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A new CFP from Criticism via Jeff Pruchnic:

SPECIAL ISSUE: "Open Source Culture and Aesthetics"

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A recent Facebook exchange got me thinking about a cynicism feedback loop and political rhetoric.

Last week, I posted a Washington Post story to Facebook about support for the public option. The story quoted some poll numbers that indicated that a majority of Americans support the public option. A friend of mine from college commented on this post, and the following change ensued:

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The University of Florida Digital Ensemble is hosting a conference, Futures of Digital Studies, this February that looks to be a great place to showcase a variety of work in new media and digital studies:

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The Digital Writing and Research Lab at the University of Texas (formerly known as the CWRL and also the entity that so graciously provides server space for The Blogora) has gotten a wonderful facelift. Check out the new website and also check out the new version of Blogging Pedagogy.

More evidence that the Internet is not a regulation free zone:

For nearly three decades, the Federal Trade Commission’s rules regarding the relationships between advertisers and product reviewers and endorsers were deemed adequate. Then came the age of blogging and social media.

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