A gossip blog revealed the identity of another blogger who was writing about her sexual escapades, then pursued the identities of the men with whom she was having relations. In covering the situation, The New York Times takes the opportunity to look at privacy, when and how bloggers reveal the identities of others, personal blogging, [...]
"Hundreds of millions of retired computers and electronics sit idle or are discarded by Americans every year. We need to make smart choices about what we do with these products to help ensure a clean environment for future generations."
Sabrina links to some sites about what to do with old computer equipment, including this Rethink Initiative [...]
Sabrina links to some sites about what to do with old computer equipment, including this Rethink Initiative site about e-waste.
People frequently wonder where they can donate books and journals. Here’s a list of organizations from the Special Libraries Association Web site I saw on a discussion list yesterday. Some of the agencies listed specialize in materials for Asia. Maybe some of them can help the areas damaged by the tsunamis.
I admit that I browse the American Library Association catalogs just for fun. Seeing the Neil Gaiman posters almost makes me want to place an order.
BusinessWeek examines The New York Times in light of a persistently low stock value and several journalisitc scandals.
The dean of the journalism school at the University of California-Berkeley suggests mass media is breaking up and many other sources will hold power and have influence. Publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., acknowledges the need to move into cyberspace.
While [...]
I almost tempted to start a campaign to find Orkut friends for David Weinberger. Something tells me if I can’t give my Gmail invites away, finding people to link to him in Orkut for a fruitcake isn’t going to work.