Finally finished GoT S2. Heading off to the East Country. (That being Peterborough rather than the Dothraki Sea).
Morning Deer
“BloodSports” by Drenge (2013)
The dumbest generation? No, Twitter is making kids smarter
“It used to be that students did comparatively little writing out of school; even if you were in university, there was little call for it, and few vehicles to showcase your writing. But now, as Prof. Lunsford’s research has found, 40 per cent of all writing is done outside the classroom – it’s “life writing,” stuff students do socially, or just for fun. And it includes everything from penning TV recaps to long e-mail conversations to arguments on discussion boards.
“They’re writing more than any generation before,” she says. The members of “dumbest generation” aren’t just passively consuming media any more. They’re talking back to it.”
“But technology doesn’t just make students better writers or more fluent. Digital tools also let them communicate easily with others – their peers, their friends and the world at large. And this, it turns out, can make them even more powerfully motivated to become genuinely (and wittily) literate.”
— via eush
Just unfollowing anyone posting about TV programmes I haven’t seen yet.
Back on the bike.
Two Eyes and New Glasses.
Back at work with new glasses. They’re so good I can see that idea you just had.
Your second eye of the day.
Late Night Work Club presents GHOST STORIES (2013)
“Here we are, kids. Project #1, an indie animation anthology on the theme of GHOST STORIES. All work done DIY, between jobs and classes, with no funding, between September ’12 and August ’13. Enjoy.
“If you’d like to support us, drop something in our tip jar below or check out our Gumroad shop for downloads and limited-edition Uncanny Mystery Packs. gumroad.com/lnwc
“Also, check out the individual members of LNWC. Say hello, follow their work, support them.
“Lastly, thanks to everyone who has encouraged us, spread the word, helped out and supported us over this past year. You are the best.
“Films:
00:45 – I Will Miss You by Dave Prosser – (daveprosser.co.uk)
04:46 – The Jump by Charles Huettner – (charleshuettner.tumblr.com/)
07:22 – The American Dream by Sean Buckelew – (seanbuckelew.com/)
09:53 – Mountain Ash by Jake Armstrong & Erin Kilkenny – (jakedraws.tumblr.com/) & (erinkilkenny.com/)
14:29 – Rat Trap by Caleb Wood – (vimeo.com/calebwood)
16:23 – Loose Ends by Louise Bagnall – (elbooga.blogspot.com/)
18:47 – Phantom Limb by Alex Grigg – (alexgrigg.com/) Sound by Skillbard – (skillbard.com/)
23:02 – Asshole by Conor Finnegan – (conorfinneganan.tumblr.com/)
25:22 – Ombilda by Ciaran Duffy – (hellociaran.com/)
29:39 – Post Personal by Eamonn O’Neill – (eamonnoneill.ie/)
32:31 – Last Lives by Scott Benson – (bombsfall.com/)”
Yes, indeed. This is fantastic idea, independent animators working together to produce something amazing. Sets a great example and has produced some excellent, intriguing and devastating work.
Paul Greer 