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Where Is Deven? - (USA)
I know I have not posted in a little bit. Some explanation is in order. As previous posts noted, through the good graces of Peter Yu, the University of Hong Kong, and the South China University of Technology, Intellectual Property School & Law School, Guangzhou, I was in Hong Kong and China until mid-June. But what about the interim? I was packing. Packing? Yes, packing. I have been fortunate to be awarded a Visiting Fellow position for this year at Princeton University’s Center for Informa
http://www.concurringopinions.com/archives/2009/08/where-is-deven.html
National Institute of Technology (NIT) recruits Professors, Assistant Professor and Lecturers in Eng - (USA)
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Agartala-799055 (Tripura) Employment Notiification Advt. No. 2(166-Estt.)/2008/01 Dated 01.11.08 National Institute of Technology Agartala, an Institute of National importance, imparting quality technical education at UG and PG level, invites applications from Indian Nationals who are exceptionally bright, brilliant and motivated with a established record on Research & Development and committed to teaching/research for faculty position at the level
http://www.careers-india.com/2008/11/26/national-institute-of-technology-nit-recruits-professors-assistant-professor-and-lecturers-in-engineeing-science-and-humanities-and-social-sciences/
Racism in the Age of Obama - (USA)
I never bought the rhetoric of “post-racial America” that was promoted by some in the Obama campaign last year and more by the mainstream media. (Obama himself said several times that no one election could solve all our racial problems. He acknowledged progress–that’s all.) The increase in hate crimes since the election is major evidence that racism is alive and well in the U.S.A. But I want to focus on 3 items for reflection: 1)The racebaiting (and phony calls of “reverse racism” ) in the opp
http://levellers.wordpress.com/2009/08/01/racism-in-the-age-of-obama/
Anthropology at war with itself - (USA)
The great divide 20 November 2008 By Hannah Fearn The discipline of anthropology has split firmly into two factions - social anthropologists and evolutionary anthropologists. Hannah Fearn asks whether or not the warring sides can be reconciled The social anthropologists need some support against the Darwinization of their field (a look at the eonic effect shows pretty clearly how Darwinism goes wrong on issues of cultural evolution). The simplest self-defense is to realize that Darwin’s th
http://darwiniana.com/2008/11/28/anthropology-at-war-with-itself/
Bringing the (Bio) War Home - (USA)
Antifascist CallingThe 2001 anthrax attacks underscore the dangers posed to our health and safety by the Bioweapons-Industrial Complex.The killer(s) employed a military-grade version of the deadly pathogen, a four-mutation blend of anthrax prepared at the government’s test site at the remote Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. Based on available evidence it’s a near certainty that the weapon came from stockpiles at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Ft. Detr
http://qwstnevrythg.com/2009/08/bringing-the-bio-war-home/
‘Structural Inequality,’ ‘Barriers’ to Equality, and the (Un)teachable Moment - (USA)
Recently, Attorney General Eric Holder rapped America’s knuckles for being “a nation of cowards” because we “simply do not talk enough with each other about race.” Now, after the Gates-Crowley affair and the president’s foot-in-mouth “acting stupidly” remark created what the president himself called “a teachable moment,” we don’t k
http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/structural-inequality-barriers-to-equality-and-the-unteachable-moment/
Where I'm Coming From - (USA)
Why do you care about and or work in museums? This post tells my (weird) story. I hope you'll share yours in the comments below (or on your own blog). And check out the comments. They are active and awesome.My story is about radical educational philosophy. I don't work in museums because I love them. I didn't grow up staring open-mouthed at natural history dioramas or wandering through art galleries. When I visit a new city, I don't clamor to visit museums. I go on hikes. I go to farmer's
http://museumtwo.blogspot.com/2008/11/where-im-coming-from.html
Behind Barack's Steely Resolve, the Idea of Unity, the Capacity to Grow - (USA)
integral. It will not be solved until decisions are made that give rise to a vision of what the United States of America should look and feel like in the future. To date we have the rock star model of thousands gathering to express hope. This is a dangerously fickle model and Barack knows it. We will get a massive dose of this in the Inaugural activities. Meanwhile, will the Economic Team be open to the following propositions? 1. The roads belong to the people and should be used more for gro
http://stephencrosehome.blogspot.com/2008/11/behind-baracks-steely-resolve-idea-of.html
Guwahati Universities Upgradation Schemes On - (USA)
Guwahati, Nov 19 : Setting all speculations at rest, Gauhati University (GU) authorities stated here on Monday that they had been strictly adhering to a schedule for implementation of the schemes initiated with the State Government’s financial assistance of Rs 25 crore. Moreover, the Government has also been kept informed of the progress in the implementation process. It needs mention here that there have been allegations of rampant corruption going on in implementing the GU schemes taken up
http://www.sinlung.com/?p=6019
Anthropology - Field Divided Against Itself - (USA)
The field of anthropology is dividing into two different fields it seems, social and evolutionary. This could be a good thing in the long term. This article is from the Times Higher Education blog. The great divide 20 November 2008 By Hannah Fearn The discipline of anthropology has split firmly into two factions - social anthropologists and evolutionary anthropologists. Hannah Fearn asks whether or not the warring sides can be reconciled Renowned anthropologist Eric Wolf once described his
http://integral-options.blogspot.com/2008/11/anthropology-field-divided-against.html
The Way of the Future in Higher Education - (USA)
(Guest Post by Matthew Ladner) Ed Sector’s Kevin Carey’s article on the technological transformation of American higher education is a must read. Carey’s article leaves much to discuss, but a bottom line conclusion is that computer based learning at traditional universities is improving instruction, lowering costs and moving us in the direction of outcome based assessment- all very positive developments. The other story however is that many universities are pocketing the efficiency saving
http://jaypgreene.com/2008/11/27/the-way-of-the-future-in-higher-education/
Analysis, Second Order Effects and Black Swans - (USA)
Two emerging complexities, fusionning into beauty. The first one, the Dandelion Clock is from biology. The second one, the "Artificial Blue structure " is from "The Horizon Project". (By PhOtOnQuAnTiQuE - click image for original) Kevin Kelly has a super interesting section of his upcoming book “The Technium” devoted to what he calls “The Pro-Actionary Principle”: The current default algorithm for testing new technologies is the Precautionary Principle. There are several formulas of the Preca
http://www.limbicnutrition.com/blog/analysis-second-order-effects-and-black-swans/
Vancouver Sun: Perpetual Motion Works, Earth is Flat! - (USA)
BPSDB The headline may as well have read like that since the actual one was just as idiotic; “ Global warming is the new religion of First World urban elites .” The article in question is allegedly reporting on the “science” of Ian Plimer, “an unremitting critic of “anthropogenic global warming”.” The article by Jonathan Manthorpe is so fawning and gushing that it would be embarrassing as text for Plimer’s book jacket, never mind as an Opinion piece or book review. For breathless and brain
http://greenfyre.wordpress.com/2009/08/06/vancouver-sun-perpetual-motion-works-earth-is-flat/
The liberal arts and narratives of declension - (USA)
There is a teacher's voice in my head, asking the logical question of New York Times reporter Patricia Cohen who speculated whether the humanities are in decline (perhaps because of the Great Recession) and whether older history subdisciplines are also in decline : "where did she go to school, and who were her teachers?" Evidently, the Times is hiring reporters who either never had good history teachers, never paid attention to them, or forgot one of the basic lessons in a good college hi
http://www.shermandorn.com/mt/archives/003046.html
Top 10 Most (& Least) Prestigious Jobs in America: How Much They Earn and How to Land Them - (USA)
“When I grow up, I want to be a principal or a caterpillar.” - Ralph Wiggum Though most people probably don’t grow up wanting to be a farmer, a minister, or a caterpillar - farmers and ministers are considered by many to have some of the most prestigious occupations in America. On the other hand, while occupations such as being an actor or an entertainer may seem glamorous, these are not occupations that are held in as high regard by the American public. Below, you will find a list of the t
http://www.billshrink.com/blog/best-worst-jobs-america/
In this week’s The Roanoke Tribune: An historic school reunion and a gathering of the best and brig - (USA)
Addisonians join forces for classic reunion by S. Rotan Hale They are doctors, lawyers, ministers, educators, administrators, secretaries and CEO’s. Some travel the globe as world-class musicians and the list of accomplishments and professions runs the gamut of human endeavor for they are unquestionably some of the proud products of Roanoke’s Lucy Addison High School. It was a grand weekend for the reunion of the LAHS class of 1959 celebrating its 50th anniversary as graduates of the
http://starcityharbinger.com/2009/08/02/in-this-weeks-the-roanoke-tribune-an-historic-school-reunion-and-a-gathering-of-the-best-and-brightest/
Windows Azure and Cloud Computing Posts for 7/27/2009+ - (USA)
Windows Azure, Azure Data Services, SQL Azure Database and related cloud computing topics now appear in this weekly series. • • • Update 8/1 and 8/2/2009: Additions ( July 2009 traffic report SeaDragon view , NIST SP 800-53 Revision 3 and others) • • Update 7/30 and 7/31/2009: Additions (Cloud Computing Use Cases whitepaper, Cloud Camp Boston reports, Cloud Security podcast, National Business Center and many more) • Update 7/28 and 7/29/2009: Additions Note: Th
http://oakleafblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/windows-azure-and-cloud-computing-posts_27.html
28 November SWJ Roundup - (USA)
In selecting nominees for his Cabinet and a new White House staff, President-elect Barack Obama has so far placed an admirable emphasis on proven competence over personal loyalty or political purity. He's been pragmatic in choosing pragmatists but also bold in his willingness to enlist formidable personalities such as Rahm Emanuel for chief of staff and (reportedly) Hillary Clinton for secretary of state. Now, according to The Post and other media, Mr. Obama is close to settling on another uncon
http://smallwarsjournal.com/blog/2008/11/28-november-swj-roundup/
Job Market - (USA)
Job Market Published by jcasey under George Will, Stanley Fish, Things that are false Anyone who has gone through the relentless misery known as the academic job market knows that one's political affiliations are the farthest thing from one's mind (and the least likely subject of conversation at any of one's many interviews). One worries rather about the really long CV of one's competitors. Having gone through that myself, I can say that George Will's whining about ideological imbalance
http://thenonsequitur.com/?p=1034
Why does Impact Factor persist most strongly in smaller countries - (USA)
The other night, at the meeting of the Science Communicators of North Carolina, the highlight of the event was a Skype conversation with Chris Brodie who is currently in Norway on a Fulbright, trying to help the scientists and science journalists there become more effective in communicating Norwegian science to their constituents and internationally. Some of the things Chris said were surprising, others not as much. In my mind, I was comparing what he said to what I learned back in April when
http://scienceblogs.com/clock/2008/11/why_does_impact_factor_persist.php
Climate skeptic shell game: ‘Please don’t read how CO2 amplifies warming’ - (USA)
In heated political discussions, I’ve discovered that when people stretch the facts, sometimes they do it to protect their interests; but if they exaggerate and stretch things when the facts are on their side, it’s pathological and you can’t trust them on anything. As the old joke goes, ‘I once knew a guy who cheated at golf so bad that when he got a hole-in-one, he wrote down “zero” on the score card.’ Scientists at Oregon State University released a study that shows the tilt and wobble of
http://timpanogos.wordpress.com/2009/08/08/climate-skeptic-shell-game-please-dont-read-how-co2-amplifies-warming/
Retrospectacle - Belief in Fortune Telling Amongst College Students - (USA)
What is Retrospectacle? This series of posts are a kind of Thomas Dolby-inspired ‘retrospectacle’ of earlier popular entries from my site, which will fill in during the time that I am busy working. I also hope you check out the MiniBlog entries that feature on the sidebar too.I’m certain that when most people think of a ‘classic’ paper on a topic like superstition or belief in the paranormal, they may think of B.F Skinner’s Superstition in the Pigeon. But as you can see, it was published after W
http://podblack.com/?p=1533
America’s Ultimate Weapon of Mass Destruction: Biological Warfare by Tom Burghardt - (USA)
by Tom BurghardtGlobal Research, August 3, 2009Antifascist Calling…Bioweapons research, secrecy and contamination go hand in handThe 2001 anthrax attacks underscore the dangers posed to our health and safety by the Bioweapons-Industrial Complex.The killer(s) employed a military-grade version of the deadly pathogen, a four-mutation blend of anthrax prepared at the government’s test site at the remote Dugway Proving Ground in Utah. Based on available evidence it’s a near certainty that the weapon
http://dandelionsalad.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/americas-ultimate-weapon-of-mass-destruction-biological-warfare-by-tom-burghardt/
Tristan Denley named Academic VP at APSU - (USA)
Dr. Tristan Mark Joseph Denley A mathematics professor at the University of Mississippi will join Austin Peay State University as the new provost and vice president of academic and student affairs, effective in January 2009. Dr. Tristan Mark Joseph Denley, head faculty fellow of the Residential College at Ole Miss and associate professor, will succeed Dr. Bruce Speck, who resigned in early 2008 to become president of Missouri Southern State University, Joplin. Dr. David Denton, dean of the Co
http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/2008/11/21/tristan-denley-named-academic-vp-at-apsu/
business school research and teaching - (USA)
Matt Symonds at Forbes.com wonders whether funding academic research is a worthy pursuit of business schools. Given the hard economic times (and yes, even the wealthy business schools are having to cut back), it might seem odd that research budgets are one expenditure most top schools are not willing to cut. In the article a number of business school professors and deans speak out, justifying the importance of research to actual MBA training. The usual arguments appear, including the idea that
http://orgtheory.wordpress.com/2009/08/10/business-school-research-and-teaching/
Weight of the Nation — “We have a plan” - (USA)
If anti-obesity news coverage has seemed to get a shot in the arm the past few days, you might want to know why. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity has literally given it an injection of media stories, even down to free graphics and banners, with its inaugural obesity conference, Weight of the Nation, held in Washington, D.C. on July 27-29th. The conference, funded by a grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and partnered wi
http://junkfoodscience.blogspot.com/2009/07/weight-of-nation-we-have-plan.html
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