March 22 note added:
There was a DMCA takedown notice filed against this post a few days back. I’ve since spoken to the owner of Motiono.com and we’ve resolved our differences amicably.

Alas for lousy internet filters at places of employment:

Long tail indeed. Sorry, Chris.
Tags: sonic wall, content filter, porn, false positive, john koetsier

A couple of weeks ago 37signals mentioned they were having a fireside chat with Seth Godin and Mark Hurst. They asked for questions; I submitted one.
Today I was very happy to learn that mine was one of those chosen - and even happier that Seth gave a great, great answer:

A couple of reader questions:
John Koetsier, […]

Took the day off today and we all went to Mount Baker:

I’ve recently been helping a nonprofit in Abbotsford create a central resource for all the Christian help/counselling organizations in Abbotsford, BC.
Announcing AbbyChristian411:

There’s an old-skewl paper-based publication as well, which will be distributed around the community.
Tags: abby, christian, 411, directory, john koetsier

Kinda weird to be in Bloglines and not be able to get out …

And I so wanted to visit Scoble today!
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Bleh … comment spam is now getting political …

Samson Blinded: A Machiavellian Perspective in the Middle East Conflict also scored high in all categories it was nominated. Google earlier banned advertising of that blog for unacceptable content.
Samson Blinded’s author advocates religious state of Judea at the border with Israel and expulsion of Arabs. Obadiah […]

OK, I’m the last one in the world to see it, but it’s still cool:
Get a first life.
Love the tagline: “Your World. Sorry about that.” Very Douglas Adams.
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I did something today I haven’t done for over a month … visit Slashdot.

Two, three years ago, I used to visit Slashdot about 15 times a day. Now it’s Original Signal and popurls.
Tags: slashdot, original signal, popurls, john koetsier

On a bit of an edtech kick lately. Noticed these today and wanted to save them:

E-learning infiltrates the classroom
Gradefix (”the easiest way to get good grades”)
Google for educators
stu.dicio.us (collaborative classnotes sharing)
Digital printing press

Tags: education, technology, edtech, john koetsier