Interesting look at non-digital archives in a research cultures increasingly digitally-based: “Material that is not digitized risks being neglected as it would not have been in the past, virtually lost to the great majority of potential users.”
“As younger people reveal their private lives on the Internet, the older generation looks on with alarm and misapprehension not seen since the early days of rock and roll. The future belongs to the uninhibited.” (Gen.com?)
“…Hollywood’s public virulence toward YouTube continues to grow, it’s a more complicated story. Many studios, labels and diskeries are busy taking full advantage of the ever growing promotional power of YouTube, particularly among the younger 18-24 demo
A photo-essay looking at some of the most famous manipulated photos, from the erasure of Trotksy in photos of Lenin to Reuter’s photographer Adnan Hajj’s photoshopping of Iraqi warzones.
With the ongoing rise in online dating sites, a new photography and photo-manipulation industry has emerged focused on getting those online profile pictures as good (or better) as they can be!
“Captain America, a Marvel Entertainment superhero, is fatally shot by a sniper in the 25th issue of his eponymous comic, which arrived in stores yesterday. The assassination ends the sentinel of liberty’s fight for right, which began in 1941.”
“An ethical code to prevent humans abusing robots, and vice versa, is being drawn up by South Korea. The Robot Ethics Charter will cover standards for users and manufacturers and will be released later in 2007.”
“Postgraduates at the University of East Anglia are being assessed as they edit existing Wikipedia articles and research and write their own pieces. Politics lecturer, Nicola Pratt, says using Wikipedia can develop students’ research skills.”
“The latest iTunes update provides the strongest hint yet that Apple will soon sell TV shows in Australia through its online media store. ” (All geared up with Australian TV ratings … could legal downloads via the iTunes store be in Australia soon?)
“Part of a new youth delinquency law targets “happy slapping”, the recording of violent acts to entertain the attacker’s friends. The law makes it illegal for anyone but professional journalists to film and broadcast violent.” (*ahem* symptom, not cause!)
“The Microsoft Corporation, the software giant, has prepared a blistering attack on rival Google, arguing that the Web search leader takes a cavalier approach to copyright protection.” (I’m sorry, but even God is soft on copyright compared to Microsoft!)
Is this virtual terrorism or just forceful editing? The Second Life Liberation Army (SLLA) has both damanged other virtual property and been attacked – presumably in retribuition – by others, but is this a problem for the SLers or just growing pains?
“In 1998, I had it figured that the dot-com boom would become a dot-green boom. It took a while for others to get it. … [the] 21st-century green is and must be about everything — the works. Sustainability is comprehensive.”
