WikiScanner Discovers Conflict of Interest Editing

Do you rely on Wikipedia for your information? There is no doubt that it is a great resource. However, certain posts may be, well, biased. That is because employees of government agencies and major corporations may be selectively editing out information that reflects badly on those agencies and companies. Take for example changes on Wikipedia entries on the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill in Alaska that edited out the seriousness of the environmental impact. Or, how several paragraphs of an entry that focused on the detrimental health effects of Pepsi were mysteriously deleted. Wikipedia keeps track of the internet protocol … Continue reading

Famous People wno Homeschool their kids

It seems that the Hollywood elite have discovered the benefits of homeschooling. It was most recently reported that 7 year-old Maddox Jolie-Pitt has stopped attending school and gets regular visits from a tutor. Considering the busy lives of stars it makes great sense to homeschool. It would be a shame in my opinion for parents to travel the world with their work and for kids to be tied to their home so they don’t miss a day of school. The most celebrated homeschool mom is probably Lisa Whelchel who was a child actor who now homeschools her children. She was … Continue reading

GodTube and Other Christian Versions of Online Websites

Are you turned off by less than savory content on your favorite popular websites? Well, you may be surprised to know that the Christian community may just have a version of that same site out there on the Internet. YouTube is a great source of entertainment and sometimes education. You can find un-aired pilots of your favorite shows, cute kids spitting up spaghetti and dads lamenting about how tough it is to get kids to go to bed. Chances are that if there is a topic you can think of, there is also a video about it. But one thing … Continue reading

Computing Review: September 1st Through September 7th

The technology that we have at our fingertips is amazing. I am constantly surprised at how much it has become part of our daily lives, from making home tasks easier, such as looking up a new recipe online, to bringing so much to to our door, uh keyboard; knowledge, entertainment and both old and new friends. I hope that you have been enjoying this blog, and I would love to hear your comments, suggestions and thoughts. Meanwhile, why not catch up on any articles that you might have missed? Here is the Computing Blog Week in Review for September 1st … Continue reading