e3 Information Overload AND Are You 2.0 Yet? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/ E-resources for Engineering Education, plus discussions on various web 2.0 and library issues en-us Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:37:06 EST Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:37:06 EST brian.c.gray@case.edu brian.c.gray@case.edu http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Movable Type v3.121 New Blog http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/12/09/new_blog My new blog look and home will be coming soon!... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/12/09/new_blog Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:37:06 EST My new blog look and home will be coming soon!

]]> More Solar Projects in Ohio http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/07/12/more_solar_projects_in_ohio 49.9-megawatt solar-power project in northwest Ohio: Ohio solar project a go | The Columbus Dispatch... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/07/12/more_solar_projects_in_ohio Blog: e3 Information Overload Energy Engineering News from the Field Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:38:36 EST 49.9-megawatt solar-power project in northwest Ohio: Ohio solar project a go | The Columbus Dispatch

]]> Lake Erie Wind Farm http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/05/02/lake_erie_wind_farm Here is a few minutes of audio with Dianne Anderson, director of the Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/05/02/lake_erie_wind_farm Blog: e3 Information Overload Energy Engineering News from the Field Northeast Ohio Mon, 02 May 2011 09:53:19 EST Here is a few minutes of audio with Dianne Anderson, director of the Great Lakes Energy Institute at Case Western Reserve University, on the upcoming Lake Erie wind farm.

Monday, May 03, 2010
WKSU Public Radio

]]> Pull the Curtains on Google Video http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/04/19/pull_the_curtains_on_google_video Google Video is being shut down and people must rescue their content by May 13, 2011. Not a surprising development... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/04/19/pull_the_curtains_on_google_video Audio & Video Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Web 2.0 Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:40:36 EST Google Video is being shut down and people must rescue their content by May 13, 2011. Not a surprising development since Google bought YouTube several years ago.

Source:
Google Video Shutting Down; Rescue Your Orphaned Videos Before 5/13 - How-To Geek ETC

]]> Augmented Reality http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/04/01/augmented_reality It is very interesting what this technology can mean to how we live, learn, and work in the future.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/04/01/augmented_reality Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Blog: e3 Information Overload Computers, Software, & the Internet Web 2.0 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 20:39:02 EST It is very interesting what this technology can mean to how we live, learn, and work in the future.

]]> Fido to Reduce Stress in Library http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/03/18/fido_to_reduce_stress_in_library The Yale Law Library is piloting the ability to checkout a therapy dog for 30 minutes to reduce stress levels.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/03/18/fido_to_reduce_stress_in_library Libraries & Librarianship Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:44:16 EST The Yale Law Library is piloting the ability to checkout a therapy dog for 30 minutes to reduce stress levels. I wonder how many of the checkouts will be library staff?

Source: Law library offers dog for check-out | Yale Daily News

]]> I Like Big Books - Dowell Middle School http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/19/i_like_big_books_dowell_middle_school Very cute and catchy in its message.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/19/i_like_big_books_dowell_middle_school Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:35:01 EST Very cute and catchy in its message.

]]> Coyotes Are Texting http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/02/coyotes_are_texting The Akron Beacon Journal (December 29, 2010) reports that coyotes in northeast Ohio are "texting" their locations to researchers. Their... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2011/01/02/coyotes_are_texting Biological Sciences Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Blog: e3 Information Overload Northeast Ohio Science and Technology Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:30:40 EST The Akron Beacon Journal (December 29, 2010) reports that coyotes in northeast Ohio are "texting" their locations to researchers. Their collars are equipped with global positioning systems that text the locations to the research team consisting of people from several universities and park systems.

]]> Kids Publish in Peer Reviewed Science Journal http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/kids_publish_in_peer_reviewed_science_journal Biology Letters has published a journal article by 8 to 10-year olds investigating how bumblebees see colors and patterns. Future... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/kids_publish_in_peer_reviewed_science_journal Biological Sciences Blog: e3 Information Overload News from the Field Science and Technology Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:47:56 EST Biology Letters has published a journal article by 8 to 10-year olds investigating how bumblebees see colors and patterns.

Future scientists in action!

See the Associated Press article for more information.

]]> Free Pinboard Accounts for Librarians http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/free_pinboard_accounts_for_librarians From now until January 1, Pinboard is offering free Pinboard accounts to librarians. Might be an alternative to consider since... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/26/free_pinboard_accounts_for_librarians Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Libraries & Librarianship Web 2.0 Sun, 26 Dec 2010 14:40:16 EST From now until January 1, Pinboard is offering free Pinboard accounts to librarians.

Might be an alternative to consider since it was leaked that Delicious will be mothballed by Yahoo.

]]> Books for Christmas??? http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/22/books_for_christmas For all my library friends, have a nice holidays.... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/12/22/books_for_christmas Blog: e3 Information Overload Humor Libraries & Librarianship Wed, 22 Dec 2010 08:04:16 EST For all my library friends, have a nice holidays.

]]> State of the Blogosphere 2010 http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/11/16/state_of_the_blogosphere_2010 Technorati every year puts out a report that discusses information and lessons about blogging and people that blog. See: State... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/11/16/state_of_the_blogosphere_2010 Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Blogging Web 2.0 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:56:45 EST Technorati every year puts out a report that discusses information and lessons about blogging and people that blog.

See: State of the Blogosphere 2010

Welcome to Technorati's State of the Blogosphere 2010 report. Since 2004, our annual study has followed growth and trends in the blogosphere. For 2010, we took a deeper dive into the entire blogosphere, with a focus on female bloggers. This year's topics include: brands embracing social media, traditional media vs. social media, brands working with bloggers, monetization, smartphone and tablet usage, importance of Twitter and Facebook, niche blogging, and changes within the blogosphere over 2010.

Past reports are also available.

]]> Space Oddities: The Slow 'Race' to Get Women into Space http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/10/06/space_oddities_the_slow_race_to_get_women_into_space http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/10/06/space_oddities_the_slow_race_to_get_women_into_space Aerospace Engineering Blog: e3 Information Overload Case Awards, News, or Publications Engineering Women in Engineering Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:37:46 EST Lathers lecture.jpg

]]> Current Segway Company Owner Dies on Segway http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/09/27/current_segway_company_owner_dies_on_segway The N.Y. Daily News reported that the Segway company owner Jimi Heselden dies in England after riding a Segway off... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/09/27/current_segway_company_owner_dies_on_segway Blog: e3 Information Overload News from the Field Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:21:55 EST The N.Y. Daily News reported that the Segway company owner Jimi Heselden dies in England after riding a Segway off cliff.

I feel sad for him and his family. I can only imagine what this will mean for sales of Segways and the employees that work for this company. It is not the kind of advertising you hope for.

]]> Google New http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/09/23/google_new Google has rolled out a Google New page to track all new Google tools and projects. I love it and... http://blog.case.edu/bcg8/2010/09/23/google_new Blog: Are You 2.0 Yet Computers, Software, & the Internet Search Engines Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:47:56 EST Google has rolled out a Google New page to track all new Google tools and projects. I love it and was surprised the things I missed even though I read a lot of articles and blogs related to the web and information management.

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