It's VloMo09 - National Vloggers Month 2009. The idea is to post one video every day in November.
I have always had to have some kind of tech with me when in the outdoors. Even if it is a compass or a fancy multi-tool. It's more than just being prepared.
I could live without it but it goes a hell of a long way to making any trip or adventure more 'comfortable'.
In this case a home comfort for me tends to be tech related. I can feel at home anywhere, especially if I have a bag full of tech. To eat, sleep or communicate with.
This is part three of our trip.
Last night is a bit of a blur. I remember It was a great party with family and friends. I remember fireworks and great food and drink. Too much drink.
I imagine I will be reminded of the smaller details when I review the video.. Oh yes. There's lots of video.
The UN World Food Programme are looking for vloggers to take part in their international video competition entitled Hungerbytes!
They hold the competition every year in partnership with Youtube. It's open to all but you have to be 18 to claim the prize of a trip into the field to witness the work that's being done to help chronically hungry people. (Last year 3 girls travelled to Ethiopia and visited one of the agency’s largest food assistance operations.
If you feel you can create a hard hitting, provocative youtube video that makes people think about hunger issues, check out the information at: Hungerbytes! to enter.
This year, for the first time ever, the number of chronically hungry people crossed the 1 billion marker. The chronically hungry have stunted growth of both the body and the mind. Many will die.
If you don't feel like entering why not just spread the word? I think this is a great use of social media to raise awareness of Hungerbytes! and ultimately, hopefully change lives for the better.
The Youtube channel with submitted videos can be found here: Hungerbytes! Youtube
I have a soft spot for both the M1 and Watford Gap. I know.. it's just a road. Still, I have spent more than a few days of my life on the M1 and must have downed a vat of coffee in all my visits to the Watford Gap services.
Today I walked under the M1 and recorded an AudioBoo..
..And if you want to hear a great little documentary that Radio4 did.. Listen below..
The original Radio 4 program lives here
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