February 2011
14 posts
80 years after rural electrification,... →
These days, it’s the digital revolution that remains but a rumor in much of rural America.
January 2011
15 posts
Egypt blocks country’s Internet access during... →
Facing massive protests, the government of Egypt today cut off Internet and cell service to almost all of the country’s 80 million residents, hoping to remove the ease with which protesters have…
“Levy is also concerned that many people point at the younger generation and talk...”
– STANFORD Magazine: January/February 2011 > Features > Digital Immersion (via Instapaper)
Can Your Camera Phone Turn You Into a Pirate? →
Can Your Camera Phone Turn You Into a Pirate?
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Egypt Cuts Off Most Internet and Cellphone Service →
Egypt’s government has cut off Internet and cell service to most of its 80 million people.
What is your state the worst at? →
I’m not sure how scientific this infographic is, but it’s entertaining. Jeff Wysaski at Pleated-Jeans.com has posted a map of the U.S. that describes — according to statistics — what…
There's no such thing as 'social media revolution' →
Social media is so much a part of our world of communication, it’s almost not worth mentioning in the news.
Hacking the Legislature - Security expert... →
Intrepid Montana political reporter John S. Adams of the Great Falls Tribune published a great post up on his Lowdown blog over the weekend.
Brad Smith
Adams took…
Big Brother at Wyoming schools? Legislature... →
Wyoming lawmakers have proposed installing video cameras and taping lessons to evaluate teacher performance.
Would we use less power if power cords glowed? →
A new cell phone charger from Dexim, which the manufacturer just says is “neat,” may actually change the way we think about how we charge our devices, CNN reports.
The charger, which will hit…
Really? →
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Researchers find regional dialects come through on... →
Mass media has long been credited and blamed for homogenizing language, for erasing regional dialects as we become accustomed to the way words are pronounced by the talking heads on TV. Now,…
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Verizon expected to announce it has the iPhone →
This morning, Verizon Wireless is expected to announced that it will carry the iPhone. This is big news in Montana, where Verizon is a major carrier and where AT&T — until today the only carrier…
LAWS Bill Search Results Page →
An index of bills before the Montana Legislature
Back in the saddle again →
I’ve been gone from this blog for quite a while, but it was for a good reason (pictured at right). Anyhow, I think normal posting should resume now that the new year has started, and I will…