The Deceptions Made for OA
The whiff of desperation is inescapable as OA advocates resort to outright lies to regain some momentum
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Song: “Hazy Shade of Winter”
The Bangles covered a Paul Simon song, and ended up besting the original.
Some Key Events of 2023
Some of the top stories of the year reveal a few key — and encouraging — themes.
Song: “Christmas All Over Again”
With another Top 10 hit in hand, this Petty holiday song seems to be gaining in popularity as well, and may be destined to be a classic.
A Note of Thanks
I don't do this alone, so here's some gratitude at the end of 2023 to everyone who helps make this possible and good.
Is FOIA Broken?
Constraints, redactions, and response times have all increased, making this tool far less effective
Song: “I’m Shipping Up to Boston”
With lyrics by Woodie Guthrie, this 2:20 gem does the city of Boston proud.
Look In the Mirror, Higher Ed
Higher education has no standing to lecture others on waste, lack of accountability, or exploitation and greed
LLMs’ Surprising Ripple Effects
Nobody is sitting on the sidelines as LLMs roll out, marking a major shift from a quarter-century ago.
Song: “Love Is a Long Road”
A hidden gem provides the score to a long-awaited video game release trailer.