Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the My Lai Massacre, one of the most appalling episodes of the US Army’s involvement in the Vietnam war. You might also want to read the Wikipedia article.
How very Australian
An Australian Citizenship certificate just isn’t Australian unless it’s soaked in beer and completely damaged, eh? Welcome, ’Pong.
Twitter digests are incomplete
I’ve just noticed that the daily Twitter digests are missing some items. Between the end of 14 March and the start of 15 March, for instance, it’s missing my morning haiku and four others: 1, 2, 3, 4. Must fix. Or must I?
Twitter updates for 2008-03-16
Thoughts on Twitter
In just two months, Twitter has become one of my core communication tools. Non-Twitter instant messaging and Facebook have all but disappeared from the mix. Here’s why.
Actually, before that… If you don’t use Twitter, or if you’ve taken a look but don’t “get it”, watch this 2.5-minute video Twitter in Plain English from those wacky Canadians Common Craft. Love their style.
OK, back?
Like the character in the video, I was sceptical about Twitter. Why do people need to know every little detail of my life? Who cares? I said as much to Perth’s Twitterati late last year. But then I actually tried using it — and I “got it” immediately.
Twitter updates for 2008-03-15
- I’m departing for the gym. I’ll be there before the Platypus, which means a certain moral superiority is gained. Bow down before me! #
- That Platypus needs a good spanking, he got to the gym before I did. Oh well, the gin may help. #
- @fulltimecasual Only about one Merakai in 10 needs to be connected directly to the Internet. #
- Relaxing at home on a bright Saturday evening, AFK. #