tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post5493698385250426224..comments2023-10-03T07:01:41.144-05:00Comments on Always On Watch: Semper Vigilans: Recommended ReadingAlways On Watchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-62110940619317130092017-04-05T10:39:55.502-05:002017-04-05T10:39:55.502-05:00"many libraries already offer seminars in how..."many libraries already offer seminars in how to avoid/discern fake news."<br /><br />Are they an acceptable recipient of public money?<br /><br />"That should be covered from 7th grade and up."<br /><br />Perhaps, but many people, we both included, left school before the internet entered the mainstream, so it certainly wasn't covered when we were in 7th grade.jeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-63631358728733713812017-04-05T08:07:18.359-05:002017-04-05T08:07:18.359-05:00BTW, many libraries already offer seminars in how ...BTW, many libraries already offer seminars in how to avoid/discern fake news. These seminars are open to all above the age of 13 -- around here, anyway. I expect that Oregon is on the same track as we are.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-6362281589409638282017-04-05T08:03:25.677-05:002017-04-05T08:03:25.677-05:00Jez,
"How to find real news on the internet&q...Jez,<br /><i>"How to find real news on the internet" -- now there's an interesting topic! </i><br /><br />That should be covered from 7th grade and up.<br /><br />Public Speaking and Policy Debate courses offer laser-like focus on this matter. And public speaking and debate are already included in most high school English courses -- not to mention the research units required in every high school curriculum.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-62494371890492215422017-04-05T07:59:10.452-05:002017-04-05T07:59:10.452-05:00Jez,
You can bet that all the many planning meetin...Jez,<br />You can bet that all the many planning meetings were billed to the taxpayers and that these librarians were diverted from other programs to offer this one.<br /><br />The government cannot be all things to all people.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-67493317328502667342017-04-05T07:49:45.043-05:002017-04-05T07:49:45.043-05:00(1) An evening a month in a room at the local libr...(1) An evening a month in a room at the local library doesn't sound expensive to me, but some of the mistakes it might help attendees avoid are probably quite costly.<br />(2) yep, but as you must have been made aware throughout your career, not all homes are adequate; nor schools, neither. (And not even good schools give much guidance about things like finding accommodation IME.)<br />(3) not what I consider nannying, since attendance is optional.jeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-19055614543628825722017-04-05T07:12:48.221-05:002017-04-05T07:12:48.221-05:00Jez,
what's wrong with making this stuff easil...Jez,<br /><i>what's wrong with making this stuff easily available?</i><br /><br />(1) It's on the taxpayers' dime.<br />(2) Much of what's offered in Adulting 101 should already have been taught in the classroom or at home.<br />(3) Too much Nanny State!Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-28299541288279096342017-04-05T05:25:40.059-05:002017-04-05T05:25:40.059-05:00It's just like the "xxx for dummies"...It's just like the "xxx for dummies" books. Yes, it's easy to assume everyone already knows all the things they should, but really what's wrong with making this stuff easily available? And since they're covering such basic ground, why would a more sophisticated poster be appropriate? It looks like what it is, those who want it can recognise it easily, and refined sophisticates like you guys know immediately that it's not for you.<br /><br />"How to find real news on the internet" -- now there's an interesting topic! What's your (plural) usual method?jeznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-24603702371902376842017-04-05T05:25:05.874-05:002017-04-05T05:25:05.874-05:00FT,
What do you think of the title of this "c...FT,<br />What do you think of the title of this "course"? The word <i>adulting</i>, I mean.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-59335045315912174862017-04-05T05:21:28.169-05:002017-04-05T05:21:28.169-05:00Yesterday, I mentioned this poster to my Research ...Yesterday, I mentioned this poster to my Research Paper class, a class of juniors. At least two of the students had heard about this library "course." Yes, they were smirking.Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-61590147240891535562017-04-05T05:17:59.658-05:002017-04-05T05:17:59.658-05:00Baysider,
Excellent point about the color scheme! ...Baysider,<br />Excellent point about the color scheme! Crayons would fit the poster's design, wouldn't they?Always On Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192688822955022541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-66707295089681088582017-04-04T20:40:49.940-05:002017-04-04T20:40:49.940-05:00I was aghast at the color scheme for the poster. ...I was aghast at the color scheme for the poster. I actually looked it up to see if that was the 'real' poster - yup! Now why would actual adults use a design that would only attract people who were into single digit ages? "Toys R Us" anyone?Baysiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562129788572031587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-90802950977042981902017-04-04T13:54:12.355-05:002017-04-04T13:54:12.355-05:00101? i'M NOT SURE THEY CAN EVEN FIND 101 REAL...101? i'M NOT SURE THEY CAN EVEN FIND 101 REAL ADULTS IN OREGON! Good title for the course :-)Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-66427119214658771862017-04-04T11:52:11.393-05:002017-04-04T11:52:11.393-05:00Anyone want to bet it will be the Librarians who w...Anyone want to bet it will be the Librarians who will be tasked with this new responsibility? First to deal with the homeless who come in from the cold and rain, then the latch key kids.... now the basics of living. Just a shout out to them. A noble profession at one time.Bunkervillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427978686579892380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320479736034351430.post-88275660221020854442017-04-04T11:11:05.931-05:002017-04-04T11:11:05.931-05:00Do you mean to tell us that this was NOT a piece o...Do you mean to tell us that this was NOT a piece of SATIRE?<br /><br />What next Precise Instructions on How to Get Out of Bed in the Morning?<br /><br />I can see it now:<br /><br /><b>FIRST rise to a sitting position<br /><br />SECOND dangle both feet over the side of the bed<br /><br />THIRD plant both feet –– one at a time –– firmly in the floor<br /><br />FOURTH using both feet to support your weight gradually push yoourself to astandng position<br /><br />FIFTH when you are sure of your balance, you may begin to think of moving toward ...</b><br /><br />Ye GODS! To THIS we've come! (:-o<br />FreeThinkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682678301019952436noreply@blogger.com