An intelligent essay from Pamela Hieronymi, professor of philosophy at UCLA, discussing the impact of technology on education: A set of podcasts is the 21st-century equivalent of a textbook, not the 21st-century equivalent of a teacher. Every age has its autodidacts, gifted people able to teach themselves with only their books. Woe unto us if …
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If you’re needing to keep Mike & Mike an arm’s length away at all times, ESPN has refreshed its Radio app to help with just that. Now optimized to the iPad in addition to the iPhone and iPod touch, the software allows you to sort your listening habits by sports, teams and athletes that you …
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This app organizes the vast and varied library of Rick Steves’ audio content into geographic-specific playlists so that travelers can enjoy ready access to the information that relates specifically to their travel plans. Many tracks provide general cultural and sightseeing information gleaned from his public radio program, Travel with Rick Steves. Other tracks are self-guided …
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From Bloomberg Surveillance (podcast): OPEC Matters Less for U.S. Jan Stuart, head of energy research at Credit Suisse Securities in London, says the U.S. is decreasing its dependence on foreign oil at a rate that is “extraordinarily fast.” Running Time: 12:30 But, global demand (China, India) for OPEC is increasing and with Saudi Arabia remaining the …
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From Bloomberg Surveillance (podcast): OPEC Matters Less for U.S. Jan Stuart, head of energy research at Credit Suisse Securities in London, says the U.S. is decreasing its dependence on foreign oil at a rate that is “extraordinarily fast.” Running Time: 12:30 But, global demand (China, India) for OPEC is increasing and with Saudi Arabia remaining the …
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