learning something new and sharing as I go
Chris Kohler, from Wired, confesses to have never played a Grand Theft Auto video game. I'm in the same boat, although I did have a brief stint with GTA: San Andreas, and am currently working on GTA: Liberty Series Stories on my PSP. In preparation for the arrival of GTA IV at the end of... Continue Reading →
As video games become more and more complex, it can become even more difficult to finish games. Also, with so many great titles available to play, it's very easily to get distracted and buy other games before finishing the one you're playing. 1UP.com asks Why Don't People Finish Games Any More and Kotaku asks if... Continue Reading →
This Friday I am giving the sophomore business clusters and orientation to business research and resources, as I do at the beginning of every quarter. Some of the research topics are easier than others for a librarian to teach. In general, the larger the industry (automobile, airlines, retail, music) the easier it is... Continue Reading →
Steven Bell writes on the ACRLog: If staying fit and exercising regularly are important to your lifestyle, it pays to be an academic librarian. If this is one of the benefits you have as an academic librarian, give some thought to putting it to good use. In the post, Steven looks at the results of... Continue Reading →
WordPress 2.5 was just released yesterday. The upgrade is as easy as ever, and it includes some really cool features. It includes a new gallery feature, which I'm hoping will be useful on my family blogs. For some of the features of the new version, take a look at this video. Maybe this version comes... Continue Reading →
I just got a PlayStation Portable right after Christmas. I'm looking to right a full review of my experiences pretty soon, but let me just say that I love the handheld. The PSP is great little console, and the number of quality games is starting to pick up. To help you decide... Continue Reading →
Fortune has published an interview with Steve Jobs. I'd definitely recommend looking at it for understanding what makes the CEO of one of the world's most admired companies tick. Librarians might even be able to learn a thing or two. Some excepts are below: On market research: "We do no market research. We don't... Continue Reading →
I've had a meebo widget running for about a year and a half now, and for the most part, it is an incredibly useful tool. The widget is wonderful because you can embed it in a variety of places. Like here, or here, or here, or here. For virtual reference, the meebo... Continue Reading →
I've recently switched to GMAIL since the announcement that they were offering free IMAP. I have really enjoyed learning to use it and have grown to appreciate it. However, it does have some odd things about it, like this: The funny thing is that the ad was at the top of an email that I... Continue Reading →
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