December 2009
Americans wasting more than ever →
In the wake of Thanksgiving, Digital Journal describes a new twist on the problem of food waste. First, the context of food waste in the US:
Three researchers from the…
November 2009
Nov. 30, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Monday’s Poem: Excerpt from Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain. Monday’s Literary Notes: It was on this day in 1900 that Oscar Wilde died at age 46, after declaring his famous last words: “Either…
Sun in Ophiuchus November 30 to December 17 →
If you could see the stars at daytime, you’d see that the sun is in front of the constellation Ophiuchus the Serpe […]
Moon in front of the Ram on November 29 →
The moon shines in front of the constellation Aries the Ram tonight. But the glare of the almost-full
Nov. 29, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Sunday’s Poem: “A November Sunrise” by Anne Porter, from An Altogether Different Language. Sunday’s Literary Notes: It’s the birthday Madeleine L’Engle, born in New York City (1918), who struggled to…
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Twitter Dictionary | 35 Twitter Abbreviations |... →
Nov. 28, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Saturday’s Poem: “Bouquet” by Jerry Roscoe, from The Unexamined Life. Saturday’s Literary Notes: It’s the birthday of William Blake, born in London (1757). He wrote Songs of Innocence and Experience…
Summer Triangle in fall and winter sky →
The Summer Triangle - the signature star formation of summer - is made up of the three brilliant stars
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Bill Nye The Science Guy →
Happy Birthday, Bill Nye!
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ConkerTU: Launch Day - 28th November 2009
I have been following @philcampbell, especially his AudioBoos, in his efforts to help organize a sustainability “tweetup” in the heart of England’s National Forest. This event coincides with Europe’s celebration of “Buy Nothing Day,” and is supported by the UK Zero-credit campaign. This is a fascinating example of using Web 2.0 technologies for hyperlocal...
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“In America, political will is a renewable resource.”
– Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth (2006)
Orion rises in the east at mid-evening →
Orion the Mighty Hunter, the gem of all constellations, rises at mid-evening in late November and early December. […]
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Corrective perspective on the mammography...
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Nov. 27, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Friday’s Poem: “The Surgeon” by Alicia Suskin Ostriker, from The Book of Seventy. Friday’s Literary Notes: It was on this day in 1978 that San Francisco mayor George Moscone and City Supervisor…
Orion rises in the east at mid-evening →
Orion the Mighty Hunter, the gem of all constellations, rises at mid-evening in late November and early December. […]
Moon, Jupiter, Fomalhaut make triangle in sky →
Our chart today shows the southern sky in early evening. That’s where you’ll find the
Stars in other galaxies →
A reader wrote, Are there any stars outside our own galaxy that we can see with just the eye?The answer i […]
more hbo sociology →
HBO’s “The Wire” continues to inspire sociological inquiry. According to the Times Higher Education,
Drugs, guns and institutional corruption may be standard fare on the streets of Baltimore,…
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95 Theses 95 →
Ah yes, upbringing.
husbands (temporarily) helping out at home →
The San Jose Mercury News reports that unemployed husbands are picking up work around the house.
An estimated 2 million wives are now the sole breadwinners in families across…
gender, dress, and high school resistance →
The New York Times reports:
In recent years, a growing number of teenagers have been dressing to articulate — or confound — gender identity and sexual orientation. Certainly they have been…
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Nov. 26, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Thursday’s Poem: “In Sickness and Health” by Alicia Suskin Ostriker, from The Book of Seventy. Thursday’s Literary Notes: It was on this day in 1922 that archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron…
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Facebook Marketing: IKEA’s Genius Use of Photo... →
November 25th, 2009 | by Christina Warren
“We talk a lot about how big brands are embracing social media as a mechanism to connect directly with customers. Still, it’s much easier to talk about integrating social media into your brand than it is to actually do it.
“That’s why IKEA’s recent Facebook campaign is so awesome. The Swedish furniture company opened a new store in Malmo,...
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Flook Takes a Playful Social Approach to Location... →
November 25th, 2009 | by Barb Dybwad
“There are a number of different services blooming as location-based mobile technology finally hits its stride, fromFoursquare check-ins to augmented reality-enhanced surroundings courtesy of Layarand others. Flook (warning: iTunes link), a new entrant to the iPhone app store, takes a different, more whimsical approach to social location...
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TAPPED Archive | The American Prospect →
AP’s description of Michelle Obama’s state dinner gown makes one cringe.
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“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.”
– Cicero Roman author, orator, & politician (106 BC - 43 BC) http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/4074.html
diminishing divisions between americans and... →
The North County Times reports that there is a “convergence in values” between Mexican and American people:
In fundamental attitudes about work, religion, sex, politics, the free…
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Looking for some perspective on Afghanistan? How...
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'Women's Works' Features Creative Side of Academia... →
It will be a great day when our research will have all the money it needs, and the Air Force will have to hold a bake sale to buy a drone, to paraphrase the old slogan from WILPF, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom.
But seriously, consider supporting my colleagues in the Center for Women and Work as you get into the holiday spirit.
Nov. 25, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Wednesday’s Poem: “Two Girls” by Jim Harrison, from Saving Daylight. Wednesday’s Literary Notes: It’s the birthday of Leonard Woolf, born in London (1880). He was an incredibly prolific writer,…
listening to "Midnight Oil - Beds Are Burning" →
Environmental justice song from down under (and the ’80s). Evoked by a colleague’s reflections on Obama’s first state dinner tonight.
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LGBT - Salon.com > "Anti-gay, religious-motivated... →
MONDAY, NOV 23, 2009 07:20 PST
FBI data shows 11 percent increase in crimes based on sexual orientation
BY DEVLIN BARRETT, ASSOCIATED PRESS
“Reports of hate crimes against gays and religious groups increased sharply in 2008, according to new FBI data released Monday.
“Overall, the number of reported hate crimes increased about 2 percent. These same figures show a nearly 11...
Nov. 24, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Tuesday’s Poem: “What the Dark-Eyed Angel Knows” by Eleanor Lerman, from The Mystery of Meteors. Tuesday’s Literary Notes: It’s the birthday of the publisher and editor of The Little Review magazine,…
‘retirement boom’ draining economy? →
New research indicates many employers foresee big problems on the horizon as baby boomers reach retirement age:
As millions of baby boomers prepare to retire, “the inevitable talent drain…
Nov. 23, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Monday’s Poem: “Where They Were and What They Were Doing” by Matt Cook, from In the Small of My Backyard. Monday’s Literary Notes: Today, the winner of the 2005 National Spelling Bee turns 18. Anurag…
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U.S., Internet's Inventor, Lags In Web Access :... →
Oh, the mythical superiority of that magical “market.”
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Create an Online Petition | Change.org →
“This puts the same advocacy tools used by large national nonprofits in the hands of individual activists and small organizations everywhere.”
SML Pro Blog: Facebook + Flickr + Vimeo + YouTube:... →
Comparison of different social networks for sharing video.
listening to "Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine... →
This is the piece for me that describes the Fall semester between the return from Thanksgiving break until final exams are over.
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"For His Holiness the Dalai Lama"
speakingoffaith:
Colleen Scheck, Producer
During Krista’s interview with this week’s guest, Adele Diamond, she told a story about meeting the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India at a Mind and Life Institute dialogue. There, she offered him a gift — a collection of writings from rabbis including Abraham Joshua Heschel, authors Isaac Bashevis Singer and Rachel Naomi Remen, and this passage from...
Nov. 22, 2009: The Writer's Almanac →
Sunday’s Poem: “Head Cheerleader” by Jack Ridl, from Losing Season. Sunday’s Literary Notes: It was about 12:30 p.m. on this day in 1963 that President John F. Kennedy was fatally shot while riding…
