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Neolatin Bibliography: New...
http://www.philological.bham.ac.uk/bibliography/index.htm AN ANALYTIC BIBLIOGRAPHY OF ON-LINE NEO-LATIN TEXTS DANA F. SUTTON Professor of Classics The University of California, Irvine The enormous profusion of literary texts posted on the World Wide Web will no doubt strike future historians as remarkable and important. But this profusion brings with it an urgent need for many specialized on-line bibliographies. The present one is an analytic bibliography of Latin texts From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 7:02 p.m..
Much of XHTML 2.0 works already
A few days ago the W3C released the HTML and XHTML FAQ. I skimmed over it and saw no interesting things. So that was that. Just now I saw a dramatic increase of visitors to this site. I was a bit surprised because there hasn't been any news on my site lately, and I had seen no new interesting referrers. … From
Sjoerd Visscher's weblog on July 26, 2004 at 6:56 p.m..
The media circle
At the bloggers breakfast, Rod O'Connor, CEO of the DNC, explained that the convention is a "live TV show" as if this were a good thing. Then they brought out Pultizer-prize-winning AP legend, Walter Mears who started a blog for the AP yesterday. A blogger asked why the Big Media have cut back their Convention coverage. "We'd love a convention where decisions are made," he said. But conventions today are just scripted media events. So, there we have the irony in the space of eating a single bagel for breakfast: The Convention folks think their job is to script an... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 6:49 p.m..
Much of XHTML 2.0 works already
A few days ago the W3C released the HTML and XHTML FAQ. I skimmed over it and saw no interesting things. So that was that. Just now I saw a dramatic increase of visitors to this site. I was a bit surprised because there hasn't been any news on my site lately, and I had seen no new interesting referrers. … From
Sjoerd Visscher's weblog on July 26, 2004 at 6:48 p.m..
Funded Projects - Canada
Some program funding announcements for Canadian readers. CANARIE has announced a Request For Proposals for the
New Media Research Matrix; three or four projects will be selected, with program funding not to exceed $400,000 for any given project. Your deadline is August 12. CANARIE is also accepting
IWAY Awards submissions until September 24. The Office of Learning Technologies has also issued a
OLDaily on July 26, 2004 at 6:44 p.m..
UKeU - Peeling the Onion - layer 2
Derek Morrison's dissection of the UKeU hearings was pre-empted by the release of the official (uncorrected) transcripts of the hearings, but I'm sure the official version doesn't capture the testiness of the exchange as well as this summary. One the one hand, we have Sir Anthony Cleaver saying " ... one should have given this the chance to succeed or you should not have started it. I think, having started it, they owed it to us to give us long enough to show that we could be successful ..." On the other hand, we have the queries about the 9.5 million Pound e-learning contracted From
OLDaily on July 26, 2004 at 6:44 p.m..
Reservations from IEE for Scientific Publishing Report
Tired, tired, tired. That's all I can say about this press release documenting the Institution of Electrical Engineers's (IEE) "grave reservations regarding the Science and Technology Committee's call for scientific publishers to move to an open-access publishing mode." Peter Suber skewers the response thus: "It objects that the upfront funding model will compromise peer review (
reply), that it will exclude work from poor countries (
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Blogs and Wikis as WebQuest Tasks
Short but nice presentation, with a number of good links, on the use of blogs and wikis in webquests. From the presentation: Three that seem immediately applicable to blogs are Simulated Diary, Travel Account, and Historical Story. Imagine, for example, if the Experiencing India's Caste System WebQuest was wrapped around a collection of blogs, one for each caste, and pulled together under one master page as in The Spot." By Bernie Dodge, NECC 2004, June 25, 2004 [
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OLDaily on July 26, 2004 at 6:44 p.m..
Learning Material Repositories - Rafts or Battleships? - Part 2
Carried over from
Pasrt 1, this article looks at the incredibly high barrier to entry to e-learning technologies and what to do about it. "What is required are tools and environments which don't assume that learning objects are necessarily contained within their repository system but which can either 'pull' objects from a variety of sources and repositories, or provide the means by which relevant objects can be found and accessed." By Derek Morrison, Auricle, July 23, 2004 [< From
OLDaily on July 26, 2004 at 6:44 p.m..
Globe and Mail Registration
I am a frequent reader of the Globe and Mail online and also a frequent purchaser of the printed version of the newspaper. I receive the daily email alerts, and as has so often been the case, clicked on a link from the Daily Tech Alert. Imagine my surprise when, instead of the story about Google's IPO I expected to read, I was confronted with a registration page. This time it's personal. By Stephen Downes, Stephen's Web, July 26, 2004 [
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eLearning at Macromedia
eLearning - Recorded Seminars from Macromedia. Breeze Live recording of the presentations by people like Josh Bersin, David Holcombe, Jay Cross & Sam Adkins. Also you can join the live webminars there.... From
soulsoup on July 26, 2004 at 5:34 p.m..
Shared Spaces Briefing, Jul 27
Today's highlights: CoCreate White Paper; HP iPAQ 6315; Groove and CASAHL; CoCreate Software has released a new white paper, "Outsourcing product design: Best practices for project team collaboration". "The paper details how organizations can successfully support design outsourcing without risking..... From
Kolabora.com on July 26, 2004 at 5:34 p.m..
NPR & RSS
I see from Dave Winer that National Public Radio has released RSS feeds of several kinds of content as well as links to feeds from some of the bigger affiliates. They give permission for posting their content, with appropriate credit, on another site. I'd like to see one or more classes build a news aggregator site for the campus -- perhaps working with the student paper? I'll give the editor a ring and report back. From
Weblogs in Higher Education on July 26, 2004 at 5:34 p.m..
Convention bloggers on the radio
I can't listen here in the library (Marian the Librarian is hovering nearby, and I left my headphones at home), but three of the convention bloggers are being interviewed on WBUR today. I found this thanks to the new national and regional RSS feeds provided by NPR. From
Weblogs in Higher Education on July 26, 2004 at 5:34 p.m..
More on the UK report
Richard Poynder,
British Politicians Call on U.K. Government to Support Open Access, Information Today, July 26, 2004. Excerpt: "Following 7 months of deliberation, the U.K. House of Commons' Science and Technology Committee has concluded that the current model for scientific publishing is unsatisfactory, and it has called on the U.K. government to support open access (OA)....Indeed the U.K. government may well reject the committee's recommendations: While it is obliged to respond, it does not have to act on the rep From
Open Access News on July 26, 2004 at 5:33 p.m..
More on the US and UK proposals
Sophie Rovner,
Legislators Back Open Access, Chemical & Engineering News, July 26, 2004. On the major OA proposals for taxpayer-funded research in the US and the UK. Excerpt: "Government committees in the U.S. and U.K. are taking steps to promote free online access to scientific literature. Open-access proponents are delighted, but others are concerned about potential risks. The committees' support and other recent endorsements of open-access publishing 'amount to a stinging rebuke of the prevailing subscription-based From
Open Access News on July 26, 2004 at 5:33 p.m..
"A double coup for the open-access movement"
Andrea Foster and Lila Guterman,
American and British Lawmakers Endorse Open-Access Publishing, Chronicle of Higher Education, July 30, 2004 (accessible only to subscribers). Excerpt: "In a double coup for the open-access movement this month, committees of the U.S. Congress and British Parliament recommended that papers resulting from government-financed research be made available free. The committees recommended that the U.S. and British governments require researchers to deposit in free, online archives any articles that ar From
Open Access News on July 26, 2004 at 5:33 p.m..
Userland is getting into the Frontier/Manila hosting business
Priced at $1099 complete (even less for qualifying academic institutions), no other content management system combines the capabilities, usability, and value of UserLand Manila. For those users who don't require their own in-house system, UserLand now offers
Hosted Manila enabling low-cost, high-impact hosted websites with all the power and functionality of Manila starting as low as $299 per year. In addition, for those organizations desiring help getting started with a new Manila system, our
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Online Survey And Collaborative Discussion: SharePoint?
I have had to recently engage the staff and management of a geographically dispersed research organization in re-evaluating and analyzing the key issues that were limiting their online communication effectiveness. As many other similar organizations their IT department has standardized... From
Robin Good's Latest News on July 26, 2004 at 5:31 p.m..
Rati Goes To The Coiffeur
Technorati has just launched a brand new look online. It finally sports the lines and profiles of a serious, online professional service and gets finally rid of the several links to sections forever under construction and to those others not... From
Robin Good's Latest News on July 26, 2004 at 5:31 p.m..
Blogging crosses over
The credentialed bloggers are sitting in the section of the bleachers designated "Blogger Boulevard." Want to know exactly where it is? Easy: It's on the other side of the Rubicon. This event marks the day that blogging became something else. Exactly what isn't clear yet, and the culture clash is resulting in public functions that are Dostoyevskian in their awkwardness. Take the breakfast the DNC threw for us bloggers.... ...More at Boston.com... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Technorati aggregates blogs
Technorati is aggregating about 10,000 political blogs of all stripes. Nice. Technorati is CNN's partner in blogging, by the way. Dave "Sweet" Sifry is apparently going to get on-air time as the voice of the Blogosphere, a choice I'm personally happy about.... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Blogging the DNC
MSNBC just launched "
HardBlogging" which is a companion site to Chris Matthews "Hardball" show. Frankly, it's a pretty weak attempt at catching the meme. I agree with
Tom that just throwing up a blog and starting to collect all sorts of posts really isn't what it's about. Ron Reagan and Dee Dee Myers et. al. may have some interesting insights, but as far as I'm concerned, they're still representing the corporate bosses. From
weblogged News on July 26, 2004 at 5:30 p.m..
Much of XHTML 2.0 works already
A few days ago the W3C released the HTML and XHTML FAQ. I skimmed over it and saw no interesting things. So that was that. Just now I saw a dramatic increase of visitors to this site. I was a bit surprised because there hasn't been any news on my site lately, and I had seen no new interesting referrers. … From
Sjoerd Visscher's weblog on July 26, 2004 at 5:29 p.m..
Innovation and the study of it
Lately I asked the Aoir-Mailing-List to support me with litearture on the history of innovation. I got very helpful replies. The list is here now Bijker, W. E. (1995). Of bicycles, bakelites, and bulbs: Toward a theory of sociotechnical change. Cambridge, MA and London, England, The MIT Press. Everett Rogers' "Diffusion of Innovations" Bruno Latour, Michael Callon, John Law, and the other actor network folk 'the political economy of innovation' Clayton Christensen disruptive innovation stuff edited by John Seely Brown - Insights on Innovation Link Eric von Hippel's "Source From
thomas n. burg | randgänge on July 26, 2004 at 5:29 p.m..
Working Draft: XHTML 2.0
2004-07-22: The HTML Working Group has released the sixth public Working Draft of XHTML 2.0. A modularized language without presentation elements, XHTML 2 takes HTML back to its roots in document structuring. The draft includes an early implementation of XHTML 2.0 in RELAX NG. Comments are welcome. Visit the HTML home page. (News archive) From
World Wide Web Consortium on July 26, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..
Real Hacks the iPod
CNET: RealNetworks breaks Apple's hold on iPod. RealNetworks announced Monday that it has unlocked some of Apple Computer's most tightly held technology secrets, giving its music a way onto the popular iPod digital music player. There's good news in this announcement, namely the fact that Real is forcing a tiny bit more openness on Apple, which has been trying for a winner-take-all approach to digital music. More choice, and less lock-i From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 26, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..
A New Look for Blog Search Tools
Both
Technorati and
Feedster have changed their look in the last few days, and are doing special things for the political junkies among us. (See
this from Feedster;
this from Technorati; note the similar URLs, too.) I'm holding my breath slightly, because both have also been experiencing some performance problems in recent days. It would be a shame if such useful services, getting seriously noticed for the first time by peo From
Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 26, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..
Ted Turner: Break Up Big Media
Ted Turner: My Beef With Big Media. As a business proposition, consolidation makes sense. The moguls behind the mergers are acting in their corporate interests and playing by the rules. We just shouldn't have those rules. They make sense for a corporation. But for a society, it's like over-fishing the oceans. When the independent businesses are gone, where will the new ideas come from? We have to do more than keep media giants from growing larger; they're already too big. We need a n From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 26, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..
Free Speech Takes Its Lumps
Tim Rutten (LA Times; reg req): Free speech under fire all around the nation. At some point over the last decade the words "I think you're wrong about that" were replaced by the dismissive "you can't say that." The opponents of free speech always have a higher value that must be maintained by silencing somebody else -- patriotism for the Las Vegas louts; a woman's right to sexual privacy in Colorado; a distaste for politicized airwaves in Washington. But this isn't a discu From Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 26, 2004 at 5:28 p.m..
Knife Fights and Tigers in The Republic of Argentina: Jorge Luis Borges
Jorge Luis Borges is a giant of 20th century literature, and a monster in South American arts and letters, despite the fact that his entire fiction canon can be read in English, in a single, well translated volume. This article is a short review of some of Borges' favorite themes - Infinity and mirrors, identity, and the true nature of reality. From
kuro5hin.org on July 26, 2004 at 5:26 p.m..
Briefly: SCO appoints software head
roundup Plus: Blue Titan adds scale to SOA toolkit...VeriSign says e-commerce is doing well...Sun shuffles sales execs...Microsoft delays Virtual PC for Macs. From
CNET News.com on July 26, 2004 at 5:26 p.m..
Rememberances and optimism
It’s funny how the unlikely triggers thoughts… Chris Dent’s
comment after reading a recent Calvin and Hobbes resonate:
¶ And with that I felt much better. I lost that appreciate the dirt and pain sensation for many years. Climbing brought a lot of it back.
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WP1.3 news
WordPress v1.3 is not out, but
a post about some of its features reveals clues. Seems to solve a lot of problems that I don’t have, so will need to consider relevance of upgrade once available.
¶ The work being done on v1.3 doesn’t seem to have much to do with helping display, organize, and make use of content in the WordPress weblog. It From
Open Artifact on July 26, 2004 at 8:25 a.m..
July in Asheville
Spending some time in Asheville, North Carolina. Visited the yearly street faire, Bele Chere on Friday and Folkmoot in Waynesville on Saturday. Today, we watched Lance Armstrong win his 6th straight Tour de France and watched the Nascar race in Loudon (both on TV). Rained a bot yesterday afternoon and looks like there may be a little more this evening. Tomorrow, more adventures are planned.
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Gmail Address Book Contact Import on OS X
Although I haven't begun to use gmail as my primary email (waiting until they support either IMAP or POP3 access), it is really handy to have a webmail system that has all of your contacts information available from anywhere. To this end, I just imported all of my contacts ... From
Dan Schellenberg on July 26, 2004 at 8:25 a.m..
SideTrack - trackpad configuration tool
After getting over my fear of the ominous "this is a public beta, and may cause a kernel panic" warning on their homepage, I finally tried out the handy SideTrack trackpad driver for OS X today. One word -- amazing! This handy little utility basically does for your trackpad what ... From
Dan Schellenberg on July 26, 2004 at 8:25 a.m..
Google y Picasa se unen.
El 13 de julio del 2004, Google inc. anuncio la adquisicion de Picasa inc. empresa dedicada al desarollo de un soft administrador , organizador y buscador de imagenes locales en la pc... From
Maldita Internet on July 26, 2004 at 8:24 a.m..
Microsoft compra Lindows.com
Microsoft, el gigante informtico norteamericano, fundado por Bill Gates, anunci que pagar 20 millones de dlares por el dominio de Internet Lindows.com, creado en 2001 por el productor de software Michael Robertson, quien trabaja para la competencia. From
Maldita Internet on July 26, 2004 at 8:24 a.m..
Irrelevancy Makes People Mad
This kind of story makes me really sad. English-speaking Orkut users are apparently up in arms because there are lots of Brazilians on the site, posting lots of stuff in Portuguese and making it difficult for English speakers to find stuff. Everyone has a different opinion about whether ... From
Relevancy on July 26, 2004 at 8:24 a.m..
Securing Mac OS X
Aimed at users in environments requiring stronger security controls in an operating system, making full use of the protection features offered in OS X. It would also be of use to system administrators wishing to enforce an organization wide desktop security policy for Mac OS X. From
Infosec Writers Latest Security Papers on July 26, 2004 at 8:24 a.m..
Demystifying Google Hacks
Looks at Google's Advance Search Query Syntaxes and their use in querying for vulnerable sites and servers. Also highlights security measures that admins or security professionals can take to prevent against such "unauthorized Google invasion". From
Infosec Writers Latest Security Papers on July 26, 2004 at 8:24 a.m..
Duts Virus: Pocket PC New Virus Target
One thing virus writers love is ubiquity. Whatever their technical flaws, Microsoft operating systems and application software have been targeted simply because so many people use them. To look at an extreme human analog, a virus that infected only redheaded... From
Indiana IT on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
Microsoft Update Likely to "Break" Software
Microsoft's planned August security update for Windows XP will patch vulnerabilities in the current operating system but is likely to cause other software to malfunction. The problems expected aren't due to flaws in Windows XP or the patch, but rather... From
Indiana IT on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
El balón de Beckham, la responsabilidad de los medios y el Rey que está desnudo
Todo el que me conoce un poco (y si has leído con cierta regularidad martinalia.com se puede decir que me conoces un poco...) sabe que pese a mi formación periodística (o quizá debido a ella) suelo huir de la inmediatez. Las prisas no son buenas consejeras, y mucho menos si de formarse una opinión seria y rigurosa de un asunto se trata. Esta vez, en cambio, voy a hablar de un asunto reciente (saltó a la prensa hace sólo dos días, el 14 de julio) porque en mi opinión se han (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
¿Pero de verdad hay que pagar por los contenidos? (II)
Hace muy poquito hablábamos de los modelos de negocio basados en el pago por los contenidos en la interred. Decíamos que una "puerta trasera" imposible de controlar eran los propios usuarios, que no custodiaban sus claves de acceso como a las empresas les gustaría. Y eso por no hablar del desmadre existente con las cuentas corporativas. Ahora, y a indicaciones de Marcus Fernández (al que ya no sé cómo agradecerle su colaboración, voy a tener que darle un sueldo a este paso...) (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
El primer sitio web
Hoy una noticia me ha hecho recordar los días en los que hice mi primera página web. Hace ya más de 8 años (Internet era todavía un bebé... parece mentira) y yo utilizaba el que, hasta la fecha, se ha revelado como uno de los mejores editores de páginas web que existe: Notepad. Me recuerdo a mí mismo tecleando aquello de PruebaHola mundo. Qué emoción cuando, tras guardar el archivo como (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
Tintachina publica los datos de la I Encuesta a webloggers y lectores de blogs
Los organizadores de la I Encuesta a webloggers y lectores de blogs (Tintachina, blogpocket.com y bitácoras.net) tenían la intención de crear un minisite para publicar organizadamente los resultados de la encuesta, pero al no estar aún listo este minisite han publicado de momento los resultados en Tintachina. Esta primera encuesta sobre la blogosfera hispanohablante se inició el lunes 31 de mayo de 2004 en tintachina.com, blogpocket.com y bitácoras.net. Se recopilaron (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
Números de tarificación especial, delito y presunción de inocencia
Hace más de un mes, el pasado 24 de junio, reproduje en un "Breve" de martinalia.com una nota informativa de elconfidencial.com en la que se daba cuenta de la detención de un empresario español ("cibermillonario" se decía en la nota) por un presunto delito cometido en el uso de "dialers" o números de tarificación especial. El día 27 de junio reproduje en otro breve un desmentido por parte de compañeros del empresario. Aquí me olvidé del asunto. Más tarde me enteré de que había (...) From
martinalia.com | Gestión de Contenidos on July 26, 2004 at 8:23 a.m..
Legitimate music service reaches 100 millionth download
A customer downloaded the 100 millionth song from Apple's iTunes service this week. Kevin Britten, 20, of Hays, Kan., downloaded the hip-hop single "Somersault'' at about 12:45 a.m. Twenty minutes later, the phone rang -- it was Apple Chief Executive... From
MANE IT Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Fall MANE IT Leaders meeting: hold the date!
Please hold this date for the fall MANE IT Leaders meeting at CET: Monday, November 15. Additionally, following requests from the previous two IT leaders meetings, we're holding a one-day meeting on a single topic, the next day. The topic... From
MANE IT Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Browsers and RSS
A recent EWeek article argues that the recent Internet Explorer security crisis indicates the need for new browser solutions, and the greater viability of the RSS format. Integrations of RSS and browsers, for example, are beginning to emerge with tools... From
MANE IT Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Educause session on USA PATRIOT Act
Register (free) for the EDUCAUSE LIVE session on "USA Patriot Act and beyond: How Higher Education Institutions and Libraries are Cooperating and Coping," hosted by Steve Worona of EDUCAUSE and featuring Marilu Goodyear, Vice Provost for Information Services and CIO... From
MANE IT Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Moveable Type blog plugin leaders announced
SixApart, the creators and owners of Moveable Type, announced winners in a contest for best MT plugin. Plugins has functionality for spam-blocking, visualization, search, multiple authoring, and more.... From
MANE IT Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
FMA
A few days ago, the Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) debate in the Senate was tabled. This means the discussion is closed there for now but may well come back around later. Apparently, the House of Representatives is working on its own debate of the bill; I'm not sure ... From
Life, Liberty, Happiness on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Run, 82nd Airborne, & Ice Cream
39 more seconds off my run time. This is progressing very well. I'd still like to take about two minutes off the time but I'm less than 60 seconds from where I really need to be. Praise be to God our King! This morning, I visited the 82nd ... From
Life, Liberty, Happiness on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Airborne and Special Operations Museum
This morning, I visited the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville, NC. While there is much that is repetitive of the 82nd Airborne Division Museum exhibits, there is an interesting display of photos of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). There is also a small display of ... From
Life, Liberty, Happiness on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Martin Luther said …
A quote from Martin Luther, important to reflect on today. If I profess with the loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God except precisely that little point which the world and the devil are at that moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I ... From
Life, Liberty, Happiness on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
C. S. Lewis said …
A quote from C. S. Lewis, so clearly stating truth. The safest road to Hell is the gradual one--the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts. From
Life, Liberty, Happiness on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Commercials of the 80's
Nothing like killing time before a comprehensive defense. So, I've just recently discovered a neat site (thanks Kim) with a great collection of commercials from the 80's. http://www.x-entertainment.com/ There are some neat 'blasts from the past' here, and it's worthwhile... From
Couros Blog - Frequent Rants from an Ed. Tech'er on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Free Technical Manuals
I still love the world of computer programming, even though I have wandered away from it to some extent. When I began, purchasing the huge, comprehensive and often very expensive programming language texts was the best way to learn. However,... From
Couros Blog - Frequent Rants from an Ed. Tech'er on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Save Bitoogle!
Bitoogle is my favorite torrent file search engine. It's a useful tool which scours the Internet for popular media files. However, the free service looks like it's in a bit of a financial crisis (they're giving away t-shirts with donations)... From
Couros Blog - Frequent Rants from an Ed. Tech'er on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
10 Free PDF Tools
A short while ago I posted a short notice regarding PrimoPDF, a free PDF creation tool. Dan was quick to point out there are others, as he recommended PDF Creator. Well, there are certainly many more ... PDFZone.com reports at... From
Couros Blog - Frequent Rants from an Ed. Tech'er on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Violence: Workplace Bullying
Learning can be violent. Recently, the term bullying has been gaining momentum with reference to the workplace. News broadcasts have started to describe various workplace scenarios in which bullying has become prevalent. At the core of bullying is victimization, a... From
Experience Designer Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Mind: Psychocracy Rising
I've been following the work of Tana Dineen for a number of months. In Manufacturing Victims, Tana states: "Society has accepted the idea that there must be some psychological solution to all of life's pain and that one can buy... From
Experience Designer Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Tamarack: What is a Vibrant Community?
One of the questions in the Tamarack Learning Community is, "What is a vibrant community?" The question is an important one, and Paul Born's perspective on it is clearly holistic. This is an important discussion - please feel free to... From
Experience Designer Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
Community: Philia - Resilience
Philia is a greek word meaning the bonds of friendship that unite members of a community. Other sense of the word include the force of caring that binds communities together and "the reserve of human warmth, affect, enthusiasm and generosity... From
Experience Designer Network on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
BBC to Be Purely Digital By 2010
BBC
plans to digitize its entire production process by 2010 and expects to cut costs by more than 10 per cent as result. Meanwhile, BBC has also started a trial to test the viability of a commercial broadband TV service called interactive Media Player (iMP). More than 1,000 people will trial the iMP service over the next three months, allowing downloads of encrypted BBC programmes, such as EastEnders and Holby City, which can be viewed on a PC via a specialist application. From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:22 a.m..
nVidia supplies multimedia processor to Samsung
nVidia is supplying its GoForce 2100 media processor to
Samsung for use in the handset manufacturers SCH- M500 cellular phone that's expected to be available this month in South Korea,
nVidia says. nVidia says, "The SCH-M500 with GoForce 2100 will feature a host of advanced features including support for VGA image capture, accelerated graphics for gaming, and motion JPEG capture and playback. The GoForce 2100 also supports screen resolutions up to From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
SMS2Email
The free
SMS2email service looks like an easy and useful tool to add to the box. via
The Red Ferret Journal. "sms2email relays SMS text messages as emails. Send an SMS to our memorable gateway number 07766 40 41 42 with the first word of the SMS the recipients email address. The SMS will then be relayed to the recipient via email almost instantaneously with only the standard charges from your network operator for sending out the SMS!'" From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
An internet address for everybody
ICANN, the U.S. body managing global Website allocation
has announced a powerful new technology which makes it possible for every human being to have an Internet address. The new Internet protocol is called IPv6, and it provides trillions more addresses than the IPv4 system that is in use today. This announcement bears watching. On the surface, it seems great. It'll help with Internet security, but there's also that sticky privacy issue, because it'll certainly make it harder for people to "hide" online. From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Finger click
Monolith is a portable system for public spaces, and events that allows everyone --even those who have never approached a computer in their life-- to interact with digital media applications, games, videos. The hand acts exactly like a mouse, just pointing at buttons and spots of interest on a large screen... no additional device needed. Monolith integrates a computer, a projector, a 2.1 audio subsystem, and real-time stereo computer vision sensing technology. From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
SMS TV
French satellite channel "
Tchatche TV" features several programs targeted to 15-25 year-olds. They are about movies, music or video games but what is unusual is that the program itself is only displayed in a small window on the upper corner of the TV screen, while the rest is of the screen is taken up by text messages sent in by viewers - which scoll by like credits to a movie. From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Readers gravitating to open media model
At Thursday night's introductory panel at the BlogOn conference ... Someone (perhaps John Roberts of CNET) said: "RSS is a Napster for ideas." Tony Perkins: "I think this is the biggest thing that's ever happened [in media]. Just as big media was bottoming out, bloggers came in and said, Wait a minute, we have something to say here. We'll see the complete blowing apart of the media world and get high quality content that fits in your pocket. ... "In an era where big media has been producing junk food -- when the New York Times pisses you off and From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Ramesh Jain on Multimedia Search
Ramesh Jain on Multimedia Search: We do not have any similar structure defined to consider atoms, molecules, and grammars for pictures. Current image search engines that claim to use image attributes use things like histograms or textures which are neither atomic features nor molecular. They are usually aggregates of atomic features. Just imagine how useful it will be if a document was characterized by saying that it has 5396 a's, 9456 b's, 1294 c's, 529 x's, 1289 y's, From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
The Guardian on OhmyNews
The Guardian's Jack Schofield has a
chat with the founder of
OhmyNews.com, the Korean online newspaper. Could it work elsewhere, he asks? (My answer is at the bottom of the story.) From
unmediated on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
DCoPs, policy development, and blogs
As Rick noted, I am at the workshop on Building Distributed Communities of Practice for Enhanced Policy-Research Interface hosted by the International Centre for Governance and Development. It is actually just after the adjournmjent of the second day of proceedings... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Weblog Networks as Social Ecosystems
Mathemagenic: learning and KM insights - 10 June 2004::Wow - a great summary of some thoughts on the social collaborative nature of websites. Lilia hits the nail on the head when she says "...weblogs are more than bunch of linked... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Moodle replacing WebCT at Dublin City University
I'll follow up on Rick's declaration that today is open source day (in honour of Alec Couros' completing comprehensive exams for his Ph.D.). Today is a good day to be talking about open source. I just read that there is... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Opening up for open source day
In honour of open source day, I've opened up the comments on this blog. You no longer need to have a typekey registration to comment - I think its a good idea, but ultimately too cumbersome to be of practical... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Weblog user interfaces
While working on the project this afternoon, I started looking at the user interfaces for various weblog tools. Sadly, I have come to the conclusion none of the user interfaces would have been what a reasonably intelligent user (meaning me,... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Learning environments are more important than learning objects
Sebastian Fiedler is wondering "Do we have a content problem?" I think this is a valid question, considering the intensity many instructional technologists devote to learning objects. Indeed, their reverence borders on religious ecstasy when the discussion turns towards learning... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
MT blog backup with the TypeMover plugin
Over at Learning Movable Type, Elise has posted a summary of methods for backing up your blog. One of the top suggestions (and a good reason to back up to MT 3) is the availability of the TypeMover plugin which... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
Renovation
OK - all the posts for my TypePad account have been exported, and it is time for me to import them to this site! After due consideration, I think I'll keep this account for my personal blogging, but my educational... From
Just Another Ant on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
knowledge economy and autonomic computing...
On vnunet.com today I found Laurika Bretherton in Brussels, writing for Computing on:
E-government: beyond the UK. An interesting piece that talks about the European Union's aim "to be the most competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy in the world" by 2010. An excerpt that speaks to the possible integration of 'autonomic computing' capabilities: "Piero Corsini, public sector European vice president at IBM, cited three key challenges that need to From
judith meskill's knowledge notes... on July 26, 2004 at 8:21 a.m..
denham grey on knowledge management...
Denham Grey receives a mention in
The Cincinnati Post today: METS hosts forum ERLANGER, Ky. - The Northern Kentucky University METS Center for Corporate Learning has agreed to host and provide support for a fledgling Tri-State Knowledge Management Association. A forum on Wednesday, "Knowledge Management -- Winning Practices of Today and Tomorrow," will be facilitated by Denham Grey, an Indianapolis resident and expert in knowledge management. Grey was one of From
judith meskill's knowledge notes... on July 26, 2004 at 8:20 a.m..
Keep rockin' in the free world
Went to see Fahrenheit 9/11 after a day of sightseeing in Chinatown. An entertaining movie, with Moore's trademark deadpan humour and fast cuts. The beginning was a bit unfocused, especially with a few decidedly cheap shots. It's when the movie reaches past the one hour mark that its thesis is found; war is waged to profit the wealthy at the expense of the poor and disenfranchised. As Michael Moore quotes from George Orwell's 1984: "It does not matter if the war is not real. For when it is, victory is not possible. The war is not meant to be won, but it is meant to be continuous From
silentblue | Quantified on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Sub pagina
AKA, the seedy underbelly of book publishing. I've always wanted to write a book. It's a sci-fi novel with a twist. I even have a few pages done, and a tentative name. Then again, who of us haven't wanted to write a book? The number of books available are staggering, to the point it made an exasperated Martin Luther to exclaim, "The multitude of books is a great evil. There is no limit to this fever for writing." Like any industry, the book publishing enterprise is not about spreading transcendental wisdom to the ignorant masses, but to make money of said masses of ignoramuses. From
silentblue | Quantified on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
I wonder what A+ professionals preferred
Possibly the most unscientific of polls, but the Training Company polled 200 of their students to see what they had on their MP3 players. The Register reports: Job: Microsoft-certified professionalsTop three bands: 1. Britney Spears 2. Dido 3. Beyonce [snip] Job: Linux Top three bands: 1. The Orb 2. Underworld 3. Kraftwerk Security, developers, database administrators, project managers and CIOs were also featured. In other news, A+ professionals were said to prefer "Happy Birthday", "London Bridge", and the "My Little Pony" Original Soundtrack. From
silentblue | Quantified on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Critical Thinking: When thinking attacks
Yet another resource to put in the Critical Thinking file. Maybe I should create a category for it. Nahh, I'm thinking too much. McGee's Musings points out Shermer's "How Thinking Goes Wrong", an excerpt from his 1997 book, "Why People Believe Weird Things." He lists 25 fallacies: Problems in Scientific Thinking Theory Influences Observations The Observer Changes the Observed Equipment Constructs Results Problems in Pseudoscientific Thinking Anecdotes Do Not Make a Science Scientific Language Does Not Make a Science Bold Statements Do Not Make Claims True Heresy Does Not Equal C From
silentblue | Quantified on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Recording the rearview mirror
I've noticed that many bloggers (myself included) often talk about significant events in their childhood or distant past. But what of the children of the blogging generation? They will have recorded these events in their present time. What will they be talking about ten years from now, since all the reminiscing material has already been blogged? Or perhaps they will see their past in a different light. It is said that human memories build on each other, each memory assimilating facets of another. Perceptions change. An event that was considered traumatic at first may be seen positively in From
Internet Teen Network : Online Teen Community on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Supercomet2
16 iulie: A fost aprobat proiectul Leonardo Supercomet2, la care Timsoft este partener From
Timsoft on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
In Indire Italia despre articole eLearning in Romania
16 iulie: In interviul acordat la Indire - Focus Italia - http://www.indire.it, Sofia Cramerotti saluta colaborarea cu Carmen Holotescu - Director Timsoft, in pregatirea articolelor din Romania referitoare la proiecte eLearning publicate in Form@re - http://www.formare.erickson.it/archivio.html. From
Timsoft on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Cartea Ghid eLearning
23 iulie: A aparut cartea 'Ghid eLearning' de Carmen Holotescu, Director Timsoft From
Timsoft on July 26, 2004 at 8:19 a.m..
Arranging Ideas: Knowledge Management in Human Terms
Although I haven't said so flat-out before, many of the tools and services I've been playing with, exploring, and seriously using lately (wikis, Furl, Bloglines, e-learning tools, content management tools – even blogging software and Gmail, to some extent) all have a common thread: what many people today call knowledge management. However, I personally loathe the buzzword "knowledge management" because it has become hopelessly corrupted, convoluted, and devalued by companies hawking huge expensive systems or consulting services that border on organizational voodoo From
Contentious Weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Three Secrets of No-Pressure Blogging
The July 8 Wired News article
Bloggers Suffer Burnout, by Daniel Terdiman, has sure generated
a lot of buzz in the online world. Bloggers are burning out, he writes, either from self-imposed compulsion to post, or thanks to thanklessly demanding readers. "Several bloggers contacted for this story noted that their readers seem to look at their regular, consistent posting patt From
Contentious Weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
This Week's Grab Bag
More miscellaneous cool stuff I've recently stumbled across and would like to share. Topping this week's list:
Writing Tips for E-mail Distribution of Your Article or Message (by Bill Platt). As always, I love succinct and practical tips articles – and this one succeeds on both counts. Many people and organizations (myself included) continue to publish text-only e-mail newsletters. This surprisingly demanding and quirky medium needs special attention. The tips in this art From
Contentious Weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
What Should News Sites Be Doing?
My friend and colleague Steve Outing has compiled an impressive list of very practical suggestions for improving the content, functionality, design, and business models for news Web sites. Read this list, then pester your preferred news organizations to implement your favorite parts! See
Checklist for Building the Ideal News Site, Editor & Publisher – just published today. From
Contentious Weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Special Grab Bag: More Furl Stuff
I'm not the only person writing about Furl. Here are a few other recent Furl-related items (tips, observations, comparisons, etc.) that have caught my attention recently...... From
Contentious Weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Sony Librie ebook reader
By all accounts the Sony Librié ebook reader could become an object of maximum desire. Apparently, its amazing screen contrast developed in collaboration with the US E-Ink Corporation and others puts it in a league all of its own; it... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Virtual Students
In the bedroom next door, Laurel Tainsh instant messages her twin brother for help on an Internet class she's taking. He quickly messages her back from his room on the other side of the house. Tallahassee Democrat | 07/06/2004 |... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Myths and Facts of Learning Technology
Rapid advancements in the power and capability of desktop computers along with the proliferation of the Internet have led to intense interest in the potential of the computer as a learning tool. > Myths and Facts of Learning Technology >... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Is Online Training right for you?
Getting a job in journalism is hard enough these days, but almost impossible without adequate training. With increasing course fees and the cost of living, many people simply cannot afford to pay for training. But online training is a growth... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
880 million adults worldwide are illiterates
Winneba (C/R), July 16, GNA - Mr Joshua Mallet, Education Specialist, Literacy and Livelihoods of the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) on Friday said that there are 880 million adults of the world, whose illiteracy currently excludes them from full participation... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Three secrets of no-pressure blogging
Bloggers are burning out, he writes, either from self-imposed compulsion to post, or thanks to thanklessly demanding readers. "Several bloggers contacted for this story noted that their readers seem to look at their regular, consistent posting patterns as somewhat akin... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Online Classes Growing
DELHI -- At 187 students in classroom and online courses at the State University College of Technology at Delhi this summer, enrollment is about double compared to last year, said Dennis Callas, provost and academic vice president. Online classes growing... From
Teaching and Developing Online. on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
[Michel Cartier.com]
Here’s one of the best looking university professor web page I’ve ever seen: [Michel Cartier.com] [1]. It appears that the fellow is quite famous from his c.v. No matter, he’s got to be a cool dude. [1] http://www.michelcartier.com/ From
Daniel Lemire's blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Michael Nielsen: Principles of Effective Research: Part VII
Didier reminded me [1] to check Nielsen’s last post on Principles of Effective Research [2]. I take a quote out of it… The foundation is a plan for the development of research strengths. What are you interested in? Given your interests, what are you going to try to learn? The plan needs to be driven by your research goals, but should balance short-term and long-term considerations. Some time should be spent on things that appear very likely to lead to short-term research payoff. Equally well, some time needs to be allocated to the development of strengths that may not have much immediate From
Daniel Lemire's blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Quite a lot of new songs on inDiscover
Seems like a lot of artists are submitting their songs to inDiscover [1]. Either that or else I haven’t been checking often enough… Here are few songs you should go download and rate… 1. The Fighter [Pop/Rock] 2. Soft [Alternative] 3. Make Way for the Sunshine on this Plain [Alternative] 4. Where’d She Go? [Alternative] 5. Reversed Lightning Face [Alternative] 6. Lighter Thief [Rock] 7. How Deep is Your Love [Pop] 8. War [Pop] 9. Little buddha [Pop] 10. Seduction [Funk/Soul/R&B] [1] http://www.indiscover.net From
Daniel Lemire's blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Nielsen’s Extreme Thinking
Blogging is a fascinating past-time. Who would have thought? I just read bits and pieces of an essay on Extreme Thinking [1]. Here’s a fascinating quote: The key to keeping this independence of solitude is to develop a long-term vision so compelling and well-internalized, that it can override behaviours for which the short-term rewards are significant, but which may be damaging in the long run. Update: Independence of solitude: I didn’t know this expression. Found 600 or so hits on Google. Seems that maybe the expression comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson. What I must do is all that co From
Daniel Lemire's blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
The Three Dijkstra Rules for Successful Scientific Research
Through Didier [1] and Nielsen [2], I found a list of Golden Rules for Successful Scientific Research [3] attributed to Dijkstra. “Raise your quality standards as high as you can live with, avoid wasting your time on routine problems, and always try to work as closely as possible at the boundary of your abilities. Do this, because it is the only way of discovering how that boundary should be moved forward.” “We all like our work to be socially relevant and scientifically sound. If we can find a topic satisfying both desires, we are lucky; if the two targets are in conflict with each From
Daniel Lemire's blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Jesse Warden: What is a Blog?
What is a blog?: Jesse Warden (aka JesterXL) has a great description of just what blogs are and how different types of blogs take shape and reach different audiences. Jesse's blog is one of my favorites in the Flash community, not just because he writes well and with a refreshing style (yo!), but because I like the mix of personal and professional postings that he makes. Here at my house we've even appropriated the "She Who Must Be Obeyed" tag he uses for his SO and applied it... From
Brain Frieze on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Single Sex Middle School Classes
Gender-specific classes to expand: One of the middle schools here in my home school distric began an experiment last year where they separated boys and girls for academic clases. While there were no big gains in test scores, the school did see a drop in discipline problems and will expand the program this year. As someone who has taught middle school kids for 8 years now I'm of a mixed mind on this one. On the one hand, I don't doubt that it's easier to manage a class of one gender,... From
Brain Frieze on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
How Soon to Start Kids on Computers
What Age is right to Get Kids Started on Computers?: I saw this article last week and it's now been picked up by the AP and re-published at a site that does not require registration. Thank you Morning Sun. As an assumed computer guru at the schools where I've worked I've been asked this question more than a few times. How soon should I start my young son or daughter on a computer? Will they fall behind if they don't get an early start? Personally, I've never felt that it was essential... From
Brain Frieze on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Will Weblogs Overcome Chain Ownership?
Paul Rule, one of my favorite observers of the media scene, writes in his column this month
about independent ownership of newspapers, and talks about Roy Johnson, the long-time publisher of the Daily Roanoke-Chowan News in Murfreesboro, N.C.: "the embodiment of the 'the shirt-tail full of type' grass-roots publisher." In his column, he laments the loss of the Roy Johnsons of the world, but notes: "Perhaps it is only through weblogs that the current generation of Roy Johnsons can flourish." Worth readi From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Not Using Their Heads
Be glad you don't work in the production or circulation departments of The Chicago Tribune. The paper installed a "computer upgrade" (presumably in the press room) on Sunday, and things went drastically wrong. The presses were supposed to start rolling at midnight; they didn't start until 5 a.m. According to a story on the Tribune's website, "Delivery of complete and/or partial newspapers is under way, but some subscribers will not receive today's paper until tomorrow." At my house in suburban Evanston, we got the Business section and the classifie From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
El Mundo Dominates Again at SND.ies
Judges for the SND.ies best of new media competition met in Denver yesterday to determine the finalists and winners of this
Society for News Design annual contest to honor the best in multimedia news content. Just as in the first two years of the contest,
elmundo.es, website of the newspaper El Mundo, walked away with more finalist spots than anyone else: seven. Contest organizers released the names of finalists, but actual winners won't be announced until SND's
annual conferen From Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:18 a.m..
Children Are Taking the Net
The use of the Internet among Spanish children between 8 and 13 years old has doubled in just two years. It has gone from 25 percent to 48.9 percent usage, so half of children of this age surf the 'net, according to a recent
survey of the Associacin para la Investigacin de Medios de Comunicacin (AIMC). Adults are definitely left behind (around 33 percent penetration), but, nevertheless, most of the content on the web is still addressed to them. From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Newspaper Blogs and Making Money
If you regularly read this blog, you've seen me mention the blogging innovation at the Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington. VP for online and new media Ken Sands now reports on the money side of his
newspaper's blogs. Recently, an ad "blitz team" spent some time trying to sell big ads on the
paper's website, including positions on the site's blogs that amounted to $79,000 in potential ad revenue. As of late last week, advertising space had been sold on two of t From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
News Updates? What News Updates?
Round-the-clock online news. While many newspapers aspire with their websites to publish news whenever it happens, the reality is that the industry has a long way to go. That's the conclusion of new research
published today (on Online Journalism Review) by University of Texas at Austin researchers Rosental Calmon Alves (who holds the Knight Chair at the School of Journalism) and Amy Schmitz Weiss (a doctoral student). The researchers last year closely tracked 30 U.S. newspaper sites (selected from Editor &am From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
The Beginning of the End -- of TV as We Know It
Original, Internet-delivered broadband content is real. Disney and Comcast have announced that they are developing a
children's channel to be delivered to computers. This move by two of the giants of traditional media is hugely significant. The Wall Street Journal article linked above (subscription required) frames this story in terms of Comcast trying to enhance its competitive position against telephone companies' DSL in providing high-speed Internet service. But I think it signals more than tha From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
We the Blog
Dan Gillmor's new book, We The Media, doesn't end with the last page. The San Jose Mercury News technology columnist and blogger's tome about participatory new-media journalism has an
accompanying blog written by the author, who reports on new examples of the types of journalism he explains in the book. While you might expect a book blog to be strictly a marketing ploy -- and certainly it is that, in part -- this one looks to be serious and is worth tracking. A blog
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The Future of Search
Andrew Goodman has an intriguing article on SearchDay today, "
The Future of Search." Here's what's coming: Type "pizza" into Google or Yahoo! and you'll get local pizza restaurant listings (including maps and menus) on top of routine search results, based on geographic targeting. Type "Boulder weather" (for my hometown) and you'll get up top a Boulder weather forecast rather than just
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The Local-Search Opportunity for Newspapers
Do local newspapers have a chance at all of competing against the likes of Google when it comes to local search? The amount of money Google, et al can put into making web search truly local would seem to indicate a mismatch. But Chris Schroeder, VP of strategy for the Washington Post Co., writes in his
weekly MediaPost column that newspapers actually are well positioned for the fight. He writes: "In this world, local online newspapers are less trying to out-Google Google technologically -- a Sisphyean task in From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
The Voice Has People Talking
Wired has a good
article about the Northwest Voice, the print/online experiment in community journalism being conducted by the Bakersfield Californian. We've blogged about it before on E-Media Tidbits --
here and
here. What's really cool about the project is that the Californian is committed to sharing what it learns on its
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Radio Personalities Don't Make Up for Commercial Overload
My Poynter colleague, Larry Larsen, pointed out
this New York Post story which looks at portable MP3 players like Apple's
iPod as a serious threat to commercial radio. Predictably, the reporter quotes some prominent radio programmers as partly dismissing the notion that radio is in danger: "People are entertained by radio ... that's why you have huge morning personalities." And "(Apple's) got a great ad campaign, and kudos to their marketing people, but radio still remai From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Learn From the Multimedia Infographics Masters
The
website of Spanish newspaper El Mundo is at the top of the game when it comes to multimedia news presentation -- especially Flash infographics. Evidence of that is seen in how the site has dominated all three years of the
SND.ies competition of the Society for News Design. This year, elmundo.es received seven finalist slots (winners are to be announced in October), and the previous two years it won more awards in the best-multimedia-news contest than any other news organization. Reflecting its su From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Making Outlook Work For You
I subscribe to dozens of e-mail newsletters, and they're very valuable to me as both news sources and -- because I save them in
Outlook folders -- searchable archives. But Outlook's tools for managing my Inbox really didn't do the job for me. A newsletter would come in and one of two things would happen: I'd read it, and then I'd have to route it to a folder, or I'd ignore it for "later" and never get around to opening it up. Result: a huge, unmanageable Inbox. Seeking a solution on Microsoft's website, I discov From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
News Personalization Without Registration
Personalizing news websites is a nice idea, but existing attempts I've found to be less than the ideal. Most require user registration, and then you can specify which sections (Business, Sports, etc.) you want on your home page. But there's another way, as demonstrated by
Findory.com, a news site that debuted in March. It's a news aggregator (like
Google News), and it's personalized (like
My Yahoo!). The cool part about Findory is that whenever you click on an ar From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Questions raised
Kerry Lyon who works for AlphaPlus in Toronto contacted me with some interesting questions. It was decided to put them out on the weblog to see what others think. These are in reponse to the draft paper Ben and I... From
ERADC Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
iPod to encourage learning
Not exactly related to e-portfolios but none-the-less, iPod's being used at Duke University to see if they can double as a learning tool? I wonder if this scheme could be extended to staff - after all, we should engage in... From
ERADC Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Snap it, pal.
Vaudeville throwback, counter-culture pioneer, and Garden State advocate, The Uncle Floyd Show was the most important television program to ever come out of Jersey2004-07-16 09:01 From
mcgeek.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:17 a.m..
Spam (again) and Video editing software
I come back from a short break away and I have an average of 9000 Spam messages a day sitting on my PC. I really need to find a way to get rid of some of it before it hits my spam filter. I am also looking for a decent bit of video editing software for Linux. I have used
Imovie for Mac and
Adobe Premiere for Windows quite a bit but the only thing I have found that fits the bill so far for Linux is From
phoward.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:16 a.m..
More Video Editing Software for Linux
Well I found out today about
Kino, and thought I would give it a try. The version that is available using CNR for
Linspire is a bit old so I wiped my test machine and installed
Knoppix so I could apt-get the latest version. Everything went really well until I tried editing the video I had created. It just kept crashing! So I have now reinstalle From
phoward.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:16 a.m..
Broken laptop update
After almost 3 weeks away being repaired, I should be getting my laptop back today. Unusual for an insurance company to repair a laptop rather than just replacing it but as long as I get a fully working laptop back I don't really care. Trouble is I got them to pick it up from my work address - what's the odds on them remembering I am not at home during the day and delivering it back to work. I still think they will try and deliver it to my home instead which means even more time without it! It will be in From
phoward.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:16 a.m..
Is your computer a loaded gun?
Siva Vaidhyanathan has
an article on Salon criticizing the INDUCE Act. Vaidhyanathan points out that in other political arenas, we follow the technology is neutral philosophy of "Guns don't kill people; people kill people." Of course, the corollary to this piece is that perhaps the Senate should be applying their new found technology is not neutral position to gun control instead. After all, P2P and other technologies that would be outlawed under this act obviously have more societal benefits than guns and "induce" less ha From
Kairosnews - A Weblog for Discussing Rhetoric, Technology and Pedagogy on July 26, 2004 at 8:16 a.m..
Delacour's Wiki Epiphany
Jonathon Delacour recently
wrote about his wiki epiphany. I find what he says immensely interesting because he explains why he was resistant to wikis at first: his "antipathy towards most kinds of collective activity" and general distrust of groups as ominous enforcers of confining norms. I wonder if this is why a lot of people in rhetoric and composition are not quite as open-minded when it comes to wikis as they are to other technologies such as weblogs. I have, up to this point, assumed that people weren't all From
Auricle on July 26, 2004 at 8:15 a.m..
Now I'm blogging in Russian: Edges
Finally my Russian weblog goes public:
Edges (
RSS feed). A few things to explain: Domain name It lives at
edges.twowayweb.ru. I took the domain name thinking about the future:
I believe in empowering people and being able to contribute actively to the online world is a part of it. Although I'm not in Russia now it's always there when I think about the future. I'd like to be able to s From Mathemagenic on July 26, 2004 at 8:15 a.m..
Blogging in NL: people and events
Ton makes a list of professional weblogs "around Netherlands":On several occasions I have complained about the fact that it seemd hard to find Dutch blogs with a professional orientation. Most Dutch blogs seem to be lifelogs or linkdumps. But over time I did come across several of course, and now I have put them all together in a list. I hope some of you will be able to add more! Go over to my Wiki, to
see or add more professio From Mathemagenic on July 26, 2004 at 8:15 a.m..
More Emergence Hoo-Ha
I got an email this morning calling my attention to the existence of something called the “Emergent Learning Forum.” I don’t know this group and I don’t know what they mean by “emergent learning”; my previous posts on emergence were in response to articles that have appeared in eLearn and… From
e-Literate on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
Exploring Emergence
This “active essay" put out by MIT’s medialab illustrates how emergence works. You can really see how the patterns form out of simple rules; maybe this is the best way to teach the concept. Note that the Java applets didn’t work properly on my Mac using Safari, though they seemed… From
e-Literate on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
The Revolution Will Be...Printed?
With all the hype and hoo-ha about the conventions being blogged, there is a quieter, less sexy revolution going on that nobody seems to notice, probably because it’s old tech. I think it’s amazing that printed copies of the 9/11 Commission report were available to be purchased online within minutes… From
e-Literate on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
Cartea 'Ghid eLearning'
Tocmai am primit un telefon de la editura, prin care sunt anuntata ca mi-a iesit de sub tipar cartea Ghid eLearning.Din Introducere:... oeSistem de educaie continu From
WeBlog.ro feeds on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
701 e-Learning Tips
Masie Center a publicat 701 e-Learning Tips - Free Digital Book, o colectie rezultata in urma apelului pe care il faceau in aprilie 2004. Intentia initiala era de a face publice 101 idei, ... From
WeBlog.ro feeds on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
Inclusive Education
My colleague down the hall, Dennis Jerz, has been doing some faculty development in inclusive uses of technology for the past week, and the reflective entries about this in his blog are quite a fascinating read. I empathize with some of the experiences he relays, especially with students whose in-class... From
PEDABLOGUE on July 26, 2004 at 8:14 a.m..
Technology and Human Issues in Reusing Learning Objects
Reusing learning objects is as old as retelling a story or making use of libraries and textbooks, and in electronic form has received an enormous new impetus because of the World Wide Web and Web technologies. Are we at the brink of changing the "shape and form of learning, ... of being able to truly increase and improve human learning and performance?" This paper is sceptical, for human and educational reasons. From
eLearnopedia on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
Myths and Facts of Learning Technology
Learning Technology, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, E-Learning, Computer Assisted Learning (CAL), Computer Based Training (CBT). One or more of these closely related terms seems to occur in almost every discussion on education and learning these days. But what do they mean? And how might they shape the educational landscape of tomorrow? From
eLearnopedia on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
If You Build It, Will They Come? Participant Involvement in Digital Libraries
Educational digital libraries are faced with several challenges, among them: to be widely adopted; to contribute meaningfully to educational improvements; and to thrive following start-up funding. They also have the potential to be more than simply a collection of resources. Educational DLs have the potential be the junction for active, engaged communities. From
eLearnopedia on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
Down with Boring E-Learning!
Dr. Michael Allen developed the original course of study for ASTD's E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program. In this interview he discusses frustrations with today's e-learning and brings fundamental issues to light. He also shares specific, commonsense guidelines that reliably produce effective and practical learning solutions. From
eLearnopedia on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
Why Rich Italians Get Loans In NYC: A True Story
About a month ago, an Italian entered a New York bank and asked to speak with an agent dealing with money loans. The Italian gentleman told the bank agent that he needed to go to Italy for a couple of weeks and needed to borrow about USD $ 5,000. The bank agent naturally informed the Italian gentleman that the bank required some form of guarantee in order to approve such operation. At that point the Italian took out the keys of a Ferrari which was nicely parked in front of the bank. He also submitted the circulation permit and the... From
Robin Good' Sharewood Tidings on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
Do You Want To Be A Blogger Or Do You Want To Be A News Site?
From my Inbox: Hi Robin, I've been a big fan of your site and your newsletter for some time. ... Thanks for the great resource. I am the publisher of www.FastMachines.com. Fastmachines is a weblog focused on auto racing (seeing as how you live in Italy perhaps your are one of the legions of Ferrari Tifosi?). I was wondering what your thoughts are on the future of blogs like FastMachines that, rather than being a "personal diary," instead focus on an industry or specific topic. Any thoughts you may have on how I can improve my site would be greatly... From
Robin Good' Sharewood Tidings on July 26, 2004 at 8:13 a.m..
ARIADNE Letter
A new ARIADNE letter was issued earlier today... Lots of pointers to Good Stuff! I will just paste it into the extended part of this entry.... From
ErikLog on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Blinkx
Google is often cited as an example of simplicity and minimalism - one textbox, no more, to enter your criteria. Surely, you cannot have a still smaller user interface? How would the search engine know what you're looking for? Well,... From
ErikLog on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Jobs im Archivar (2004/3 Juli)
S. 276 Märkischer Kreis, Archivleiter/in (A 14/15), innerhalb von 3 Wochen (nach welchem Datum??) Stadtarchiv Lüneburg, Diplom-Archivar (FH), 4 Wochen nach Erscheinen Historisches Archiv des Erzbistums Köln, Archivar/in, gehobener Dienst oder sonstige archivische Ausbildung, bis 1.9.2004 S. 277 Stadtarchiv Herten, Dipl.-Archivar/in (FH), zunächst befristet auf 1 Jahr, BAT Vb/IVb, bis 6.8.2004 From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Tagungsband: Archive im gesellschaftlichen...
Inhalt: Eröffnung des 74. Deutschen Archivtags in Chemnitz * Begrüßung Professor Dr. Volker Wahl, Vorsitzender des VdA – Verband deutscher Archivarinnen und Archivare 13 * Einladung zum XV. Internationalen Archivkongress 2004 in Wien Evelyn Wareham, Sekretariat des ICA (Paris) 21 Grußworte * Horst Rasch, Staatsminister des Innern des Freistaates Sachsen 23 * Berthold Brehm, Bürgermeister der Stadt Chemnitz 27 * Prof. Dr. Peter Csendes, Pr&a From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Dämliches Projekt Archiv-Almanach
Den für mich befremdlichsten Beitrag des Chemnitzer Tagungsbandes (Inhaltsverzeichnis des gesamten Bandes:
http://archiv.twoday.net/stories/283632/ ) schrieb ein Mitarbeiter des StA Leipzig, Hans-Christian Herrmann. In einer "älter werdenden Gesellschaft" (Titelformulierung) kann man im Jahr 2004 offenbar noch formulieren (Archive im gesellschaftlichen Reformprozess, 2004, 294): Das Projekt Archiv-Almanach sollte ähnlich wie juristische Lehrwerke und Gesetzessammlungen als ein großes Ringbuch konz From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Im Aktenstaub versunken?
Den erfrischendsten Beitrag im Archivtagsband Chemnitz 2003 (siehe
http://archiv.twoday.net/stories/283632/ ) schrieb meines Erachtens Ingrid Wichtrup (S. 425-433) zu
FAMI-Erfahrungen. Ich kann es mir nicht versagen, Anfang und Ende zu zitieren: "Szene der fiktiven Folge 3647 eines beliebigen Fernsekrimis: Wutentbrannt stürzt Dienststellenleiter S. aus K. in das kleine, fensterlose Büro des schrulligen Kriminalbeamten W. aus B.: Drei Täter, zwei Ges From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Stralsund: Skrupellose Preisgabe...
Historische Buchbestände in der Obhut von Archiven haben genauso Anspruch auf strikteste Einhaltung von Schutzmassnahmen, die ihrer Bestandserhaltung dienen. Als Verstoss gegen diese Grundsätze stellt sich die Etablierung einer "Schaubibliothek" des Oberbürgermeisters unter Verwendung historischer Bestände der Ratsbibliothek Stralsund dar, von der die Ostsee-Zeitung berichtet:
http://www.ostseezeitung.de/st/start_112754_1274011.html Viele Komplimente gab es auch für das From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
E-Journals im Visier
In
H-MUSEUM wird ausführlich über den Kölner Workshop berichtet. Zum Thema Kulturgut vor allem relevant: Holger Simon (Kunsthistorisches Institut der Universität zu Köln: prometheus - das verteilte digitale Bildarchiv für Forschung und Lehre) stellte mit dem prometheus-Projekts das erste konkrete Beispiel vor.[12] Im Projekt sei eines der Hauptprobleme schon in den frühen From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:12 a.m..
Bildrechte kritisch gesehen
Rechtlich und kaufmännisch sind die deutschen Archive für Verlage keine verlässlichen Partner. Genauer: Viele mir bekannten Nutzungsordnungen von Archiven sind nicht konform mit dem deutschen Urheberrecht. In den Nutzungsordnungen wird die Verwertung von Bildquellen eingeschränkt oder es finden sich gar Behauptungen, das Archiv habe Urheberrechte an Bildquellen. Solchen Klartext liest man vom Leiter des Klartext-Verlags Ludger Claßen in: Archive im gesellschaftlichen Reformprozess, 2004 , S. 371 (Inhalt:
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Testen Sie unseren Scanner!
Liebe Listenteilnehmer, einer der weltweit größten Großformat-Scanner steht derzeit in der Dombauhütte zu Köln. Besitzer ist die Gesellschaft für Inventarisation und Dokumentation mbH, CD-LAB, das schon lange auf dem Gebiet der digitalen Erschließungstechniken zu den führenden Unternehmen Deutschlands zählt. Selbst in der heutigen Zeit, in der der Mensch von seinen eigenen technischen Errungenschaften überholt wird, ist das Gerät, das Flächen bis zu 2,25 x 1,50 m erfasst, etwas ganz Besonderes From
Archivalia on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
ID position at Florida International University
This posting opened in late May, so hurry if you're interested. I just ran across it this morning. Instructional Designer - Position # 44928, Florida international University Location: Miami, Fl Posting Date: May 24, 2004 at 2:48 pm Florida International... From
Rick's Café Canadien on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
Learning Material Repositories - Rafts or Battleships?
Learning Material Repositories - Rafts or Battleships?Part 1 and Part 2 from Auricle No more resources 'locked-in' to e-learning environments, tools, or multimedia applications. I want my educational applications populated from a 'proper' learning object repository ... don't I? That was the mission, but here's the findings and thinking so far. if learning object repositories are to have an impact on e-learning then I've proposed that the mechanisms by which they communicate with each other and with the end-users needs to be easy to implement. I've attemp From
soulsoup on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
Designing a CSS based template
A great series of articles on Designing a CSS based template. The whole series of articles are well designed and very well articulated. See all four parts: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4. "Needless to say we are going to keep a close eye on Veerle's Blog, you should to." From : Digital Web Magazine - What's New... From
soulsoup on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
Anywhere - Anytime knowledge
Anywhere - Anytime knowledge?? - from Knowledge-at-work In many ways, this latent desire parallels the technology vs. people schism in KM. Almost all the talk and writings are about technology choices, possibilities and needs - there is little sustained discussion around the social aspects, the connections, relationships, trust, identity issues that must be in-place for any meaningful knowledge exchange and sharing. Most anywhere, anytime knowledge concepts tend to regard knowledge as an object, relatively static, possible to represent in digital formats, self-contained, easy to characterize a From
soulsoup on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
5-pen computer
From Ton's Intradependent Thoughts The 5-pen computer by NEC: One pen with the CPU, one with projecting a virtual keyboard, one projecting the output, one with a camera, and one for communications. This with a base containing a battery charger and a mass storage device. Prototype will be around 30k$, or 24kE. Cool! Realisation on the CPU pen and the Base is open at the moment, but the display, communication, keyboard and camera pen are either near completion, or almost near completion. As to the keyboard, projecting a virtual keyboard is already available on the market. The remaining two From
Kolabora.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:11 a.m..
Selling Out?
The loan industry and for-profit colleges are using political donations to try to gain influence on Capitol Hill. From
Chronicle: free on July 26, 2004 at 8:10 a.m..
Reactions to technologies
Ever wondered why people react so differently to new technologies? Well, Douglas Adams sums up his personal theory in the following words:I've come up with a set of rules that describe our reactions to technologies:
Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works.Anything that's invented between when you're fifteen and thirty-five is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it.Anything invented after you're thirty-five is a From Seblogging News on July 26, 2004 at 8:09 a.m..
Motherboard meltdown
My motherboard completely melted this morning. One minute I'm computing fine, the next my screen is frozen. On a cold boot, it can't get past the opening bios welcome screen. I can't even enter the bios setup page. Heck, it was almost a year old, so it lasted longer than most of my electronic equipment. And I was in the market to spend a few hundred dollars getting myself back to where I was anyway. Sigh.... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:07 a.m..
Early photos
Matt Stoller, who's been helping the DNC figure out what to do about blogging and bloggers, has just posted photos of the site over at The Blogging of the President. Amusing captions and even a "Caption it yourself" contest... Other early photos are here and here.... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:07 a.m..
Convention snaps
Entering the Free Speech Zone Inside the Zone Free speech on the ground Shut up, kid, you're leaving the Zone! Jay Rosen and me, wearing our Convention bling-bling. (This is a terrible photo of Jay!)... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:07 a.m..
The last convention?
Will we ever do this again? Is 2004 the last year we're going to have national conventions like these? I just came back from picking up my credentials, which meant taking the T down to the Fleet Center, waiting on the wrong line, being directed by a series of five polite cops to the press office, and then being told that bloggers pick up their credentials at the Westin Hotel five subway stops away. My fault for not finding out ahead of time where to go. But the trip to and then around the Fleet Center was instructive, for... From
Joho the Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:07 a.m..
When Blogs Soar (Like a Pb Balloon?)
I fervently believe in the power of potential of weblogs, for students, teachers, and people in general, as a powerful, expressive platform, and have been beating the drum for the last year and a half. At the same time, I also wonder, with a Keith Moon accent, whether they will
fly with the speed and grace of a lead balloon. Some people who have contacted me have assumed that all of Maricopa is blogging at the cogdogblog pace. Hardly so- going into the 2004-2005 academic year, blogs are on the rather low rise of emergi From
cogdogblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:07 a.m..
Reputation Systems and Collaboration
Ok, so I'm on a bit of a CCC (collaborative content creation) bender in my brain lately, and
Tom links to a pretty
interesting article that talks about reputation systems and their growing importance in understanding information literacy. The process of filtering information to distill a smaller yet more refined set of usable, verified, trustworthy judgments is not easy. But it is doable. And it is both more feasible and more necessary n From
weblogged News on July 26, 2004 at 8:06 a.m..
We the Media Blog
The companion
blog to Dan Gilmor's most excellent
We the Media book is up and running. When you think about it, it's a very cool way of keeping the content current and interesting. Maybe we should make this required reading for our community bloggers... From
weblogged News on July 26, 2004 at 8:06 a.m..
Building an Interactive Intranet (Canberra, September)
We've just announced details for the next one-day Intranet Peers in Government workshop titled Building an Interactive Intranet, to be held in Canberra on 29 September 2004. At a glance: An intranet must be more than a collection of documents... From
Column Two on July 26, 2004 at 8:06 a.m..
Much of XHTML 2.0 works already
A few days ago the W3C released the HTML and XHTML FAQ. I skimmed over it and saw no interesting things. So that was that. Just now I saw a dramatic increase of visitors to this site. I was a bit surprised because there hasn't been any news on my site lately, and I had seen no new interesting referrers. … From
Sjoerd Visscher's weblog on July 26, 2004 at 8:06 a.m..
Support is where brands are won and lost
Another good article from Gerry McGovern. This time he offers advice on the topic of the moment --
brands and the support economy. Here's the essence of his article: "Products are becoming more and more the same, made from the same parts, doing the same things. What will give organizations of the future a competitive advantage is the set of relationships they have established. Organizations that outsource their support are outsourcing their customer relationships and outsourcing their brands." From
elearningpost on July 26, 2004 at 8:05 a.m..
Microsoft's Clean Slate
Daniel Gross' largely
lucid explanation of Microsoft's current business position, which appears on Slate Magazine (owned and operated by Microsoft, though maybe
not for much longer) glaringly ignores something: the company's lawbreaking ways. He compares Microsoft to the old AT&T. That's actually a more apt comparison than you might think. AT&T was a regulated monopoly. Microsoft is From
Dan Gillmor's eJournal on July 26, 2004 at 8:05 a.m..
Bloglines
Since last fall, I've been recommending
Bloglines to first-timers as the fastest and easiest introduction to the subscription side of the blogosphere. Remarkably, this same application also meets the needs of some of the most
advanced users. I've now added myself to that list. Hats off to
Mark Fletcher for putting all the pieces together in such a masterful way. ... From
Jon's Radio on July 26, 2004 at 8:05 a.m..
Feds Halt Classified Work at Labs
The Energy Department responded to a security breach at the Los Alamos weapons lab by halting classified work at two dozen other facilities that use computer disks containing classified nuclear-weapons research material. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Put a Trainer in Your Pocket
A jogger can now use Bluetooth wireless technology to store data from a road sensor attached to a running shoe. Delivering music while tracking pulse rate, distance and pace, the small devices can shout encouragement like a coach. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
RealNetworks: Files Play on iPod
Claiming it has created technology that allows songs purchased through its online music services to be played on Apple's iPod and other portable music players, RealNetworks claims the system is not illegal. But will it work? From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Journey to Mercury Heats Up
The Messenger spacecraft, to be launched next week, will be blasted by up to 700-degree heat as it orbits Mercury, the tiny planet closest to the sun -- so close that it would be as though 11 suns were beating down on Earth. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
ESPN NFL 2K5 a Promising Recruit
ESPN NFL 2K5 has a lot of nice touches and an excellent presentation. And the budget price of $20 is definitely a bargain. In the end, though, it's no match for the reigning champ, Madden NFL. By Scott Steinberg. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Unleashing the Web Police
Who says you can't judge politicians by their websites? A group of experts pulls no punches about the readability of the political Web. By Adam L. Penenberg. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Mercury Mission Set to Launch
NASA has twin rovers on Mars and a probe circling Saturn, but that isn't slowing down the space agency. Next week, it plans to launch a mission to Mercury. By Amit Asaravala. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
The Empire Blogs Back
Companies are finding that small-scale Web publishing -- blogging -- reaps big benefits when it comes to customer feedback. Just ask Microsoft. Ryan Singel reports from Berkeley, California. From
Wired News on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Duke to Provide Freshmen With iPods - Associated Press
Freshmen showing up at Duke University this year will get their own Apple iPod, part of an experiment by the school to see if the popular portable music player can double as a learning tool. In a first-of-its-kind deal for Apple Computer Inc., the unive From
Techno-News Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Copyright Bill to Kill Tech? - Katie Dean, Wired
The Senate Judiciary Committee will consider a bill Thursday that would hold technology companies liable for any product they make that encourages people to steal copyright materials. Critics say the bill would effectively outlaw peer-to-peer networks a From
Techno-News Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:04 a.m..
Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) Rescues 5000th Animal!
Animal Friends Rescue Project (www.animalfriendsrescue.org) is proud to announce the rescue and adoption of Tappy, its 5,000th companion animal -- a major milestone for the group. A relatively young nonprofit animal rescue organization based in Pacific Grove, California, AFRP is committed to rescuing animals from local shelters that are most at risk for euthanasia. The group is also dedicated to finding quality permanent homes for abandoned, stray, and abused companion animals (dogs and cats), and to ending the problem of pet overpopulation through aggressive spay/neuter programs. Now in it From
PR Web on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
Only SquareJobs Guarantees Smart Hires
TheSquare.com today announced the launch of SquareJobs, a job board alternative for the overworked hiring manager. SquareJobs boasts more targeted, qualified resumes and a 65% interview rate for posted positions, thus lowering hiring costs tremendously. [PRWEB Jul 26, 2004] From
PR Web on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
Largest Pagan, Occult and New Age Gathering the Chicagoland Area Has Ever Seen
Ancient Ways: A Gathering in Spirituality and Magick being brought to you by Project Mercury.This is a National Convention Taking place in the O'Hare at the DoubleTree O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois on November 26-28, 2004. This convention is going to be part educational, part networking as well as part social event. There will be authors, live music, venders, psychics and a lot more. This weekend event will be one for Chicago to remember. [PRWEB Jul 26, 2004] From
PR Web on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
and so it begins
Roger Ailes on
Outfoxed's use of clips (from an interview in Broadcasting & Cable, not available online):Any news organization that doesn't support our position on copyright is crazy. Next week, we could take a month's worth of video from CNN International and do a documentary "Why does CNN hate America?" You wouldn't even have to do the hatchet job Outfoxed was. You damn well could run it without editing. CNN International, Al-Jazeera and BBC are the same in how they report-mostly that America is wrong and bad. Everybody sho From
Lessig Blog on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
Double Dragon III - The Sacred Stones (NES) -- A Frustrated Game Review
Following in the proud tradition of Double Dragon and Double Dragon II, the third offering in the classic side scrolling beat-em-up series from Technos Japan hit the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990, the year that Iraq invaded Kuwait, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, the first ever WWW page was published and Cannibal Corpse released their seminal album Eaten Back to Life. For those familiar with the first two games, Double Dragon III will initially hold few surprises. The Supreme Black Shadow Sensei may be dead, but Billy and Jimmy Lee are back and their classic moves such as the From
kuro5hin.org on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
U.S. Congress attempts to nullify doctrine of judicial review
So as of this Friday the media's reporting that the House has passed and forwarded to the Senate a bill, called the "Marriage Protection Act", that would "prevent federal courts from ordering states to recognize same-sex unions that took place in other states". Except, wait a minute, isn't that exactly what the Defense of Marriage Act of 1996 did? So what's the point of this bill? Well, that's where things start to get interesting. If you go and look up this bill (H.R. 3313) on thomas.loc.gov, you'll find it actually amends the Defense of Marriage Act. And, in fact, From
kuro5hin.org on July 26, 2004 at 8:03 a.m..
Whaling Commission meeting wraps up with a compromise
The 56-member International Whaling Commission (IWC) held their annual meeting this week in Sorrento, Italy, amidst growing unrest from a group of member nations who were determined to lift the 18-year old ban on commercial whaling. While the ban remains in place for now, the meeting evidenced "deep divisions" between those countries who would end the ban, and those who fear for some species of whale if it is lifted. In the end, a compromise was declared by William Hogarth, the commissioner to the commission. Yet, there is little doubt that the "coalition of the willing" - those From
kuro5hin.org on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..
A Brief Look At Professional Gaming
The other day I came across an old friend while doing my weekly shopping and we decided to go for some ice blendeds to catch up on things. It went along smoothly until I asked him about his job. At the mere mention of it, he shifted uneasily and his eyes scanned our surroundings. Finally, he leaned close and said in a hoarse whisper: "I play games for a living." It had been a known fact since my high school days that this particular friend loved playing games and often his mind were on his games rather than the opposite sex. At one point he had mentioned that his dream was to become a prof From
kuro5hin.org on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..
New ANTA Board Appointments
Five new appointments have been made to the Board of the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA), with the number of positions on the Board being expanded by two to increase industry expertise and input to the Board. The appointees are Stella Axarlis, Leonie Clyne, Noel Pearson, Linda Heron and Brendan Crotty. The ANTA Board will work closely with industry and government to set in place Australia's national strategy for vocational education and training, 'Shaping Our Future', with the aim of encouraging the emergence of a stronger, more highly skilled workforce and, ultima From
EdNA Online on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..
Grants to Help Keep Bullying Out of Schools
One hundred and four schools will receive Australian Government grants of up to $5,000 to develop, pilot and or evaluate strategies addressing bullying, violence and abuse. These schools from across Australia have been selected to participate in the Governments National Safe Schools Framework (NSSF) $1 million Best Practice Grants project. This is the first stage of NSSF grants to schools and, overall, 150 schools will be directly involved in this project. From
EdNA Online on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..
Bandwidth roundtable
Leading figures from the worlds of business, labor and technology give their insights into broadband policy. From
CNET News.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..
Poll shows tough road for broadband
A Harris Interactive-CNET News.com poll suggests presidential candidates may have tough sell convincing Americans to pay for their broadband expansion plans. From
CNET News.com on July 26, 2004 at 8:02 a.m..