalism – great new app from @SemanticTourist
Steve Peters aka @SemanticTourist describes himself on Twitter as an: “Open Data enthusiast and LinkedData fan; armchair developer…” In a great example of that armchair development – in his spare time over Christmas – he’s put together an excellent app which draws together hyperlocal media sites and feeds, Twitter & Facebook for local authorities. He…… Continue reading Drumalism – great new app from @SemanticTourist