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Archive for » March 2nd, 2006«
John’s Background Switcher
02
Mar 2006
Here’s a new new tool, John’s Background Switcher which “periodically changes the background image on your computer (like every hour or every day).” You can choose from pictures on your computer or from Flickr.
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Import my subscriptions
02
Mar 2006
For those interested, I’ve created an OPML file of my publicly subscribed RSS feeds which you can import into your aggregator. (Really, I created this as an exercise for my RSS workshop students.)
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Library Staff Wiki
02
Mar 2006
The folks at the Albany County Public Library in Wyoming have a staff wiki. “This is a web site to provide documentation to library staff on how to do things.” According to the admin, “It’s just a beginning. I work on this kind of stuff for our library when I have spare time, so it’s kind of uneven.” Uneven is fine at first. Every project of this nature has got to start somewhere.
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Kudos to The U. of Michigan libraries for offering blogging to all staff and students.
“Recognizing the popularity—and potential—of blogs, the University of Michigan has launched mBlog, a program offering free blogs to UM students and employees. The program is a collaboration of the University Library, Information Technology Central Services (ITCS), and the university’s Bentley Historical Library. Library officials said the project had been incubating for about a year and is the result of both student and faculty requests to use blogs and the library’s interest in “exploring new modes” of publishing. “The Library is providing a platform for interactive publishing and discourse,” Susan Hollar, the curriculum integration coordinator for the UM Library, said. To launch the program, the library purchased “off-the-shelf software,” which was then modified by ITCS to fit UM’s system.”
via Library Journal
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Free Coffee
02
Mar 2006
On March 15th, go get yourself a free cup-o-joe from Starbucks.
“Starbucks will host its first-ever Starbucks Coffee Break, inviting customers across the country to enjoy a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. In stores and on street corners, from insulated brewing equipment and giant coffee backpacks, partners (employees) will pour tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee to surprise customers and delight commuters.”
via Starbucks Gossip
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Zappa on Censorship
02
Mar 2006
This video of Frank Zappa on Crossfire back in 1986, during his fight against The PMRC, has recently surfaced on the Net. In it “Frank argues against censorship and tells Washington Times wingnut John Lofton, to ‘kiss my ass’”.
via Crooks and Liars
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Borders Coupon
02
Mar 2006
This week’s Borders coupon is 25% Off the Regular Price of One Item good through the 5th.
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