Tag Archives: Libraries

Thank you, from a Bücherwurm

Posted on July 3, 2010 by admin

When I finally completed my doctoral dissertation, after many long delays, my parents and sisters celebrated the occasion by giving me a handsomely framed print of Der Bücherwurm, painted by Karl Spitzweg in 1850. I think they were greatly relieved … Continue reading →

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Collecting Galileo

Posted on June 12, 2010 by admin

The BBC this week is covering how the Galileo museum in Florence has enhanced their Galileo collection: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/europe/10281535.stm The museum has long had a Galileo finger on display near the entrance — now they have more! A tooth and a … Continue reading →

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Google as Big Brother

Posted on May 27, 2010 by admin

I’m becoming less and less happy with Google every day, it seems. Here’s the latest on Google as Big Brother: New York Times Wall Street Journal This snooping unaccountability raises scandalous to a whole new level. Also, I can’t ignore … Continue reading →

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