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On being there...
Sometimes technology doesn't help and the only way to be there is to be there physically. Just called my best friend - she is having a party to celebrate her 30. In Moscow. From
Mathemagenic on March 10, 2005 at 8:51 p.m..
Compliance & Learning - Your Comments
Elliott Masie hatte vor einigen Tagen festgestellt: "Compliance Major Driver of Learning" - und seine Leser um Rückmeldung gebeten. Diese sind zahlreich eingetroffen, und Elliott Masie hat sie im aktuellen Newsletter umfangreich abgebildet, z.B. "Sometimes I feel all I do... From
www.weiterbildungsblog.de on March 10, 2005 at 8:51 p.m..
National study of liberal arts education
The Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College has issued a call for institutional participation in a national study of liberal arts education. Application review begins May 1, 2005.... From
MANE IT Network on March 10, 2005 at 7:59 p.m..
This headline is not about Michael Jackson
I'm in a hotel room in Madrid listening to CNN. What's the lead story? Michael Jackson was late to court. How do the journalists there -- people who got into the business because they are committed to an informed democracy -- feel about this outlandish pandering?... From
Joho the Blog on March 10, 2005 at 6:48 p.m..
Bill Gates on US highschools: students discuss
Following up on the recent story where Bill Gates deemed American schools to be "obsolete": the Washington Post published a roundtable response by a group of high school students. The discussion is fascinating - and rarely mentions technology.... From
MANE IT Network on March 10, 2005 at 5:57 p.m..
A Web service browser publication model: "Ajax"
Web design firm Adaptive Path is running an essay describing "a new form of Web applications," which they refer to as Asynchronous JavaScript + XML, or "Ajax." The primary examples they offer are drawn from Google services, but the model... From
MANE IT Network on March 10, 2005 at 5:57 p.m..
Your Own Google News
Google News (yes, it's still in beta) has added a personalization element, and it's very nice. Possible customization includes moving news categories around on the page; specifying the number of headlines in each section; and viewing headlines-only or headlines-and-blurbs.One of the best features is the ability to add your own news sections to your personalized Google News page. I added sections for news that mentions the Poynter Institute and my name. Very handy.Once again, Google points the way for others with that particular fea From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on March 10, 2005 at 5:54 p.m..
Pushing Bloglines in the Classroom
So the health and phys ed teacher that I've mentioned here before came up today to talk about
expanding his use of Weblogs, and I talked him through a scenario that stretched even my thinking about how to use
Bloglines. Since
Manila offers the ability to create separate RSS feeds for separate departments, there's no reason why he couldn't create folders in Bloglines that aggregate all of his students' homework in one, research in another, From
weblogged News on March 10, 2005 at 4:47 p.m..
Hyperengine AV now FREE
Arboretum Systems has made their Hyperengine AV application available for free (for Macs). What is it?: A non-linear video editing software that lets you capture, import, edit, arrange together and process video, photos, audio and text to create DV quality movies and slide shows. It combines an extensive set of features with a streamlined user-interface. It gives you an unprecedented ease of use while retaining the power of real time compositing and real time video and audio effects. Via
unmediated.org From
Alpha Channel: The Studio @ Hodges Library on March 10, 2005 at 3:59 p.m..
The 'eBaying' and 'Craigslisting' of the World
If it was the end of the year and I had to predict the most obvious upcoming trend, I probably would find myself in a crowd of analysts that pick phrases like "empowering the consumer" or "further emancipation from traditional media," or something like that.There seems to be a relentless "ebaying" and "craigslisting" of the world. The launch of
kijiji.com (
mentioned here yesterday) is just another step into that direction.The last year has seen a bunch of launches of new cons From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on March 10, 2005 at 3:54 p.m..
Dean Shareski @ blogspot
One of our gang, Dean Shareski, began blogging in early February, and he's populated "Ideas and Thoughts from an EdTech" with a wide array of interesting material, ranging from social issues to sofware purchases to family and staff indoctrination to... From
Rick's Café Canadien on March 10, 2005 at 3:53 p.m..
A Contrarian Newspaper Website Design
Newspaper print and website designer Alan Jacobson (of
Brasstacks Design) recently e-mailed me about a client he's working for, a newspaper in Wilson, North Carolina, which has this problem online: "Local advertisers told us they HATED the existing site and they weren't interested in advertising online at all. So we needed to get their attention with something they probably had never seen."He says the design, set for public debut on April 1 (so I can't link to it for you yet), will feature: No ads on the home From
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on March 10, 2005 at 2:54 p.m..
The Latest Newspaper Blogs
Ken Sands, one of the pioneers within the newspaper industry to recognize the significance of blogging (and act on it for his paper, the Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Washington), still keeps an eye on newspaper-sponsored blogs. He reports in with a few new ones: The
Reading Eagle (Pennsylvania) now has seven staff blogs and two editorial-page blogs. It also hosts a blog for the town's mayor and a couple of citizens. The
Poynter E-Media Tidbits on March 10, 2005 at 2:54 p.m..
[sd] Press conference
After the public session, we went over to the press building and held a press conference. Ethan begins. He says it's very challenging to think of the impacts of the Net on terrorism and terrorism on the Net. We focused on the ways in which the Internet and its openness is a great way for democracies to combat terrorism. We had intense technical discussions, especially around anonymity. We feel that it's impossible eliminate to anonymity and attempts to do would eliminate positive benefits of anonymity on the Net, e.g., allowing dissidents to speak. Our hope is that democracies can le From
Joho the Blog on March 10, 2005 at 1:48 p.m..
RSS & Blogging Craziness!
There eas a lot of flap this week at the suggestion from an FEC commissioner that blogs MIGHT have links considered as a campaign contribution. Fortunately the rational politicians who are behind campaign reform say that it is just rhetoric. Let us all hope that the US government does not attempt to regulate linking - imagine them trying to comprehend the nofollow tag.... From
RSS Blog on March 10, 2005 at 11:58 a.m..
Tracking PCs anywhere on the Net - Renai LeMay, CNET News
A University of California researcher says he has found a way to identify computer hardware remotely, a technique that could potentially unmask anonymous Web surfers by bypassing some common security techniques. Tadayoshi Kohno, a doctoral student, wrote From
Techno-News Blog on March 10, 2005 at 11:49 a.m..
Be Careful What You Believe In
Beliefs are powerful, because they are not only the basis for our decisions, but also filters through which we view the world. We are constantly bombarded with huge volumes of information from our senses. Our eyes take in a full 120 degree sweep, much of this at a very high resolution, our ears are constantly responding to sounds, our sense of smell always probing the air around us for food or threats. The vast majority of this torrent of information is effectively ignored. Based on the information we get from the senses, we form a model of the world and it is this model, which forms the basis From
kuro5hin.org on March 10, 2005 at 11:45 a.m..
What They Say vs. What They Mean
It seems like I've been in a ton of meetings lately--some related to the day job, and others that cover some of my outside interests. Nothing unusual about any of that, but what I have been paying attention to is the dynamics of these meetings where what people say is vastly different from what I know they're thinking. Here are some examples: What they say: That's a very interesting observation. What they mean: Is this twit... From
Brain Frieze on March 10, 2005 at 10:55 a.m..
[sd] Statement
After a very compressed bout of social editing, here is the brief document the working group is presenting to an open session at the Madrid conference on democracy, security and terrorism. The Infrastructure of Democracy Strengthening the Open Internet for a Safer World March 11, 2005 I. The Internet is a foundation of democratic society in the 21st century, because the core values of the Internet and democracy are so closely aligned. 1. The Internet is fundamentally about openness, participation, and freedom of expression for all — increasing the diversity and reach of information and i From
Joho the Blog on March 10, 2005 at 10:48 a.m..
Hackers Nab U.S. Citizens' Data
Intruders infiltrate a database owned by LexisNexis and obtain the personal information -- including names, addresses and Social Security numbers -- of 32,000 people. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
Sperm Protein Seals the Deal
Researchers identify a protein critical for achieving pregnancy. As the first such discovery, the finding could lead to non-hormonal contraception or male infertility treatments. By Kristen Philipkoski. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
Shark Skin Inspires Ship Coating
A non-toxic substance that replicates the roughly textured skin of sharks may prevent barnacles, algae and other organisms from attaching to ship's hulls. By Stephen Leahy. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
Click Fraud: Problem and Paranoia
Buyers of keyword ads increasingly fall victim to 'click fraud,' as rivals rack up charges for them by repeatedly visiting sponsored search engine links. While refunds are available, getting search engines to provide them can be a major hassle. Commentary by Adam L. Penenberg. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
Battle for the Belle of Amherst
Three of gaming's biggest names invent game scenarios based on Emily Dickinson's poetry. The results are great; pity we'll never see the games. Daniel Terdiman reports from the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
CherryOS Re-Released, Still Fishy
Maui X-Stream delivers the CherryOS emulator, which allows Windows computers to run Mac OS X. But despite promises to clear up accusations of plagiarism, the software still smells like a rip-off. By Ryan Singel. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
Revised Spyware Bill Moves Ahead
A key House of Representatives committee approves an anti-spyware bill. But a new version of the legislation is narrower in scope and exempts some things, such as tracking cookies, from being defined as spyware. By Michael Grebb. From
Wired News on March 10, 2005 at 10:45 a.m..
RSS Content Delivery Options: Enclosures
RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is a new way to broadcast corporate news and structured information. Photo credit:Canadian Museum of Nature RSS offers a quick, easy corporate communication channel. The RSS contents are published as a feed and the feed's...... From
Robin Good's Latest News on March 10, 2005 at 9:15 a.m..
Puebla, Mexico Church Launching $350,000 Fundraiser, Expanding
One of Puebla's new growing churches has found prime commercial land between 11 Sur, and Via Atlixcayotl, where it plans to build new facilities including a worship hall that will more than triple capacity to 300. [PRWEB Mar 10, 2005] From
PR Web on March 10, 2005 at 9:11 a.m..
Texas Community Offers Every Child a College Scholarship
One community in Texas really wants to make sure no child is left behind. Castle Hills, a community in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, plans to provide every resident's child in the community with a scholarship if they attend college. To make sure the community's youngsters are ready for college, Castle Hills is also providing educational grants to local elementary, middle and high schools (both public and private) that serve the suburban community. [PRWEB Mar 10, 2005] From
PR Web on March 10, 2005 at 9:11 a.m..
Finding Competitive Advantage in Training
Injecting e-Learning into the Corporate Training Program - The opportunity to improve employee knowledge and capabilities through e-Learning ranges from the most senior executive to the newest hire. This is due to the unprecedented reach of the web, its minimal cost, and its increasing ability to deliver the highest quality content - including video HYPHEN to end users. Few areas of business are better suited than HR training and Professional Development to leverage the Internet. The nature and needs of corporate training matches the strengths of the web almost perfectly. For example, train From
PR Web on March 10, 2005 at 9:11 a.m..
Determining a KM strategy in a Government agency
I've been involved in a number of interesting projects recently, so I'm going to make more of an effort to blog a little about these. One recent engagement was with a Federal Government agency, to help them determine a KM... From
Column Two on March 10, 2005 at 6:47 a.m..
Naive, curious
At an anniversary, perhaps it's fitting to look back at one's first blog entries. Some of mine are just plain naive -- what can I say? Not grasping the amount of work others had already done, too ready to make judgments, satisfied with painting in the broadest strokes . . . but at least there was some curiosity there, a willingness to take on a new challenge, a hopeful attitude toward the future. We have to allow our students beginner's mistakes -- most of us must have made them, too --... From
Weblogs in Higher Education on March 10, 2005 at 4:52 a.m..
On Poor Nations' Most-Wanted List: Sustainable Approaches to Healthcare
Governments and non profit aid organizations need to create a market for drugs, build better healthcare delivery systems, and keep trained medical personnel from leaving the developing world if they are to improve health in the world's poorest countries, according to panelists who spoke at a Wharton Social Impact Management conference in January. Their message was reinforced by an announcement on January 25 that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was doubling an earlier contribution of $750 million to help vaccinate impoverished children throughout the world. Among other objectives, th From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Getting Credit for a Novel Approach to Offsetting Auto Emissions
When Wharton professor Karl Ulrich began thinking about ways to compensate for the pollution he caused in everyday life -- including auto emissions -- he came up with a novel idea, which he eventually pitched to the 41 students in his "Problem Solving, Design and System Improvement" class. The result is a new company called TerraPass. It works by selling memberships to people based on how much carbon dioxide their cars emit over the course of a year. The revenues from those sales are then invested in clean power and pollution reduction. So far, the company has negotiated three pollut From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Who Gains, Who Loses, from RFID's Growing Presence in the Marketplace?
In April 2004, Wal-Mart announced a pilot program that would require its top 100 suppliers to be RFID compliant -- attaching Radio Frequency Identification tags on cases and pallets destined for Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Club locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area -- by January 2005. Showing just how much clout Wal-Mart has, the retailer is boasting 100% compliance. So, is RFID here to stay? Can suppliers benefit from it? How worried should consumers be about invasion-of-privacy issues? A recent Wharton Emerging Technologies conference looked at these issues. From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Million Dollar Booboo, Or Are the Oscars Still Golden?
"And the Oscar goes to ..." For 77 years, the movie industry has banked on these words to introduce the highest motion picture achievement. But not every Hollywood story has a happy ending: This year, the buzz surrounding the Oscars appeared to be more about the survival of the Academy Awards show than about the winners. And while past Best Picture Oscar winners have traditionally witnessed a surge in box office receipts during the first post-awards weekend, the box office numbers for this year's critically acclaimed Million Dollar Baby were disappointing by comparison. All of w From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Browser Wars: Will Firefox Burn Explorer?
Battling browsers are back. Just as in the 1990s, when Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape's Navigator fought each other for supremacy, today Mozilla's Firefox browser is trying to gain traction over IE. This latest skirmish, however, goes beyond just browsing the web. Microsoft's security problems have left an opening for upstarts like Firefox and could lead to other products taking market share from the software giant, say experts at Wharton. Will Microsoft customers actively look for alternatives to IE? Or can the giant software company capture Firefox's From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Jeremy Siegel's Latest Book Lays out the Future for Investors
In his 1994 best seller, Stocks for the Long Run, Wharton finance professor Jeremy Siegel showed investors that stocks, rather than bonds or cash, are the most profitable long-term investments, and he endorsed index-style investing. But investors wanted to know more. "I gave scores of talks across the country on Stocks for the Long Run," Siegel recalled recently. "The two questions I received most were: 'Which stocks for the long run?' and, 'What about the age wave and the baby boom?'" Siegel's response was voluminous research for his new book, The From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Attention Shoppers: Great Deals in Retail Mergers
Federated Department Stores' acquisition of The May Department Stores will give the company added national scope and reduce costs, and may even result in some short-term savings for consumers. But Federated will still face the challenges of department store retailing, which has been in decline for decades, according to Wharton faculty and retail analysts. Some predict more consolidation in the industry and a greater effort by stores to better position themselves against both high- and low-end competitors. From
Knowledge@Wharton on March 10, 2005 at 1:58 a.m..
Free the Internet!
I think most of us who use the Web a lot appreciate at a fundamental level how important it is that it is a relatively free, comparatively unregulated environment. We're even willing to put up with inane content, spam, banner... From
Rick's Café Canadien on March 9, 2005 at 11:53 p.m..
On Sources of Delight in Business Dealings [or "Get That Smile From Your Heart"]
Summary: I respond to Dina Mehta's thoughts about delight in the context of relationships with customers. In sum I say that delight can come to both "customer" (person category 1) and "provider" (person category 2) in a moment of transcendence of such categories. It occurs in a moment of "I-Thou" on the part of the sender and the delighted [surprised, awakened, pleased all at once] response of the receiver. If this high order delight is deeply important--I think it is-- then I think I will have to reduce strategic business "moves" to second or third priority and raise the "I Thou" to fir From
Connectivity: Spike Hall's RU Weblog on March 9, 2005 at 11:48 p.m..
