http://www.findingdulcinea.com/home.rss findingDulcinea: Technology en-us Copyright 2009, Dulcinea Media, Inc. Saturday, 21 November 2009 12:00:48 EST http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/business/2009/oct/Younger-Workers-Create-Career-Opportunities-Through-Social-Media.html ]]> Executives and CEOs are getting social media lessons from their younger employees, a form of reverse mentoring that benefits both teacher and student.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/business/2009/oct/Younger-Workers-Create-Career-Opportunities-Through-Social-Media.html November 21, 2009 10:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/health/2009/november/Doctors-Compete-With-the-Web-for-Role-as-Medical-Advisor.html ]]> As access to the Internet grows, so does access to online medical information and misinformation. Some e-patients now trust the Web rather than their doctor.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/health/2009/november/Doctors-Compete-With-the-Web-for-Role-as-Medical-Advisor.html November 18, 2009 05:00 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/health/2009/november/Twitter-Use-Among-Doctors-Stirs-Controversy.html ]]> The Twitter trend has found its way into operating rooms, but not everyone is comfortable with doctors revealing surgical details via the social networking tool.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/health/2009/november/Twitter-Use-Among-Doctors-Stirs-Controversy.html November 16, 2009 02:00 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/march/Students-Using-Laptops-in-Class-Do-Worse-on-Tests.html ]]> Diane Sieber, a University of Colorado professor, found that students who use laptops in class average 11 percent worse on tests than their peers.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/march/Students-Using-Laptops-in-Class-Do-Worse-on-Tests.html November 09, 2009 03:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/environment/2009/march/Web-Makes-Food-Production-More-Transparent-for-Consumers.html ]]> A popular brand of flour is using the Web to increase traceability, and IBM is set to release a traceability iPhone app, illustrating how technology can influence food safety and aid environmental movements.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/environment/2009/march/Web-Makes-Food-Production-More-Transparent-for-Consumers.html November 07, 2009 12:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Understanding-the-SKILLs-Act-and-the-Argument-for-Library-Media-Specialists.html ]]> Recently re-introduced to Congress, the SKILLs Act aims to help students navigate digital information, and could alter perceptions of the book-bound librarian.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/education/2009/nov/Understanding-the-SKILLs-Act-and-the-Argument-for-Library-Media-Specialists.html November 06, 2009 03:30 PM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/June/What-Really-Happens-to-Recycled-and-Donated-Electronics.html ]]> “Recycled” computers and electronics can end up in foreign dumps, or sold to identity thieves. Though U.S. laws do little to regulate e-cycling, you can protect yourself from fraud.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/June/What-Really-Happens-to-Recycled-and-Donated-Electronics.html November 06, 2009 10:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/oct/Student-Blogger-Case-Shows-That-Online-Anonymity-Isnt-Guaranteed.html ]]> The anonymity of bloggers and online commentators has for the most part been protected under 1996 legislation, but a case involving a college student that criticized his dean illustrates the limits of anonymous free speech on the Internet.]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/oct/Student-Blogger-Case-Shows-That-Online-Anonymity-Isnt-Guaranteed.html November 02, 2009 07:00 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/October/Harnessing-Open-Source-Intelligence--Social-Media-and-the-CIA.html ]]> The CIA’s investment arm recently bought a stake in a company developing software that monitors social media conversations. What else has the U.S. Intelligence Community done to harness social media and the Web?]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/Americas/2009/October/Harnessing-Open-Source-Intelligence--Social-Media-and-the-CIA.html October 21, 2009 10:29 AM http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/oct/Online-Commenting--What-Works-and-What-Doesn-t--.html ]]> The value of online commenting and methods of moderation are often debated. Which sites are leading the pack, and how have they distinguished themselves from less successful models? ]]> info@dulcineamedia.com (findingDulcinea) http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news/technology/2009/oct/Online-Commenting--What-Works-and-What-Doesn-t--.html October 20, 2009 07:00 AM