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The Media Empire strikes back, destroys rebel websites?

Posted by John Lampard on Wednesday, 4 June, 2008 to the comment subset

Traditional media (TV, newspapers, radio) has progressively been losing readers and viewers, as more people go online looking for information and entertainment. In a bid to redress the balance, media companies in conjunction with ISPs, are apparently preparing plans to limit the number of websites that will be available for general consumption, thus enforcing a television like viewing regime upon internet audiences. The entire media and marketing ... Read full entry

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The TED Prize

Posted by John Lampard on Sunday, 2 March, 2008 to the events subset

The TED Prize Dave Eggers, Karen Armstrong, and Neil Turok, have been named recipients of the 2008 TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Prize. The TED Prize is designed to leverage the TED Community's exceptional array of talent and resources. It is awarded annually to three exceptional individuals who each receive $100,000 and, much more important, the granting of "One Wish to Change the World." After several months of preparation, they unveil their ... Read full entry

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