Posts tagged Vidi
Bookmarks for 16th of November through to 18th of November
Nov 18th
These are my links for 16th of November through 18th of November:
- The Academic Journal Racket « In the DarkTelescoper explains how academic publishing works. The only thing that would improbe the post would be the theme from 'The Naked Gun' in the background.
- A Case in Antiquities for ‘Finders Keepers’ – NYTimes.comYou can make arguments in favour of repatriation of antiquities. You can make arguements against. Being on either side doesn't make you inherently foolish. But when you write that the British Army took the Rosetta Stone from the French and "returned it to the British Museum" then something has gone wrong. It's probably a case of momentary brainfade rather than idiocy, but it matters because the whole question of ownership of the Rosetta Stone is about where it rightfully belongs. Using the word 'returned' builds in the assumption that all antiquities are inherently British.
- Notes & Queries; Sledges – Theoretical Structural ArchaeologyGeoff Carter concluded he didn't have evidence for a staggeringly early cart shed in Poland. Could it have been a used to house a sledge? I've just realised I know absolutely nothing at all about the history of sleds and sledges. Not only that, but I can't recall much attention More >
Bookmarks for 12th of November through to 14th of November
Nov 16th
These are my links for 12th of November through 14th of November:
- Is the new policy statement PPS 15 a threat to heritage? – Building DesignI'd love to have a pithy and insightful opinion on this, but first I'll have to look up what PPS 15 says. it's important as PPG 15 and 16 have been the basis of protection of heritage in the UK for many years.
- Pagans for Archaeology: Why reburial won’t workIt's all very well me saying there are ethical reasons to be against reburial, but I still haven't found the time to write them down yet. Now this post hits almost every point I was going to make, especially the point about memory. This won't stop me from writing up my thoughts when I can find the time though.
- Identity : Gambler’s HouseTeofilo talks about Chaco and Navajo identity and discovers neither is as simple as you might think.
- 3rd-century building fuels debate over lost country … asahi.com(朝日新聞社)"The central axis of each building forms a straight line. Each building is believed to have faced the same direction. Such careful planning for buildings was common for palaces and temples during the Asuka Period from the late sixth century to the early More >
Bookmarks for 31st of August through to 11th of November
Nov 11th
These are my links for 31st of August through 11th of November:
- kperch: An absence of maliceThe editor of the Leicester Mercury explains some of the difficulties in having a sincere but sceptical investigation of some local businesses.
- Universities are not there to spoon-feed | AC Grayling | Comment is free | guardian.co.ukMandelson seems to have confused quantity with quality in higher education.
- Drinks Company + PR Firm + Enthusiastic Undergraduate = Massive Hangover for UniversitiesDr Petra Boynton is always fantastic, but with this post she's particularly fantastic. There's a lot more to worry about with a bad formula press release than the nonsensical maths.
- One of the best things to happen in human historySteve Muhlberger records the anniversary of one of the most optimistic periods of history.
- Tutorials this termErin considers the importance of formative assessment, and struggles with being too darn popular.
- Witchcraft in Ancient GreeceGary Corby's intrduction to the presence of withcraft in the ancient world
- Ancient Torc Necklace Has Been UnearthedPic App has a series of photos of the ancient necklace. Is it really a stunning find or just all torc? Sadly I won't have time to blog on this.
- Building a Religion: The Rock Art EvidenceMore on rock art in the SW. I More >
Bookmarks for 3rd of August through to 23rd of August
Sep 8th
These are my links for 3rd of August through 23rd of August:
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- Moultrie Observer – Archaeology vs. grave robbing: Where’s the line?I have an answer, I think, but it's not one that would be accepted by everyone. I shall have to find the time to write it up.
- Google Maps OverlayA staggeringly useful hack for anyone who wants to add contour maps in Google Earth. Google Earth Pro doesn't offer that – thank Google for trials.
- The Evolution of BloggingI thought I'd found a niche for Posterous in my web-use here. Somewhere between Twitter and full-length response posts the blog. In fact Postalicious and Google Reader seem to have filled that gap, by taking brief comments like these for Google Reader and then later compiling them into one post for the weblog.
- Dreams of memes and replicator machinesThis is pretty much why I moved from being a meme enthusiast to being unimpressed. Though it was the Aunger book "Darwinizing Culture" that changed my mind in my case. John Wilkins explains the problems much better than I would.
- Last TuesdayismI'm a big fan of the Digital Cuttlefish. The poems tend to be whimsy with teeth.
- BBC NEWS | More >
Vidi: Various things seen
Jul 20th
This is another test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Sunday.
Many excluded from opportunity to get tickets for Michael Jackson memorial services – Crooked Timber An view of how mumble mumble mumble’s memorial highlights the digital divide in America.
The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Ltd: GGAT pioneer the use of new mobile phone technology at Community Excavation The Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust have been introducing QR Codes at their public excavation. As camera phones and internet connections become more mundane, these will become more common.
Conceptual Trends and Current Topics Here’s an interesting publishing model combining sales of a limited number of hard copies with free PDF access. I’m not sure about this I think I prefer Print-On-Demand, but the limited edition nature of the publication could be a good marketing ploy.
What Helps YOU Be a Better Writer? Commentators leave their tips on what help you write.
A small example of how our economy went terribly wrong – Philobiblon Now I thought feeding the birds was a good thing. Natalie Bennett on why you might want to rethink that.
More >Vidi: Sunday Thoughts
Jul 19th
This is another test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Sunday.
Eugenie Scott Powerfully Makes the Case for Science-Religion Compatibility | The Intersection | Discover Magazine This is an oddity. As far as I can tell Scott says that if Science and Religion clash, you take the scientific explanation. It’s the God of the Gaps argument. That would seem an peculiar use of the word compatible to me.
Svante Pbo on Religion Afarensis: Anthropology, Evolution, and Science Afarenis asks an incisive question: “Why is it alwas phrased in terms of science fighting religion as if science is the aggressor and religion is the null hypothesis?”
normblog: I’d have baked one Norm on why critics of religion get it wrong when they criticise belief. It’s about practice. Which is based on belief. Umm… no that can’t be right. Also on how you can’t have your cake and eat it.
Vidi: The Past
Jul 17th
This is a test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Friday.
Mike Pitts – Digging Deeper Mike Pitts, author of Hengeworld, editor of British Archaeology and all-round archaeological whirlwind is now blogging. His site is definitely something you’d want to add to your RSS reader.
Ancient boat reveals shipbuilding skills of Java’s seafarers | The Jakarta Post This is deeply cool. The problem with a lot of marine archaeology is that it’s either out at sea where it’s hard to find, or else it rots. The Yogyakarta Archaeology Center has been working on a largely intact boat found in Indonesia dating from the 6th or 7th century.
Durango Herald News, Chimney Rock: Chaco or not? (via David Meadow’s Explorator, the same person who runs Roge Classicism) There’s new exacavations at Chimney Rock. It’s an important site in Southwestern US archaeoastronomy, but is it tied to the Chaco culture?
Governor eliminates Michigan Dept. of History, Arts and Libraries – Crain’s Detroit Business It’s looks like Michigan will be feeling the effects of this recession for a long while yet. There’s not just the loss of services in More >
Vidi: Science
Jul 14th
This is a test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. This one does the science posts and should run on Tuesdays around 7pm.
Correlation, Causation, and Coincidence One Astronomer’s Noise Nicole tries to claim there’s a difference between correlation and causation in a bid to dodge the blame for the USA’s failure to win the Confedrations Cup.
SNAIL’S TALES: Another well hidden tree frog Snail’s Tales is an interesting read, but you could just follow it for the photos.
the quackometer: What Next for the British Chiropractic Association? It looked like the British Chiropractic Association would successfully sue Simon Singh for defamation, despite their claims being nonsense. A recent article in the BMJ now suggests it’s possible their only hope of winning is by claiming to be a bunch of incompetent numbskulls.
Disappearing The Science News | The Loom Catch the news in Science before it disappears! The Daily Telegraph’s attempt at writing up a student’s research on rape as an entertaining piece has backfired.
Asking for it – Bad Science Related to the link above, here’s Ben Goldacre on how the news story in the Telegraph was not about women asking to be raped.
Times Higher Education – NHS trust chief accuses Edinburgh professor of speaking out of More >
Vidi: Sunday Thoughts
Jul 12th
This is another test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Sunday.
Mr Deity and the Virgin Everyone’s favourite holy being is back for a new series on YouTube.
Abnormal Interests: I’m Not Sure What I Think About This Duane Smith explains his concerns about the compatability of science and religion in a post which makes a refreshing change in the accomodationism debate. If you’re looking for a post shouting about what they think someone else has said, you’d be better off looking elsewhere.
Almost-live report: Daniel Dennett at the Cambridge Darwin-and-faith bash Why Evolution Is True Bah! My forthcoming post on theology would look prescient if it had come out last week. Now it’ll look like I’m plagiarising Dennett. Nonetheless it’s a good write up of the question “What does Theology bring to an interdisciplinary study?”
Vidi: The Past
Jul 10th
This is a test of the new bookmarking script I’m working on. It it works then it should collect links during the week and then compile them into one post on a Friday.
Resting place of choice – Le Monde diplomatique – English edition Roger Gaess gives a tour of sights found at the dead centre of London.
Time Team America: Fort Raleigh K. Kris Hirst is eager to see more of Time Team America. My fingers are crossed. Done well it could be a great series about the archaeological process, but there’s an awful lot of British TV series which have been mutilated by American television.
Fort Raleigh | Time Team America | PBS Here’s information from PBS about their programme on Fort Raleigh in North Carolina. Readers from the eastern side of the Atlantic might be interested as it’s the earliest English colony in North America.
Abnormal Interests: Epigraphy By The Numbers Duane Smith follows up on the paper “Automatic Writer Identification of Ancient Greek Inscriptions” with a discussion of the method. I’m not sure if this is going to make epigraphists more or less scary.
History Blog Origins of the Royal Color Purple Why is the colour purple for royalty? Charlotte Gardner finds an answer that smells More >
