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Interesting report on an old #archival preservation technique and its challenge for #digitization.
A literal 'Spürnase' is helpful: "a faint scent of vanilla is present, a sign that the paper itself has begun to break down" 👃

Digital Collections Spotlight #52: Digitization for Preservation: PEC Letter Books « Moravian Archives

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'A rare copy for sale of "Lisp Style and Design" by Molly Miller and Eric Benson (Digital Press, 1990), a great book cited by Paul Graham in On Lisp that covers often overlooked topics. All the proceeds will be donated to the Medley Interlisp Project.'

Lisp Style & Design - Molly Miller, Eric Benson - VERY RARE - VERY GOOD cond | eBay
Good design and style enhance programming efficiency because they make programs easier to understand, to debug, and to maintain. Lisp Hackers' Delight. Paul Graham cites this book in his classic text,On Lisp.

One week to go with last places up for grabs! Join us at DINAcon 2024 next week in Bern to hear about:
💠 AI in Parliament: A Roadmap for the Parliamentary Library { Jacqueline Kucera }
🌸 How can large language models be used for sustainable procurement? { Marcel Gygli, Luca Rolshoven }
🌿 Source code sovereignty: local alternatives for an independent digital future { Tobias Brunner }
🧑‍⚖️ My workshop on open source contracts with Simon Schlauri
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CH Open DINAcon 2024 in Bern | Wissenschaft und Technik
Veranstaltung am 21.11.2024 in Bern. Die DINAcon ist ein Event für digitale Nachhaltigkeit unter dem Motto "Zukunftsmodelle für eine digi

"#Trump zelf heeft al aangekondigd op de eerste dag van zijn presidentschap een wet uit te vaardigen om ministeries, #universiteiten en digitale media te kunnen vervolgen wanneer ze betrokken waren bij ‘censuur’. De woorden ‘desinformatie’ en ‘misinformatie’ mogen niet worden gebruikt om polit…

De winst van Trump bevestigt het: dit is de tijd van de strongman
De Verenigde Staten kozen willens en wetens een autoritaire leider. Een nieuw tijdperk in Amerika, en daarmee in de rest van de wereld, blijkt misschien al langer onderweg dan gedacht.

Animal Cruelty Likely at Nova Scotia Rodeo, Says Animal Justice #AnimalRights #rodeo https://a…

Animal Cruelty Likely at Nova Scotia Rodeo, Says Animal Justice
It’s illegal to cause animals pain and suffering for rodeo entertainment.

New Website Helps Researchers Overcome Peer Reviewers’ Preference for Animal Experiments #AnimalRights #AnimalTests #AnimalTesting

New Website Helps Researchers Overcome Peer Reviewers’ Preference for Animal Experiments
WASHINGTON, D.C.—A new website, AnimalMethodsBias.org, created by the Coalition to Illuminate and Address Animal Methods Bias (COLAAB), provides researchers guidance and resources aimed at helping them successfully publish nonanimal biomedical research by overcoming the preference some peer reviewers have for animal-based research methods.

No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay #TomalesBay #environment

URGENT: No Sign-Off On Destruction Project at Tomales Bay
 

Urge the University of Bristol to Ban Forced Swimming Tests #AnimalRights #AnimalTests #AnimalTesting

Urge the University of Bristol to Ban the Near-Drowning of Animals
The University of Bristol is insisting on pursuing the cruel and worthless forced swimming tests.

Global Methane Levels Show ‘No Hint Of Decline’ According To New Research #environment #methane https://

Global Methane Levels Show 'No Hint Of Decline' According To New Research
New research describes how human activities now fuel two-thirds of global methane emissions, which are growing at an unprecedented rate

Warming Temperatures Threaten Sloths, Especially in High-Altitude Regions #environment #weather #temperature #wildlife

Warming Temperatures Threaten Sloths, Especially in High-Altitude Regions
New research reveals that rising temperatures pose a serious threat to sloths, particularly those living in high-altitude environments.