I'm revisiting Syria. But only in this blog post. I made that trip in April, six months ago. I wouldn't be able to do it today. Blog post one (26th April 2013) Blog post two (28th April 2013) Blog post three (29th April 2013) Blog post four (30th April 2013) Blog post five (1st May 2013) There's really no more crossing the borders into northern Syria for foreign journalists or aid workers these … [Read more...] about Revisiting Syria
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A ‘Heads Up’ on the Tech Chasm
Up and out by 6:30am. Heading to the airport. Once out of Gaziantep the roads were empty. For the first time in a week I dipped into the feeds. The more I read the more the refugee crisis in Syria felt like a bad dream. On Twitter It seems everyone back home is going crazy for Google Glass. I wondered how I would feel if I'd worn them in the refugee camps in Syria. Or if soon the aid workers … [Read more...] about A ‘Heads Up’ on the Tech Chasm
The Lost Podcasts – Number 41
I found a folder of old recordings. I may start rummaging through them in order to upload some with more context and history. They remind me of a time when I spent longer in the story. Taking the time to listen & create. I still create long form media but rarely get asked for the more pensive timeless stuff. Most people seem preoccupied with transient disposable media. Something created … [Read more...] about The Lost Podcasts – Number 41
Life In The Shadows
Link to video This was made 2 years ago. Doesn't feel like it. So much has happened but it still feels like yesterday. Things haven't got any better. Quite the opposite. They are much worse. Here is the original text that went with the video.. ~ It's the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War and with talk of it not being even half-way through, we … [Read more...] about Life In The Shadows
Episode 42 – Life In The Shadows
Sorry for the delay in getting this into my podcast feed. I had some strange issues with the way i had encoded it and it took a little bit of time to get the file just right so as it would show up in my feed. I am guessing many of you have already seen this. To you guys I say once again, thank you for your support and also for passing this on to others.. To those that haven't, and I know … [Read more...] about Episode 42 – Life In The Shadows