International Journal of Internet Research Ethics: Index A Snapshot of Australia’s Digital Future to 2050 - Australia Thank you for your interest in A Snapshot of Australia’s Digital Future to 2050 report. A world-first, the report reveals information and communications technology (ICT) enhanced with ubiquitous high-speed broadband is becoming Australia’s new utility – as historic and game changing as electricity or telephony. Written by Phil Ruthven, Founder and Chairman, IBISWorld, and commissioned by IBM, the report looks ahead of existing research to examine how Australia can harness this new utility to transform our lives, our cities and the way we interact. The report rates all Australia’s industry classes (509) against the impact of the new utility. The report finds by 2050, this new utility will generate around $1 trillion in revenue for Australia – almost eight times the $131 billion it generates today. Find out how these findings will help you and your organisation prepare for the digital future.
Watches that fulfill that Dick Tracy Fantasy by James It’s Watch day here at Coolest Gadgets and for stocking stuffers, you just can’t beat these two beauties: First, comic boon detective fans can get half their Dick Tracy fantasy with the Touchscreen Cell Phone Wristwatch. This unlocked GSM cell phone uses any sim card from an iPhone or from a GSM Cell Phone from AT&T/Cingular or T-Mobile. It makes standard cell phone calls (you dial by pulling the tiny included stylus from the side of the watch and tapping the numbers on the screen ) and will also receive. In addition, with 60MB of storage, users can play MP3 files, watch movie clips, and store hundreds of phone numbers. Users can even take notes using the stylus and the basic handwriting recognition utility built in. Cost is $249.99 but you can get 20% off at Think Geek. For about half as much ($124 – less 20% at Think Geek), users can still enjoy television and music with the Video Watch. Oh, and both watches tell time too. Source: Gadgetizer
Rock Stars of HPC: Dona Crawford In this special feature written by Mike Bernhardt from The Exascale Report, we honor Dona Crawford, the first woman to grace the ranks of our Rock Stars of HPC. I first met Dona Crawford at SC’95 in San Diego when she was the conference Deputy Program Chair and the HPC Challenge Co-chair. Two years later, Dona was one of the most visible leaders in the HPC community as the General Chair for SC’97 in San Jose. I have worked with many top corporate and agency executives during my 23 years in the HPC community, and I have met very few community leaders with the spirit, enthusiasm, and love of life that we see in Dona Crawford. It is indeed a great pleasure to acknowledge and introduce you to Dona Crawford – a true Rock Star of HPC. INSIDEHPC: You have such a rich history in this community and have been involved in so many milestone activities – what would you call out as one or two of the high points of your career – some of the things of which you are most proud? Power.
Best Practice Awards | ATEM The 3rd Annual ATEM / Campus Review Best Practice Awards in Tertiary Education Management ATEM and Campus Review are once again delighted to be bringing our sector an opportunity to recognise the work that we put in to make our tertiary sector world leaders in innovation and management. ATEM has worked hard for 38 years to promote a culture where professional managers work to partner academics in the education enterprise. It has sought to show that we are equal partners in the profession. ATEM once again proudly acknowledges the support of the Campus Review, the premier magazine dedicated exclusively to the sector, as the Awards' Main Sponsor. In previous years, Campus Review’s support was crucial in gaining wide publicity for the Awards. Professional tertiary education managers have a unique profession because tertiary education is more than an industry. * Please note: NEW closing date for applications is Friday, 20 June at 11.59pm. Purpose and Scope of the Awards Applying for an Award
Stalking your ex on Facebook is creepy ... and bad for you New research from Dr. Tara Marshall at Brunel University has found that Facebook surveillance of ex-romantic partners may disrupt post-breakup recovery and personal growth. That’s bad news, because earlier this year Veronika Lukacs found that almost 90% of people keep tabs on their exes using Facebook. In the Brunel study, bad breakups were linked to a greater likelihood of Facebook stalking. That, in turn, contributed to current distress, negative feelings, desire and longing for the ex. Remaining Facebook friends but not “offline friends” after a breakup was associated with less personal growth and poorer post-breakup functioning, given Facebook could be a source of emotionally damaging news (such as an ex’s involvement in a new relationship). But remaining both online and offline friends led to lower levels of negative feelings, sexual desire and longing for an ex-partner, perhaps because exposure to the ex’s banal Facebook posts destroyed any remaining attraction.