The Friday File, 9/24/2010
The weather can't seem to make up its mind, so why don't you dilly-dally this afternoon too by spending some time on the web? Here are some choice links to get you through the day:
The internet makes it easy to find out which snake is the second-largest in the world. Ben Greenman thinks this takes some of the fun out it.
Paul Davis says purposely crippling e-books to prevent copying and sharing is counterproductive. He also name checks me, so you know he's right.
Reading Under the Volcano is an interactive marathon reading of the classic modernist novel by Malcolm Lowry, taking place on November 6 from noon to midnight at High Concept Laboratories in Chicago. For more info check out their blog.
Apparently, John Milton has a filthy side.
Today is National Punctuation Day, your chance to explain to folks that the interrobang isn't some sick Dick Cheney fantasy.
The Texas Board of Education refuses to be outdone by some book burning, small time, Florida pastor. Bigotry, ignorance, and cultural insensitivity is their turf. Could e-textbooks loosen their stranglehold on the textbook industry?
Have a good weekend.
