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Since I started blogging nearly 2 years ago the features that a lot of bloggers included in their blogs have changed dramatically as the social web becomes a vital component of the way we use the web and integrated into the online world.
Reader behavior is in flux and the ways in which people engage with and discover new content has grown exponentially, according to data from Bowker.
In honor of School Library Month, check out the ways libraries are going to blossom in the coming years.
Our working group is called “Imagining New Careers in History.” I volunteered for the group because I have a strong belief in the ability of public historians to occupy positions not normally asso...
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He has spent 36 years and 3,388 pages telling the story of Lyndon Johnson. He is nowhere near done.
Okay, show of hands. Who else is sick and tired of so-called gurus telling you making money online is easy, and all you have to do is follow a few simple
Normally, book collecting, regardless of theme or author, is all about three things: condition, the earliest or rarest edition, and condition. While man
Trying to figure something out on your own before getting help actually produces better results than having guidance from the beginning
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Webmasters and bloggers may remember the Authorship Program that Google introduced in June 2011. This new feature had been created to allow authors to link thei
Here’s a scene in my house: My almost 9-year-old is on the Internet doing something or other, and I am not standing over her shoulder or otherwise monitoring her. Is this negligent? Am I throwing her to the wolves?
Millions live with the crippling secret that affects their everyday lives.
A look at new software that could transform journalism
In order to benefit from digital media and the disruption created by the social web, content companies and publishers have to think differently about what they do: it’s not content, it’s information, John Borthwick of Betaworks told attendees at...
Some of these novels will touch your heart; others will challenge your mind. One will make you laugh — a few might make you cry. But all of these books recommended by NPR's Lynn Neary will give you and your friends plenty to talk about.
You may remember the article I wrote on content scraping earlier this year. Since then, I have had to monitor my content very carefully, as several other bloggers have tried to steal it. I even end...
Even as print publications are getting rid of reviewers, websites and podcasts offer new ways of approaching literature.
A qualitative study of plagiarism reported that although students know that plagiarism is wrong, most are quite confused about what actually constitutes plagiarism. The availability of so many online resources has exacerbated the problem.
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Curated by Deanna Dahlsad
An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
Other Topics
Antiques & Vintage Collectibles
Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Vintage Living Today For A Future Tomorrow
It's as easy to romanticize the past as it is to demonize it; instead, let's learn from it. More than living simply, more than living 'green', thrifty grandmas knew the importance of the 'economics' in Home Economics. The history of home ec, lessons in thrift, practical tips and ideas from the past focused on sustainability for families and out planet. Companion to http://www.thingsyourgrandmotherknew.com/
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.
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