Technology

US NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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In April of 1970, the National Archives accessioned its first electronic records: data from computer punch cards.

Their holdings of federal records, not including electronic holdings in the Presidential Libraries, include over 100 terabytes of electronic records and another 100 terabytes of born-digital photography and motion pictures. 

They accept more than 60 types of electronic records and file formats, ranging from email to webpages to geospatial data records to meeting presentations.

IMPERFECT PERFECTIONISTS

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The infamous audio recording studio perfectionists are Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan. They are music maestros.

F NO C

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I am so disappointed that I was considering burning my Federal Communications Commission license when I read this news.

I had to study hard to pass my FCC license test when I was much younger. Now, the court has cut its wings to fly like an eagle.

A federal appeals court dealt a fatal blow to the Federal Communications Commission’s decade-plus effort to gain stronger oversight over the Internet. Tech billionaires win. All humanity, especially children lose. So sad

Federal Court Strikes a Final Blow to FCC’s Net-Neutrality Rules

CHRISTMAS COUNTDOWN

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SANTA: All I want for Christmas is to keep myself informed on all the news and information fit to download without costly paywalls.

The Magic of Celebrating Christmas in The Big Apple and Around the World Wide Highway.
Maintain a News and Information Calendar That Lasts All Year.
The Art of Writing and Reading: Making Meaningful Global Connections.
Explore the Power of Current Events all day every day 24/7.

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PEACOCK TURKEY

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Just in time for turkey-day, MSNBC is reportedly watching their ratings crumple following GOP's Election Day’s razor thin victory.

The cable network’s audience keeps shrinking while Fox News is the only cable channel showing post-election growth.

IT OUTAGES

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Global IT outages have been reported raising the warning sign and alarming many sectors affected on the World Wide Web.

The AP says a global technology outage grounded flights, knocked banks and hospital systems offline and media outlets off air.

It was a massive disruption that affected companies and services around the world and highlighted dependence on software from a handful of providers.

AI DANGERS

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We face a significant dilemma as educators today: the increasing use of AI tools by students to enhance their academic work.

This is particularly true in writing assignments. The phenomenon raises complex ethical and pedagogical questions about the nature of learning, plagiarism, and the role of technology in education.

NO PHONE SERVICE

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NEWS FLASH - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile customers were hit by widespread cellular outages throughout the continental U.S.

Over 50,000 AT&T outages were reported at about 7 a.m. ET Thursday, with most issues reported in Houston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, according to tracking site Downdetector. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l1FqFweB8Ds

EJ DOOM

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Electronic Journalists are doomed. That’s what I was told while discussing the future of news media with a veteran shooter.

This person has decades of shooting expertise. Producing hundreds of hours of live, local, and network news sports weather, and programming to ensure the timely production of newscasts and special projects. Their consistent track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. They possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
 

This electronic journalist can