Journal: Librarians and The Accessibility Paradox

Fortunately, most librarians have gotten used to the fact that the Internet is a tremendous boon to researchers and that free information is a fantastic idea. Sure, we haven’t yet reallocated our organizational resources to recognize this fact—our staff time is much more likely to be devoted to acquiring and messing about with purchased information …

Journal: Cyber-Security or Cyber-Scam? Plus Short List of Links to Reviews and Books on Hacking 101

COVER STORY: The Cyberwar Plan  It’s not just a defensive game; cyber-security includes attack plans too, and the U.S. has already used some of them successfully. by Shane Harris Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 14 tech firms form cybersecurity alliance for government Lockheed Martin, top suppliers launch initiative for government market By Wyatt Kash  Nov 12, …

Journal: NOT Real-Time Intelligence

Grupo Hemas Taps Savi Networks to Monitor the Security and Status of Cargo Shipments in Real Time Reuters, 28 October 2009 …has contracted with Savi Networks for its real-time intelligence service that automatically monitors the location, security and condition of shipment… A Revolution Once More: Unmanned Systems and the Middle East (Brookings, November 2009) … …

Review: The Design of Business–Why Design Thinking is the Next Competitive Advantage

In Its Niche Beyond a Six–In Larger Context a Four October 11, 2009 Roger Martin First off, what got me to buy this book does not appear in the book at all–the author on record as saying that Wall Street was not designed to make money for its investors, only for its mandarins–the same is …

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Robert David Steele is the founding editor of Phi Beta Iota Public Intelligence Blog (“The truth at any cost lowers all other costs.”). He curates over 80 regular contributors, many using an avatar because they are still serving in official capacities. A former Marine Corps infantry officer, CIA spy, and second ranking civilian in Marine …