Calling all Brick & Build fans! Check out our latest blog post: https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/hey-bricks-and-builds-fans/ #BrickAndBuild #FansUnite #NewBlogPost #CharlesHartmann

This #newblogpost is a reflection on the nature and state of African history, a quiz and a reading list. My hope is that it is a reminder that the failure to study the history of humanity, is an act of self-destruction, and that African history is world history.
https://folukeafrica.com/african-history-quiz-i-pre-colonial-years/

France’s Media Landscape - New on the MeDeMAP blog!

While France’s media is shaped by strong regulation, especially in audiovisual sectors, many journalists and media managers highlight ongoing issues.

To know what they talk about, read the full blog post here: https://media.medemap.eu/2025/04/23/frances-media-landscape-media-diversity-and-public-debate/

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Exciting news! Our latest blog post is live! Hey Bricks and Builds Fans! Check out what's new at Charles Hartmann [https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/hey-bricks-and-builds-fans/](https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/hey-bricks-and-builds-fans/) #BricksAndBuilds #BuildingCommunity #NewBlogPost

Dive into the world of video editing with me! I'm sharing my wild CapCut adventure in a new blog post - read all about it here: https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/diving-into-capcut-my-wild-editing-adventure/ #CapCut #VideoEditing #NewBlogPost

Hey folks, I posted a new blog post. Check it out if that's your jam.

Re: Mastodon Exit Interview

Read it here --> https://michaelharley.net/posts/2025/04/17/re-mastodon-exit-interview/

Portugal’s Media Challenge: When Democracy LOSES ITS VOICE

At MeDeMAP, we spotlight Portugal as a powerful example of how national media systems are struggling to cope with global digital disruption.

To know more, read here https://media.medemap.eu/2025/04/16/portugals-media-challenge/

“What is democracy for you?”

This was the opening question at the first Citizens’ Parliament on Media and Democracy in Slovenia, held on 15 March in Ljubljana. Topics such as media literacy gaps, ownership transparency, and the lack of diverse voices (especially women's) quickly emerged as focal points for deeper discussion.

Read more here https://medemap.commit.at/challenges-for-citizens-to-navigate-the-complex-media-environment-first-citizens-parliament-on-media-and-democracy-in-slovenia-addresses-key-issues/

It turns out that sending your friend a postcard while abroad might not be as easy as you think. I hope you enjoy this humorous tale. #newblogpost #blogging https://hey.georgie.nu/postcardsfromphx/

Get ready for a wild ride! I dove into CapCut and discovered its editing magic! Read my latest blog post to see what happened: https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/diving-into-capcut-my-wild-editing-adventure/ #CapCut #VideoEditing #EditingAdventures #NewBlogPost

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Exciting news! I've discovered an awesome LEGO Mindstorms NXT Find! Read all about it on my latest blog post: https://bricksandbuilds.charleshartmann.com/my-awesome-lego-mindstorms-nxt-find-2/ #LEGOMindstorms #NXTFind #Robotics #BrickCollectors #NewBlogPost

In this #newblogpost, I examine the origins and meanings of the word "decolonisation." It is often thrown about with the presumption that we all agree on its meaning, despite strong contrary evidence. But where did the word come from? What has it been used to mean?
https://folukeafrica.com/the-trouble-with-defining-decolonisation-a-table-analogy-and-some-reading/

Finally wrote and published a new post; this one is about my custom-made blue sofa. https://hey.georgie.nu/bluesofa/ #newblogpost #blogging

Obligatory first post of the year. Going in with curiosity, and—at the risk of sounding a little cheesy—vibrant energy. https://hey.georgie.nu/hey2025/ #newblogpost #blogging

Finally, my last post of the year, and you could say I made it just in time. https://hey.georgie.nu/farewell2024/ #newblogpost #blogging

Some reflections on Weird Web October. I had some personal stuff impact the last third of the month for me, but it was still a fun challenge, and I share some of my favourite creations and what inspired me. https://hey.georgie.nu/reflections-weirdweb/ #weirdweboctober #newblogpost #blogging

I was really passionate about this interesting problem I was trying to find a solution for at work. You know those avatars that show your initials? Just how does the logic work around them? Do they display your initials correctly? What if you consider middle names, double-barrelled names, and letters with accents? https://hey.georgie.nu/avatar-initials/ #newblogpost #blogging #coding #designsystems #software