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Turn Off Phone, Turn On Partner
Six out of seven people leave their mobile phones on during sex so they won't miss any text messages. Or maybe they just forgot. In Sex Drive Daily. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 10:46 p.m..

No DS Zelda for Christmas
Nintendo unveils its slate of portable games for the holiday buying rush, and the hotly anticipated handheld adventure isn't on it. In Game|Life. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 10:46 p.m..

Mr. Comics Talks Comics
Top scholar and cartoonist Scott McCloud thinks comics are doing better than ever -- new genres, new readers and an explosion of new illustrators on the web. Good riddance to the funny pages! Randy Dotinga reports from Comic-Con in San Diego. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Sex Toy Expo Fun, Not Novel
The annual Adult Novelty Expo could use some newfangled toys, but the sex-positive atmosphere is stimulating. Commentary by Regina Lynn. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Blogging From the Belly of Beirut
As the Israeli-Lebanese conflict boils over, moderates on both sides seek understanding and reconciliation -- and they're finding each other online. By Cyrus Farivar. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Judge: NSA Case Can Proceed
In a landmark ruling, a judge rejects the Bush administration's argument that a suit against AT&T must be blocked on national security grounds. Now the EFF can press its lawsuit, accusing the telecom of helping the NSA illegally spy on internet customers. By Ryan Singel. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Gallery: Classic Comic Covers
Bam! Pow! Zowie! Enjoy this superheroic collection of art from the Golden Age of comics. (Kryptonite not included.) From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Up, Up and Away, Indeed
Scholarly interest in comics is growing, but not every fan wants the Man of Steel to be analyzed. Randy Dotinga reports from the Comics Art Conference in San Diego. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Microsoft IPod 'Killer' Is Doomed
The record labels would love to see somebody step up to compete with iTunes and the iPod. But their insistence on DRM makes it unlikely. Commentary by Eliot Van Buskirk. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Comic-Con Goes Way Beyond Comics
Attendees at the mega comic book event mingle with Wonder Women, Stormtroopers and giant snake heads. Fellow fans in spandex and leather attend films and panels, pitch their wares. Lore Sjöberg reports from Comic-Con in San Diego. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

In the Chips: AMD to Buy ATI
Planned $5.4 billion buyout gives Advanced Micro Devices ammo in its battle against rival chipmaker Intel. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Wind Energy: Texas Blows Hot Air
The Lone Star State surpasses California to become the top producer of wind energy. Long-range plans include offshore wind farms on the Gulf Coast, but will tax credits keep the sails taut? From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Scotty Heads for Final Frontier
James Doohan, who played the Enterprise's miracle man, will get a Star Trek-style sendoff at last. In Furthermore. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Obesity Obscures Health Exams
Add impossible-to-read X-rays and ultrasounds to the list of health problems associated with putting on too many pounds. In Bodyhack. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Bozophilia Online
It's the story of a clown, and it's weird and depressing. But then, I repeat myself. In Table of Malcontents. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Feds Win Round Two in Spy Suits
An Illinois judge tosses an ACLU lawsuit alleging that AT&T helped the NSA spy on Americans, just days after a California judge allowed a similar suit to progress. In 27B Stroke 6. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Hackers Fight Authority in NYC
The Man keeping you down? The sixth-annual Hackers on Planet Earth conference doles out briefings on picking locks, jamming phones and beating wiretaps. There was only one arrest. Annalee Newitz reports from New York. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Millionaire Takes Fight to MPAA
Software CEO Shawn Hogan is challenging the movie-industry scare tactics that have forced citizens with lesser resources into settlements. By David Goldenberg from Wired magazine. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Why I Love Apple
A stupid little detail in an Apple app nicely illustrates the extreme attention to the fine points of user experience that makes people fanatical about the company. Commentary by Leander Kahney. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Gadget Lab: All-in-One Hi-Fi
Sonos simplifies home surround-sound systems, Nokia finally develops a real camera phone, and Inka puts a pricey pen in everyone's pocket. In Gadget Lab. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

License Plate Tracking for All
Law enforcement technology that rapidly reads and logs license plates on the road is about to filter down to commercial and consumer applications -- so we can all track each other in real time. Luke O'Brien reports from Washington. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

How To: The Wired Guide
Knowing how to use the technology that surrounds you is good, but a little creative hacking is even better. This special section is your instruction book on how to do, well, anything. From Wired magazine. How To: Trick Out Your MySpace Page Play YouTube Videos on Your IPod Foil a Snooping Boss Ditch Your Cell-Phone Plan ... and more. Plus: Get celebrity DIY tips from Dane Cook. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

E-Health Gaffe Exposes Hospital
An Indiana computer consultant finds a password hard-coded into a popular medical office application, and that leads to patient data from a hospital in Washington, D.C. By Kevin Poulsen. From Wired News on July 25, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

SAT Group Can Do Better, Says Report It Commissioned
The College Board should acquire better scanning software, increase training for personnel and make other improvements to help prevent scoring errors, a report said. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Feeling Strains, Baptist Colleges Cut Church Ties
The issues vary from state to state, but many include battles over money and control of boards of trustees. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Dropping a Few Sports at Rutgers, and Putting Pressure on Trenton
Officials at Rutgers University have proposed to eliminate six varsity sports despite success both in competition and in classrooms. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Investors Say Flaws at School Are Deeper
A securities fraud complaint against Interboro Institute alleges that cheating in determining whether students were eligible for financial aid was routine, not unusual. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Judge Blocks Miami Ban on Childrens Book
A federal district judge ordered the Miami-Dade School Board to put a childrens book about Cuba back on the shelves immediately until the case goes to trial. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Most States Fail Demands in Education Law
Failure to meet standards set by the No Child Left Behind Act leaves several states in danger of losing some aid. From New York Times: Education on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Six days in the environs of Washington, DC
Night before last, the family watched the Oakland ATMs beat the Orioles at a night game in Baltimore. The temperature was 100o at 7:00 pm and stayed there until thunderstorms hit in the middle of the fourth inning. The next day, we rode the first mile of commercial railroad track in the nation [...] From Internet Time Blog on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Unconference on the Future of Talent
This is not for everyone. In fact, attendance is limited to a dozen or so senior talent executives from major firms. Kevin Wheeler, Eileen Clegg, and I will facilitate for a two-day no-holds-barred session in Santa Cruz to talk about the nexus of social networking and the future of talent. What are the opportunities? What [...] From Internet Time Blog on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

The Deadly Duo: Spam and Viruses, June 2006
Image spam continues to get noticed; "joe job" messages attempt to discredit BBC News. From ClickZ Stats on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Top U.S. Parent Companies and Stickiest Brands on the Web, June 2006
The top parent companies held their rankings from May to June, while the stickiest brands saw more movement. From ClickZ Stats on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Darren Kuropatwa - Back From BLC - A Difference
Quick look at the Building Learning Communities conference, useful most of all because of the links to numerous edubloggers, many of whom are new to me (this community is growing by leaps and bounds). Also a link to the conference blog, where presentations should soon be available. [Link] [Tags: Web Logs] [Comment] From OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Brian Lamb - Once again, The Chronicle Explores the Perils of Scholarly Blogging... - Abject learning
I have been reading Juan Cole for a long time and have referenced him a lot in one of my other blogs. And while I respect his scholarship I am not surprised that some people would consider his promotion controversial (I would not be one of them). Still, he has handled the matter (mostly recently covered in the Chronicle, though the story is several weeks old) with a lot of class. He writes, "The question is whether Web-log commentary helps or damages an academic's career. It is a shameful question. Intellectuals should not be worrying about 'careers,' the tenured among From OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Christopher D. Sessums - Teacher Development key to Tech Success - Christopher D. Sessums : Weblog
I do not link to sites that required reader registration, so I am thankful to Christopher D. Sessums for quoting this article at length. The report surveys a largish poll taken of K-12 teachers about the integration of technology in the classroom, and the main result seems to be that the need for professional development is significant. That said, note Sessums's comments at the end of the article. He argues, and I agree, that such polls are not scientific, that the questioning can influence the results, and that people should not take these results as having been established. [OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

David Sirota - Tom Friedman's Truly Shocking Admission - Sirotablog
I shouldn't have to say this but I will anyways: don't listen to people just because they're famous. Check the facts yourself and make your own decision. Via Andrew Pass. [Link] [Tags: ] [Comment] From OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

David Maister - You Gotta Serve Someone - David Maister's Passion, People and Principles
I bought my first 'new' Bob Dylan album in 1980. It was 'Slow Train Coming' and as I listened to the lyrics from the first song, "You gotta serve somebody," I wondered whether I had missed the boat on being a Dylan fan; perhaps his relevant work was now long behind him. It turns out the advice in the song was rather more relevant than I would have expected, though I was not wise enough at the time to see why. "It's the paradox of professionalism: the more you put yourself first, the less people want to work with you and the less of life's rewards you get. The more From OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Tim Lauer - Gizmo: Free Voice Calls to Over 60 Countries - Education/Technology
If you are not keeping track of this alternative to Skype, you should be. [Link] [Tags: ] [Comment] From OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..

Stephen Downes - Bogota, Colombia - Stephen's Web
I meant to send a newsletter yesterday, but I ended up in Panama instead. But I did have a nice few hours in New York on the way; here are my New York photos (amazing what you can do in four hours). Anyhow, after a late arrival last night, I am now settled into my hotel room here in Bogota, Colombia, where I will be speaking on learning objects and repositories at a national conference. More, much more, to come in the days ahead. [OLDaily on July 25, 2006 at 9:45 p.m..