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"AI fluency in librarianship: Strengthening professional practice and ethical engagement"
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2026.103352
"[…] The article positions AI fluency as a developmental extension of AI literacy. It positions academic librarians as reflective …

They were told to park outside.
Then their cars burst into flames.

An estimated 3.2 million vehicles nationwide currently have an outstanding “park outside” recall,
according to vehicle history provider Carfax,
which described the surging numbers as “concerning.”

The recalls also create new headaches for drivers, who suddenly wonder where it is safe to park their vehicles.

“Was it inconvenient? Sure.
Ludicrous? Absolutely.
It was a huge hassl…

They were told to park outside. Then their cars burst into flames.
Modern vehicles don’t need to be moving — or even turned on — to catch fire. That’s fueling lots of safety recalls and tough choices.

Damn! spent the whole evening reading articles and not editing photos (as planned) ...
Ah well - then I invite you to a walk we did recently on a sunny day along some nice blooming bushes.
#hiking #flowers #outdoors

"From toxic blooms to dead zones, how wildfires transform oceans and lakes"
#Wildfires #Environment #Water

From toxic blooms to dead zones, how wildfires transform oceans and lakes
Wildfire smoke and ash can reshape aquatic ecosystems long after the flames have been extinguished

A new study by #FlindersUniversity estimates a #population of ~2.2 million #IndigenousAustralians prior to 1788. Some 93% of the pre-

Indigenous Australian population was much larger than previously thought and decimated after First Fleet's arrival
Australia had a much larger Indigenous population before the arrival of Europeans than previously thought, according to new research. The research also demonstrates much larger population losses resulting from colonization than previously believed, with an estimated 93% of the pre-European population lost in less than 80 years following the 1788 arrival of the First Fleet.

Microsoft plans to end support for Manifest V2 extensions in Edge starting this month, following Google Chrome, and for enterprise users in early 2027 (Stevie Bonifield/The Verge)

Microsoft Edge is about to lock out older ad blockers, just like Chrome did
Microsoft Edge is ending support for Manifest V2 extensions like uBlock Origin starting this month.

Filings: Skydance extends the length of contracts and bumps up compensation for its four top executives, and WBD unveils bonuses for outgoing leaders (Jill Goldsmith/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/10/skydance-extends-employment-contr…

Skydance Bumps Pay, Extends Contracts For Top Execs; New Bonuses For WBD Brass
Skydance has extended and expanded employment agreements for key corporate executives including CEO David Ellison. WBD unveiled deal-related bonuses.

Tyrice Knight: "We Always Have The Next Man Up Mentality" https://www.seahawks.com/video/tyrice-knight-we-always-have-the-next-man-up-mentality-press-conference-august-15-2026

California approves 35 films for its production incentive program, estimating that they will bring $1.08B in combined production spending to the state (Jeremy Fuster/The Wrap)
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/michael…

'Michael' Sequel Among 35 Films Approved for California Tax Incentive
Lionsgate's upcoming sequel to the highest grossing biopic of all time, "Michael," headlined the latest batch of 35 films approved for California's production incentive program.

3 Running Backs Dallas Cowboys Should Target Following Malik Davis Injury https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/onsi/3-running-backs-dallas-cowboys-should-target-malik-davis-injury