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OnThresholdOfSymanticWeb Posted on Dec 25, 2005 @ 21:17 by LynnwoodBrown
A Man and His Vision for the Browser
This interview with Tim Berners-Lee
(inventer of the WWW) on the future of the web and browsers points towards just the kind of web-application I see TWiki and other advanced wikis becoming. Some of his final comments points to some of the same issues I'm trying to sort out with EpiData. Here's a quote:
"Unlike Web pages when you have data that can be joined with other data across the Web, it means that the number of views you have of the data are mind bogglingly different. I think that we've got this huge explosion of interest in the user interface which comes with the Symantec Web which comes with the challenge of allowing you to cruise through the time and space dimension of it all."( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
GuidelinesForHtmlEmails Posted on Dec 21, 2005 @ 13:37 by LynnwoodBrown
Create compatible HTML Email I'm had to design several html emails and have always had lots of questions about what works and what doesn't. This looks like a good guide. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
YahooPatternLanguageCaseStudy Posted on Oct 21, 2005 @ 14:12 by LynnwoodBrown
Boxes and Arrows: Implementing a Pattern Library in the Real World: A Yahoo! Case Study This is a very good case study of implementing a PatternLanguage KnowledgeManagement process in a corporate setting. Provides extensive detail about their workflow, pattern template, tools, incentives for submitting patterns, etc. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisAsDisruptiveTechnology Posted on Sep 30, 2005 @ 22:05 by LynnwoodBrown
Motley Fool: Wiki Project One for the Books The market sleuths at Motley Fool get a glimmer that wikis (specifically, the open-culture values they both embody and empower) may be the ultimate disruptive technology. Great quote: "But the consequences of Wikimedia's constant stream of disruptive innovations could make it one of the greatest destroyers of market value the public markets have ever seen." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisAsEverymansApplicationPlatform Posted on Sep 10, 2005 @ 07:24 by LynnwoodBrown
JotSpot Opens Wiki APIs to Developers > September 9, 2005 JotSpot is the most visible wiki-based web service that has positioned itself as a easy-to-use application platform. Now they are trying to tap some of the creative energy of an open source project. TWiki is way ahead in that department and, not surprisingly, already provides a much more powerful foundation for custom web applications. Still, JotSpot is providing market proof of the idea that putting simple application tools in the hands of regular users is a great idea. Here's a good quote from a JotSpot user: "The advantage wikis offer over traditional software development platforms is that the resulting applications require far less expertise to maintain and modify." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
OnLineModeratorRole Posted on Sep 06, 2005 @ 11:20 by LynnwoodBrown
The role of the online instructor/facilitator A fairly detailed breakdown of what all an on-line moderator might do or be concerned with. A bit acedemic in style and focus, however lots of good basic points that could be expanded on. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
CheatSheets Posted on Sep 06, 2005 @ 10:52 by LynnwoodBrown
Cheat Sheet Roundup - Over 30 Cheatsheets for developers Great list of links to "cheat sheets" on a wide range of web development topics. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WhenIGoAway Posted on Sep 05, 2005 @ 08:28 by LynnwoodBrown
The Band: Video Clips 
A good friend recently showed me this great site about "The Band" with a sizeable collection of video and audio clips from throughout their long career (or at least the respective members). But what really prompted this post was one particular clip, "When I Go Away"(Real Audio), a gospel number that just blew my doors out! The Dixie Hummingbirds (a gospel group celebrating their 75th anniversity!) are backed by two members of the original Band (Garth and Levon) and musicians from Dylan's current backing band. For this one, turn up the sound a bit and hold on to your seat!
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CreativityTools Posted on Aug 31, 2005 @ 22:34 by LynnwoodBrown
Creativity techniques and creative tools for problem solving Another extentive catalog of group structured processes - and source for WikiFacilitation ideas. The site also contains some fun "Lateral thinking puzzles." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
TipsOnBeingCreative Posted on Aug 31, 2005 @ 22:25 by LynnwoodBrown
gapingvoid: how to be creative (latest version) "So you want to be more creative, in art, in business, whatever. Here are some tips that have worked for me over the years." Quite long essay - or series of entries - combining some thought-provoking ideas and drawings. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WebFormsResource Posted on Aug 31, 2005 @ 22:23 by LynnwoodBrown
The Form Assembly - Free Web Form Builder, Form Templates and CSS Stylesheets. "The web developer tool to build state-of-the-art web forms" Some great free web design tools for creating forms. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
AwesomeWebDesignResource Posted on Aug 30, 2005 @ 08:46 by LynnwoodBrown
Essential bookmarks for web-designers and webdevelopers | CSS, Color Tools, Royalty free photos, Usability etc. This is by far the most extensive listing of web design links that I have come across. From the site's intro: "You are visiting a list of essential web-sites, tutorials, references and examples (related to CSS Navigation Menus, CSS- & HTML-Techniques, Layouts, Accessibility, Usability, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) etc.), which make the life of web developers easier." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WhereWikisShine Posted on Aug 10, 2005 @ 07:32 by LynnwoodBrown
InternetWeek | Wikis In The Business World Subtitle: Goodbye, complicated content management system. Hello, wiki. By Ezra Goodnoe. Another good overview of wikis and why more and more organizations are turning to them as an all-purpose collaboration tool. This article provides a good introduction to what wikis are, what wiki-engines are available (including TWiki), and how to make the best use of them in your organization. Favorite quote: "A traditional project management tool simply cannot reproduce the environment of collaboration and involvement that wikis create." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
InformationArchitectureDiagrams Posted on Jul 06, 2005 @ 13:25 by LynnwoodBrown
Jesse James Garrett: Visual Vocabulary for Information Architecture This site is a great resource for using diagrams for InformationArchitecture. From the site: "Diagrams are an essential tool for communicating information architecture and interaction design in Web development teams. This document discusses the considerations in development of such diagrams, outlines a basic symbology for diagramming information architecture and interaction design concepts, and provides guidelines for the use of these elements." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
BusinessWakingToWikis Posted on Jun 15, 2005 @ 11:45 by LynnwoodBrown
Evolving Collaboration: Is business waking up to wiki? This is a streaming video presentation (requiring either Real Audio or Microsoft Media Player plugins) about the rapidly growing popularity of wikis in corporations as an all-purpose collaboration and KnowledgeManagement tool. Once again, they suggest that wikis are the "next big thing." On the same page, you'll find two more videos about wikis in corporations. They do a good job of describing why people are finding wikis so useful and also have some good thoughts about gaining exceptance for this new technology (always a tricky process). ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
OnlineVolunteering Posted on Jun 06, 2005 @ 15:28 by LynnwoodBrown
Myths About Online Volunteering / Myths About Virtual Volunteering A good summary about what does and doesn't work about using volunteers to help maintain or moderate your collaborative web site. Includes links to more information on the subject. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisInGovernment Posted on Jun 02, 2005 @ 09:44 by LynnwoodBrown
Blogs vs. wikis: Which is best for internal government use? Discusses use of blogs and wiki's in government agencies and ask the question which has the most promising future. The conclusion: "The technology that I believe has greater potential in the government enterprise is the wiki." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisTheStealthMovement Posted on Jun 02, 2005 @ 09:32 by LynnwoodBrown
TIME.com: It's a Wiki, Wiki World -- Jun. 06, 2005 Time magazine has discovered wikis but the repeat a recurring theme about wikis, they suggest wikis are under the radar of many. "A lot of corporations are using wikis without top management even knowing it," says John Seely Brown, the legendary former chief scientist at Xerox PARC. "It's a bottom-up phenomenon. The CIO may not get it, but the people actually doing the work see the need for them." I wonder how big a "bottom-up" movement has to be before it's acknowledged as a real trend. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
SimplestToolOftenTheBest Posted on Jun 02, 2005 @ 08:57 by LynnwoodBrown
The best collaboration tool: paper: Corante > Get Real > This blog post makes a point that I believe is part of the core design perspective of wiki: that the best collaboration tool is often the simplest possible. Quote: "If you only need a piece of paper, then just go ahead and use that piece of paper rather than buying a complex and cumbersome tool." He goes on to mention TWiki as one of the "cooler" web collaborative tools. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
HugeGroupProcessResource Posted on May 31, 2005 @ 10:07 by LynnwoodBrown
IAF Methods :: Methods and Resources for Facilitators This site offers the largest reference library of group process methods and tools I've come across. As part of my effort to expand on the idea of WikiFacilitation, I'd like to review some of these methods to see how many would lend themselves to mapping in a wiki environment. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
SimpleIntroToPatternDesignProcess Posted on May 20, 2005 @ 08:31 by LynnwoodBrown
37signals: An Introduction to Using Patterns in Web Design This site provides one of the clearest descriptions of pattern language design process that I've seen. The author does an excellent job of avoiding jargon and revealing the underlying logic as common sense. As an example, here's his definition of a pattern: "a pattern is a way of dealing with a system of interacting forces." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
CssResources Posted on May 20, 2005 @ 08:26 by LynnwoodBrown
CSS Techniques and examples | Essential bookmarks for web-developers Excellent list of web bookmarks regarding CSS. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WebColorResources Posted on May 20, 2005 @ 08:23 by LynnwoodBrown
Color Tools, Color Theory, Color mixers and Palettes | Essential bookmarks for web-developers Excellent list of web book marks about color in web design. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiRadioSpoof Posted on May 13, 2005 @ 11:37 by LynnwoodBrown
WikiRadio Rather humorous but also informative take on wikis presented as an "all wiki, all the time" radio show. It's a Flash media file so be sure you have appropriate plugins. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
NiceAdaptationOfMyWebLog Posted on Apr 21, 2005 @ 15:37 by LynnwoodBrown
WebLog < Modern < Musical Mind Wiki Andrew Zinck, the TWiki-master for this site, sent me a note to point to what he's done with the TWiki:Plugins.TopicClassificationAddOn I designed. Very nice! Not surprising, because I originally "stole" some of my design ideas from his site. This is a good demonstration of why having a weblog within TWiki is so nice: it's so easy to modify it to suit your particular needs. Just try to do something like that with Moveable Type! He also used the add-on to create this annotated bibliography application I'll have to go back an study what he's done in more detail for inspiration for my next iteration of the add-on. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
EarlyWikiPediaHistory Posted on Apr 20, 2005 @ 06:18 by LynnwoodBrown
Slashdot | The Early History of Nupedia and Wikipedia: A Memoir This is a really facinating recounting of the earliest days of WikiPedia? by one of the founders. His telling reveals a lot about managing an open, collaborative project and the kinds of issues at play. Here's a quote inwhich he sizes up the significance of WikiPedia and expresses it's key virtue, in my mind, of "good enough" knowledge: ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
TWikiFeatured Posted on Mar 31, 2005 @ 20:17 by LynnwoodBrown
InfoWorld: TWiki: Open source with a corporate following Short article featuring TWiki, the Wiki this site is based on. Includes this interesting, if back-handed compliment: "Although not a turnkey solution, TWiki is more user-friendly than some commercial groupware software." You don't often hear TWiki called user friendly.
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CynefinCenter Posted on Mar 30, 2005 @ 13:32 by LynnwoodBrown
The Cynefin Centre "The Cynefin Centre is an international network that focuses on the application of complexity science to management and organisational practice." This site centers around the ideas of David Snowden which have been referred to as "organic KnowledgeManagement." For a short introduction to these ideas you might check out this blog, Web Logs, the Place to go When You Have a Need to Know which also touches upon how all this relates to blogs (and wikis). Thanks to TWiki:Main.MartinCleaver for pointing out this site to me. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisGainingOnBlogs Posted on Mar 29, 2005 @ 20:28 by LynnwoodBrown
InfoWorld: Enterprise collaboration with blogs and wikis This piece is one more sign that folks are beginning to acknowledge why wikis deserve, if anything, more attention than blogs for being a far more flexible and collaboration-empowering tool. This quote is a good example:
Williams uses TWiki software to manage his company's internal security database. He says standard database software didn't enable security staff and help desk workers to quickly create a complete picture of each threat as their understanding of a new scam or virus developed. "Our support workers can easily add information to the wiki while they are working with the customer, which allows us to connect the dots and make a complete picture of a new threat very quickly -- something that wasn't really possible with a database solution," Williams says.( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
CommunityNotAboutTools Posted on Mar 25, 2005 @ 09:53 by LynnwoodBrown
Common Craft: The Step Just Before Interesting article about limits of SocialSoftware in creating community. A quote:
"Community building is not about tools like message boards and blogs. Community building is about people- about developing trust, relationships and emotional connections. Community is more tool-agnostic than you might think- if the people want to create a community, it will happen."( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
PurpleNumbers Posted on Mar 25, 2005 @ 09:21 by LynnwoodBrown
Purple: Home Page A reference for PurpleNumbers which I want to revisit some more. I like the idea of gradular addressability (is that a word?) but don't like, well, all the purple numbers. What I'd like to do is make them invisable except when cursur hovers, since if one is going to use them, one would know where they are. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
KnowledgeEnhancementSystem Posted on Mar 25, 2005 @ 09:13 by LynnwoodBrown
Content Very interesting article about the nature of knowledge and what is required for a KnowledgeEnhancementSystem. Also has an interesting interface whereby many words have tool-tip definitions. The problem is that every incidence of some words like "knowledge" show up as links which is kind of distracting. This prompts me to think about an interface that shows certain links, like definitions, or PurpleNumbers, or annotations, that appear only when a certain key is pressed. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiPlaceAsSocialSoftware Posted on Mar 25, 2005 @ 09:05 by LynnwoodBrown
Why Wiki? Interesting article both for content and design. Content-wise, it addresses the question of where wiki's fit in the sphere of social software. Here's a quote:
"I think there are three primary audiences for wikis: the individual who hopes to use the wiki as an outboard brain or memory; the nascent group that hopes to discover and solidify the community that lies as potential in their loose connections; and the existing community that hopes to support a shared goal or perform some action."( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
SwitchingSonyVaioToLinux Posted on Mar 19, 2005 @ 06:17 by LynnwoodBrown
TuxMobil: Linux Laptop and Notebook Survey: SONY This site list different accounts of folks installing various flavors of Linux on Sony Vaios. I'll need this when I plan on switching over my laptop later this year. Here's an account on installing RedHat on my exact model (Sony VAIO PCG-Z505LE). Looked pretty straight forward. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
StudentsUseWikiForCollaborativeLearning Posted on Mar 19, 2005 @ 05:45 by LynnwoodBrown
Winston-Salem Journal | What's a Wiki? Newest Internet fad sparks creativity This article (originally in the Wall Street Journal) describes the unique place wikis are finding in academia. Here's a few quotes: ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiBookAuthoring Posted on Mar 17, 2005 @ 20:39 by LynnwoodBrown
Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace This is the first example I know of collaborative book-authoring on a wiki. Actually, it's more of an update, but a logical candidate for wiki-fying, given the author and topic. From the site:
"Lawrence Lessig first published Code and Other Laws of Cyberspace in 1999. After five years in print and five years of changes in law, technology, and the context in which they reside, Code needs an update. But rather than do this alone, Professor Lessig is using this wiki to open the editing process to all, to draw upon the creativity and knowledge of the community. This is an online, collaborative book update"( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
JimMalcolm Posted on Mar 12, 2005 @ 12:38 by LynnwoodBrown
Jim Malcolm - Traditional Scottish Folk Music Artist and Songwriter Heard this Scottish folks singer on Thistle & Shamrock and I was immediately taken by his voice. Reminded be a bit of one of my favorites, Dick Gaugin or, even more so, the lead singer from the now defunct Brittainy group, Kernog. I'd love to get his live album LIVE IN GLENFARG but, unfortunately it's only available shipped from Scottland. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
GreatGraphicDesignIntroduction Posted on Mar 09, 2005 @ 15:15 by LynnwoodBrown
Principles of Graphic Design Very nicely designed introduction to the basic principles of graphic design from color theory, to composition and typography. Includes some very useful reference stuff like illustrated list of font types. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
TWikiAtGoogle Posted on Mar 02, 2005 @ 21:59 by LynnwoodBrown
Enhancing Internal Communications - How Biz uses Wikis at Google I picked out this slide from a presentation about how google and other businesses use blogs and wikis because the interface looks familiar. Good to see Google has good taste in their internal tools.
BTW, the rest of the presentation is worth looking through.
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OnlineCommunityResource Posted on Feb 19, 2005 @ 09:49 by LynnwoodBrown
Virtual Communities - All about online communities Good looking resource site related to facilitating on-line communities. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
ProjectManagementTemplates Posted on Feb 19, 2005 @ 09:45 by LynnwoodBrown
Running a project TWiki:Main.MartinCleaver pointed out these free templates for project management. Worth revisiting to see how the could be implemented into TWikiApplication. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
IrishMusicSite Posted on Feb 11, 2005 @ 09:32 by LynnwoodBrown
Irish Music Box On-line Magazine 
Good site for information about the Irish music scene, including list of sessions. Wish I had this when I went to Ireland a couple of years back when I took this picture of Cliffs of Moher (click on image to see full size).
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NiceViewOnTheCommons Posted on Feb 09, 2005 @ 21:35 by LynnwoodBrown
OnTheCommons.org Great site (content and design) on my favorite topic: the commons. It's without a doubt the most extensive treatment/resource around this concept that I've seen. Thanks to Ellen pointing this site out to me. Here's a quick quote:
The commons is a new way to express a very old idea – that some forms of wealth belong to all of us, and that these community resources must be actively protected and managed for the good of all. The commons are the things that we inherit and create jointly, and that will (hopefully) last for generations to come. The commons consists of gifts of nature such as air, water, the oceans, wildlife and wilderness, and shared "assets"¯ like the Internet, the airwaves used for broadcasting, and public lands. The commons also includes our shared social creations: libraries, parks, public spaces as well as scientific research, creative works and public knowledge that have accumulated over centuries.( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
EntourageHelpPage Posted on Feb 08, 2005 @ 09:15 by LynnwoodBrown
The Entourage Help Page "The Entourage Help Page is provided as a resource to help Entourage: Mac users." Looks like a very useful resource for Entourage. I found this while looking for ways to transfer MS-Outlook mail from PC to Mac (see SwitchingToMac). ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WinterFun Posted on Feb 02, 2005 @ 11:29 by LynnwoodBrown
Skyloom Gallery :: Winter2005%PHOTO{"Winter2005/P1081280"}% Jimmy, Elise and I have been having some great family fun this winter. Jimmy is a big fan of sledding, even the crashes! I've posted quite a few pictures (mostly for grandparents) that include pictures from Jimmy's birthday and life around the Commons. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
UtilizingInternetForRuralDevelopment Posted on Jan 31, 2005 @ 16:30 by LynnwoodBrown
Lone Eagle Consulting I recently heard the fellow behind this site, Frank Odasz give a presentation about the potentials of using the Internet for rural development. I was impressed as much as anything, by the energy and enthusiasm he brought to the topic. Looking over his web site, I see that he has matched that energy with a lot of good work developing tools that communities can really use! ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
IntegratingTWikiAndMoveableType Posted on Jan 28, 2005 @ 13:21 by LynnwoodBrown
MovableTypeArticle < Movabletype < TWiki This fellow is doing some very interesting work on integrating TWiki with a blogging program (Moveable Type). I have to follow how it progresses and explore what benefits it offers. ( Comments ) last update by TWikiGuest 00:56
ArianeLydon Posted on Jan 23, 2005 @ 09:02 by LynnwoodBrown
Ariane Lydon on the Web "Marvellous voice, brilliant harp and guitar work. Never saw anything like it." - John RenbournGreat folk singer from Wisconsin. Seems quite accomplished on guitar and harp. Plus a voice remeniscent of June Tabor! I want to hear more!! ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
KenBonfield Posted on Jan 23, 2005 @ 08:38 by LynnwoodBrown
Ken Bonfield — Artistry of the Guitar Heard this guitarist on http:folkalley.com and definitely want to hear more of him. Get my fix of good guitar work! ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
FoundWhileWastingTime Posted on Jan 21, 2005 @ 11:41 by LynnwoodBrown
Getting Back To Work: A Personal Productivity Toolkit What can I say? Really a good article. And now I'll get back to work!
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InOtherWordsOtherWorlds Posted on Jan 19, 2005 @ 20:46 by LynnwoodBrown
NPR : 'In Other Words': Translating the Untranslatable "Linguist Christopher J. Moore has made a career of searching out some of the world's most 'untranslatable' expressions -- words from around the globe that defy an easy translation into English." Heard this great, short segment on NPR this morning, interview the author of this book about "untranslatable" terms from various languages. I love the unique nuances of life various cultures have been captured in in phrase - terms like WabiSabi. Here's a couble of choice terms from the interview:
- taarradhin [tah-rah-deen] (noun) - Arabic - Arabic has no word for "compromise" in the sense of reaching an arrangement via struggle and disagreement. But a much happier concept, taarradhin, exists in Arabic. It implies a happy solution for everyone, an "I win, you win." It's a way of resolving a problem without anyone losing face.
- meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) - Greek - This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table.
DesignBetterOpenSourceCMS Posted on Jan 13, 2005 @ 09:50 by LynnwoodBrown
Making A Better Open Source CMS This article has some very good suggestions for designing a better ContentManagementSystem. Some of his recommendations could be implemented simply in how a CMS package is configured or in design of the skin. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
GrantResearchResources Posted on Jan 10, 2005 @ 13:05 by LynnwoodBrown
A Guide to Funding Resources This USDA page has some very good links to information about governmental and private grant resources, including links to several searchable databases. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
InDefenseOfWikipedia Posted on Jan 10, 2005 @ 08:51 by LynnwoodBrown
Why encyclopaedic row speaks volumes about the old guard One sure sign of the growing success of Wikipedia is that traditional encyclopedias have been increasingly criticizing it. (See WikipediaCritique.) While these criticisms make some very good points and, to be sure, wikipedia, is a open experiment. None-the-less, it's nice to see some mainstream media speaking well of this up-start model of knowledge. Despite it's limitations, I'm willing to put money on Wikipedia's long-term prospects. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
HelpNetiquette Posted on Jan 07, 2005 @ 11:53 by LynnwoodBrown
How To Ask Questions The Smart Way This is a really great guide from Eric S. Raymond about how to effectively ask for help within various kinds of hacker-oriented on-line communities. Having made most of the mistakes he talks about here, I would have greatly valued finding this earlier. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
JerryDouglasOnNPR Posted on Jan 07, 2005 @ 10:18 by LynnwoodBrown
Musicians in Their Own Words: Jerry Douglas | In looking for AlisonKraussOnNPR, I also came across this interview with Dobro-god, Jerry Douglas. It's great to hear Jerry talking about his creative process that produces some of most sublime licks in NewAcousticMusic. Doesn't matter what kind of music you're into, Jerry is worth listening to. |  |
AlisonKraussOnNPR Posted on Jan 07, 2005 @ 10:05 by LynnwoodBrown
Alison Krauss & Union Station: Bluegrass Perfection | Alison Krauss, along with Union Station (including Jerry Douglas) were recently interviewed on NPR?. It's a great glimpse into the kind of musical perfectionism that goes into the best of NewAcousticMusic. Thanks to my brother-in-law, David Henderson, for heads up on this broadcast. |  |
HearThatLongSnakeMoan Posted on Jan 06, 2005 @ 13:12 by LynnwoodBrown
Hear that long snake moan - Voodoo and rock music This essay by Michael Ventura has been one of my long-time favorites. Among the provocative themes it covers are:
- That blues, rock and roll, as well as gospel and southern evangelical christianity all have their roots in voodoo.
- That voodoo arose from the mixing of Irish and African cultures in the Carribean.
McMenaminBrothers Posted on Jan 03, 2005 @ 14:37 by LynnwoodBrown
McMenamins.com My friend Sean Gilligan mentioned these folks and the creative integration of business or social goals they have achieved. Here's some addition articles about them:
- The Brews Brothers
- The McMenamins Pub & Brewery Chain
- Portland Pub Blends Building History With 'Community Center' Feel
CivicDiscoursePlatform Posted on Dec 15, 2004 @ 13:10 by LynnwoodBrown
The Cairns Project Stumbled across this project that presents some very highfaluting rhetoric and impressive specs for a proposed software package to support civic discourse. Only, there's no working model or code to be found anywhere. We'll see... but probably worth checking back in on. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiCaseStudy Posted on Dec 13, 2004 @ 09:10 by LynnwoodBrown
Using a Wiki for Documentation and Collaborative Authoring This is a very good case study on adoption of a wiki that conveys both the hurtles that had to be overcome and user benefits and excitement that eventually developed. The account and summary points of lessons learned provide a good roadmap for someone thinking of introducing wikis into their organization. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
InterestingCssDesignSite Posted on Dec 01, 2004 @ 22:47 by LynnwoodBrown
css.maxdesign.com Interesting looking site on css design concepts. Looks like they have a good design for css-based drop down menus that I want to check out. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
GoodWikiIntroduction Posted on Nov 23, 2004 @ 05:11 by LynnwoodBrown
AdventuresInWikiland A very nice short intro to wikis. I think I'll add it to "more info" in WikiWebSite. It also has a very nice list of example wikis. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikipediaCritique Posted on Nov 23, 2004 @ 04:48 by LynnwoodBrown
The Faith-Based Encyclopedia This is an very interesting and very critical look at Wikipedia by Robert McHenry, a former editor in chief of the Encyclopędia Britannica. Essentially, me makes a pointed case as to why he has doubts about the quality of information the "open-source" process of wikipedia will produce. A useful reality check on all the buzz it's getting. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
GreatKnowledgeManagementSite Posted on Nov 10, 2004 @ 10:21 by LynnwoodBrown
The Gurteen Knowledge Website Quite an extraordinary web site about KnowledgeManagement around the world. Lots of resources. Includes a nice collection of quotations
. The site is also notable for quite a few innovative web design ideas such as "learning-stickers" which are little pop-up slideshows of key points about a topic.
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GreatOpenSourceCourseWare Posted on Nov 10, 2004 @ 09:59 by LynnwoodBrown
Moodle.org Just came across this great looking OpenSourceSoftware educational portal package. Includes a bunch of features suitable for managing a course entirely on-line or supplementing face-to-face courses. Even includes many wiki features. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiAsWebCommentaryTool Posted on Nov 09, 2004 @ 09:18 by LynnwoodBrown
WikalongExtension A while back I proposed the idea of using TWiki as a web-commentary tool (see TWiki:Codev.TWikiAsWebCommentaryTool). These folks have basically implemented that idea. I continue to work on my own version based on FrameBasedSkin?. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
MindMappingServer Posted on Nov 09, 2004 @ 09:12 by LynnwoodBrown
CmapTools This is a really great looking collaborative mind-mapping software package. I would love to get it up and running if it's possible on my hosted domain. ( Comments ) last update by TWikiGuest 00:56
WikisNextBigThing Posted on Nov 05, 2004 @ 20:41 by LynnwoodBrown
Is Wiki under your radar? Great quote: author describes wikis as "the most productive collaboration tools ever built". This article in notable for a couple of reasons. First, TWiki figures prominently, including some comments for TWiki's leader, TWiki:Main.PeterThoeny. Also, it makes an interesting reference to blogging as quite-and-dirty knowledge management tool. The author clearly sees wiki as an even more powerful tool for what he describes as the "importance of leveraging inherent simplicity." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
ArticleComparingWikis Posted on Nov 05, 2004 @ 20:35 by LynnwoodBrown
Which Open Source Wiki Works For You? This articles compares different wikis and makes suggestions for matching the particular wiki to your needs. TWiki, which Skyloom.Wiki runs on, is mentioned a several times in generally favorable light, particular the richness of its features. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
NotesOnTWikiRoadMap Posted on Nov 02, 2004 @ 11:17 by LynnwoodBrown
TWikiRoadMap These are my working notes for refactoring this topic along lines described in TWiki:Codev.WikiFacilitation. For the complete notes, view the full WebLog entry. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
NotesOnTWikiPostCairoDevelopment Posted on Oct 31, 2004 @ 11:49 by LynnwoodBrown
PostCairoDevelopmentModel These are some working notes on refactoring this topic on TWiki.org in line with WikiFacilitation. View full text of WebLog entry to see notes. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
TheGospelAccordingToJohnFahey Posted on Oct 28, 2004 @ 21:51 by LynnwoodBrown
JOHN FAHEY on The Nature of Reality Checking in on John Fahey
, one of my earliest guitar influences, I discover his writing is everybit as magical, mystical, and downright un-nerving as his playing! This is apperently some of his final statements since he died soon after. I see he published a book shortly before his death. I may have to check it out.
BTW, here's a great, short article about what ever happened to John Fahey.
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TastyGuitarLicks Posted on Oct 28, 2004 @ 21:07 by LynnwoodBrown
Essential Guitar Guide I found this site looking for something, or someone, else. I came across a CD with no cover, by Michael Hogan and was immediately taken by his tasty licks. Very clean and resonous. As an long time John Fahey fan, I wanted to know more about this guy. Didn't find him (yet) but did find this fine guitar site. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
SmartMeetingDesign Posted on Oct 26, 2004 @ 20:54 by LynnwoodBrown
smartmeetingdesign.com Interesting site about meeting process and new technologies. Certainly flows in some of the same currents as my explorations. Want to come back and explore this more and definitely to add comment to Communities & Networks discussion regarding Robert Bly's thoughts on that subject ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
InterviewWithWikipediaFounder Posted on Oct 26, 2004 @ 20:25 by LynnwoodBrown
It's Like a Blog, But It's a WikiThe man behind the biggest wiki-sensation of them all, the fastest growing body of knowledge on one "roof" the world has ever know, http://wikipedia.org. One step closer to the ultimate answer to "Life, the Universe, and Everything." ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
HardCiderRecipes Posted on Oct 24, 2004 @ 21:41 by LynnwoodBrown
Fall CiderSome neighbor and I have decided to do a batch of hard cider. The link above is for the recipe we've selected. We pressed and the apple juice today under beautiful fall skies. Pictures to follow. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
ThreeDPhotography Posted on Oct 22, 2004 @ 09:45 by LynnwoodBrown
AnaBuilder"AnaBuilder is a freeware program for the creation of stereoscopic photographs..." This looks like something really fun to work with, should I ever have the free time. (Ha!) ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikisAndLocalKnowledge Posted on Oct 17, 2004 @ 14:36 by LynnwoodBrown
Megabits (Archived article only accessible by fee.) This article from a small town in Massachusetts further chronicals the growing recognition of wikis' potential. In addtion to providing a great short list of impressive wiki examples, it raising the possibility of using wikis for recording local oral history and KnowledgeCommons. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
LifeWithAlacrity Posted on Oct 11, 2004 @ 13:46 by LynnwoodBrown
Life With Alacrity"A blog on social software, collaboration, trust, security, privacy, and internet tools, by Christopher Allen." Very interesting blog on topics I've very interested in. He's also working with PatternLanguage, as shown in this post. ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
SocialBookmarksManager Posted on Oct 08, 2004 @ 14:54 by LynnwoodBrown
del.icio.usI saw this site referenced as a good example of emerging trend towards participative web sites. It seems to me this basic concept would be easy to duplicate within a TWiki:TWiki.TWikiApplication ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
DifferentKindOfWiki Posted on Sep 28, 2004 @ 20:38 by LynnwoodBrown
TiddlyWikiBilled as "a reusable non-linear personal web notebook," this wiki is definitely different. I just don't know exactly what it accomplishes. That said, it does have some intriguing aspects. It's built around on "micro-content" of small elements of texts. Maybe I just like the way it looks. I wonder how they create the expanding text-block effect? ( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
WikiAsRoomMetaphor Posted on Sep 26, 2004 @ 12:56 by LynnwoodBrown
'Wikis' Offer Knowledge-Sharing OnlineThis is another recent news article about wikis. This was in AP news and Yahoo news. It talks about both the strengths and challenges of introducing wiki as KnowledgeManagement tool. One interesting tidbit is that it proposes a way to think of wikis is as a room:
"At its core, a Wiki is an empty room, devoid of furniture and decoration, said Sunir Shah, founder of an online community called Meatball. Visitors bring the personality and mission, turning the Wiki into a library, a party or a conference room."( Comments ) last update by LynnwoodBrown 00:56
TripToBeWithFamilies Posted on Sep 21, 2004 @ 14:54 by LynnwoodBrown
Skyloom Gallery: Trip to Illinois and North CarolinaJust made a great trip to Illinois and North Carolina, first to visit Elise's family around Rockford and then after a short stay in Chicago, on to them ol' misty blues and BlowingRock. We were so glad that Pat & Dave, Elise's mother and father, could join us in NC. Jimmy got to have both grandmothers around! Great time had all around! Jimmy with blueberries he just picked:
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GeneralEdmundKirbySmith Posted on Sep 10, 2004 @ 19:39 by LynnwoodBrown
Edmund Kirby SmithThis is probably my most famous ancester, General Kirby-Smith, "last confederate general to surrender." In addition to the link above, here are a few links of interest about the general:
- Sculpture dedication today has a Civil War story to tell - Dedication of a statue for the general. My mom, Kirby was at the event.
- General Edmund Kirby Smith - Commander, Trans-Mississippi Department Confederate Army - Another biographical page.
- Officers & Enlisted Men
- Parole of E. Kirby Smith and Troops - Article outlining terms of his surrender.
- Portrait of General Kirby Smith
- Statue of Kirby Smith
ComparingCmsPackages Posted on Aug 29, 2004 @ 07:28 by LynnwoodBrown
The CMS MatrixCool site for comparing