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Hello again,

To accompany your usual does of online discussion and highlights on the podcast here are the links and notes where you can find the people we talk to each week.

This week Chris Vallance takes a look at the immediate response when it came to getting information out of Haiti after the earth quake last week. Luke Renner is the founder and president of , a non-profit media company. He explains how satellite web was vital in getting the message out of a place where traditional methods were no longer an option.

Other tips for following the story when it comes to crisis reporting include taking a look at search engines that specialise in Blog search options. Take a look on Twitter and use a hash tag - one of these # - next to the keyword you are looking for.
With big events, the story you are seeking may already be a trending topic on Twitter.
Always good for original reporting and incredible reporting by individuals is the site where bloggers work together to report the latest news worldwide.

In a total change of topic. Rhod and I took a look at our resolutions and realised that this is the time of year where those of us on a health kick are likely to start trailing. So we had a look around at the bloggers and communities who are working on keeping us in shape.

Charlotte Hilton Andersen runs the . It's a blog and a passionate community who discuss all aspects of keeping fit whilst keeping tabs on each other's progress, Topics range from the usual hints and tips to more considered pieces about the bacterial state of your gym.

The loneliness of the long distance runner may be a think of the past if you are running with Gordon Harvey, and sometimes his wife, or sometimes the local dogs or sometimes near the traffic. Gordon makes the podcast where he takes us all with him when he goes running. Maybe I could get fit by proxy?

If running is not your thing then maybe a sitting down mode of transport is for you. Getting on your bike is an excellent way to keep fit and blogger Clive Chapman can testify to this. He's lost a great deal of weight and created an enthusiastic community who keep up with biking tips and his progress at his page.

After all that if you are not taken by the more traditional methods of staying in shape and just prefer a little active fun, then maybe the hula hoop is for you. By unusual means, Jenni Sheppard discovered that she should definitely pick up a hoop. By looking online she met a of talented and fit people who convinced her that the hoop is not just y'know, for kids.

Well, if you get a moment amid all that activity, then don't forget to keep in touch. It's great to talk about your comments and emails. Your tips lead us to fresh bloggers and podcasters all the time, so keep 'em coming and always let me know what you think.

You can email me at Podsandblogs at bbc dot co dot uk or come and say hello on Twitter where we are known as Podsandblogs. There is often a pre-show discussion there and everyone is welcome.
Until next week!
- Jamillah