Folks Are Flocking to the Library, a Cozy Place to Look for a Job - WSJ.com. A few years ago, public libraries were being written off as goners. The Internet had made them irrelevant, the argument went. But libraries across the country are reporting jumps in attendance of as much as 65% over the past... Continue Reading →
The Problem With Achievement Points
I'll admit it that even though I have a pathetically low gamerscore, I'm looking forward to collecting more achievements while playing games on my XBOX 360. However, some achievements are not even worth the effort, as this post from GameLemon demonstrates. All the cheering and joy was suffice it to say, instantly diminished, when... Continue Reading →
Monday Night Update: Episode 2
Welcome back for the second week of Monday Night Update. In this update, I discuss some resources for researching the automobile industry, highlight a cool web video tool called 12seconds, and discuss Xbox achievements and Gamertags. Formats available:Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: librarian, ohiou, university, alden, library, chad, boeninger, librarians, automobile, industry, 12seconds,... Continue Reading →
The effect of the economy on family roles
As Economy Shifts, So Do Traditional Family Roles - NYTimes.com. As unemployment has hit a 16-year high and Wall Street shakes off tens of thousands of jobs, affluent couples in the New York area find their families suddenly in flux. It’s not only the high-flying income and the attendant abundance that have evaporated. For many... Continue Reading →
Caring About The Prince of Persia
GameSetWatch - Column: 'Diamond in the Rough' : Caring About The Prince. A good review of the Prince of Persia, a game that I am currently playing. The game has received a lot of flack in the gaming press for being too easy, but this article begs to differ: This Prince of Persia is... Continue Reading →
Using Camstudio to Screen Record Video Tutorials
Using Camstudio to Screen Record Video Tutorials. Camstudio was the first screencasting program that I ever used. It's also one of the only ones I know of that will record in AVI format, allowing you to edit the video with Windows Movie Maker. For future installments of the Monday Night Update, I may... Continue Reading →
Monday Night Update: Episode 1
Welcome to the first episode of Monday Night Update. In this first episode, I talk about the purpose of the video series, give New Year's wishes, mention a cool Google product, talk about the coolness of blogging, and state my personal goal of 2009. Formats available:Windows Media (.wmv), Flash Video (.flv) Tags: libraries,... Continue Reading →
Balancing gameplay and narrative
Telling stories: Balancing gameplay v. narrative - Joystiq. Joystiq asks several game developers the question of how important a strong narrative is in a videogame.
Athens, Ohio, a great place for commuters
Forbes has named Athens as one of the best small towns for commuting. The Athens News has an article about the honor, which discusses the availability of alternative commuting options in the area, including cycling. The article also mentions the commuting map that was created by John at Cycle Path, which can be... Continue Reading →