Opinion. Read: Why Is the NYPL Hosting Convicted Rapist Mike Tyson? | Flavorwire.
I appreciate the LIVE Director at the NYPL explained his stance for choosing MT as a guest when requested. He could have ignored the request or made a general statement.
Science fiction, fantasy and horror fans in particular have a wealth of online fiction venues that they can visit. But not every destination is worth the time it takes to type in the web address. Let’s take a look at some of better online speculative fiction venues.
Read: Where to Find Speculative Fiction Online | Kirkus.
Reviews various online and print magazine resources for speculative fiction.
Created in response to a Google Ideas request — a think tank that provides tech solutions for social issues — made by Middle Eastern activists, Shield aims to allow small site owners to “serve their content through Google” in order to withstand malicious DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks and not go offline.
Read: Google’s Project Shield helps small websites stand up to DDoS attacks | Engadget.
Highlighting libraries in unexpected places such as on donkeys, in supermarkets and in airports. Read: Finding Libraries in Unexpected Places | BookRiot.
Gmail and Google Docs now can handle handwriting input in dozens of languages, even if you don’t have a touch screen. Read: Handwriting support hits Gmail, Google Docs | Internet & Media – CNET News.
Lee Rainie, the Project Director, describes the findings from the nationally representative survey that asked Americans what types of services they value in their libraries and what additional services they would like their libraries to offer.
A video game studio censored negative YouTube reviews of its latest title, using spurious copyright-infringement claims to get its way. And now the gaming world is hoisting its controllers in revolt.
via Video game studio uses copyright claims to censor bad reviews | The Daily Dot
You may also like: Want to Sell Your Game? Don’t Tick Off YouTubers | WIRED
Some stunning photos of libraries you likely have not seen before from Dr. James Campbell’s new book. See more: Shhh! World’s most stunning libraries captured in new book that will leave you lost for words | Daily Mail Online.
British academic Dr James Campbell visited more than 80 libraries in 20 countries for his new book The Library, the first complete history of library buildings ever to be written.
Dear Lifehacker,
I want to get started making some YouTube videos, and maybe even a short film, but I’m not sure what I need to get. I also don’t want to spend a ton of money. How can I get started on a budget?P
Sincerely,
Aspiring Auteur
Post discusses 6 steps for making videos and short films on a budget.
via How Can I Make Quality Videos and Short Films on a Budget? | LifeHacker.
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A newly announced YA novel, based on the life of Anne of Green Gables author Lucy Maud Montgomery, has the support of the beloved author’s family.
In a press release, Penguin Canada’s Lynne Missen, publishing director of the young readers’ group, says, “The idea for this book came up at a lunch with representatives of the heirs of L.M. Montgomery and we were all immediately smitten.”
Scheduled for release in 2015 under the Razorbill Canada imprint, the novel will be written by debut author Melanie J. Fishbane, who holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. The story will focus on Montgomery’s life from age 14 to 18, including her time as a student in Cavendish, PEI, to her year living with her her father and “difficult stepmother” in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.
“My family is excited to be involved with another innovative literary project with Penguin Canada on the subject of my grandmother, L.M. Montgomery,” says Kate MacDonald-Butler. “Only a young adult novel could envision the dizzying romantic highs and the agonizing lows of finding one’s place in the world. We are looking forward to the creative talents of Melanie Fishbane in bringing the teenaged Maud to life for a new generation of readers.”
via Penguin Canada to release YA novel based on life of Lucy Maud Montgomery | Quill & Quire.
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