All gas no brakes is my new favourite YouTube channel. Early 2000s local TV channel voxpop flavours, surreal interview subjects, and somehow there's always somebody rapping in it:
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99 second hand smartphones are transported in a handcart to generate virtual traffic jam in Google Maps.Through this activity, it is possible to turn a green street red which has an impact in the physical world by navigating cars on another route to avoid being stuck in traffic. #googlemapshacks
The paper discusses the development of maps and their function within society. It links the genesis of early maps with the current development of urban apps and the success of Pokémon Go. Thus it questions the practice of mapping and gives an overview over the critical perspectives of digital mapping, with a focus on Google Maps.
Indeed, there I was, just having a mighty old time with @TheRock and @Oprah. Which reminds me of this great story https://
Moved once again, this time to Deptford. So far it feels like a jewel in South London, and I look forward to exploring the area more. I'll have a 30% longer commute, but that simply translates into more time in the saddle every day, which can't be bad.
Top photo is from Dirty Apron in the Deptford Market Yard, they serve a great breakfast and good coffee. Later we had coffee and cake at London Velo, a coffee/bicycle workshop place. Bought a bell for my bike there, nice people.
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