Category Archives: semantic web

Google’s Person Finder & other resources for Japanese Tsunami/Earthquake

robinna/ March 12, 2011/ social media, semantic web, that's cool/ 0 comments

I think the maps are especially useful but lots of good info available at the Google Crisis Response for the 2011 Japanese Earthquake/Tsunami. Google did a person finder for the Christchurch Earthquake, too, but this really encompasses much more information. Google has put together a list of resources for the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and tsunami, including a link to the

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PhD programs in the Semantic Web ?

robinna/ February 23, 2011/ semantic web, my projects/ 2 comments

Hey there,I’m still looking around at PhD programs. A colleague suggesting looking for a program that specifically highlights semantic web stuff. Any suggestions? Ideas? Digital humanities is still high on my list, but I’m still investigating. thanks!

It’s true…. I’m writing a book (no. 3 in list)

robinna/ January 4, 2011/ Libraries, social media, semantic web, Design, my projects/ 0 comments

The Tech Set II Cloud Computing in Libraries – Marshall Breeding, Director for Innovative Technologies and Research for the Vanderbilt University Libraries Cloud computing offers organizations new cost-effective ways to use Web services for their computing needs including software applications, data storage, cloud development platforms, and processing power. This informative handbook provides a comprehensive view of the cloud computing landscape,

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Time flies (projects and more)

robin/ November 21, 2010/ social media, semantic web, Design, my projects, my art/ 0 comments

So, your might be wondering why I’ve been so quiet. Busy busy busy.I set up my art page on facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/robinfayartsYou do not need to friend me (or even “like” the page) in order to see my photos and artwork.I will be migrating a huge chunk of my art website there, will I redesign it in Drupal (I’m getting rid

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Some of things I’ve taught over the years

robinna/ August 9, 2010/ History of Technology, social media, semantic web, Design, my projects, tutorials, photography/ 0 comments

Interesting how my interests have progressed over the years. (and these are just the ones I can remember and just to note this is an alphabetic title list). Heh, the word web sure does appear alot 😉 Many of these are available via http://www.slideshare.net/robinfay/ You can always email me for more info. 😉 ..and guess what? I’m guest lecturing on

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PhD me — PhD ideas

robinna/ July 19, 2010/ social media, semantic web, my projects/ 3 comments

So, if I were going to do a PhD program and I didn’t want to travel too much, it would need to be either local or nonresident program (or online, weekend classes, evenings, etc.) what are my choices? I am interested in social media, emerging technologies (such as semantic web, use of mobile as central platform), and how people use

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Reasons I unfollowed you in twitter — I don’t really care if you are a mayor in 4square

robinna/ July 8, 2010/ social media, semantic web, Design, my projects, twitter/ 0 comments

Well, this isn’t the post I was going to write, but I wandered over to twitter karma, which made me think a little about who I follow and who I don’t in twitter 😉 I use twitter to share my blog, push status updates to facebook, linkedin, and googlebuzz, as well as connect/network with others. I am not in a

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