Cherry blossoms: Prunus serrulata, Korean species and national identity
Michael Gallagher Reblogging here from a blog I do for work not because it is mlearning or elearning-related, but rather because it is cherry blossom season and everyone seems to love those.
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Muted: writer’s block as holding pattern before comprehension, an incubation
I labored a bit over whether or not to post this as it falls a bit far from what I normally post (elearning, mlearning, information stuff), but I am finding…
Taking stock of social media: lessons learned from a botanical database
The last post I wrote on the use of DISQUS for crowdsourcing academic data has led my wandering brain to this one, a post taking stock of close to two…
DISQUS and Crowdsourcing Academic Data
I am not sure what exactly compelled me to write this post today aside from the fact that I had a few spare minutes to do so. I will briefly…
Kew writes: the dangers of Taiwanese plant collecting, Henry Trimen & deadly cures, and the allure of Mount Kanchenjunga
This is write about at work and, although it isn’t my area of expertise, I love doing it. A good chance to explore the intersections of history and science especially…
Goodbye, Posterous. Blogs as more than just writing and diaries. They are shelters, ports, places.
We all have heard the news that Twitter acquired Posterous and reactions to this news have varied from apathy to dismay. I wish the people at Posterous all the success…
Travel, trains, and perpetual motion
There is most certainly something about trains. Perpetual motion. I am wrapping up a trip to the United States for work (New York), friends (New Jersey) and family (Long Island,…