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Author: Chris Aldrich
I'm a biomedical and electrical engineer with interests in information theory, complexity, evolution, genetics, signal processing, IndieWeb, theoretical mathematics, and big history.
I'm also a talent manager-producer-publisher in the entertainment industry with expertise in representation, distribution, finance, production, content delivery, and new media.
Is there any service that does this sort of alert when my library gets a book I want? ❧
Not quite the functionality you’re looking for, but in the same sort of vein as WorldCat:
Library Extension is a browser extension that works on Amazon, Goodreads (and possibly other book sites) that allows you to register your favorite local libraries, and when you look up books on those services, it automatically searches and shows you which are available at your local library. One click and you can usually download or reserve a copy quickly for pick up.
Library Extension is a browser extension that works on Amazon, Goodreads (and possibly other book sites) that allows you to register your favorite local libraries, and when you look up books on those services, it automatically searches and shows you which are available at your local library. One click and you can usually download or reserve a copy quickly for pick up.
For the last four years, the Times reporter has been the human incarnation of a nation riveted, like it or not, by Donald Trump.
Bookmarked on 2020-11-09 at 22:31.
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Defunding police is unthinkable but every other tax-funded service—from education to transportation to healthcare to after school programs to libraries to the arts— will be first on the chopping block as a remedy to the economic downturn caused by the mismanagement of COVID-19 1/
— Bree Newsome Bass (@BreeNewsome) November 9, 2020
In the 2020 CBC Massey Lectures, bestselling author and renowned technology and security expert Ronald J. Deibert exposes the disturbing influence and impact of the internet on politics, the economy, the environment, and humanity.
Digital technologies have given rise to a new machine-based civilization that is increasingly linked to a growing number of social and political maladies. Accountability is weak and insecurity is endemic, creating disturbing opportunities for exploitation.
Drawing from the cutting-edge research of the Citizen Lab, the world-renowned digital security research group which he founded and directs, Ronald J. Deibert exposes the impacts of this communications ecosystem on civil society. He tracks a mostly unregulated surveillance industry, innovations in technologies of remote control, superpower policing practices, dark PR firms, and highly profitable hack-for-hire services feeding off rivers of poorly secured personal data. Deibert also unearths how dependence on social media and its expanding universe of consumer electronics creates immense pressure on the natural environment. In order to combat authoritarian practices, environmental degradation, and rampant electronic consumerism, he urges restraints on tech platforms and governments to reclaim the internet for civil society.
hat tip:
Canada’s #MasseyLectures is among the anglosphere’s great lecture series, on par with BBC’s #ReithLectures. This year’s lecturer is @RonDeibert, whose @citizenlab provides forensics and protection for civil society from despots and corporate bullies.https://t.co/Zbw5HI4QYK
— Cory Doctorow #BLM (@doctorow) November 10, 2020
Dictionary lookups of 'boffo' are trending on Merriam-Webster.com.
@maggieNYT There has never been a time in either of my two Campaigns when I felt we had a stronger chance of winning than we do right now. Early voting reports look far stronger than originally anticipated. Every RALLY is BOFFO. @MarkMeadows & team are doing a fantastic job....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2020
As an expert on the word boffo, I can guarantee that nothing about Trump or anything related to him could be described as such. Biden and democracy on the other hand: boffo and socko.
We bring you the strangest, most elusive beasts in the dictionary.
Why have Republican leaders abandoned their principles in support of an immoral and dangerous president?
A fantastic article.
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's elections director was abruptly fired in a text message by the secretary of state after he pointed out serious issues with the state's aging and vulnerable technology...
Really excited to host this #OpenEd20 panel tomorrow showcasing some great examples of DIY open courseware from Adeola, Michelle, and Brenna. Come see how they (and you) can use @pressbooks + @H5PTechnology to make engaging, interactive, openly licensed learning happen! https://t.co/geTQRncp4C
— Steel Wagstaff (@steelwagstaff) November 9, 2020
#BREAKING Polls are set to open in 48 hours across the US as the authoritarian regime of Donald Trump attempts to consolidate its hold over the troubled, oil-rich, nuclear-armed, north American nation. Analysts are sceptical the election will end months of political violence.
This is an awesome and socially enlightening thread.
I see many of my former technology-colleagues now suddenly eager to return to government- or join for the first time- and I'm very excited to work with you all again!
— Bill Hunt (@krusynth) November 9, 2020
That being said, here are a few thoughts from someone who stuck around for the hard parts over the last 4 years.
The native writing systems of Ancient Egypt used to record the Egyptian language include both the Egyptian hieroglyphics and Hieratic from Protodynastic times, the 13th century BC cursive variants of...
Author’s note, Nov. 11, 2020: This is a reworking of the article published Nov. 9, 2020, originally entitled “Next.js and Google ‘Best Practices’ = Bad News for Web Standards”. Based on the feedback I received after publication, I realized that the premise of my original article was incorr...