Yearly Archives: 2013

A woman

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Antonio Vantaggiato

At Washington’s National Gallery, a few small statues by Rodin capture my full attention. Here they is one female nude, which really leaped out of the marble. I couldn’t help photographing it as it were a woman.

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Conflictual views of the Internets

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Antonio Vantaggiato

Internet and the Digital world are great, no doubt. Sometimes, though, we are confronted with the thin line that borders the realms of the virtual and the earthly. I was discussing with my daughter about the issues around the printed … Continue reading →

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Magic of the Internets

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Antonio Vantaggiato

Tonight, another little example of the daily magic the Webs have accustomed us, almost to our taking it for granted. A few days ago, I was happily (and a bit boringly) watching episode 5.2 of Mad Men. The closing credits … Continue reading →

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MOOCs: a Flash

Posted on April 20, 2013 by Antonio Vantaggiato

MOOCs. Just a quick thought that occurred to me in a flash of awareness, to add to the post I wrote a couple days ago. Let me begin with saying that I don’t dislike Coursera. I think it is very … Continue reading →

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MOOCs, oh my

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Antonio Vantaggiato

A hyperbole Continue reading →

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