Print or e-books? By MOHSIN HAMID / In a world of intrusive technology, we must engage in a kind of struggle if we wish to sustain moments of solitude – and ANNA HOLMES / Who or what we choose to read can be as telling as the clothes we wear, and an e-book feels like a detail withheld, a… Continue Reading
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Report – Rebalancing the Global Economy
“In this special report, students from the Joseph H. Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies examine current trends and recent developments shaping today’s global marketplace. The articles cover a wide variety of topics ranging from technology, innovation and brand building to infrastructure, entrepreneurship and social impact. A section on consumer markets looks at the popularity… Continue Reading
New Services Track E-Book Reading Habits
NYT: As New Services Track Habits, The E-Books Are Reading You – “Several new e-book subscription services are analyzing the data of readers and providing it free.” Continue Reading
Department of Veteran’s Affairs names Craig’s List Founder as “nerd in residence”
The Department of Veterans Affairs – Craig Newmark “Nerd in Residence” “Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark is a self-described nerd, as well as a pioneer of the Web, speaker, philanthropist, and a strong advocate of the use of technology for the public good. He joins the Center for Innovation as a Nerd-in-Residence to work with us in pursuing creative… Continue Reading
GAO – Consumer Privacy Framework Needs to Reflect Changes in Technology and the Marketplace
INFORMATION RESELLERS: Consumer Privacy Framework Needs to Reflect Changes in Technology and the Marketplace, GAO-14-251T, Dec 18, 2013 “No overarching federal privacy law governs the collection and sale of personal information among private-sector companies, including information resellers. Instead, laws tailored to specific purposes, situations, or entities govern the use, sharing, and protection of personal information. For example,… Continue Reading
Major Study Sheds Light On Online Privacy, Security Values, Behavior
“A new poll released today by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) found that Internet users are highly concerned about the theft of personal and financial information and believe strongly that the federal government should do more to protect them. This CCIA telephone survey of 1,000 voters was conducted by Benenson Strategy Group (D) and American… Continue Reading
A Review of the Data Broker Industry: Collection, Use, and Sale of Consumer Data for Marketing Purposes
“Consumers are conducting more and more of their daily business online and through their mobile devices. They use the Internet and their smart phones and tablets to make purchases, research medical conditions, plan vacations, interact with friends and relatives, do their jobs, map travel routes, and otherwise pursue their interests. With these activities, consumers are… Continue Reading
DOD Base Structure Report FY 2013 Baseline
“The Base Structure Report (BSR) – FY 2013 Baseline is a snapshot of real property data collected as of September 30, 2012, and serves as the baseline for the start of the next fiscal year. This report has become a very popular item for many diverse users and we have tried to adjust the data displays to… Continue Reading
Commentary – How the NSA Piggy-Backs on Third-Party Trackers
How the NSA Piggy-Backs on Third-Party Trackers by Edward Felten and Jonathan Mayer “Snooping on the Internet is tricky. The network is diffuse, global, and packed with potential targets. There’s no central system for identifying or locating individuals, so it’s hard to keep track of who is online and what they’re up to. What’s a spy agency to… Continue Reading
These 10 Corporations Control Almost Everything You Buy
Infographic – These 10 Corporations Control Almost Everything You Buy: “This chart shows that most products we buy are controlled by just a few companies. It’s called “The Illusion of Choice.” Continue Reading
Are paper books becoming obsolete in the digital age, or poised to lead a new cultural renaissance?
Papyralysis by Jacob Mikanowski Are paper books becoming obsolete in the digital age, or poised to lead a new cultural renaissance? November 14th, 2013 The following is a feature article from the inaugural issue of the LARB Quarterly Journal. “WE’RE LIVING IN A WEIRD MOMENT. Everything has become archivable. Our devices produce a constant record of our actions, our movements, our… Continue Reading
Better Botanical Business Bureau
“Welcome to the Better Botanical Business Bureau, where botanical mistakes in commercial and public venues and products are showcased and corrected. It is not unusual with products, ingredients, and images used in media, design, and commercial works to be presented with the wrong common names, wrong species names, and/or wrong ingredients. This blog provides educational… Continue Reading
