Net nerds hold out in NOLA

I read in Wired about a couple of web companies that did not shut down during or after the hurricane, even though they are in the heart of New Orleans. I use the directNIC - !service to secure all of my domain names, and I have some server space with them. No disruptions. Very disturbing photos of direcNIC vs. looters who appear to be just common thieves. Looks like a woman-headed gang.

Let your algorithms do the work

Blogs

This is interesting. This research shop will analyze blog comments to try and predict television show success. Can you cull comments and use program statements to get at "sentiment?" I will be tracking this story during the rollout of the new season's shows.

News breaks now without pro journalists.

The need for reporters to follow up on early reports and track down the facts is greater than ever. Sure, the locals with police scanners will get the initial happening, but it will take reporters to tease out the full story and its meanings. Poynter Online - E-Media Tidbits

Broadband, lagging in the States, but coming to mobiles in South Korea.

Web Only News

Flickr Helps Identify Flasher

From the engineering group, the IEEE, comes this parable of modern life. Would you have taken the photo? Were you tempted to look at the photo? This is a story that is simple on the face of it, but might deserve some thought. Remember "dog poo" girl? See previous posts. Flickr Helps Identify Flasher