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Reading online text: A comparison of four white space layouts
Barbara Chaparro, J. Ryan Baker, A. Dawn Shaikh, Spring Hull, & Laurie Brady have written an article on reading online text, looking specifically at the issue of white space. To quote: In this study, reading performance with four white space... From Column Two on July 20, 2004 at 5:31 p.m..

there is always a way to your files
Today started off as one of the worst in my short history as a Mac-user. A folder, its subfolder and files were completely gone. They weren't invisible and not in the .trash. By 1:00 pm I was in complete despair. 1 year of... From thomas n. burg | randgänge on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Need some fresh air
Damned spammers, and damned Enetation . I received some 42 comments spams. Trying to delete and ban the IP wasn't possible because I can't access my account. I mean I can access it but I don't see anything as long as I'm l... From thomas n. burg | randgänge on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Why Innovations Sit on the Shelf
Why? Because organizations don't "have the ability to conduct candid conversations about internal problems... According to our studies, the most effective way for a leader to realign his company is to facilitate open and honest conversation about any barriers the organization is facing." What? Haven't they heard of weblogs? Anyway, this article lists 4 methods to foster organization-wide conversations:

Advocate, inquire, repeat

Cut to the chase

Be open a From elearningpost on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Defining the Barrier
Nice piece of multimedia journalism this, telling the story of how the Israeli wall in the West Bank is affecting Arabs and Jews living there. [thanks interactiveNarratives] From elearningpost on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Oh, Please

AP: Advocacy groups challenge Fox News slogan. Fox News' use of the slogan "Fair and Balanced" constitutes deceptive advertising, two political advocacy groups claimed today in a petition filed with the Federal Trade Commission. The argument that Fox News' bogus slogan is less protected as free speech because it's commercial -- and commercial speech gets less absolute First Amendment protection than other kinds -- misses the point. Fox News' purpose with the slogan From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Collaboration, Up Close and From Afar
With great regret, I bid my goodbyes yesterday to the folks at the Strong Angel II demonstration, but I'm staying well-connected to the project in several ways. One is by using software that has become a crucial component to the project, Groove, the collaboration software that just hit its 3.0 milestone. Groove does so many things, but at its heart is a peer-to-peer networking system, replete with widgets and tools and fully encrypted at every level. In situations like the ones the Strong Angel teams are From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

'We the Media' Blog in Beta
Oops, we forgot to turn off the pinging of weblog-alert sites when we put up what amounts to a beta version of the "We the Media" website. Joi Ito spotted it and blogged it. As Joi just noted in an IM, it seemed "very appropriate for the book." How true... From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

Longhorn follow-up: Quentin Clark interview
The Longhorn cover story ran this week. It includes a main story, an interview with Quentin Clark, and an interview with Miguel de Icaza and Brendan Eich. Here are some outtakes from my interview with Quentin Clark, director of program management for WinFS. ... From Jon's Radio on July 20, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..

New toy
Why not? I haven't taught summer school in years, and the Shanghai income has been burning a hole. I ordered in-ear headphones, a car cassette adapter and the Belkin portable speakers and microphone adapter too. Time to explore audio realms. From homoLudens III on July 20, 2004 at 5:29 p.m..

alt-i-lab 2004:Advancing Learning Technology Interoperability
Look out California, here I come! The 2nd annual IMS learning technology meeting hits the San Francisco Bay today and for the rest of the week. The venue is Redwood City, the Sofitel Hotel, so if you're in the area, stop by and say hi! I see from the program that David Wiley and Raymond Yee are here, two learning technologists I greatly admire. If you guys are reading this, I From Serious Instructional Technology on July 20, 2004 at 5:29 p.m..

Contractors Expose Taxpayer Data
IRS consultants working on the department's computers violate security rules, putting taxpayer information at risk of disclosure, according to Treasury Department inspectors. An IRS official contests the severity of the danger. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

Apple's Cheaper, Juicier IPod
In a move to fend off competitors in the digital music player field, Apple rolls out a cheaper iPod with an extended battery life. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

Game Companies Reissue Classics
As the 20th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System approaches, Nintendo and Capcom cash in on '80s nostalgia with re-releases of their classics, from Super Mario to Mega Man. But neither retro collection is perfect. By Chris Kohler. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

We Don't Need No Stinkin' Login
Increasingly, Web publishers are demanding that users register to read their sites, and increasingly, readers are getting annoyed and turning to sites like BugMeNot, which offers pre-made login profiles. By Rachel Metz. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

Bruddah Iz Gets Belated Buzz
Thanks to iTunes, Bruddah Iz, a Hawaiian singer who weighed 1,000 pounds at his death seven years ago, is generating as much interest as some of today's hottest pop stars. By Katie Dean. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

Changing the Face of Web Surfing
More and more companies are making up their own rules for websites, spawning a new kind of activist: the guerrilla Web redesigner. Robert Andrews reports from Cardiff, Wales. From Wired News on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

"Smart Moves 1" Music for Tots & Preschoolers is a 2004 Parents' Choice
AbridgeClub.com's newest children's educational music CD wins a spring 2004 Parents' Choice Approved Award. "Smart Moves 1" was recognized because of its creative approach to getting tots and preschoolers up and moving; a big parental concern in this era of childhood obesity. [PRWEB Jul 20, 2004] From PR Web on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

2004 Youth Violence Research Award Presented to Dr. Seifert by Maryland CBH for her Work on Youth (CARE) and Adult (RME) Violence Risk Assessment Tools.
Maryland's Community Behavioral Health Organization presented Dr. Seifert with the 2004 research award at their July 14, 2004 conference. Dr. Seifert lectured at the conference about her work on studying youth and adult violence and the creation and validation of two violence risk assessment tools: the CARE and the RME. [PRWEB Jul 20, 2004] From PR Web on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

The declining state of diner dining
A rather disheartening article in the week's New York magazine, The Death of the Diner: What's killing the cheeseburger deluxe? Sad but true: The classic New York coffee shop is fading fast. The recession is part of the problem; according to Pan Gregorian Enterprises, a purchasing co-op for coffee shops and diners that has 475 local members, revenues were down 20 percent last year. But there are other forces at work, from skyrocketing rents to Starbucks hegemony, that are forcing coffee-shop owners...into retirement. Some of my favorite Manhattan places to eat are diners: in Tribec From megnut on July 20, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..

How Has Kuro5hin Changed Your Life?
Has K5 caused you to take up a new hobby? Changed your political views? Awakened you to a new skill, recipe, sport, or activity? Prodded you into learning to write or keeping a diary? Recommended a good book or published an especially pleasing short story? Introduced you to a friend? From kuro5hin.org on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Have your say about the Government Education Portal
The Government Education Portal points the way to authoritative online resources, news and events about education and training in Australia. The portal has been redesigned with a new look and feel, using technology that enables it to provide the latest information to different audiences and sectors such as parents, policy makers, and adult and community education. Visit the portal and complete our user satisfaction survey to enter the draw to receive a free gift. Seventy-five to be won! Your response to the survey will contribute to improving this service to the Australian community. From EdNA Online on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

NET*Working 2004: Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the NET*Working 2004 Conference, 'Inspiration and Inclusion', to be held from 8-19 November. This premier national conference features both online and local face-to-face events in all States and Territories and will be the year's most accessible and cost effective professional development opportunity available within VET. It is anticipated that more than 3,000 delegates will participate in NET*Working 2004. Details about the conference, registration and how to subscribe to NET*Working 2004 News Alerts to receive regular email updates about the confer From EdNA Online on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

New iPod - No regrets with the Old iPod
So, the news of the new 4G iPods has been leaked rather publicly via MSNBC/Newsweek... From D'Arcy Norman's Learning Commons Weblog on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Movie Downloading Spurred by Broadband
Nearly one-quarter of broadband users have taken advantage of their ability to download bigger files faster. From ClickZ Stats on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Classes lift Afghanistan's war widows
Vocational training gives Afghan women the means to care for themselves and their children. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Briefly: IBM sets 'Atlantic' for open-source shore
roundup Plus: CA joins the Liberty Alliance...EMC skirts software slowdown...Microsoft lets more MVPs into Windows...RightNow sets IPO at $9 to $11. From CNET News.com on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Intel debuts low-power Pentium Ms
Chipmaker notches down the voltage on its mobile chips, gearing them to lightweight laptops and tablet PCs. From CNET News.com on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

Group calls for copy protection Rosetta stone
MPEG founder looks for standards that let portable music and video players speak the same language. From CNET News.com on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

HP memo: Microsoft planned open-source patent fight
Hewlett-Packard backs away from 2002 memo fearing its close ally was ready to sic lawyers on open-source software. From CNET News.com on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

House says no to expensing options
House of Representatives approves controversial bill that largely maintains current accounting rules regarding employee options. From CNET News.com on July 20, 2004 at 5:27 p.m..

On-line MBA Course Goes Live
Universitas 21 hasn't gone away. According to this item it is still plugging its flagship MBA program. Note the marketing pitch: "Those behind the course are hoping that flexibility and its low cost of EUR14,900 -- which includes all required texts -- should attract a number of potential students to 340 students already enrolled worldwide." Not exactly the spin we would have expected from the big name universities (who are not even mentioned in this article) that helped launch the initiative and were supposed to give it strong branding. Via Online Learning Update. By Deirdre McArdle, ENN