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Carl Tollander | 1 Feb 20:13

Re: Elsevier — my part in its downfall « Gowers's Weblog

Some further developments:

http://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/the-faculty-of-1000/
http://johncarlosbaez.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/ban-elsevier/


On 1/27/12 5:28 PM, Arlo Barnes wrote:
I was elated to find JoVE (the Journal of Visual Experiments, a video database of footage of experiments and techniques) but deeply disappointed to find it was not open access.
-Arlo James Barnes


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Owen Densmore | 1 Feb 22:54
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I'm impressed!  Had no idea how far this had spread.

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Owen Densmore | 2 Feb 19:36
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Big history

I noticed this TED talk 
on the history of the cosmos from the big bang to the present, emphasizing 8 threshold events.

This has turned into a project to introduce a new course to educate folks on Big History and its importance for our surviving the challenges we currently face.
http://www.bighistoryproject.com/
(Be sure to click on the explore timeline link)

I found it interesting too from the SFX projet approach: big ideas into important projects.

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Pamela McCorduck | 2 Feb 20:22
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Re: Big history

Brilliant! Thank you, Owen.


On Feb 2, 2012, at 1:36 PM, Owen Densmore wrote:

I noticed this TED talk 
on the history of the cosmos from the big bang to the present, emphasizing 8 threshold events.

This has turned into a project to introduce a new course to educate folks on Big History and its importance for our surviving the challenges we currently face.
http://www.bighistoryproject.com/
(Be sure to click on the explore timeline link)

I found it interesting too from the SFX projet approach: big ideas into important projects.

   -- Owen
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Owen Densmore | 2 Feb 21:11
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The Most Technologically Secure Super Bowl Ever | Public Intelligence

Well, redfish blew up Pittsburgh stadium (ABM), built SIM table for emergency simulations, and analysed Zozobra foot traffic and even more.

But this seems a bit over the top:
  http://publicintelligence.net/the-most-technologically-secure-super-bowl-ever/

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Gary Schiltz | 6 Feb 01:58

Tech has arrived

Even as a geek, I have to marvel at technology: this American (me) sitting in my house in the Ecuadorian cloud
forest, watching the Super Bowl on ESPN Latino being broadcast over a South American satellite, and
rather than listen to the Spanish commentary, listening on my laptop to streaming audio from BBC 5 in London.

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Michael Barron | 6 Feb 03:19
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Re: Tech has arrived

Gary:


I had another had day in the garage, packing and sending Emails.

I do not like football, but if it F1, road racing  or America Cup 12 meter boat racing, 
just count me in!

Yes, the technology makes us all neighbors, and that distance barrier is gone due to 
the Internet and technology. 

I did forward you a Email from a Ecuador company that might be able help me with
my cargo/freight. She is starting to ask the right questions, and will be with me as
my cargo/freight goes thru customs.

Again, do you have time for a Skype soon?

regards
michael barron
santa fe, nm 
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Tom Johnson | 6 Feb 09:22

Re: Tech has arrived

And a few days ago I downloaded The Daily Show and Colbert while in Phnom Phen, Cambodia.

-tj

On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:19 PM, Michael Barron <mhbarron-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org> wrote:
Gary:

I had another had day in the garage, packing and sending Emails.

I do not like football, but if it F1, road racing  or America Cup 12 meter boat racing, 
just count me in!

Yes, the technology makes us all neighbors, and that distance barrier is gone due to 
the Internet and technology. 

I did forward you a Email from a Ecuador company that might be able help me with
my cargo/freight. She is starting to ask the right questions, and will be with me as
my cargo/freight goes thru customs.

Again, do you have time for a Skype soon?

regards
michael barron
santa fe, nm 

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Owen Densmore | 6 Feb 17:26
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Google unveils 'Solve for X' website, hints at TED-like think tank | The Verge

This looks interesting and may connect with the recent free university courses at Stanford
http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/6/2774727/google-solve-for-x-think-tank
.. some of which used Google tech for the presentations and quizes & homework.  Udacity is also, I think, Google based.

That would be sorta nifty: TED for inspiration, and short courses to really expand on the inspiration.

BTW: Some of the next Stanford classes are short .. 5 weeks for the algorithms class for example.  This fits into Dave West's new curriculum ideas of quick, intensive classes with projects.

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Owen Densmore | 6 Feb 17:48
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Re: Google unveils 'Solve for X' website, hints at TED-like think tank | The Verge

Some more info:
.. and here's the leaked image of 10 points used for speakers.  Its tiny but your browser can zoom in on it to the point that its quite readable.

   -- Owen

On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 9:26 AM, Owen Densmore <owen-xSFmhqVIi1eBYrYycbcsJg@public.gmane.org> wrote:
This looks interesting and may connect with the recent free university courses at Stanford
http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/6/2774727/google-solve-for-x-think-tank
.. some of which used Google tech for the presentations and quizes & homework.  Udacity is also, I think, Google based.

That would be sorta nifty: TED for inspiration, and short courses to really expand on the inspiration.

BTW: Some of the next Stanford classes are short .. 5 weeks for the algorithms class for example.  This fits into Dave West's new curriculum ideas of quick, intensive classes with projects.

   -- Owen 
 

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