Archive for September 26th, 2006

Banned Books Week Reading: More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Yesterday, I exchanged Alvin Schwartz’ Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark for More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, since I had already read the former. Another thin book with large type, I finished the book already. I started reading it just before bed and stopped after a story about a man being [...]

How on Earth did I miss one of the most important anniversaries in the blogosphere?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

What can I say other than that my side projects are eating my life? I’ve missed several important occasions lately, including the most important anniversary of the blogosphere. Sorry I forgot about it. I hope it was happy. Many years of terrific things to you both!

Looking for VC Funding?

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Looking for a venture capitalist to throw some cash your way? The New England Venture Summit is November 28 at the Marriott in Burlington, Massachusetts. Register by October 30 to get a $300 discount.

Ethan Zuckerman & Eric Osiakwan on Internet Infrastructure in Africa

Tuesday, September 26th, 2006

Today’s Berkman Luncheon Series featured Ethan Zuckerman and Eric Osiakwan speaking about information infrastructure in Africa. Below are some rough notes. Ethan has more and a link to the slides.

Many people in Africa connect to the Internet via satellite links, not cables.
Internet providers in Africa have a difficult time peering with other networks, unlike [...]


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