RSS and blgging were both declared dead yesterday. Paul Boutin is only the latest in a long line to toss dirt on blogging’s coffin in Twitter, Flickr, Facebook Make Blogs Look So 2004; but the case of blogging as an old medium more suited for long-form journalism seems to be gaining currency: The blogosphere, once … Continue reading »
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Are some news events too much for Twitter?
Like many, I first learned about yesterday’s Chino earthquake via Twitter. I was taken by the discussions about how useful the service is for breaking news. Lots of folks agree with MG Sigler who’s excited about Twitter as a news tool: It takes reporters time to set up and get the story, but Twitter turns … Continue reading »
RSS Feeds Better Then Cavemen
A few days into the new fall TV season and I’m with Kenyatta: catching up on fall tv shows and rss feeds. so far the feeds are winning. Somehow I was talked into watching Cavemen tonight. Chock-full of timely references that will appeal to the kids: Wikipedia, text messaging, the Wii and macchiatos. The only … Continue reading »