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NIH: Michael J. Fox Is Right
Parkinson's could be one of the first diseases successfully treated by stem cells, according to the National Institutes of Health. In Bodyhack. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 9:46 p.m..

Freedom Friday by the Bay
Tired of waiting for municipal Wi-Fi to come to San Francisco? FON wants to bring wireless access to every neighborhood. They're giving away scads of their custom routers in Union Square Friday. In Gear Factor. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 8:45 p.m..

Should ICANN Become Autonomous?
Some international leaders think the internet's main governing body should sever its ties to the U.S government. It's just one issue that will be on the table when the Internet Governance Forum kicks off next week in Greece. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 8:45 p.m..

Hacker Skewers Airport Security
Convinced that current measures won't stop terrorists from blowing up jumbo jets, a graduate student tests the limits of Transportation Security Administration rules. In 27B Stroke 6. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 7:45 p.m..

Mac Users Seek 'Plan B' for Video
Windows Media Player 11 is expected to arrive next week, giving PC users a new way to watch videos and listen to music. But where does that leave the Mac faithful? Recommend your favorite alternatives. In Monkey Bites. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 7:45 p.m..

The Conversation Shifts…Maybe.
Today was one of those days that it felt like there was a subtle shift in the discussion about the effects the Read/Write Web is having on education. I spent about three hours with around 30 or so technology leaders from the Lower Hudson (NY) region, and my talk and the ensuing discussion felt less [...] From weblogged News on October 26, 2006 at 6:48 p.m..

Active Home Internet Users by Country, September 2006
Growth in the number of home Internet users was incremental in September. From ClickZ Stats on October 26, 2006 at 6:45 p.m..

Science Nips at Vampire Myths
Too many gullible people believe in ghosts, vampires and zombies says one scientist. So he sets out to prove that those folks beyond the veil and immortals can't exist here. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 5:46 p.m..

Where the Blubber Meets the Road
Gas is expensive enough without burning more of it than necessary. But if you're wolfing down cheeseburgers and packing some extra tonnage that's exactly what you're doing, a new study concludes. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Steven Parker - Questioning the Quality of Content on the Internet - Odeo
Podcast of Leigh Blackwell and I and others talking about perception and meaning in a network, quality of resources, and questioning the quality of content on the internet. [Link] [Tags: Networks, Quality] [Comment] From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Rune Kvist Olsen - Vertical To Horizontal: A New Workplace Reality - uncharted.ca
I'm not endorsing this item, but I am not exactly disputing it either. Certainly there are many parallels with my own thinking, and it is interesting enough to pass along. Some things to consider: "There are no such things as nice bosses. Control is by its essence damaging and destroying to self-awareness, self-esteem and self-respect whether or not the boss is nice or bad." Also, "The key point to remember is that a vertical orientation expresses animal-like domination and control, while horizontal relating serves to describe non-controlling cooperation and the free interactions of true From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Carrie Sturrock - Students Resort to Private Loans, Staggering Debt - San Francisco Chronicle
Anyone consider this a functioning educational system? Why are people still defending it? Via University Business. [Link] [Tags: ] [Comment] From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Associated Press - Thomson to Sell Education Units - Houston Chronicle
This was just a rumour this morning but sounds a lot more likely this afternoon. And since Thomson is a very quiet giant in this field, this is major news, in my view. "Thomson Learning is an excellent business, but it does not fit with our long-term strategic vision," said Richard J. Harrington, president and chief executive officer. [Link] [Tags: Thomson Corporation] [Comment] From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Unattributed - OpenDOAR
From the website: "OpenDOAR is pleased to present a trial search service for the full-text of material held in open access repositories listed in the Directory. This has been made possible through the recent launch by Google of its Custom Search Engine, which allows OpenDOAR to define a search service based on the Directory holdings." [Link] [Tags: Open Access, Learning Object RepositoriesOLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Michael Feldstein - Bodington Review, Part I - E-Literate
Prompted by the announcement of the Tetra Collaboration, which will working on developing Bodington, the UK open source learning management system, Michael Feldstein starts to review the product, beginning with the access controls management system. Yes, that's what we all look for first when trying to decide whether an LMS is worth the effort. "The Tetra Collaboration will be working to develop a standards-based flexible framework, drawing on service-oriented architecture, that will enable federated virtual learning environments." [OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Clarence Fisher - Access vs. Participation - Remote Access
When I presented my paper to ITForum last week I got more comments about the digital divide (which had nothing at all to do with the paper) than anything else. So I too would like to refocus people's thinking about access issues. I see much more of a problem with respect to "opportunities to participate and to develop the cultural competencies and social skills needed for full involvement" than anything to do with technology. What sort of skills? Well the list outline here (Fisher links to a much longer paper) is quite a good list. Certainly, you ca From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Scott Wilson - McLuhan, Del.icio.us and Miscellany - Scott's Workblog
My problem is, I haven't accepted the modern age of the printing press. "'Authorship' - in the sense we know it today [...] was practically unknown before the advent of print technology. [...] Many small texts were transmitted into volumes of miscellaneous content [...] and in this transmission, authorship was often lost." That's what I want, to be lost in the miscellany of transmission. [Link] [Tags: ] [Comment] From OLDaily on October 26, 2006 at 4:45 p.m..

Mario Smackdown Is On!
Famous video game characters duke it out in a Flash game tribute to Super Smash Bros. In Table of Malcontents. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 3:46 p.m..

Can Sex Tech Help Sexsomniacs?
Sleep sex is no laughing matter, but doctors aren't sure what to do about. Maybe it's time for us to step in. In Sex Drive Daily. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 3:46 p.m..

Auto-Oil Marriage on the Rocks
Tired of losing sales due to spiking gas prices while oil companies rake in billions in profits, automobile execs move slowly toward alternative-fuel vehicles and higher-mileage models. In Autopia. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 2:45 p.m..

Cingular Rolls Out IPaq
After considerable delay, HP's business-savvy smartphone -- loaded with Wi-Fi, GPS navigation service and other bells and whistles -- is finally ready. In Gear Factor. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 2:45 p.m..

Real World Learning Objects Resource Library
The RWLO repository contains instructional resources for Community College teachers. The library is searchable and browsable, with resources categorized into four broad subject areas: Mathematics, Science, Teacher Education and Educational Technology, and Language Arts. This resource should be useful for both teachers and students. The RWLO site includes a Technical FAQ and links to other online repositories for instructional resources. _____JH ______ Real World Learning Objects are concise core instructional internet-based activities focused on discrete topics in higher educa From EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on October 26, 2006 at 1:47 p.m..

Zombie Seb gets Lemeurized
I gave an interview to Loïc Le Meur right after Webcom Montreal. I know it had been a long day, but still it doesn't explain why my eyeballs are largely missing from that video podcast. We talked about my experience as part of a distributed company. Listen and see how well you can handle spoken evil dead Canadian French!Loïc From Seb's Open Research on October 26, 2006 at 12:47 p.m..

Oracle Turns Up Heat on Red Hat
The Linux software maker's stock takes a dive after Oracle chief Larry Ellison says his company intends to provide tech support for Red Hat products for about half the current price. Is a takeover bid next? From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 12:46 p.m..

Austin Hill: Chasing Billions with Zero Knowledge
Zero-Knowledge Systems is a Montreal-based company that went through the dotcom boom and bust, and rebounded as Radialpoint. ZKS cofounder Austin Hill (who just started blogging - welcome, Austin!!) gave a 15-minute presentation at BarCamp Montreal on Saturday. This is my impressionistic transcript of his talk.This is normally a much longer talk. I was one of the cofounders of ZKS. I want to talk about entrepreneurialism. On my t From Seb's Open Research on October 26, 2006 at 11:46 a.m..

Backstory: They doff their beanies to tradition
Is there a good side of hazing? A mild - and ancient - form of humiliation makes a popular comeback at Wabash College. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on October 26, 2006 at 11:45 a.m..

Crisis in civics ed? Revival is under way.
In the face of a culture that promotes individualism, more high schools encourage debate and service. < From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on October 26, 2006 at 11:45 a.m..

Move to single-sex classes fans debate
New federal rules let US public schools split up boys and girls. Research on the practice is inconclusive. < From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on October 26, 2006 at 11:45 a.m..

More on the Intranet Leadership Forum
The practice of intranets is evolving. Intranets are moving beyond the metaphor of the "internal website" to become a more integrated and effective business tool. To meet these objectives, intranet teams need to have key skills in many different disciplines.... From Column Two on October 26, 2006 at 6:47 a.m..

The Marvel of Microbubbles
Tiny things can do a lot, and microbubbles are no exception. Researchers say the little guys could improve medical treatment in a wide number of fields. By Joshua Davis from Wired magazine. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

The Day the Music Died
The ability to download music has transformed the industry. It has also transformed human beings, apparently. Commentary by Tony Long. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

A Tale of Two Web Browsers
A couple of the year's most-anticipated releases -- new versions of Internet Explorer and Firefox -- arrive within a week of one another. So which one is best? By Michael Calore. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

What It's Like to Be Face Blind
They can see your eyes, your nose, your mouth -- and still not recognize your face. Now scientists say people with prosopagnosia may help unlock some of the deepest mysteries of the brain. By Joshua Davis from Wired magazine. From Wired News on October 26, 2006 at 6:45 a.m..

Survey on card sorting
Donna Maurer is running a survey on card sorting, to gather input for her upcoming book. Details as follows: As part of my book on card sorting, I'm running a survey about how you've used card sorting in a way... From Column Two on October 26, 2006 at 3:46 a.m..

Draft Iran Resolution Would Restrict Students
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany are scheduled to meet Thursday to debate the resolution. From New York Times: Education on October 26, 2006 at 2:45 a.m..

Scientists Endorse Candidate Over Teaching of Evolution
Several science professors at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland have endorsed a candidate for the Ohio Board of Education who supports the teaching of evolution. From New York Times: Education on October 26, 2006 at 2:45 a.m..

Linktribution
Alan creates a meme: Linktribution. Actually, I was thinking about this concept today, because I was searching for some code I wrote some years ago, and found it reproduced in a number of places online. That’s fine and dandy with me since it typically has my contact information in it (umm….outdated however). Whenever people [...] From Serious Instructional Technology on October 25, 2006 at 11:45 p.m..