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Spam War Knocks Out Blogs
Blue Security names a Russian spammer allegedly behind outages at the company's U.S.-based website and at Six Apart, one of the web's largest blog networks. By Joanna Glasner. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..
Video: Videotape archives in the digital era
Video: Videotape archives in the digital era. Ken Boudreau, ESPN's senior director of media assets & duplication services, was a panelist at the NAB2006 conference in Las Vegas on April 25. The topic: how to save and catalog invaluable archives recorded on obsolete technology. From
CNET News.com on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..
Video: Movies going from film to digital
Video: Movies going from film to digital. Darcy Antonellis, senior vice president of worldwide antipiracy operations and executive VP of distribution and technology at Warner Brothers, was a panelist at the NAB2006 conference in Las Vegas on April 25. The topic: how to preserve and market unique Hol From
CNET News.com on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..
Lucky Ju Ju Pinball From
CNET News.com on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..
Secret Bloggers Bare All
Penning an anonymous insider blog can be a quick ticket to literary fame, but it takes some tradecraft to keep your cover. Kevin Poulsen reports from the Computers, Freedom & Privacy Conference in Washington. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 5:46 p.m..
Dems Press Debate on Stem Cells
Seeking to shift the issue to the legislative front burner, Democratic Senate leaders call for adding embryonic stem cell research to a broader discussion of health issues. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 4:46 p.m..
Tim Stahmer - Fear and Loathing on the Internet - Assorted Stuff
"User-generated content is very difficult to manage and control." This assessment comes in the midst of a
user rebellion at YouTube against increased censorship and control. Tim Stahmer
argues, "These fears revolve around the uncertainty that arises when high powered communications tools become available to almost anyone. Institutions and companies accustomed to manipulating their audiences are finding that control slipping away." Contro From
OLDaily on May 4, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..
Luigi Canali De Rossi - Skypecasting Is Here - Robin Good
Useful and comprehensive summary, based on user testing, of Skype's new conferencing system,
Skypecasts. In a nutshell, the system allows you to broadcast an audio conference to up to a hundred people for free; you can allow everyone to talk at once, or you can mute the audience and give the microphone to one person at a time. As Robin Good says, "This is a true disruptive entry in the marketplace." [
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Voice Over IP From OLDaily on May 4, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..
Katrina A. Meyer - The Closing of the U.S. Open University - EDUCAUSE Quarterly
Interesting article. I personally wonder about the desire on the part of OU to enter the U.S. market at all - it's not like there's a shortage of universities there. And as the article makes clear, U.S. accredication is a significant hurdle. Also, "for the USOU, recruiting one student took approximately $4,000 to $5,000." This money, in my view, would have been better spent elsewhere. More articles from the current
EDUCAUSE Quarterly. [
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OLDaily on May 4, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..
D'Arcy Norman - Drupal as Learning Object Repository - D'Arcy Norman dot Net
D'Arcy Norman explains, "There is no need for CAREO (or its ilk) anymore. Other solutions have evolved and surpassed what we came up with as a prototype Learning Object Repository. If I was to start an organizational/institutional/regional repository of resources, I'd just use a copy of Drupal. Yes. Drupal. It provides every feature that CAREO does/did, and many many more that we would have never had time to implement." I have used Drupal; I wrote the themes and CSS for
OurMedia in it. It's pretty good, though I would prefer it were written From
OLDaily on May 4, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..
Report: NASA Lacks the Money
America risks losing its lead in space research and is endangering several ambitious projects because the nation's space agency is woefully short on funds, a study commissioned by Congress concludes. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 3:46 p.m..
Warming Portends Pacific Havoc
Wind circulation over the world's largest ocean are weakening and the culprit appears to be human activity associated with global warming, a new study shows. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 2:46 p.m..
A Little Qualcomm Control
Microsoft expands its wireless presence, but Qualcomm appears to be holding the cards in a deal between the two companies. Plus: Shipping date for Blu-ray discs pushed back a month.... EA shares plunge following lousy quarter. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 1:45 p.m..
Battling the Closet Bible Bashers
Scientists clash with creationists at the premiere of the film Flock of Dodos, which tracks the unsettling rise of intelligent design. Jason Silverman reports from the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Everyone Wants to 'Own' Your PC
As if hackers and virus writers weren't enough to worry about, now business wants control of your computer. The future of the computing revolution is at stake. Commentary by Bruce Schneier. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
802.11n: Buy Now, or Wait?
Standards for the hotly anticipated Wi-Fi successor haven't yet been agreed upon. Where's that leave all those early-bird products? By Seán Captain. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Taming the Sea Monster
Strong, light and frighteningly fast, carbon-fiber trimarans are rewriting every record in the books -- when they're not breaking up in the middle of the icy Atlantic. By Carl Hoffman from Wired magazine. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Feds' Watch List Eats Its Own
New documents show that the United States' mistake-prone airline screening system is great at snagging government employees, enlisted military personnel and federal workers with top-secret clearances. By Ryan Singel. From
Wired News on May 4, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..
Technology to Improve Learning for Visually-Impaired Children
Supporting learning for blind and visually-impaired children in schools is the goal of a system that offers collaboration, data exploration, communication and creativity based on a common software architecture. Already interfaces and application prototypes are being tested. (PRWEB May 2, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
Citizenship America: Helping New Immigrants to Help Themselves
There is a hidden subculture of immigrants unable to afford professional legal representation—and unable to apply for immigration status and benefits for which they may be eligible. Citizenship America™ offers self-help guides and videos for new immigrants to help ease the difficult process of assimilating and becoming and well informed US citizens. (PRWEB May 2, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
Eduventures Looks For Qualified Candidates From The Inside Out
Eduventures, the leading research and consulting firm serving the education market, is anticipating a 100% growth rate in its employee base by the end of 2006. To find the best and the brightest, Eduventures is turning to its own employees to attract qualified candidates through an innovative referral program. (PRWEB May 2, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/WmV0YS1TcXVhLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
Instructor Spotlight: brian d foy Teaches Perl Bootcamp July 10-14, 2006
The July bootcamp promises students that, at the end of five days, they will be writing complex, database-driven web applications. In addition, students will emerge able to:-use regular expressions to easily manipulate text data-use modules from the CPAN, Perl's vast archive of free code-access databases with DBI-master creating, renaming and deleting files and directories-forking and piping data to forked processesFor the complete syllabus, please visit www.bignerdranch.com/classes/perl.shtml. (PRWEB May 2, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/TW From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
How Mnemonic Strategies Can Improve Your Child's Memory Skills In One Evening
If your child has trouble memorizing, then they’re going to struggle in school. As a parent, you have two choices: allow your child to continue to use the same methods that have failed until now; or, learn about other memory strategies that students use day in and day out to memorize more with half the effort. (PRWEB May 2, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SGFsZi1Ib3JyLUluc2UtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
South Florida Videographers Produce Career Video Series Aimed at Students
Considering Your Career, Inc. (CYC) is pleased to announce the availability of its unique video series now available to help High School and College students make future career decisions based on real world testimonials from working professionals in the Communications & Media fields. (PRWEB May 3, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:02 a.m..
The Secret World of, uh, Multiplication(?)
Teaming up with illustrators Michael Likens and Rudy Rodriguez, English teacher Eugenia Francis designed a circus-themed workbook that will delight children as they explore the secret world of multiplication. (PRWEB May 3, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/SW5zZS1DcmFzLVByb2YtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Entertainment Elite, Including Charlize Theron, Honor World-Renowned Cardiologist Asher Kimchi
At a celebrity-filled dinner Beverly Hills, Asher Kimchi, world-renowned cardiologist, accepted the "Passion of the Heart" awardf rom the American Heart Association. His over-25 year stellar career at Cedars Sinai and as founder and Chairman of the International Academy of Cardiology was honored at the star-studded dinner. (PRWEB May 3, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/Q291cC1DcmFzLVN1bW0tU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
SchoolShark.com Launches Free Reciprocal Links Program
SchoolShark.com has launched a program promoting reciprocal links with other education websites. Details may be found by clicking on "Links" at the bottom of www.schoolshark.com. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Learn Korean in the Summer
Article invites American and Korean-American students to learn Korean during the summer in Korea. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Inducts Outstanding Alumni into Hall of Fame at Centennial National Conference
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will induct six outstanding individuals and, for the first time, one group into its Alumni Hall of Fame during a special ceremony on Thursday, May 4, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. This event is a part of BGCA’s Centennial National Conference (May 4- 6) which will take an in-depth look at issues such as racism, youth violence, illiteracy and unemployment and how they are placing all youth at risk. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
School Districts Gather in Baltimore to Fight Federal Medicaid Cuts to Health Programs
Recent Federal action cuts Medicaid funding for school health programs and will prompt lay offs, lack of service to fragile children, and additional financial burdens on other publicly supported health care systems. School districts from across the country are gathering in Baltimore on May 5th to plan strategies to stop these cuts and receive briefings from Congressional staffers about legislation about to be introduced in support of their effort. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
New Phoenix, Arizona Foreclosure Specialist Offers Free Information to Homeowners
http://www.brucevoris.com offers a new weblog providing people facing foreclosure free information, strategies and tips. Site founder Bruce Voris posts new foreclosure information regularly to keep Phoenix, Arizona area residents informed on the ever-changing foreclosure process and legislation. More importantly, Bruce Voris gives personal support and hope to people facing foreclosure. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/VGhpci1TdW1tLUNyYXMtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Academy At Ivy Ridge Hires Educational Consultant In Preparation For State Approval
Specialty boarding school, Academy at Ivy Ridge (AIR), today announced that it has hired Robert L. Guarino, Ph.D. to help prepare the school for accreditation with the New York State Education Department and further advance its academic credentials. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/zingpr.php/WmV0YS1JbnNlLUNyYXMtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
neaclear Goes Totally Online with Microsoft Windows Live and Microsoft Office Live
The online world gets better when everything works simply and effortlessly together. That's the basic idea behind Windows Live. So the things people care about -- friends, the latest information, their e-mails, powerful search, their PC files, basically everything -- come together in one convenient place. This is a completely new Internet experience designed to put people in control. neaclear’s employees have been very pleased with the experience thus far, even though this is only a beta release. neaclear anxiously awaits Microsoft’s promise that this is only the beginning. From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Baritone Sidney Outlaw and Warren Jones, Pianist revive Ralph Vaughn-Williams
Baritone Sidney Outlaw and virtuoso accompanist Warren Jones will collaborate in a lyrical afternoon of song and poetry that will include the rarely performed House of Life by Ralph Vaughn- Williams. This event will take place on May 6, 2006 at 7:30pm in the hallowed walls of The Riverside Church of New York, upper west side of Manhattan in New York City, N.Y. There is to be a reception also after the concert. (PRWEB May 4, 2006) Trackback URI: http://www.prweb.com/dingpr.php/RW1wdC1NYWduLUZhbHUtU3VtbS1IYWxmLVplcm8= From
PR Web on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Back to Blog - Who Controls the Internet?
Most happy to be here. Mostly, but not entirely, I'll talk this week about Who Controls the Internet. If you've already read the book, I'd love to hear any comments or feedback. The book can be purchased here or at most online or physical bookstores. Let me introduce the book... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Is ICANN a Hobbit? On "unregulation."
Jack at I were at the Markle Foundation in New York today to speak about the book, and as is so often the case, ICANN and domain name governance came up. Carol Cosgrove-Sacks, until recently the United Nations' Director of Trade, asked whether an Internet that increasingly reflects the will... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
What does China Want?
Today I'm scheduled to meet with Dr. Xiong Chengyu, who is one of the personal advisors to Chinese President Hu Jintao for internet & media issues. He is in town to meet with the National Committee on United States-China Relations, among other things. Here's what I'm curious to hear about:... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
The shadow of Walter Duranty
The New York Times building has a special long hallway where it keeps pictures of reporters who have won pulitzer prizes. Its fun looking at how hair-styles have changed over the years. But most interesting of all is the picture from 1931, the picture of Walter Duranty, to which the... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
One Internet or Many?
One theme in the book is that an evolving balkanization of the internet is often driven by consumer preference. A good example is the suprising decline in the use of the English language on the Web. From Ch. 3 The Economist confidently stated in in 1996 that "English may now... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Chatrooms from the 1980s
My first experience using a chatroom was in 1988. Some group in Toronto, Canada, set up something called the "Free Access Network," or FAN. It wasn't really the internet: it was all dialup, with perhaps 100 phone lines or so. And it was, true to the name, free. FAN was... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
On Piracy
When I was in my teens my brother David and I ran what was then called a pirate bulletin board. We had at the time three computers, an Apple IIgs, a IBM 286, and a Mac we borrowed from school, and we had very different feelings about each. David... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Why do Studios Pay for Newspaper Movie Rights?
A relatively little-known fact outside of copyright practice is that movie studios regularly purchase the film and television rights to newspaper stories. Yes, newspaper stories, which by their nature, report on facts or ideas, two things the copyright law does not protect. So what are studios buying? In 1997, the... From
Lessig Blog on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
E-learning Helps Learners with Disabilities
Learners with disabilities involved in a trial vocational and technical education e-learning program experienced a dramatic increase in confidence using computers and technology as a result of participation in the program. The students were taking part in a range of e-learning initiatives focussed on learners with disabilities, funded by the national training system's e-learning strategy, the 2005-2006 Australian Flexible Learning Framework. The project aimed to improve employment-related training opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities through the use of appropriate e-lea From
EdNA Online on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Teaching Science in Australia
The quality of Year 8 science teaching in Australia has been endorsed by the latest findings from the Third International Mathematics and Science (TIMSS) 1999 Video Study. The study investigated and described Year 8 Science teaching in Australia, Japan, The Czech Republic and The Netherlands, all of which achieved relatively highly in the TIMSS 1995 and 1999 written assessments, and The United States, which achieved at average level only. A sample of Year 8 science lessons in each country was videotaped and later analysed to identify common features as well as distinctive characteristics in te From
EdNA Online on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
New E-Network on Educational Planning
UNESCO's Education Sector has just launched an E-Network on Educational Planning and Management (E-MAP) in support to UNESCO's strategies for achieving Education for All. The new virtual network aims to facilitate the exchange of information and expertise among UNESCO Offices worldwide, Member States, researchers and people working in this field. E-MAP offers three databases: a directory of nationally and/or internationally known experts; a directory of institutions offering technical assistance, training and research in educational planning and management; and a user space for doc From
EdNA Online on May 4, 2006 at 5:01 a.m..
Antispam list gets spammed
They may've signed up for the service to stay free of unsolicited e-mail, but people in a "Do Not Intrude Registry" are getting spammed. From
CNET News.com on May 4, 2006 at 5:00 a.m..
Stephen is back!
Stephen Downes is back online and posting. Stephen's Web Best of Research Edu_RSS (the feeds) Welcome back, Stephen. We have missed you. Technorati Tags: canada downes From
Internet Time Blog on May 3, 2006 at 11:45 p.m..