Vidi: Various things seen

This is another test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Sunday.

Many excluded from opportunity to get tickets for Michael Jackson memorial services – Crooked Timber An view of how mumble mumble mumble’s memorial highlights the digital divide in America.

The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd: GGAT pioneer the use of new mobile phone technology at Community Excavation The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust have been introducing QR Codes at their public excavation. As camera phones and internet connections become more mundane, these will become more common.

Conceptual Trends and Current Topics Here’s an interesting publishing model combining sales of a limited number of hard copies with free PDF access. I’m not sure about this I think I prefer Print-On-Demand, but the limited edition nature of the publication could be a good marketing ploy.

What Helps YOU Be a Better Writer? Commentators leave their tips on what help you write.

A small example of how our economy went terribly wrong – Philobiblon Now I thought feeding the birds was a good thing. Natalie Bennett on why you might want to rethink that.