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Deaths in custody
The best thing we have going for us is our American belief that no one is above the law. That's why this report by Human Rights First, covered by Reuters, is so disturbing. It reads like a script for a particularly grim episode of The Sopranos. Deaths of prisoners in our care are troubling, even if inevitable. A failure to take responsibility is a worse betrayal of what we say we stand for. Every time we act like we're above the law and above common decency, we make our country less safe. [Tags: iraq terrorism]... From Joho the Blog on October 19, 2005 at 10:45 p.m..

ECAT Students and IT Study: CMS Chapter
http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ers0506/ rs/ers05065.pdf It would be easy to make too much of this chapter from a recent ECAR report on Students and Information Technology, 2005: Convenience, Connection, Control, and Learning, as it seems to paint an overall positive picture of student experiences with CMS. In the highlights it states that of students who report having used a CMS in one of their courses, 75% reported a positive or very positive ex From EdTechPost on October 19, 2005 at 8:46 p.m..

CONFERENCE ON KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE AND CHANGE IN ORGANISATIONS
THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON KNOWLEDGE, CULTURE AND CHANGE IN ORGANISATIONS Monash University Centre, Prato (Near Florence), Italy, 11-14 July 2006 http://www.ManagementConference.com To be held on the Tuscan town of Prato, the conference will include some of the world’s leading thinkers in the field of knowledge, culture and change management, as well as numerous paper, workshop and [...] From Rick's Café Canadien on October 19, 2005 at 6:53 p.m..

Inform: el periódico del futuro
Inform es un servicio similar a Google News, para buscar y acceder a noticias de más de 10.000 publicaciones (periódicos, revistas y blogs) de todo el mundo. El acceso es gratuito en sus dos versiones, una anónima y otra bajo suscripción que nos permite personalizar las búsquedas según nuestros intereses. Neal Goldman, ... From eCuaderno v.2.0 on October 19, 2005 at 6:52 p.m..

Document management frustration
For one of the projects I have to work with document management system that makes me SO frustrated that I have to write it down (also to think about the arguments to change into something else :) there are no obvious permalinks (it's frame-based) and those you get via "open in the new window" are unreadable (including all all folder names in a hierarchy + file name) there are no version control - you can't just upload new version on the top of the old one; you need to create new file, mark old one as "old" or delete it to make clear that it's updates From Mathemagenic on October 19, 2005 at 6:51 p.m..

On the role of theory, researcher accountability and translation
Wendy Freeman comments on my post on the role of theory:I think that in this sense theory distances people from the way that others view a particular event or book or technology or .... Viewing everyday practice through a particular theoretical lens is exciting because it gives depth to what we see, but trying to communicate that to others is a challenge. We lack a common language. Is this another From Mathemagenic on October 19, 2005 at 6:51 p.m..

E-learning 2.0
Ich habe schon auf die eine oder andere Präsentation von Stephen Downes zum Thema hingewiesen; jetzt hat er seine Gedanken ausgeführt und niedergeschrieben. Kurz die Stationen seines Aufsatzes: 1) "Where We Are Now": E-Learning in der Form von Kursen, organisiert... From www.weiterbildungsblog.de on October 19, 2005 at 6:51 p.m..

Thompson and Microsoft test drive the eLearning Market
(10/18/05) "Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), Thomson Learning and Microsoft today announced they are collaborating in an extensive course redesign project to make learning available to DMACC students anytime, anywhere on any device. The first phase of this project began this fall with the launch of an online criminology course that combines course management via DMACC's Connected Learning Framework, a Web-based learning environment with integrated content from Siegel's Criminology, textbook, test bank, and web resources, published by Thomson Learning. All of the redesigned, From Edutools News: Course Management Systems on October 19, 2005 at 6:50 p.m..

Intel cuts PC boot time - Michael Kanellos, CNET News
Intel is showing off a future technology called Robson that could cut that annoying boot-up time. With Robson, a PC pulls data and applications off an add-in flash memory card and Intel software, rather than the PC's hard drive. Flash reacts more quickly From Techno-News Blog on October 19, 2005 at 6:49 p.m..

Microsoft Bakes Windows AntiSpyware into Vista - Ryan Naraine, eWeek
Microsoft has confirmed plans to bundle anti-spyware protection into Windows Vista, a move that is sure to raise eyebrows among competitors and possibly antitrust regulators. The Windows AntiSpyware product, which currently ships to consumers as a free st From Techno-News Blog on October 19, 2005 at 6:49 p.m..

Wi-Fi Cloud Covers Rural Oregon - Associated Press
Parked alongside his onion fields, Bob Hale can prop open a laptop and read his e-mail or, with just a keystroke, check the moisture of his crops. As the jack rabbits run by, he can watch CNN online, play a video game or turn his irrigation sprinklers on From Techno-News Blog on October 19, 2005 at 6:49 p.m..

seattle mind camp, november 5-6 (Liz Lawley)
In the grand tradition of bar camp, web 2.01, and other creative, self-organizing tech events comes Seattle’s first Mind Camp. It will be held from noon on Saturday, November 5th through noon the following day. Take a look at the... From Corante: Social Software on October 19, 2005 at 6:49 p.m..

My dinner with Elvis Costello and Diana Krall
Well, they were at the next table. Diana's back — after two hours of staring, I feel we're now on a first-name basis — was to me, but I had a full view of Elvis about five feet away. I am happy to report that he seems to be a well-mannered young man.... From Joho the Blog on October 19, 2005 at 6:48 p.m..

Book Publishers Sue Google over Google Print
Via PaidContent comes the Association of American Publishers' PR.  More from News.com.  At first glance, I don't get what this "ISBN solution" is, or, rather, how it differs from the general request for Google to ask permission before scanning anything - why is ISBN relevant, beyond the fact that it allows peo From A Copyfighter's Musings on October 19, 2005 at 6:48 p.m..

BLC '06--Register Now!
I know it's still almost nine months away, but I'm already going to put in a plug for what I think is the best educational conference of the year, Alan November's Building Learning Communities. A couple of disclaimers: Alan has become a good friend of mine, and I'm scheduled to do a day-long Read/Write Web workshop as a preconference. But having said that, even if I wasn't involved, I'd already be registered to attend. It's From weblogged News on October 19, 2005 at 6:47 p.m..

Genres of Edbloggers
For some reason, today I stumbled upon a couple of "carnivals" which do a regular roundup of whatever submissions the author gets as interesting blog posts in whatever subject his or her own blog is about. I'd taken a look at carnivals before, but today was the first time that I found myself spending some time clicking around. The Education Wonks just posted it's 37th roundup while Scribblingw From weblogged News on October 19, 2005 at 6:47 p.m..

Social Psychology Network
The Resource Shelf blog chose the Network as its "resource of the week." You'll see why if you visit this well organized, well maintained site. I can't improve on Shirl Kennedy's profile of the site, so I'll reproduce it here.  ____JH _______ Resources: Social Psychology Network By Shirl Kennedy, Deputy Editor We like tightly focused resources that save us time and effort by doing a good job of coverin From EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on October 19, 2005 at 6:47 p.m..

More about Sightspeed
I posted some information about Sightspeed in my wide-topic blog, The Open Learner, but I want to say more about this new VoIP software here in EduResources. It's rare, but always impressive,  to see a software package that has been assembled with careful attention to the user interface. From the download, to the installation, to the setup, to the first demonstrations of the software, Sightspeed provides a model for ease of use. I use Skype, the most popular voice over internet software  and Ec From EduResources--Higher Education Resources Online on October 19, 2005 at 6:47 p.m..

Meet the Life Hackers
Nice article that discuss HCI in dept. It also touches on disruption analysis. Here's an interesting quote: “Sure, the high-tech workers grumbled and moaned about disruptions, and they all claimed that they preferred to work in long, luxurious stretches. But they grudgingly admitted that many of their daily distractions were essential to their jobs. When someone forwards you an urgent e-mail message, it's often something you really do need to see; if a cellphone call breaks through whil From elearningpost on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

From Push to Pull
John Hagel discusses his new article for the McKinsey Quarterly - “Push to Pull – The Next Frontier of Innovation”. Co-authored with John Seely Brown, this article focuses on the developments similar to Web 2.0. “Over the past century, institutions have been perfecting highly efficient approaches to mobilizing resources. These approaches may vary in their details, but they share a common foundation. Th From elearningpost on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

McDonald's + Nintendo = McTendo
Nintendo inks an agreement with Wayport that will let DS users get their Wi-Fi game on free at 6,000 McDonald's locations across the United States. Plus: Electronic cardboard coming soon? From the Wired News blog Gear Factor. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

New IPaq Offers GPS and Maps
Feeling lost? This handy handheld could turn things around for you. It can even reroute your trip based on changing traffic conditions. From the Wired News blog Autopia. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

Geeky Girlie Calendar
Click for the link. Plus: A Bluetooth vibrator that works with text messaging. From the Wired News blog Sex Drive Daily. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

Senate May Delay Stem-Cell Vote
A deal is being floated by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to postpone voting on a bill that would expand federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research. Supporters may agree if the deal includes a definite 2006 vote date. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:46 p.m..

IPod Inspires Point-of-View Porn
Says the vendor: 'The new apple iPod -- with support for up to 140 hours of digital video -- is an exciting new solution for people who want their porn to go.' From Leander Kahney's Cult of Mac blog. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

An Autumn of Unholy Alliances
Internet companies that used to hate each other appear to be making up -- or trying to buy each other. Is it business as usual, or an indication of shifting tech tectonics? By Joanna Glasner. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

New Stem-Cell Methods Fall Short
Alternatives that produce embryonic stem cells without destroying embryos are being touted as a solution to research-threatening ethical dilemmas. But the controversy doesn't seem to be going anywhere. By Kristen Philipkoski. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

Pedals From the Past
My 'new' 1983 Colnago racing bike comes from an era when steel was the best material available for frames and Campagnolo parts designed in the 1960s reigned supreme. It's still a honey. Commentary by Mark McClusky. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

Cities Unleash Free Wi-Fi
Municipalities want to help bridge the social divide by creating citywide wireless networks. Private companies dragged their feet for years, but they don't like cities butting in to provide broadband service. Second in a four-part series. By Michael Grebb. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

DVD Jon Lands Dream Job Stateside
Michael Robertson, the bold but oft-sued genius behind MP3.com and Linspire, brings the iconic and frequently prosecuted Norwegian media hacker to California for his latest venture. This should be interesting. By Annalee Newitz. From Wired News on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

Foreign Detour en Route to a College Degree
Beginning next fall, studying abroad will be mandatory for students at Goucher College. From New York Times: Education on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

Keeping Special Ed on the Radar
New York City paid a team of experts $350,000 to find out how the mayor's 2003 reorganization of a long-troubled special ed system was doing. From New York Times: Education on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

Tuition Rise Tops Inflation, but Rate Slows, Report Says
The rate of increase slowed after a period of explosive growth, according to an annual survey released by the College Board. From New York Times: Education on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

College life after Katrina
African-American students from New Orleans adapt to the culture up north. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..

America's pupils progress in math, falter in reading
The national test of 4th- and 8th-graders also takes stock of the 2002 federal education reform law. From Christian Science Monitor | Learning on October 19, 2005 at 6:45 p.m..