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Literature - World-of-Newave.info World-of-Newave.info http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 2008-10-07T18:07:05Z Latest news and articles about Literature Copyright (c)2004-2008.§/Newave SARL. All rights reserved. {LIBRARIES > WEBLOGS} - Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models

Library Philosophy and Practice has a new information literacy article written by Peter Kraus of the University of Utah. It is titled Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models.From the site:The hiring of several new faculty members in the German Language and Literature Section of the Modern Languages department at the University of Utah resulted in an increased demand for library instruction and technical support. A library subject specialist and a faculty member in German collaborated to teach graduate students about important electronic and print resources in German language and literature.

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/reference/libraries/library-and-information-science/weblogs/information-literacy-for-german-language-and-literature-2008108381.htm 2008-10-01T11:45:34Z 2008-10-01T11:45:34Z Information-literacy.Net http://www.information-literacy.net/feeds/8375957324006217423/comments/default Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models ^{{new window}} Www.Information-literacy.Net - Library Philosophy and Practice has a new information literacy article written by Peter Kraus of the University of Utah. It is titled Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models.From the site:The hiring of several new faculty members in the German Language and Literature Section of the Modern Languages department at the University of Utah resulted in an increased demand for library instruction and technical support. A library subject specialist and a faculty member in German collaborated to teach graduate students about important electronic and print resources in German language and literature.

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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - FALL SPECIAL! A Luxury Vacation Rental on the Oregon Coast! (lower pac hts) $395 4bd

LinksOUR WEBSITEPhoto GalleryDescription Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com This beautiful 3,400+ square ft. rental home has floor to ceiling ocean viewing windows in the great room, and a 2nd floor deck sunrise to sunset ocean views. With 4 large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, including a master suite with a double shower and Jacuzzi bath, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people. It's perfect for special romantic adventures, ocean side weddings, family reunions, group trips, even business retreats. Around the house are professionally designed and maintained yard & garden areas, with lush grass and lovely shrubs & flowers. This home offers tons of amenities, including a large gourmet kitchen with granite counters and oak cabinets; hardwood floors; a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; a classic billiard and game room with a bar; a home theater room; cable TVs with DVD players; free WiFi; a large driveway with parking for at least 4 cars, and so much more. The ground floor has a very private patio that faces the gardens and the ocean, with a gazebo, outdoor shower, and a large hot tub for your relaxation and enjoyment. ItÂs a short & easy stroll to our sandy beach, or wander into the Yachats for restaurants, shops and galleries. If you prefer, take an oceanside jog or walk on the 804 trail, or jump in your car and visit any of the many other central Oregon coast sights to see & places to play. FeaturesBedrooms: 4Property Type: HouseBathrooms: 2.5Sleeps: 8-10Parking Spaces: 4Square Footage: 3800Powered by vFlyer.com and Sweethomesrentals.comvFlyer Id: 1746354 The median income for a household in the CDP was $37 204 and the median income for a family was $41 795 Males had a median income of $30 861 versus $21 936 for females The maintain a library of ornithological literature for the use of members and to promote a wider knowledge of birds Fire Games in Melbourne a 55-year old Cypriot policeman Inspector Andreas Savvides suffering from serious ankylotic spondylitis won the bronze medal in Bench Press!!! See official record booklet (1995) of W P F G (Dr George Savvides Surgeon) became famous for his blue collar and never-quit style of playing He averaged a double-double in both of his seasons with FMP and won the league Exessive case Articles lacking sources from March 2007 Grammatical cases 1969 Abessive case Ablative case Absolutive case Accusative case Adessive case Adverbial case Allative case In 1934 with membership at a low of 3 500 and with the nation in the throes of the Great Depression John H Baker became the NAS president Baker a World War I aviator and ardent bird lover was also a businessman and he set about to invigorate the society and bolster its budget Baker's innovation was to begin publishing book-length descriptive and illustrated field guides on major forms of bird and mammal life Soon in association with New York publisher Alfred A Knopf the Audubon Fiel 62043642

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/travel-and-tourism/lodging/fall-special-a-luxury-vacation-rental-on-the-oregon-2008103861.htm 2008-10-01T08:08:55Z 2008-10-01T08:08:55Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/vac/861983520.html FALL SPECIAL! A Luxury Vacation Rental on the Oregon Coast! (lower pac hts) $395 4bd ^{{new window}} Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - LinksOUR WEBSITEPhoto GalleryDescription Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com This beautiful 3,400+ square ft. rental home has floor to ceiling ocean viewing windows in the great room, and a 2nd floor deck sunrise to sunset ocean views. With 4 large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, including a master suite with a double shower and Jacuzzi bath, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people. It's perfect for special romantic adventures, ocean side weddings, family reunions, group trips, even business retreats. Around the house are professionally designed and maintained yard & garden areas, with lush grass and lovely shrubs & flowers. This home offers tons of amenities, including a large gourmet kitchen with granite counters and oak cabinets; hardwood floors; a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace; a classic billiard and game room with a bar; a home theater room; cable TVs with DVD players; free WiFi; a large driveway with parking for at least 4 cars, and so much more. The ground floor has a very private patio that faces the gardens and the ocean, with a gazebo, outdoor shower, and a large hot tub for your relaxation and enjoyment. ItÂs a short & easy stroll to our sandy beach, or wander into the Yachats for restaurants, shops and galleries. If you prefer, take an oceanside jog or walk on the 804 trail, or jump in your car and visit any of the many other central Oregon coast sights to see & places to play. FeaturesBedrooms: 4Property Type: HouseBathrooms: 2.5Sleeps: 8-10Parking Spaces: 4Square Footage: 3800Powered by vFlyer.com and Sweethomesrentals.comvFlyer Id: 1746354 The median income for a household in the CDP was $37 204 and the median income for a family was $41 795 Males had a median income of $30 861 versus $21 936 for females The maintain a library of ornithological literature for the use of members and to promote a wider knowledge of birds Fire Games in Melbourne a 55-year old Cypriot policeman Inspector Andreas Savvides suffering from serious ankylotic spondylitis won the bronze medal in Bench Press!!! See official record booklet (1995) of W P F G (Dr George Savvides Surgeon) became famous for his blue collar and never-quit style of playing He averaged a double-double in both of his seasons with FMP and won the league Exessive case Articles lacking sources from March 2007 Grammatical cases 1969 Abessive case Ablative case Absolutive case Accusative case Adessive case Adverbial case Allative case In 1934 with membership at a low of 3 500 and with the nation in the throes of the Great Depression John H Baker became the NAS president Baker a World War I aviator and ardent bird lover was also a businessman and he set about to invigorate the society and bolster its budget Baker's innovation was to begin publishing book-length descriptive and illustrated field guides on major forms of bird and mammal life Soon in association with New York publisher Alfred A Knopf the Audubon Fiel 62043642

FALL SPECIAL! A Luxury Vacation Rental on the Oregon Coast! {...}

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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > LODGING} - FALL SPECIAL! Awesome Ocean View! Luxury vacation on the Oregon Coast! (excelsior / outer mission) $395 4bd

Links OUR WEBSITE Photo Gallery Description Fall and Winter Special! Book two or more nights and receive an extra night for FREE! Check our Website for more photos and availability - http://www.cedargardenslodge.com Sitting on a hill with an unobstructed ocean view, the Cedar Gardens Lodge has beautiful sunrise to sunset views of the Pacific that are just as spectacular on sunny days and starry nights as during infamous Oregon storms! This 3,400 square ft. luxury home has floor to ceiling windows in the main living area that look out to the Pacific Ocean. With 4+ large bedrooms and 2.5 modern baths, this home very comfortably accommodates 8-10 people so it's perfect for family reunions, group trips, even business retreats! The outdoor living areas are as spectacular as the indoor space. ThereÂs easy sandy beach access and this home is close to the charming town of Yachats, the 804 trail, and lots of other central Oregon coast activities. Amenities include: gourmet kitchen, granite counters, wood floors, large stone fireplace, private outdoor hot tub, WiFi, a home theater room, a billiard and game room, an ocean-viewing deck, high-end appliances throughout, parking for 4+ cars, cable TVs with DVD players, a telescope for ocean & star gazing, a Jacuzzi tub, and so much more! Features Bedrooms: 4 Property Type: House Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 8-10 Parking Spaces: 4 Square Footage: 3800 Powered by vFlyer.com and Sweethomesrentals.com vFlyer Id: 1746354 and he is not accepted by any family with repute in the whole of Charleston and perhaps all of South Carolina When Dishwasher Pete 2003 2007 Bob Dole Dishwasher Late Show with David Letterman May 30 October 17 This American Life United States Zine 2007) provides guidelines for basing competitive strategies on the sophisticated analysis of business data and highlights several firms that do so maintain a library of ornithological literature for the use of members and to promote a wider knowledge of birds 82724024

FALL SPECIAL! Awesome Ocean View! Luxury vacation on the Oregon Coast! {...}

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]]> {NORTH AMERICA > RENTALS} - Huge Bonus room in Hillside House (oakland hills / mills) $600 1bd

Bonus room in hillside 4 bedroom house for October and November. Room is fully furnished with queen-sized bed, nightstand, desk, TV, etc. Private enterance and 1/2 bathroom. Tenant shares utilities with 4 other roomies (Gas, Electric, Internet, and Water). Current occupant will be out of the country until early December. About the house: Hillside with panoramic view of the East and South Bay (with a bit of SF). Heated pool with deck. Massive common space (den, living room, and dining room) and spacious kitchen. Washer and dryer included. Located above Keller Ave about 1.5 miles from 580. About the Roommates: Students/professionals with 8-6 schedules who commute to Berkeley and SF (potential car pool situation for those without car). Respectful, clean, social, and humorous. Get together for house meetings/parties/group dinners. About you: Social, clean, and respectful roomie who enjoys watching gorey action movies while playing the piano and discussing French literature. Respond quickly as current occupant will be leaving country soon.

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/huge-bonus-room-in-hillside-house-oakland-hills-20080979026.htm 2008-09-24T04:45:35Z 2008-09-24T04:45:35Z Sfbay.Craigslist.Org http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/sub/852920041.html Huge Bonus room in Hillside House (oakland hills / mills) $600 1bd ^{{new window}} Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Bonus room in hillside 4 bedroom house for October and November. Room is fully furnished with queen-sized bed, nightstand, desk, TV, etc. Private enterance and 1/2 bathroom. Tenant shares utilities with 4 other roomies (Gas, Electric, Internet, and Water). Current occupant will be out of the country until early December. About the house: Hillside with panoramic view of the East and South Bay (with a bit of SF). Heated pool with deck. Massive common space (den, living room, and dining room) and spacious kitchen. Washer and dryer included. Located above Keller Ave about 1.5 miles from 580. About the Roommates: Students/professionals with 8-6 schedules who commute to Berkeley and SF (potential car pool situation for those without car). Respectful, clean, social, and humorous. Get together for house meetings/parties/group dinners. About you: Social, clean, and respectful roomie who enjoys watching gorey action movies while playing the piano and discussing French literature. Respond quickly as current occupant will be leaving country soon.

Huge Bonus room in Hillside House {...}

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]]> {LIBRARIES > WEBLOGS} - Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/reference/libraries/library-and-information-science/weblogs/information-literacy-for-german-language-and-literature-20080984131.htm 2008-09-23T23:14:38Z 2008-09-23T23:14:38Z Information-literacy.Net http://www.information-literacy.net/feeds/8375957324006217423/comments/default Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models ^{{new window}} Www.Information-literacy.Net - Library Philosophy and Practice has a new information literacy article written by Peter Kraus of the University of Utah. It is titled Information Literacy for German Language and Literature at the Graduate Level: New Approaches and Models.From the site:The hiring of several new faculty members in the German Language and Literature Section of the Modern Languages department at the University of Utah resulted in an increased demand for library instruction and technical support. A library subject specialist and a faculty member in German collaborated to teach graduate students about important electronic and print resources in German language and literature.

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]]> {AVIATION > HANG GLIDING} - Drugs/Medication

Drugs/Medication http://www.fai.org/hang_gliding/competitions/antidoping_policy http://www.fai.org/medical/system/files/cimp_2002_minutes.pdf There continues to be great public hysteria about the subject of "drugs" as there has been for at least forty years. Much of that hysteria has been for the last few years focused on sports, but there continue to be many hundreds of thousands of people (mostly minorities) who have been jailed for "drug" offenses. I have written repeatedly about the corruption of drug testing in sports and that corruption just adds to our inability to think clearly about the issues. When is a medication, a drug? What is the legitimate use of these medications? FDA approval or off label prescriptions? Recently I wrote to Roger Hughes, the FAI General Projects Manager, who appears to have some say with respect to these issues at the FAI (and therefore CIVL). I found it interesting the WADA prohibited list (you can download it from here), listed beta blockers as prohibited, but only for certain sports. The FAI seems to be the agency that determines that they are prohibited for air sports and WADA just goes along with this (see here: http://www.fai.org/antidoping/adrp). I asked Roger about what concerns the FAI had regarding beta blockers. Robert Hughes <> wrote: I will ask our Medico-Physiological Commission CIMP to comment on beta-blockers. Regarding their legitimate use, this is treated in the same way as all other substances on the WADA Prohibited List in that you would need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). The TUE application form and further TUE information are available on the FAI website at http://www.fai.org/antidoping/tue. No answer yet. So I don't know exactly why FAI feels that these medications/drugs should be prohibited except under the TUE. I don't completely understand the TUE process, so it is unclear to me just what prescriptions one needs or what conditions qualify. You can only get beta blockers with a prescription (legally). There are a number of different "anxiety" medications. Some classes are addictive. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiolytic, for example. Beta blockers, which in "high" doses are heart medications and have lots of side effects, in small amounts are used (outside of FDA labeled uses) as anxiety reducers (see here: http://www.ethanwiner.com/BetaBlox.html). You can find out more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blocker#Adverse_effects, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol, http://www.anxietysecrets.com/loungeFrame-11.htm#betablockers, and http://www.concernedcounseling.com/Communities/anxiety/anxieties/8meds/betas.asp . So I ask readers who have an expertise in this area to write in and comment on this issue. Are the side effects (which seem pretty nasty) an issue at small doses? What doses are applicable to anxiety reduction (10-40 mg)? Are other anxiety reduction medications more applicable (it doesn't seem that way to me reading the literature)? Is there a web site with a good read on these issues? Here is a discussion among musicians. Discuss Drugs/Medication at the Oz Report forum link»

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/recreation/aviation/aircraft/footlaunched/hang-gliding/drugs-medication-20080975529.htm 2008-09-22T17:34:46Z 2008-09-22T17:34:46Z OzReport.Com http://OzReport.com/1222101286 Drugs/Medication ^{{new window}} OzReport.Com - Drugs/Medication http://www.fai.org/hang_gliding/competitions/antidoping_policy http://www.fai.org/medical/system/files/cimp_2002_minutes.pdf There continues to be great public hysteria about the subject of "drugs" as there has been for at least forty years. Much of that hysteria has been for the last few years focused on sports, but there continue to be many hundreds of thousands of people (mostly minorities) who have been jailed for "drug" offenses. I have written repeatedly about the corruption of drug testing in sports and that corruption just adds to our inability to think clearly about the issues. When is a medication, a drug? What is the legitimate use of these medications? FDA approval or off label prescriptions? Recently I wrote to Roger Hughes, the FAI General Projects Manager, who appears to have some say with respect to these issues at the FAI (and therefore CIVL). I found it interesting the WADA prohibited list (you can download it from here), listed beta blockers as prohibited, but only for certain sports. The FAI seems to be the agency that determines that they are prohibited for air sports and WADA just goes along with this (see here: http://www.fai.org/antidoping/adrp). I asked Roger about what concerns the FAI had regarding beta blockers. Robert Hughes <> wrote: I will ask our Medico-Physiological Commission CIMP to comment on beta-blockers. Regarding their legitimate use, this is treated in the same way as all other substances on the WADA Prohibited List in that you would need to apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). The TUE application form and further TUE information are available on the FAI website at http://www.fai.org/antidoping/tue. No answer yet. So I don't know exactly why FAI feels that these medications/drugs should be prohibited except under the TUE. I don't completely understand the TUE process, so it is unclear to me just what prescriptions one needs or what conditions qualify. You can only get beta blockers with a prescription (legally). There are a number of different "anxiety" medications. Some classes are addictive. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiolytic, for example. Beta blockers, which in "high" doses are heart medications and have lots of side effects, in small amounts are used (outside of FDA labeled uses) as anxiety reducers (see here: http://www.ethanwiner.com/BetaBlox.html). You can find out more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta_blocker#Adverse_effects, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propranolol, http://www.anxietysecrets.com/loungeFrame-11.htm#betablockers, and http://www.concernedcounseling.com/Communities/anxiety/anxieties/8meds/betas.asp . So I ask readers who have an expertise in this area to write in and comment on this issue. Are the side effects (which seem pretty nasty) an issue at small doses? What doses are applicable to anxiety reduction (10-40 mg)? Are other anxiety reduction medications more applicable (it doesn't seem that way to me reading the literature)? Is there a web site with a good read on these issues? Here is a discussion among musicians. Discuss Drugs/Medication at the Oz Report forum link»

The Oz Report hang gliding news - Blog {...} The Oz Report is a near-daily world wide hang gliding news ezine with reports on competitions, pilot rankings, political issues, fly-ins, the latest technology, ultralight sailplanes, reader feedback and anything else from within the global HG community worthy of coverage. Topics include: hang gliding, paragliding, aerotowing, platform towing, competitions, fly-ins, hang gliding and paragliding news from around the world by Davis Straub, soaring, flying, cross country, photos, pics, gliders, hang gliding forums, hanggliding, videos, photos, flying, hang gliders. Information about Dealers, Instructors, Sites Weather, Fly-Ins, State Records, Site Records, XC Competition, Repeater Frequencies, Maps, GPS Locations, Free Classifieds, Mosquito Harness, Powered hang gliders, learn to fly, free flight lessons freeflight, instruction, extreme sports. {...}

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]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Brain Rules: Oliver Sacks meets GETTING THINGS DONE

John Medina's Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School pulls off a terrific trick: combining popular science with touching personal memoir and a bunch of practical conclusions for improving work, education and personal life. Brain Rules takes the brain's mysteries apart into twelve pieces: Exercise, survival, wiring, attention, short-term memory, long-term memory, sleep, stress, multisensory perception, vision, gender, and exploration. He discusses the best, most current science describing what drives each one, delving into psychology, neurology, evolutionary biology, and practical disciplines like behavioural economics, organizational science, and pedagogy. Woven into the science are a series of vivid anaecdotes from Medina's life and from case histories gathered across the scientific literature, and emerging naturally from that are a series of eminently practical recommendations for reforming the workplace and the education system, and for improving the way that we interact with ourselves and others. Medina's approach to the subject combines the best aspects of Oliver Sacks and Getting Things Done, making the book into something that's part manifesto and part education. The BrainRules.net site features a ton of audio and video about the book's subject (Medina's descriptions of the value of multisensory learning are very compelling) and other supplementary material, and the book comes bundled with a DVD containing much of this material as well. Brain Rules on Amazon, BrainRules.net...

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/brain-rules-oliver-sacks-meets-getting-things-done-20080983633.htm 2008-09-17T15:54:53Z 2008-09-17T15:54:53Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/09/17/brain-rules-oliver-s.html Brain Rules: Oliver Sacks meets GETTING THINGS DONE ^{{new window}} Www.Boingboing.Net - John Medina's Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School pulls off a terrific trick: combining popular science with touching personal memoir and a bunch of practical conclusions for improving work, education and personal life. Brain Rules takes the brain's mysteries apart into twelve pieces: Exercise, survival, wiring, attention, short-term memory, long-term memory, sleep, stress, multisensory perception, vision, gender, and exploration. He discusses the best, most current science describing what drives each one, delving into psychology, neurology, evolutionary biology, and practical disciplines like behavioural economics, organizational science, and pedagogy. Woven into the science are a series of vivid anaecdotes from Medina's life and from case histories gathered across the scientific literature, and emerging naturally from that are a series of eminently practical recommendations for reforming the workplace and the education system, and for improving the way that we interact with ourselves and others. Medina's approach to the subject combines the best aspects of Oliver Sacks and Getting Things Done, making the book into something that's part manifesto and part education. The BrainRules.net site features a ton of audio and video about the book's subject (Medina's descriptions of the value of multisensory learning are very compelling) and other supplementary material, and the book comes bundled with a DVD containing much of this material as well. Brain Rules on Amazon, BrainRules.net...

Brain Rules: Oliver Sacks meets GETTING THINGS DONE - Boing Boing {...}

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]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Mounties review Tasers, conclude that they're dangerous, misused and under-researched

Loraksus sez, "The recently released report about Taser use by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is quite interesting. Not only did they find that RCMP did an "inadequate" review of the literature available on Tasers and had an 'overreliance' on anecdotal information., but they also tore into 'excited delirium', saying'ED should be considered 'folk knowledge'' and '...should not be included in the RCMP's operational manual' It looks like the use of Tasers in a "ensuring compliance" role is diminishing. In most of Canada at least." "Perhaps there would have been a delay in implementation, or at least a limited deployment (e.g., to supervisors or their designates and to tactical squads)." The review, which questions the safety of stun guns ? especially when used on pregnant women, drug users or people with medical conditions ? argues that there should be national standards to guide Taser use by police forces across the country. The standards could be developed with the help of the Canadian Firearms Centre and Public Safety Canada. RCMP relied too much on Taser manufacturer info: report (Thanks, Loraksus!) See also: Taser death at Vancouver Airport...

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/mounties-review-tasers-conclude-that-they-re-dangerous-20080978224.htm 2008-09-13T08:16:00Z 2008-09-13T08:16:00Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/09/13/mounties-review-tase.html Mounties review Tasers, conclude that they're dangerous, misused and under-researched ^{{new window}} Www.Boingboing.Net - Loraksus sez, "The recently released report about Taser use by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is quite interesting. Not only did they find that RCMP did an "inadequate" review of the literature available on Tasers and had an 'overreliance' on anecdotal information., but they also tore into 'excited delirium', saying'ED should be considered 'folk knowledge'' and '...should not be included in the RCMP's operational manual' It looks like the use of Tasers in a "ensuring compliance" role is diminishing. In most of Canada at least." "Perhaps there would have been a delay in implementation, or at least a limited deployment (e.g., to supervisors or their designates and to tactical squads)." The review, which questions the safety of stun guns ? especially when used on pregnant women, drug users or people with medical conditions ? argues that there should be national standards to guide Taser use by police forces across the country. The standards could be developed with the help of the Canadian Firearms Centre and Public Safety Canada. RCMP relied too much on Taser manufacturer info: report (Thanks, Loraksus!) See also: Taser death at Vancouver Airport...

Mounties review Tasers, conclude that they're dangerous, misused and under-researched - Boing Boing {...}

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]]> {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Rating the futurists

Gavin sends us "An article that I wrote for Wired (and Playboy) a few years back that never ran in either magazine. I just put it up on my website and it seems right up BB's alley: A rundown of futurism, going through nine sets of predictions on what the world would be like by the year 2000, from Megatrends (1988) to Glimpses of the Future (1888--and an amazing amount of correct material!), including best/worst predictions (my favorite: two astronauts will have a gunfight in outer space over a woman) and accuracy rates for each futurist." Most of the futurists I read focused on the rise and fall of governments, and especially, the progress of technology and the sciences. The future of art and literature got short shrift, as did sex and religion. At first, I thought this was because too many of the predictors considered their readership to be drawn from the business community. But that didn?t wash: an accurate prediction of fashion trends, or societal attitudes towards sex, would be immensely valuable to any savvy investor or corporate type. Would-be prophets avoid arts and entertainment because they seem too difficult to pin down, too trend-driven. Science provides the illusion that progress occurs in an orderly fashion: Mendel?s pea-plants to the discovery of DNA to the Human Genome Project to a cure for cancer, all in a tidy line. Welcome to the Future (Thanks, Gavin!)...

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/rating-the-futurists-20080974313.htm 2008-09-09T06:34:54Z 2008-09-09T06:34:54Z Boingboing.Net http://www.boingboing.net/2008/09/08/rating-the-futurists.html Rating the futurists ^{{new window}} Www.Boingboing.Net - Gavin sends us "An article that I wrote for Wired (and Playboy) a few years back that never ran in either magazine. I just put it up on my website and it seems right up BB's alley: A rundown of futurism, going through nine sets of predictions on what the world would be like by the year 2000, from Megatrends (1988) to Glimpses of the Future (1888--and an amazing amount of correct material!), including best/worst predictions (my favorite: two astronauts will have a gunfight in outer space over a woman) and accuracy rates for each futurist." Most of the futurists I read focused on the rise and fall of governments, and especially, the progress of technology and the sciences. The future of art and literature got short shrift, as did sex and religion. At first, I thought this was because too many of the predictors considered their readership to be drawn from the business community. But that didn?t wash: an accurate prediction of fashion trends, or societal attitudes towards sex, would be immensely valuable to any savvy investor or corporate type. Would-be prophets avoid arts and entertainment because they seem too difficult to pin down, too trend-driven. Science provides the illusion that progress occurs in an orderly fashion: Mendel?s pea-plants to the discovery of DNA to the Human Genome Project to a cure for cancer, all in a tidy line. Welcome to the Future (Thanks, Gavin!)...

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MUSIC and literature combine at the Capital's Liquid Room next week.

http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/music/brookmyre-and-franks-join-forces-2008094453.htm 2008-09-02T01:00:00Z 2008-09-02T01:00:00Z News.Scotsman.Com http://news.scotsman.com/music/Brookmyre-and-Franks-join-forces.4447991.jp Brookmyre and Franks join forces ^{{new window}} News.Scotsman.Com - MUSIC and literature combine at the Capital's Liquid Room next week.

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