The library, debooked

Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 10-02-2010

The New York Times has published a debate on the question “Do school libraries need books?” I am one of the contributors, along with Cushing Academy’s James Tracy….

Fine Art and High Finance by Clare McAndrew (Ed) – Book review

Filed Under (World Business) by Admin on 10-02-2010

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Information wants to be free my ass continued

Filed Under (Industry Biz News) by Admin on 10-02-2010

Some followup on my earlier post: In today’s New York Times, Jenna Wortham reports: It used to be that a basic $25-a-month phone bill was your main telecommunications expense. But by 2004, the average American spent $770.95 annually on services like cable television, Internet connectivity and video games, according to data from the Census Bureau. By 2008, that number rose to $903, outstripping inflation. By the end of this year, it is expected to have grown to $997.07. Add another $1,000 or more for cellphone service and the average family is spending as much on entertainment over devices as they…