Images of houseplants I am seeking to identify
A discussion of website models for Open Source projects with OpenSAAS element
This blog contains a discussion of website models for Open Source projects with Software as a Service (SAAS) element, and uses four real projects as examples.
Walking with my dogs in Spring Wood
Spring wood is a small area of ancient woodland just a few minutes drive from my house. At this time of year the whole area is filled with Bluebells and Wild Garlic. It’s very beautiful and strange, and also the dog’s really enjoy it. This post contains some lovely photographs.
Protect yourself from Thunderbird email auto-complete when you start a new job
I had heard tell of dramatic/humiliating problems caused by erroneous email auto-complete before, but never been personally affected. I recently discovered that, while social embarrassments are… embarrassing, when you leave one employer and join a new one, the stakes are raised and the problems caused could easily have wider repercussions. I decided to sort out…Continue reading Protect yourself from Thunderbird email auto-complete when you start a new job
Image and Attribution Identification Game using Blockhash and Elog.io
I heard Jonas Öberg speak about blockhash and elog.io (since mothballed) at Fosdem2015. The general purpose of these tools is to allow users to make attribution of CC licensed images easy. First they identify CC licensed images when they are used on-line, the tools then match the image with a record in a central database…Continue reading Image and Attribution Identification Game using Blockhash and Elog.io
Morris Family Eclipse Photos
Photos of eclipse of the sun by various members of the Morris clan.
Save Yourselves – Reflections of a Quiet Anglican
Some equations take time to understand – but the maths is simple. I, just as much as every stranger who provokes the fueling of my heart with good will and compassion, must be cared for.
What do vegans eat? Vol 12.
After a long-weekend conference where the usual silliness of Panic, what the hell is she gonna eat? So does X animal count? How do you KNOW spinach can’t FEEL? But WHY? Panic again etc I felt the urge to dump a bumper What Do Vegans Eat? Out here. I had lost the will for a…Continue reading What do vegans eat? Vol 12.
Teaching kids about Copyright using “RIP: a remix manifesto” DVD
We had a tricky session at techie heaven a few weeks ago, where we didn’t have enough leaders to run normal activities. I instead bought some popcorn and sat the kids in front my favourite documentary, RIP: a Remix Manifesto by Brett Gaylor (2008). Thanks to Brett for telling me about the additional resources (below) which we used along side the video.
A Community Managers Notes and Links from FOSDEM 2015
Notes from fosdem 2015 relevant to digital community managers.