Julianna Yau’s blog

Ma.gnolia bookmarks for September 11th, 2008 through September 14th, 2008:

• A note on how NOT to educate your kids about the dangers of social networking sites – A great article on some stupid parenting options to avoid (lessons for kids and grown-ups alike!).
• Sara Bannerman: US Presidential Candidates on IP Issues –
• Michael Geist – Australian Senator Speaks Out On Open Access –
• Potential copyright infringment: Not worth the risk. : Capital Read : Inside the Queensway : Macleans.ca Blog Central – via Michael Geist
• johndegen.com: Times op-ed wants to restrict consumer freedom –
• “Art vs. Marketing – Making Hazel Dooney Cringe” by Barney Davey – Via Art Print Issues
• Dark Roasted Blend: The Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth – Via Not Possible In Real Life
• globeandmail.com: Hold politicians accountable, arts leaders urge –
• Stars want arts plan in return for votes –
• $75M Cultural Olympiad planned for 2012 London Games –
• CultivatingDemandfortheArts.pdf – This report offers a framework for thinking about supply and demand in the arts and suggests that too little attention has been paid to cultivating demand. It identifies the roles of different factors, particularly arts learning, in stimulating interest in the arts and enriching individuals’ experiences of artworks. It also describes the institutional infrastructure that provides arts learning for Americans of all ages.
• Funding cuts ‘pull rug out from under’ jazz event –
• Make the case for culture to ordinary Canadians, artists told – Apparently, the government doesn't pay any attention to any of the studies or papers on the importance of arts & culture.
• What’s the matter with Canada? – By Christopher Flavelle – Slate Magazine –
• The Wrecking Ball: An open letter to Prime Minister Harper – From Wajdi Mouawad, Governor General Award-winning Canadian playwright; Knight of the Ordre National des Arts et des Lettres, France; Artistic Director of French Theatre, The National Arts Centre of Canada