When I told people I was to be sat on a panel with Paul Carr from the Guardian a couple responded.. "Paul Carr? He's a bit of a dick." "What makes you say that?" I asked. "It says so on his twitter profile." Fair enough I thought, but when I met him he was just frank and very funny. The video of the panel we did at the #140conf is floating around somewhere in the ether. I may even drop it in a … [Read more...] about Paul Carr – 140 characters conference New York
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Aljazeera on New Media
During the 140 characters conference in New York I got to connect with some really fascinating people. Moeed Ahmed is the Supervisor of Internet Media, New Media section with Aljazeera in Doha, Qatar. With the help of Matt (@Barnstormed), I managed to grab a few words with him at my hotel. This interview and others will also appear on the Open University website 'Platform'. More information on … [Read more...] about Aljazeera on New Media
Independent Copyright Theft
Here is a phone call between the Independent Newspaper and myself as I try to resolve the issue of my photo being published without my permission in this story. I must add that this is not the first time it has happened. I had to make similar calls regarding photography taken in Iraq. Once a photo has been kept on file (with or without permission) it is impossible to know if it is being used … [Read more...] about Independent Copyright Theft
A moment with Tony Benn
Today whilst passing through London and before descending into the tube, I just happened to pop outside Euston train station and spotted Tony Benn sat on a bench lighting his pipe. I was on the way down to Southampton to pick up a car and although I have no idea what made me pop outside the station after getting off the train, I am glad i did. I was not going pass up the opportunity to chat with … [Read more...] about A moment with Tony Benn