Archive for February 9th, 2005

Wikipedia, the Movie, Starring Umlaut

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Here’s a movie on Jon Udell’s site showing edits to the Wikipedia article Heavy Metal Umlaut.
Is this American cinema at a new low? ha ha ha
Yes, the film is already on the Wikipedia page.
One PC user reports not being able to view the film.
noticed on LIS News

mmmmmmmmmlaptop dreamszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

I really just want one that works.
(Nice laptop. Please don’t kernel panic now …)

Webcast about The Vanishing Newspaper

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Updated 2/11: Bob Stepno has more information about this webcast on Wednesday, March 9 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET. It looks like registration might be required to participate.
A few news librarians highly recommend Philip Meyer and his work.
I wonder if any of the Wikinewsies will tune in.
I mistakenly typed that the Webcast is [...]

New Feeds and Posts via Feedster

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

I’m still discovering what’s new with Feedster’s redesign. I think seeing what others are searching is really fun. I noticed, though, that many of my searches don’t appear in the margin. When I clicked more searches, not only did I find them, but when I scrolled down, I discovered a list of new feeds and [...]

Google Maps

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Enough people have been mentioning Google Maps, I thought I’d take a look.
I chuckled when after looking at their interface and their list of services, I had to search in Google to find Google Maps.
I want a mapping service where I can type in major locations and get results. Especially in the Boston area, people [...]

Ad Controversy for Google

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Several companies are suing Google because sponsored links point to a corporation’s competition. Some lawyers think that’s using someone’s trademark to point people to the competition: a bait and switch. The National Public Radio Morning Edition story linked above begins with a discussion about American Blinds and Wallpaper’s suit.
Research indicates almost 1/5 of Google users [...]

Potomac Valley ASIST Chapter: From Soup to Nuts: Blogs, Blogging, and the Greater Impacts to Information Science

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Christina Pikas is presenting as part of this Potomac Valley Chapter of ASIST program on blogging that looks like it’ll cover the basics of blogging and more.
I can attest to the fact that she’s an awesome presenter.
I personally think food and blogs go incredibly well together because of the importance of feeds.
also from ASIST K-Blog [...]

One of the Things I Really Like about Google

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

is how playful they are with their logo. The different logos they publish for different occasions is like getting a treat for using their search engine.

Why Academics Blog

Wednesday, February 9th, 2005

Christina added a useful link to the ASIST K-Blog Panel: mamamusing’s links about why academics blog.
I also have found selling blogging to academics to be difficult. It’s an activity that can prove itself useful once someone gets into it, but for people who have lots to do and very little time, even the initial investment [...]


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