"The UK government is preparing its own version of the US's "data.gov" site, which lets anyone download datasets generated by the US government in various formats and use them as they wish."

Great aspirations and nicely complements @carriebish's post http://tr.im/nlw6

It listed Mr. Chopra’s four objectives, as presented recently to Rahm Emanuel, the White House chief of staff. They were:
* Economic growth through innovation
* Addressing presidential priorities through innovation platforms
* Building the next-generation digital infrastructure
* Fostering a culture of open and innovative government

[not a lot to do there then]

"Last week the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) hosted the Open Government Brainstorm on behalf of the White House Open Government Initiative – the first of three phases in an unprecedented process of public engagement. The Brainstorm generated more than 1000 ideas to inform the crafting of recommendations on open government policy. Thank you to all who recognized the importance of this effort and participated thoughtfully."

via Stephen Collins

"Cohousing is a way of living which brings individuals and families together in groups to share common aims and activities while also enjoying their own self-contained accommodation and personal space." (via Cassie Robinson)

Dalston goes hyper. local.

Spoof or real? Either way HILARIOUS (via Carrie Bishop)

Get over it

More of this texting business pls

one for all you geek wannabes out there