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Adam Desperately Seeking Eve

Aug 21st, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Appeal, Blogs, Campaign, Community, Isle of Wight, National News, News, Online News, People

Adam Pacitti from the Isle of Wight is on a quest to literally, find the girl of his dreams. To be precise, she appeared within a nightmare (dream) zombie invasion in Superdrug…



Isle of Wight Blogs

Aug 19th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Blogs, Citizen Media, Interactive, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News, Online News, People

In yet another voyage through cyberspace, I discovered what seemed an abundance of notable online blogs or weblogs from the Isle of Wight. Naming no names, most appear to be a product of their owners imaginations, interests and wit, it’s probably this personal touch which makes them popular, especially in political issues…



Island Citizen Reports Online For Media

Aug 16th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Citizen Media, Cowes, Isle of Wight Event News, News, People, Photo-Journalism, Travel

News: Citizen Media is alive and kicking on the Isle of Wight: On Friday, Pat Luckett, of East Cowes was on the scene, when a Motor home got stuck on the chain ferry. Camera in hand Pat, unknowingly became a citizen journalist…



Cllr’s Conservative Blog

Aug 12th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Blogs, Citizen Media, Council, Interactive, News, Online News, People

Sandown South Cllr and Elected Mayor Ian Ward, having recently embraced the blogsphere, is touching base with the Sandown community online. The diary-blog whilst not overtly political, shows the man rather than the politician…



Island Life: What’s It All About Alfie?

Jul 25th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Blogs, Citizen Media, Isle of Wight, News, Online News, People

As the online mystery reporter for Island Pulse, having been given the lead, from Isle of Wight County Press Regular Percy Sutson, I could not resist the temptation of checking out Alfie Newman’s Blog…



Petrol Discounts Political Power?

Jul 15th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Citizen Media, Environment, Government, Lifestyle, National News, News, Satire, Writing

Could the power of the petrol pumps be an important measuring stick, in the future leadership of our country?  Unleaded petrol sits (nationally) at about £1.20 a litre with diesel at £1.32 or more after rises in the global cost of oil.
I too feel the pinch, as a reluctant user of my humble web ferret [...]



Christmas Shopping Extravaganza.

Jul 1st, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Advertising, Cowes, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

Yes I know it’s early but, as a former member of the boy scouts, I ensure, we at chez web ferret are always prepared.   
However, while browsing online today, I found details of this 2 day Christmas shopping event planned for Cowes Yacht Haven on 29th - 30th November 2008?



Lovely Rita Books Wayward Motorist

Jun 28th, 2008 | By Web Ferret | Category: Isle of Wight, Photo-Journalism, Satire, Ventnor

Last week, whilst on a regular voyage in cyberspace, researching a revolt over illegal car parking and CCTV.  I felt a desire to peek outside Chez Web Ferret and take in the sea air on Ventnor Esplanade and look what I spied with my candid eye.