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High Definition, High Expectations
“Now in 56 percent of U.S. households, High Definition television is one of the most quickly adopted consumer entertainment technologies of the past 20 years, but true HD viewing is still far eclipsed by viewing of standard definition television. Only … Continue reading
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Exploring Data Trails: Google’s Aaron Koblin
Aaron Koblin’s presentation (1-hour video) at MIT on data visualization.
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This Day in Information: The Bodleian Library
Today in 1602, the Bodleian Library was officially inaugurated at Oxford University. “Thomas Bodley wanted his library to become ‘a notable treasure for the multitude of volumes: an excellent benefit for the use and ease of studentes: and a singular … Continue reading
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InfoStory Quote: Blogging is Elementary, Dr. Watson
Therapist: Writing a blog about everything that happens to you will honestly help you. Dr. Watson: Nothing happens to me. —Sherlock, 2010 “I was so weak and emaciated that a medical board determined that not a day should be lost … Continue reading
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Rosenthal’s Laws of Digital Preservation
“The more copies, the safer. As the size of the data increases, the per-copy cost increases, reducing the number of backup copies that can be afforded.” “The more independent the copies, the safer. As the size of the data increases, … Continue reading
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InfoStory Quotes: On Dogs and Books
“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” —Groucho Marx “The old saw says, ‘Let a sleeping dog lie.’ Right. Still, when there is much at stake, it … Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Elections and the Media
Today in 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected U.S. President, taking over 55% of the popular vote and winning 39 of the 48 states. It was the first time two of the major television networks used computers to predict the … Continue reading
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The InfoStory Quant: Cyber Protection
New Unisys Security Index report tells us that 80% of Americans regularly limit access to personal information that can be accessed on social media sites; only 6% never do this 73% of Americans who access the internet regularly update antivirus … Continue reading
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Body-to-Body: The Future of the Social Network
Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) researchers have developed wearable sensors that could create new ultra-high bandwidth mobile Internet infrastructures and reduce the density of mobile phone base stations. The researchers say the technology could lead to vast improvements in mobile gaming, … Continue reading
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This Day In Information: Informed Citizenry
Today in 1772, the town of Boston established a Committee of Correspondence as an agency to organize a public information network in Massachusetts; the Committee drafted a pamphlet and a cover letter which it circulated to 260 Massachusetts towns and … Continue reading
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