NPR Columns: Xeni Tech http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465031&ft=1&f=4465031 Xeni Jardin, a frequent writer for Wired and Boing Boing, reports from the intersection of technology and culture. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Xeni Tech http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465031&ft=1&f=4465031 yes How Long Should Government E-Mail Linger? Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has ordered the deletion of all e-mails not saved by city government workers in January of 2008. The more e-mail government employees send, the more there is to store, costing taxpayers money. But costs must be balanced against the need to preserve history. Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12838362&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12838362&ft=1&f=4465031 Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has ordered the deletion of all e-mails not saved by city government workers in January of 2008. The more e-mail government employees send, the more there is to store, costing taxpayers money. But costs must be balanced against the need to preserve history. 0 no Washington, D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty has ordered the deletion of all e-mails not saved by city government workers in January of 2008. The more e-mail government employees send, the more there is to store, costing taxpayers money. But costs must be balanced against the need to preserve history.

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]]> When to Delete Individual E-Mail Preserving one's correspondence can be a cost issue, both for companies and for individuals. So what leads you to hang on to that mass of old messages, and is it worth it? Thu, 16 Aug 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12838365&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12838365&ft=1&f=4465031 Preserving one's correspondence can be a cost issue, both for companies and for individuals. So what leads you to hang on to that mass of old messages, and is it worth it? 0 no Preserving one's correspondence can be a cost issue, both for companies and for individuals. So what leads you to hang on to that mass of old messages, and is it worth it?

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]]> The Search for Mingering Mike When vintage vinyl collector Dori Hadar discovered dozens of fake recordings by soul superstar "Mingering Mike," he decided to track down the mysterious artist. Thu, 10 May 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10110938&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10110938&ft=1&f=4465031 When vintage vinyl collector Dori Hadar discovered dozens of fake recordings by soul superstar "Mingering Mike," he decided to track down the mysterious artist. 0 no When vintage vinyl collector Dori Hadar discovered dozens of fake recordings by soul superstar "Mingering Mike," he decided to track down the mysterious artist.

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]]> Mingering Mike: Digging Up a Long-Lost Star Soul music fan Dori Hadar is addicted to soul music on old vinyl records. That obsession led him to the work of Mingering Mike, a soul superstar of the 1960s and 70s who released over 50 records in just 10 years. Wed, 09 May 2007 11:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10092202&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10092202&ft=1&f=4465031 Soul music fan Dori Hadar is addicted to soul music on old vinyl records. That obsession led him to the work of Mingering Mike, a soul superstar of the 1960s and 70s who released over 50 records in just 10 years. 0 no Soul music fan Dori Hadar is addicted to soul music on old vinyl records. That obsession led him to the work of Mingering Mike, a soul superstar of the 1960s and 70s who released over 50 records in just 10 years.

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]]> U.S. Army May Restrict Soldiers' Blogs Many U.S. soldiers in Iraq are publishing "milblogs" about daily life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, Defense Department officials say those blogs could aid the enemy. They've come out with a new directive that might restrict what military bloggers can put on the Internet. Mon, 07 May 2007 14:34:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10046006&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10046006&ft=1&f=4465031 Many U.S. soldiers in Iraq are publishing "milblogs" about daily life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, Defense Department officials say those blogs could aid the enemy. They've come out with a new directive that might restrict what military bloggers can put on the Internet. 0 no Many U.S. soldiers in Iraq are publishing "milblogs" about daily life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now, Defense Department officials say those blogs could aid the enemy. They've come out with a new directive that might restrict what military bloggers can put on the Internet.

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]]> Two Sides Take Up Murder Case Online Eric Volz, a 27-year-old American, is serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of his Nicaraguan ex-girlfriend. Volz insists he is innocent, and now his family is publicizing his case on the Web to get him freed. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9847306&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9847306&ft=1&f=4465031 Eric Volz, a 27-year-old American, is serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of his Nicaraguan ex-girlfriend. Volz insists he is innocent, and now his family is publicizing his case on the Web to get him freed. 0 no Eric Volz, a 27-year-old American, is serving a 30-year sentence for the murder of his Nicaraguan ex-girlfriend. Volz insists he is innocent, and now his family is publicizing his case on the Web to get him freed.

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]]> The Virginia Tech Shooter's Digital Mark A multimedia package sent to NBC by the Virginia Tech shooter, Seung-hui Cho, contained pictures of the shooter with various weapons, videos of him rambling, and a long written diatribe. The package is being described as unprecedented and a possible template for future killers. Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9682571&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9682571&ft=1&f=4465031 A multimedia package sent to NBC by the Virginia Tech shooter, Seung-hui Cho, contained pictures of the shooter with various weapons, videos of him rambling, and a long written diatribe. The package is being described as unprecedented and a possible template for future killers. 0 no A multimedia package sent to NBC by the Virginia Tech shooter, Seung-hui Cho, contained pictures of the shooter with various weapons, videos of him rambling, and a long written diatribe. The package is being described as unprecedented and a possible template for future killers.

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]]> Supporters Work to Free Egyptian Blogger Exactly one month ago, 22-year-old law student Kareem Amer was sentenced to four years in prison for what he wrote on his personal Web site. His case has shed a spotlight on the country's laws concerning online speech. Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9075938&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9075938&ft=1&f=4465031 Exactly one month ago, 22-year-old law student Kareem Amer was sentenced to four years in prison for what he wrote on his personal Web site. His case has shed a spotlight on the country's laws concerning online speech. 0 no Exactly one month ago, 22-year-old law student Kareem Amer was sentenced to four years in prison for what he wrote on his personal Web site. His case has shed a spotlight on the country's laws concerning online speech.

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]]> Google Adds Privacy Features Google will introduce new privacy measures including purging online searches. This will make it difficult to connect those searches with the people who made them. Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8928032&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=8928032&ft=1&f=4465031 Google will introduce new privacy measures including purging online searches. This will make it difficult to connect those searches with the people who made them. 0 no Google will introduce new privacy measures including purging online searches. This will make it difficult to connect those searches with the people who made them.

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]]> 'Scam-Baiters' Turn Tables on Would-Be Cons Thousands of Americans fall victim to e-mail scams each year, according to the U.S. State Department. But an online community of people called scambaiters found creative — and hilarious — ways to get revenge. Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:12:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7688138&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7688138&ft=1&f=4465031 Thousands of Americans fall victim to e-mail scams each year, according to the U.S. State Department. But an online community of people called scambaiters found creative — and hilarious — ways to get revenge. 0 no Thousands of Americans fall victim to e-mail scams each year, according to the U.S. State Department. But an online community of people called scambaiters found creative — and hilarious — ways to get revenge.

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]]> RIAA Focuses on Colleges for Anti-Piracy Efforts The Recording Industry Association of America is trying a new approach to end illegal music downloads, pressuring college students to confess and pay fines online, or face legal action. Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:03:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7667058&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7667058&ft=1&f=4465031 The Recording Industry Association of America is trying a new approach to end illegal music downloads, pressuring college students to confess and pay fines online, or face legal action. 0 no The Recording Industry Association of America is trying a new approach to end illegal music downloads, pressuring college students to confess and pay fines online, or face legal action.

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]]> A Los Angeles 'Hotel' for Internet Carriers Some of the bulky equipment that makes up the infrastructure of the Internet is being housed in so-called "Internet carrier hotels." <em>Day to Day</em> tech contributor Xeni Jardin visited one such site. Mon, 19 Feb 2007 14:29:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7452738&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7452738&ft=1&f=4465031 Some of the bulky equipment that makes up the infrastructure of the Internet is being housed in so-called "Internet carrier hotels." <em>Day to Day</em> tech contributor Xeni Jardin visited one such site. 0 no Some of the bulky equipment that makes up the infrastructure of the Internet is being housed in so-called "Internet carrier hotels." Day to Day tech contributor Xeni Jardin visited one such site.

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]]> Apple's Jobs Argues Against Song Protections Apple CEO Steve Jobs wants the music industry to get rid of digital rights management, or the software locks that prevent unauthorized copying or sharing of song and video files. But music and movie companies argue the technology prevents piracy. Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7238054&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7238054&ft=1&f=4465031 Apple CEO Steve Jobs wants the music industry to get rid of digital rights management, or the software locks that prevent unauthorized copying or sharing of song and video files. But music and movie companies argue the technology prevents piracy. 0 no Apple CEO Steve Jobs wants the music industry to get rid of digital rights management, or the software locks that prevent unauthorized copying or sharing of song and video files. But music and movie companies argue the technology prevents piracy.

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]]> Technology in Guatemala: An Overview In her series "Guatemala: Unearthing the Future" this past week, tech contributor Xeni Jardin examined how Guatemalans are using technology to deal with historic challenges. She talks about the potential and the realities of harnessing technology in Guatemala, where many people are living in poverty. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7128932&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7128932&ft=1&f=4465031 In her series "Guatemala: Unearthing the Future" this past week, tech contributor Xeni Jardin examined how Guatemalans are using technology to deal with historic challenges. She talks about the potential and the realities of harnessing technology in Guatemala, where many people are living in poverty. 0 no In her series "Guatemala: Unearthing the Future" this past week, tech contributor Xeni Jardin examined how Guatemalans are using technology to deal with historic challenges. She talks about the potential and the realities of harnessing technology in Guatemala, where many people are living in poverty.

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]]> Guatemala Project Builds Tech from the Ground Up Many of Guatemala's rural indigenous communities lack infrastructure basics such as clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity. A group of American eco-engineers is working with Mayan villages to change that. Thu, 01 Feb 2007 19:06:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7105046&ft=1&f=4465031 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7105046&ft=1&f=4465031 Many of Guatemala's rural indigenous communities lack infrastructure basics such as clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity. A group of American eco-engineers is working with Mayan villages to change that. 0 no Many of Guatemala's rural indigenous communities lack infrastructure basics such as clean drinking water, sanitation and electricity. A group of American eco-engineers is working with Mayan villages to change that.

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