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Science and Technology Links

May 11, 2014

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in Culture, Education, Environment, Health and Medicine, Links – Science and Technology, Science, Sociology, Technology, Technology (Biotech & Health), Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Technology (Food & Water), Technology (Manufacturing & Construction)), Theology, Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

1.The Drinkable Book – Water is Life. An innovative approach to create more drinkable water. 2. TED: Are insects the future of food?: Megan Miller at TEDxManhattan 3. Eco-Business: In future, clothes could be made from sugar Researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) have discovered a new chemical process that can convert adipic…

Younger Americans’ Library Habits and Expectations

Jun 26, 2013

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in Education, Generations, Public Policy, Trends: Social

Pew Internet: Younger Americans’ Library Habits and Expectations Younger Americans—those ages 16-29—exhibit a fascinating mix of habits and preferences when it comes to reading, libraries, and technology. Almost all Americans under age 30 are online, and they are more likely than older patrons to use libraries’ computer and internet connections; however, they are also still…

Saturday Links

Jan 26, 2013

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in Business, Culture, Demography, Economics, Education, Generations, History, Links – Saturday, Politics, Religion, Science, Technology, Technology (Digital, Telecom, & Internet), Technology (Manufacturing & Construction)), Trends: Social

1. Lots of news outlets picked up on this story about technology displacing humans. In The Future, Machines May Have All The Jobs. We all know where this leads. Seriously, technological innovation always creates dislocations. Fear of machines replacing humans goes back to the beginning of the industrial revolution. The economy has always adapted, and…

Neither a porn borrower nor a lender be

May 5, 2011

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in Christian Life, Economics, Public Policy, Sociology

Boston.com: Neither a porn borrower nor a lender be Jonah Goldberg Of course you’ve heard some version of this tale before. Winston Churchill says to a woman at a party, “Madam, would you sleep with me for 5 million pounds?” The woman stammers: “My goodness, Mr. Churchill. Well, yes, I suppose …” Churchill interrupts: “Would…

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Science and Technology Links

Younger Americans’ Library Habits and Expectations

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Neither a porn borrower nor a lender be