By Om Malik | Thursday, August 13, 2009

Blogging: The Evolution

Late last year, following the Bombay terrorist attacks, I wrote about Twitter’s growing influence as a source of breaking news and how, in order to make sense of it all, we need more context. The best place to provide that context is now in blogs. To be sure, most people view Twitter as a microblogging service, but I’ve always seen it as micromessaging service — and the more I used it, the more I realized what a disjointed conversation it can produce.

As Twitter has become increasingly ingrained in our everyday lives, its value as as source of information tidbits has become clear. Think of it like that plate of chips and salsa you get before the entree arrives: tasty — spicy, even — but not entirely satisfying. Meanwhile, blogging has become the main course — the source of context. And the evolution into that role has injected new life into the blogosphere.

Agent Rick Zambrano has this to say:

“[A] hidden gem which you wouldn’t imagine was there is Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff. This community stands on it’s own in the middle of the city. The homes and area are historical dating back to the 1930′s. The community holds together very strong in maintaining that feel. There are often events and celebrations taking place there. Though there are several restaurants and shops in the area, I have to say that the best restaurant by far is Vitto Italian. Careful though, the pizza is addictive.”

www.bishopartsdistrict.com has a calendar, list of shops, restaurants, art, and more available to the public.  There’s a map and contact information for more info!