OpenMute OpenMute is a web resource project aiming to support cultural practice in the information age. Through the provision of server space, tools, practical guidance and critical contextualisation, we seek to develop open and collaborative ways of working, and

HOW TO Prioritize Requirements (Part I) When you’re planning to implement a new piece of software, prioritizing your requirements is really important because a) it helps you focus on the things that matter most and b) it makes selecting the right product way less of a crap shoot.

The Cost of Bootstrapping Your App: The Figures Behind DropSend (part one) I bet a lot of your are thinking about building your own web app. But how do you get started if you have no idea what it’s going to cost you? How can you budget for the unknown?

Video on the Net is a Solved Problem, Many Times Over Their argument is a tottering inverted pyramid of bullshit, and they need to be called on it publicly.

The dark secrets of the organic-food movement. Is Whole Foods Wholesome?

Greenpeace UK is Looking for an Open Source CMS & Possibly a Vendor Greenpeace UK will be evaluating three open source content management systems

Newbie’s Guide to the Wide Wonderful World of RSS. Chances are, you’re not entirely sure what the point of RSS is. I saw that little orange icon in Firefox, I’ve also seen their “live bookmarks” feature, which just looks cumbersome, and just never thought it could be helpful to me. Now, I wouldn’t live wi

A directory of the best in Web 2.0 applications There’s a lot of innovation going on in the new web right now, with ground-breaking applications coming from individual developers as well as big, well-funded companies. It seems like every day, there’s a new service out there giving you a new way to coll

Civic Mindedâ„¢ This month, the Corante blogging network launched its new Civic Minded blog. Civic Minded is a guide to the political impact of the Internet, looking at issues ranging from online organizing and campaigning to the big picture of how new technology is chan

Man ‘took 40,000 ecstasy tablets’ Doctors have revealed details of the biggest recorded user of ecstasy – a man estimated to have taken 40,000 ecstasy pills in his life. At the height of his use, the man was taking 25 tablets a day, Psychosomatics journal revealed.

CanadaOnRails Afterparty – Sponsored by Raincity Studios Raincity Studios will be hosting the official CanadaOnRails after party on Friday the 14th of April, immediately after the close of the conference. The event will be hosted at Vibes Lounge, located at 555 Davie St and will begin at 6:30pm. Anyone interest

Chillin with MC and Scales on a beautiful day in Vancouver and talking about the internets and Megan’s new job and the warm warm sunshine here during Video Blogging Week ™ (c) (rc). Also here’s a cool lil World Changing article by internet supastar Micki Krimmel about online video and vlogging and stuff that mentions Read More …

Web 2.0 for Good Web 2.0 for Good is the first event in the UK to explore how Web-based tools such as blogs, wikis, podcasting and social bookmarking can be used to promote social change and innovation. These new tools offer unprecedented potential for campaigning organiz

Greenpeace UK CMS Project I’ve been retained by the Greenpeace UK web team to continue working with them on the project we started planning at our away day three weeks ago (also since my last entry, I’ve learned that “away day” is the term used for “offsite” over here). The projec

Unique Partnership Augments Venture Capital With Product Design Adaptive Path Launches Strategic Partnership With Sierra Ventures to Cultivate Emerging Companies, Products

More bangs for the buck: Ben Brown IMterview Online matchmaking is just like the real world: shit happens. The Wall Street Journal points out a few failures and the new effort to perfect it — we can do it better with TECHNOLOGY — from eHarmony, True, and Match.com. And the goal is always marriage.

Megan Cole Starts At Raincity Studios Hello internets. My new post as Marketing Champion, aka Agent99, has officially commenced at Raincity Studios here in fabulous, sunny Vangroovy. As of today, I have joined the team of Robert Scales, Mark Yuasa and the other lovely gems here at Raincity.

Sustainability Business Centre British Columbia’s hug for everything to do with sustainable building.