Archive for September, 2008

People do stress when their internet breaks down! 09/09/2008

It has been proven that people’s stress levels rise when they find that their internet connection is not working, from research been undertaken by You Gov on behalf of 118118.  This type of stress has also been given a slightly weird name, “discomgoogolation”, which might get you even more frustrated when you try to pronounce it!

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A librarian’s nightmare? 03/09/2008

Sony has launched the new Reader.  A handheld device, smaller and lighter than a paperback, which allows you to load up to 160 e-books and use additional memory cards is now on the market.  The reader uses eInk(r) technology which means there is no backlight like on a computer screen but it reads like print on paper.  It even comes in a book like cover.  Current price: £199. More – A librarian’s nightmare?

Digital Birmingham is a Birmingham City Council initiative and part of a city wide strategic partnership of more than 40 public, private and voluntary organisations

eGovernment National Awards - Winner 2008