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Schools in Rural Texas Find Workarounds to Address Lack of Broadband, Digital Divide
A new report from my office looks at how the lack of broadband in rural Texas communities is crippling business and agriculture, and forcing schools to find creative ways to provide online access to students: To close the gap, students often create âworkaroundsâ to connect with online resources, such as gathering outside businesses and school campuses…
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The Home Computer Christmas War of 1983
Fantastic article on the battle royale between computer and gaming manufacturers in the runup to Christmas in 1983: Coleco had entered the videogame console market late, introducing the Colecovision in mid-1982 just as Atari was beginning to wear out its welcome with the public. With its superior graphics and sound, and Donkey Kong as its…
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Thanksgiving 2019
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Gahan Wilson (1930-2019)
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Loneliness is Instagramâs Hottest Trend
Kaitlynn Tiffany at The Atlantic: In a different era, the It Girl was someone whose photo was taken by onlookers at all the good parties. The new It Girl is someone who takes photos of herself, at home. She spends her time alone and is seen on Instagram, where her âart directionâ is what makes…
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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
The University of Texas at Austin announces the fastest academic supercomputer in the world. Start your own podcast with help from NPR producers. Doc Searls on better ways to save journalism. Trade wars may be driving up the cost of BBQ smokers.
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Thursday, August 29, 2019
Michael Castellon 