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Games of the day
Panda Bounce Game It's like Breakout. Click the panda to start the game. Use the mouse to move the trampoline so the panda can jump and catch fruit. Possibly the only time you will see pandas, squirrels and ninjas in an alliance against . BBC's Death in Rome Game You are a detective in ancient Rome, probing a citizen's death. Luminol and DNA testing is still two thousand years away, so you'll have to rely on clues at the death scene and interrogations of witnesses and historical experts. In the PlayStation2: Burnout 3. IGN called this the best racing game ever, and while I From
silentblue | Quantified on October 30, 2004 at 10:55 p.m..
Searching for research
Re$earch Infosource's annual list of Top 100 Canadian Corporate R&D Spenders is out, and here's the shortlist for fiscal 2003: Nortel Networks ($2.8 billion) Bell Canada ($1 billion) Magna International ($630 million) Pratt and Whitney ($423 million) ATI Technologies ($328 million) Nortel is the champ for the third year in a row, and most of the others have been in the top ten. The unusual guy in the lineup is Bell Canada, who in FY2000 was ranked 95 on the same list. They've rocketed up the list since then, and now no other telecommunications company comes close: Telus sits From
silentblue | Quantified on October 30, 2004 at 9:55 p.m..
How Kerry Would Govern, and How Bush Does Govern
Osama bin Laden, one of the truly evil people on the planet, may well have put Bush back in the White House with his October-surprise
video rant. But it's still worth pointing out how the next four years are likely to look under a Bush or Kerry presidency. Kerry would govern from the middle. He'd have no alternative, given congressional Republicans' strong rightward tilt and congressional Democrats' basic lack of conviction on the serious issues of the day. In domestic policy, a Kerry presidency would probably resemble the C From
Dan Gillmor's eJournal on October 30, 2004 at 9:46 p.m..
who needs rove when you've got bin laden
So
Newsweek reports the Nation rallying behind the President, partly in response to bin Laden's attack on Bush (in particular, his mentioning of
this scene of Bush immediately after the attack on 9/11. We are an astonishingly manipulable people. From
Lessig Blog on October 30, 2004 at 9:45 p.m..
Dutch government site in XHTML 1.1
I just found this discussion about XHTML on the site of Anne van Kesteren. In the last comment Faruk Ates hopes that the Dutch government will make more valid websites in the future. Well, he doesn't have to wait any longer. In the last few month I've had the privilege at Q42 to build the new Dutch Government's Advisory website. … From
Sjoerd Visscher's weblog on October 30, 2004 at 8:45 p.m..
Price Discrimination HYPHEN with respect to entertainment and drugs
In this, my final, post, I'd like to take up the troublesome topic of price discrimination HYPHEN both with respect to the distribution of audio and video recordings and with respect to sales of pharmaceutical products. My own view, which I'll try to explain briefly, is that (a) we are likely to see much more price discrimination by the providers of these goods in the near future; (b) price discrimination in the context of entertainment is, on balance, bad; and (c) price discrimination in the context of drugs is, on balance, good. Judgments (b) and (c) are tentative and surely deba From
Lessig Blog on October 30, 2004 at 5:45 p.m..
Signing Off
Larry has been extremely generous in providing me this week-long opportunity to use his blog to explore some controversial questions involving contemporary intellectual-property law. I'm grateful to him HYPHEN and to all of you who have offered reactions to my suggestions and questions. Terry Fisher... From
Lessig Blog on October 30, 2004 at 5:45 p.m..
Cellphones And Their Uses
Here is a survey portraying the top three functions used most frequently on a portable device. [Source: Jupiter Research/Ipsos-Insight Consumer Survey] Hm, I most definitely use text messaging the most, then voice, then games. I barely ever use the camera feature, listen to music, or use the internet. How about you guys? From
unmediated on October 30, 2004 at 2:51 p.m..
Focus Group Members Wanted
The NIFL LINCS Special Collection in Assessment is seeking focus group members to provide feedback on both the content and design of the website. Members will be paid a stipend of $50 for their involvement. Two focus groups will be... From
Adult/Continuing Education on October 30, 2004 at 2:46 p.m..
Learning Tools for Palm Beach County Schools
Learning Tools for Palm Beach County Schools: My first big project in the new job is now officially live and on-line. The new site has somewhere in the range of 75 categorized pages with links to both internal resources in Palm Beach County Schools, as well as reviews and links to great on-line resources for parents, students, teachers, and school administrators. A good 75 hours of work went into just the design of the site, followed by a solid month of review and writing and tweaking of... From
Brain Frieze on October 30, 2004 at 11:57 a.m..
Two urgent questions
1. When the network newscasters announce who won Florida, what little self-effacing phrase will they use to introduce it? "We're ready to announce a winner in Florida, and believe me, this time we've checked our numbers and counted them twice..."? "We are calling Floriday for Bush/Kerry, although with Florida the only thing you can expect is the unexpected..."? What's it going to be? 2. If one were to serve a house drink on Election Night, what should it be? a. Suggest existing appropriate drinks for Bush supporters and for Kerry supporters. b. Create your own drink and describe From
Joho the Blog on October 30, 2004 at 11:49 a.m..
The award-winning Dan Gillmor
The award-winning Dan Gillmor Dan has won the 2004 World Technology Award for Media & Journalism. So deserved. Not only is We the Media the seminal statement of how the Net is transforming journalism, Dan has been walking the walk before most of us could crawl. Congratulations, Dan.... From
Joho the Blog on October 30, 2004 at 11:49 a.m..
Thinking Machine
Thinking Machine 4 is a chess game with a thoughtful twist. It’s an insight into the thought processes; visually displaying possible moves and the weight of the choices on the outcome of the game.
¶ There’s enormous potential uses for this From
Open Artifact on October 30, 2004 at 10:54 a.m..
5. Learning Management Congress
Einen Tag hatte ich leider nur für den diesjährigen Kongress der imc. Hier - etwas ausführlicher - meine Eindrücke: 1) Das Stichwort des ersten Kongresstages war zweifellos Bildungscontrolling - verstanden als umfassende Steuerung von Bildungsprozessen, nicht als (verzweifelte) Suche... From
www.weiterbildungsblog.de on October 30, 2004 at 10:47 a.m..
The Other Exponentials - Rodney Brooks, Tech Review
Moore's Law isn't alone. Many technologies now improve so quickly it boggles the mind. Any stable system can become unstable when even one component experiences exponential growth. In information technology, this translates into opportunities for new r From
Techno-News Blog on October 30, 2004 at 7:48 a.m..
The Teleclass Trend - Only Punjab
Research indicates that major leaders in educative training such as Harvard and Stanford University are going digital and enrolling their students in e-Learning. In fact The Standard.com recently stated that 3/4 of colleges and universities offered on- From
Online Learning Update on October 30, 2004 at 7:48 a.m..
You Can Take It with You - the Business Ledger
Ten years ago, the idea of getting a degree over the Internet sounded a lot like those commercials on late night television that tout oetrain at home for a better career. But as the world has become more Internet-savvy, acceptance of online colleges an From
Online Learning Update on October 30, 2004 at 7:48 a.m..
Exhibit Documents Newton's Pull
Isaac Newton is associated with the theory of gravity, but his influence extended well beyond the scientific realm, as a new exhibit shows. Rachel Metz reports from New York. From
Wired News on October 30, 2004 at 6:46 a.m..
Cell Phones Heed Call of the Wild
Tired of the computerized beeps of cheesy pop songs every time your cell phone rings? Animal mating calls, bird song and roars will soon give your phone a touch of the great outdoors. By Katie Dean. From
Wired News on October 30, 2004 at 6:46 a.m..
Titan Photos Pose New Questions
Lakes full of ethane? Disappearing nitrogen? Hidden craters? Scientists face these questions and more as they try to unlock the secrets of Saturn's mysterious moon. By Amit Asaravala. From
Wired News on October 30, 2004 at 6:46 a.m..
Teleworking And Social Change
Getting the true measure of social change (Information Society Technologies Results, 29 Oct 2004) reports on the e-Living project, a recently concluded 3-year study conducted in Europe: "The project attempted to find out if social behaviour changed as people adapted... From
Kolabora.com on October 30, 2004 at 4:54 a.m..
Secure Remote PC Access: Access Anywhere by WebEx
Access Anywhere is the new hosted service offered by WebEx to anyone who needs to access his computer remotely, in a safe, reliable and very easy-to-use fashion. On the tracks of GoToMyPC, eBLVD, Linktivity Web Interactive and similar solutions, Access... From
Kolabora.com on October 30, 2004 at 4:54 a.m..
Children Suicide "Cluster" in Pennsylvania is Antidepressant Use to Blame?
As Pocono Mountain East High School reels from its third unexplained child suicide that has occurred within the past six weeks, the mental health industry scrambles to explain away what so many people in this country, and in the U.K., have slowly but clearly begun to understand. Three child suicides all involving children who attended the same school inside of six weeks would appear alarming to the average person, but not to the American Psychiatric Association, which issued this statement concerning then matter. "Reports of suicide "clusters", in which one suicide appears to trigger several From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
Launch of Innovative New Music Program for Teachers in West Oakland
Enjoy children singing and milk n' cookies as we celebrate the launch of Let's Sing and Learn, Skill-Building Through Music, an innovative music education program for West Oakland developed by California Revels in collaboration with Teachers and Parents from the Community and supported generously by Bank of America. [PRWEB Oct 30, 2004] From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
STS Releases Security Solution for Commercial Fleet Operations
Security is the number one problem facing the transportation industry today. Secure Tracking Systems provides an affordable GPS tracking solution for vehicle fleets which increases security in buses, trucks, cars, and trailers. [PRWEB Oct 30, 2004] From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
PDC Announces VerbalDoc - Text to Speech Technology For Memory Card Users
PDC (Power Digital Card) announces VerbalDoc, a technology in which text can be transferred to speech for the user to hear digital contents. The VerbalDoc technology can be used in different applications such as aid to handicapped persons (blind or people with visual hazards), education purposes (e-book contents can be heard instead of read, learning of a new language, help with children's pronunciation), and convenience for users whom just don't have the time to read (driving, sailing, meetings) [PRWEB Oct 30, 2004] From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
PDC Announces PocketVue - Bringing Wireless Transmission Technology to Portable Media Players
PDC announces PocketVue, bringing wireless transmission technology to Portable Media Players. PocketVue is a new breed of portable media player featuring a 3.5" TFT LCD screen and functions that include MP3 Player, MP4 Movie Player, DSC Picture Capture, Digital Camcorder, and Voice Recorder. PocketVue also consists of a USB2.0 high speed data transfer port with AV input and output connections. With the use of the PocketVue Cradle, contents played on PocketVue can be transmitted wireless to the TV or monitor and vice versa. PocketVue will be available in four colors: Angel White, Deep Sea Blue From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
Children Suicide "Cluster" in Pennsylvania: Is Antidepressant Use to Blame?
As Pocono Mountain East High School reels from its third unexplained child suicide that has occurred within the past six weeks, the mental health industry scrambles to explain away what so many people in this country, and in the U.K., have slowly but clearly begun to understand. Three child suicides all involving children who attended the same school inside of six weeks would appear alarming to the average person, but not to the American Psychiatric Association, which issued this statement concerning the matter. "Reports of suicide "clusters", in which one suicide appears to trigger several From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
Former Southwest Airlines CEO to Speak at IHRIM Conference
HRMStrategies 2005, IHRIM's 25th Anniversary Conference in Reno kicks off with keynote speaker Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines. Mr. Putnam led the visioning process at Southwest and further developed the "fun" culture and excellent customer service that Southwest is still known for today. Southwest has been profitable in every quarter for over 25 years, a record unsurpassed by any airline. [PRWEB Oct 30, 2004] From
PR Web on October 30, 2004 at 4:45 a.m..
SF Voters: The Granick Slatecard
Jennifer Granick, superstar of all things cyber, and director of the Stanford Center for Internet and Society, has released her annual SF/CA Slatecard. You can download it
here. Her blog is
The Shout. From
Lessig Blog on October 30, 2004 at 12:45 a.m..
Wiki Wacky
Like many, I’m kinda wacky for wikis. It’s just such a fantastic tool! It encourages collaboration better than any software I’ve seen. It allows the wiki owner the freedom to lock down pages whch they don’t want modified, and keep other pages available for editting by others.
¶ What I enjoy most about wi From
Open Artifact on October 29, 2004 at 11:58 p.m..