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Adler and Alphabetiasis
Mortimer Adler's cranky book, A GuideBook to Learning (1986), that rails against the evils of alphabetization has no index. What a pain. [Tags: EverythingIsMiscellaneous taxonomy]... From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 10:46 p.m..

Open Source Software and Schools: New Opportunities and Directions
Great summary of an article from the Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology (which really needs RSS feeds). After recounting the problems faced by schools using commercial IT, the benefits of open source in the same environment are outlined. " A school could immediately realize significant cost savings by strategically substituting OSS application packages for proprietary packages." By Miguel Guhlin, Mousing Around - MGuhlin.net, August 16, 2005 [Refer][OLDaily on August 17, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..

Software Patents Don't Compute
Could you patent a pri nciple of mathematics - 2+2=4, say? No, it wouldn't make sense. Then what to make of this argument, which says, in a sentence, "No clear boundary between math and software exists"? The rest of the article draws out the argument, making the point clear. But, of course, it should have been already clear to anyone who has studied mathematics and logic. Via Stuart yeates. By Ben Klemens, IEEE Spectrum, August 17, 2005 [OLDaily on August 17, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..

The Portal is the Platform, Part III
Michael Feldstein's observations on learning management software has become a three part series (Part One, Part Two, Part Three). I am not sure I would use the word 'portal' as freely as he does - to me, the word 'portal' connotes a centralized structure and directory-based acc From OLDaily on August 17, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..

Podcast: New Recording of John Seely Brown
Matt Pasiewicz summarizes this John Seely Brown podcast: "Listen in as he covers a diverse range of topics, including his thoughts on open source, learning space design, social computing, and more!" Slides and MP3 Audio. By Matt Pasiewicz, EDUCAUSE Blogs, August 16, 2005 [Refer][OLDaily on August 17, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..

Computing Means Connecting
Dave Tosh fills in the vision a little bit more, beginning with the premise that 'computing means connecting' and then articulating that vision via persuasive definition of e-portfolios. Crucil to the concept, he argues, is not merely that they are personal, but also, but that they are personally owned. Think about the gulf between this concept and the concept of e-portfolios being advanced by, say, IMS, where the major emphasis seems to be a space where the student can be evaluated. Two different worlds. Via OLDaily on August 17, 2005 at 9:45 p.m..

Studying weblogs at Microsoft: sampling by location
After two weeks of interviewing I started to feel familiar and confident at Microsoft Campus at Redmond  knowing how much time is would take to one or another building, developing a classification of parking spaces, learning when its time to change lanes to take a turn and finding my own favorites (RedWest, without any doubt). Inside buildings its not that easy as well  most of them are not linear (hallo, semilattice :), so finding the right room may be a challenge. The indicators are not straightfo From Mathemagenic on August 17, 2005 at 7:51 p.m..

permalink consulting
Well, after having some time invested in setting up a startup firm I'm happy to announce that we are in line. In line with going to the market. Our firm is called permalink and our product is called Nextspace.We will offer services and an application that will drastically change the way organizations and corporations understand their way of internal communications, additionally educational institutions are part of our quest. Planting that seed into the minds of general managers and fulfilling that what goes along with that promise From thomas n. burg | randgänge on August 17, 2005 at 7:46 p.m..

Schools struggle on borrowed South African land
Education officials say how 'farm schools' are managed reflects how the nation is handling the legacy of apartheid. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on August 17, 2005 at 7:45 p.m..

BlogHer aftermath: more on the speakers list
Nancy joins me in my uneasy feelings about the speakers list and teases out few more things in a conversation with Mary Hodder in the comments. I feel like adding to it... First the disclaimer: I believe that the initiative to get more new names known is a worthy one and& From Mathemagenic on August 17, 2005 at 6:51 p.m..

Pixagogo Photo Sharing Tool with Hooks to Google Maps!
Here is one that I created using some of my own pictures (without being a registered Pixagogo user) in 5 short minutes: Pixagogo Photo Maps Click the images on the map to view the photos and use the Google Map interface above as you would on the Google Maps site.... Although you can use this service without being a registered user, the site does mention that: "..having a Pixagogo account makes it possible to upload an unlimited number of photos and to create private Photo Maps." From Education/Technology - Tim Lauer on August 17, 2005 at 6:49 p.m..

Betriebliches Lernen und Lernkulturen in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen
Die Autoren haben ihre Erfahrungen aus verschiedenen Bildungsprojekten ausgewertet und eine Systematisierung von Lernformen versucht. Herausgekommen ist eine Neun-Felder-Matrix, die sich an zwei Dimensionen orientiert: dem Arbeitsbezug und der Gestaltung des Lernens . Dieser hilfreiche und pragmatische Vorschlag soll in... From www.weiterbildungsblog.de on August 17, 2005 at 5:50 p.m..

Credit card scam
I just heard about a telephone scam I would have fallen for, so I thought I'd pass it along. In essence, the caller says they're with the credit card company's security department. They read you your card number and tell you some malarkey about refunding you money. They ask for the security code on the back of your card to confirm that you're in possession of the card. As soon as they ask you for that code, you know they're scammers. That's all they want from you. Give it to them and you'll find a hefty charge added to your... From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 5:48 p.m..

Online Is Destination for Travel Booking
Consumers research travel on multiple sites, but book directly with airline and hotel sites. From ClickZ Stats on August 17, 2005 at 5:45 p.m..

The Robots and media contagion
Monday morning I didn't know that I'll spend the evening in a company of The Robots (the guys behind 43 Things, 43 Places and All Consuming) and Lee LeFever welcoming Cameron Marlow who happen to be in Seattle with beers and fun. Between other things w From Mathemagenic on August 17, 2005 at 3:52 p.m..

Hitchhiker's Guide to the Infocom Game
BBC Radio 4 has released a free online version of the 1984 Infocom adventure game based on the Douglas Adams' book. Adams worked on the game. The BBC version has illustrations. And a second BBC version has illustrations done by the winner of a competition. So, if you have read the book, heard the radio version, seen the TV series, gone to the movie and rented the DVD, now you can re-enact it by typing in phrases such as "Take towel. Look at towel."... From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 3:49 p.m..

Blogger for Word
Is it just me, or is Blogger for Word a pretty big deal? Now would be bloggers don't even have to open up a blog to post; they can do it all from within a very familiar, spell-checkable environment with just two clicks of a button. Not the most powerful little app, but I think it might just raise the comfort level quite a bit. No? Seems like another step toward the seamless integration of publishing tools into the "normal" work environment. From weblogged News on August 17, 2005 at 3:48 p.m..

RSS Magic
Alan adds his thoughts to Davids Four Reasons Why the Blogsphere Might Make a Better Professional Collaborative Environment than Discussion Forums post, and some thoughts of my own have crept into my feeble little brain that, in the interest of furthering this particular distributed conversation, I thought Id share. Davids ori From weblogged News on August 17, 2005 at 3:48 p.m..

Listen to Cindy - Vigil tonight
I'm still planning on joining the local vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan's quest. We'll be at Beacon and Washington St. in Brookline, 7:30-8:00. If you'd like to find a vigil in your town, check with MoveOn.org. Of course, this isn't really about Cindy's quest. Her quest is symbolic. If she meets with President Bush, nothing will change. Frankly, I hope Bush keeps responding callously because it serves my political purpose of highlighting his administration's disconnection from reality: Politicized evidence of the existence of WMDs to get us into the war, lo From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 2:48 p.m..

Jeneane and AKMA on hostile hostelery
AKMA chimes in on Jeneane's recent unpleasantness with Holiday Inn. Still arguably better - for what it's worth - than this, the top result if you google "horrible hotel photos." Then there's this person who is so pissed at the Hotel de l'Orchidee in Paris that s/he set up a page just so it would rise high in "Orchidee" search results. Didn't work. It's #2 :)... From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 2:48 p.m..

Site Profile: Research Resources for the Social Sciences
This site was created and is maintained by Craig McKie of Carleton University; it is sponsored by the publisher McGraw-Hill Ryerson.  "This site started modestly in 1994 as a project in support of a graduate methods seminar at Carleton University in Ottawa. It has grown far past its origins and taken on a life of its own. Hopefully, it will be of continued use for some time and will be updated as new material becomes available and corrected whenever broken links are pointed out. Thanks to everybody for the help, encouragement and use; and also to McGraw-Hill Ry From EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on August 17, 2005 at 2:47 p.m..

The Aristocrats
My wife and I saw The Aristocrats the other night, the documentary about the dirtiest, most disgusting joke ever. Unfortunately, it's not the funniest joke ever — The joke Martin Mull tells, unrelated except that it uses the phrase "The Aristocrats," I thought was funnier — but that's not really what the movie's about. Dozens and dozens of comedians — some of whom I was sure were dead — tell snippets of the joke and talk about the art and craft of filling in the disgusting middle section. The movie's funny. Not hysterical. But it's very interest From Joho the Blog on August 17, 2005 at 1:47 p.m..

Climate waring as Siberia melts
Scientists warn about a depot of 70 billion tons of methane ready to be released into the atmosphere as the permafrost in Siberia melts due to global warming. Methane is 20 times as potent a greenhouse gas as carbon dioxide. An international research partnership known as the Global Carbon Project earlier this year identified melting permafrost as a major source of feedbacks that could accelerate climate change. From owrede_log on August 17, 2005 at 12:45 p.m..

(re) Descubriendo blogs
Una selección periódica, muy personal, de buenos weblogs de hoy y de ayer. Activismo Blog for Hope El Diario Impertinente Agregadores Noticias de Blogs Posicionamiento Web Cine Cuaderno de notas Grupo Salvaje Comunicación Blog de Tecnologías de la Comunicación Collage... From eCuaderno v.2.0 on August 17, 2005 at 7:49 a.m..

Internet phone carriers still seeking 911 replies - Jeremy Pelofsky, Reuters
Some of the top U.S. Internet phone providers told U.S. regulators this week they are still trying to obtain acknowledgments from customers that they know the limitations of dialing 911 with their service. Some customers of Internet phone service, known From Techno-News Blog on August 17, 2005 at 7:46 a.m..

Industry panel expects iPod video revolution - Michael Singer, CNET News Blog
Even Apple's constituents are expecting a new video-enabled iPod by the end of the year. Representatives with Microsoft and Texas Instruments recently said Apple will more than likely be one of two companies announcing portable video players before the en From Techno-News Blog on August 17, 2005 at 7:46 a.m..

Windows worms knocking out computers - Joris Evers, CNET News.com
Network worms are shutting down computers running Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system, security experts warned Tuesday. Computers across the United States are being hit, including those at cable news station CNN, television network ABC and The New From Techno-News Blog on August 17, 2005 at 7:46 a.m..

Support Grows for Plug-In Hybrids
Automakers want nothing to do with them right now, but resourceful individuals are showing that, at the very least, plug-in hybrid cars that deliver terrific mileage and cut pollution are feasible. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Brain Cancer Linked to Stem Cells
Researchers find that some brain tumors may be initiated by primitive stem cells. The discovery could lead to new therapies for certain incurable types of cancer. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Feds Urge Delay for '.xxx' Domain
After receiving a pile of last-minute protests, officials push for postponing creation of a porn-only internet province. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Bargain IBooks Trigger Mac Melee
A Virginia school district's fire sale of old Apple laptops leads to a near riot, with people pushing, punching, swinging lawn chairs and peeing themselves to get their hands on a cheap computer. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Apple, Microsoft in Patent Pickle
The two tech titans go at it again, this time over an iPod-related intellectual property. Seems Apple took too long to file a patent related to its popular music player, letting Microsoft beat it to the punch. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Blu-Ray Ups Ante on Data Storage
Offering vastly increased capacity and backward compatibility with CDs and DVDs, Sony's next-generation optical discs look like the wave of the future. Here's how the new medium works, what you can do with it and what it'll cost. By Bruce Gain. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Counterfeiters Love Electronics
You know that Prada bag you bought on Canal Street is a knockoff. But did you know your Sony PlayStation -- or parts of it -- also might be counterfeit? By Joanna Glasner. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Power Supply Is Down in the Dumps
Bangladesh's capital city is about to begin harvesting methane from a noxious trash heap to generate electricity. The innovative move might help put the brakes on global warming. By Mike Nowak. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Move Over Pyramids, Wynn's Here
Steve Wynn calls his new hotel-casino the most complex structure ever built. The Vegas mogul takes Wired News on an exclusive tour to prove that he just might be right. Steve Freiss reports from Las Vegas. From Wired News on August 17, 2005 at 6:45 a.m..

Tips for Teachers
Get ready to teach this fall with advice on building rapport, using teaching aids effectively, and more.... From Adult/Continuing Education on August 17, 2005 at 3:46 a.m..

Prepare your Support Network
Your return to school can be as scary for your loved ones as it is for you. Sharon Daugherty recommends preparing your support network for the change.... From Adult/Continuing Education on August 17, 2005 at 3:46 a.m..

A Subject for Those Who Want to Make a Difference
A group of students will enroll at Harvard University in September as the first recipients of graduate fellowships that promote the training of social entrepreneurs. From New York Times: Education on August 17, 2005 at 2:45 a.m..

A Business Built on the Troubles of Teenagers
More and more parents of troubled teenagers are sending their children to special programs for drug and behavior issues - no matter the cost. From New York Times: Education on August 17, 2005 at 2:45 a.m..

One Family's Story of Persecution Resonates in the Post-9/11 World
In the America that was altered on Sept. 11, a novel about the internment of Japanese-Americans in World War II has become a startlingly popular text. From New York Times: Education on August 17, 2005 at 2:45 a.m..

Anger
While cleaning up Firefox bookmarks. Billmon moved to top link position in my politics/news folder. Dyspeptic doom and gloom so thoughtful, hilarious and well written that he DAILY (when he writes daily) makes me feel optimistic. (An irrational, but evolutionarily advantageous, state of mind.) Read his take on Charlie Cook's analysis (subscription only) of the current political split in the U.S. electorate re: Iraq. Then read homoLudens III on August 17, 2005 at 12:46 a.m..

That's why we didn't name our kid Osama Bin Baby
According to the AP: Infants have been stopped from boarding planes at airports throughout the United States because their names are the same as, or similar to, those of possible terrorists on the government's ''no-fly list."... You know, I think I'm ok about age-ist profiling that says our security forces should focus on terrorists whose age has reached the single digits.... From Joho the Blog on August 16, 2005 at 11:45 p.m..