Author Archives: Marion Jensen

Google is in the early testing stages of a new project that may aim to replace, or at least compete, with wikipedia. They’ve created a tool called ‘knol’, which stands for unit of knowledge. The idea is that a person … Continue reading →

So I’ve veered into the dangerous realm of politics before on this blog, and now I’m veering into the dangerous world of religion and politics. I’m a Mormon. My first choice for president is not Mitt Romney (go Ron Paul), … Continue reading →

If you know what OLPC stands for, then you’re cool. If not, you’re still cool, just not as cool. However, do not fear. Read on and you very soon will increase your coolness 10 fold. OLPC stands for One Laptop … Continue reading →

There are a lot of people who rail against video games. I am not one of those people. I think they are fun, can help teach kids a lot of things, and contrary to popular belief, they can help a … Continue reading →

I don’t know. But there is a good chance all of you do. I have been messing around on Facebook lately. One of their diversions is the ‘never-ending movie quiz’. There are hundreds, if not thousands of questions, and you … Continue reading →

No, I’m not talking about presidential candidates. I’m talking about the real deal. The flightless bird that was almost our country’s national bird. Every year I prepare our turkey the way my parents did while I was growing up. And … Continue reading →

While in England, we stopped by Bletchley park to see, among other things, one of the first modern digital computers, the Colossus. I snagged a picture of it. So imagine my surprise when I see a bit in the news … Continue reading →

I came across this today, a site that allows people to post screenplays, novels, short films, and short stories. The idea is that you get “feedback, exposure, and opportunity”. I think I’m going to look through what I have and … Continue reading →

Scientists do research. Who funds them? The government. Who funds the government? You and me. When scientists publish the results of their findings (the findings we paid for) in journals, those journals must be bought. In a sense, we are … Continue reading →

I have argued in the past that current models used in the the publishing and music industry are out of date. Laws, contracts and the ‘way things work’ favor publishers and recording industries at the expense of artists and authors–to … Continue reading →