From the monthly archives:

July 2007

eDemocracy update

by Kevin 31/07/2007 in Bristol

Bristol’s eDemocracy work made an appearance in the Times this weekend. The article referred to the success of an online survey which determined the future of a work by internationally renowned graffiti artist Banksy.
The survey, which has been covered on this site before, attracted 400 new members to the Ask Bristol website and ensured that [...]

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Ultra-Flexible Working Bristol: Pledge your support

by Kevin 27/07/2007 in Bristol

On Monday we held the first Connecting Bristol Lunchtime Innovation Seminar. Fifty people squeezed into the Lord Mayors Reception Room to hear three excellent presentations on a range of flexible working topics.
Richard Manby and Jan Tomlinson (Tomorrows People) led off with a compelling introduction to Slivers of Time, an innovative online marketplace which matches employers [...]

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MySpace Calls For Reinforcements

by Matt 27/07/2007 in Technology

The big buzz at Montage is the battle between MySpace and Facebook.  It’s heating up, and MySpace at least is taking a good look at its own troops, with the news this week that MySpace has put its six-figure PR account out to tender. The services of Freud Communications, retained since 2006, are no longer required, [...]

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Use Blackle for more energy efficient Googling

by Stephen Hilton 26/07/2007 in Green ICT

Thanks to Helen Goulden from CLG for sending this -
When your screen is white – an empty word page, or the Google page, your computer consumes 74 watts, and when its black it consumes only 59 watts. Mark Ontkush wrote an article about the energy saving that would be achieved if Google had a black [...]

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*Updated* National Director of the Digital Challenge Network

by Stephen Hilton 18/07/2007 in People

National Director, ‘DC10’ Digital Challenge Network
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual consultant to build up the profile and influence of the recently founded DC10 group, of which Connecting Bristol is an active member.
DC10 are a group of 10 Local Authorities aiming to embed digital inclusion in local and national mainstream thinking. DC10 [...]

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Bebo launches new drama with Bristol writer Hazel Grian

by Clare 18/07/2007 in Bristol

Kate Modern, a new interactive drama from the makers of lonelygirl15, launched on Bebo today and Bristol-based Hazel Grian, Producer of MeiGeist and owner of Licorice Film, is part of the writing team.
Set to be just as popular (the lonelygirl15 channel remains the most subscribed channel of all time on YouTube), Kate Modern will offer [...]

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Creative Technology Network launches in Bristol

by Clare 18/07/2007 in Bristol

The Creative Technology Network launches tomorrow night at Watershed with a special event featuring Michael B. Johnson of Pixar.
Networking people and ideas across computing, communications and the creative industries, The Creative Technology Network (CTN) is a new Bristol-based venture, initiated by iShed and 3C Research. To sign up to the network for news and details [...]

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“Work 2.0: The future of work” Innovation Seminar

by Kevin 16/07/2007 in Bristol

Connecting Bristol are hosting a lunchtime Innovation Seminar in Bristol on July 23.
Technology is rapidly changing where, when and how people work. For employers, “ultra-flexible working” is increasing access to a previously untapped workforce. For employees, Work 2.0 means greater access to jobs, work-life balance and freedom to work at home, nearer to home, or [...]

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Job Opportunities at Knowle West Media Centre

by Kevin 13/07/2007 in Bristol

Knowle West Media Centre are looking for two enthusiastic and creative people to join the team to work on a new Carbon Makeover Project. This project aims to make the homes and lifestyles of one hundred or more local households low-carbon.
Project Coordinator (0.8 FTE)
£20,000 – £24,000 pro rata
You will drive the project forward through the [...]

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