An age all set to disappear

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There can be significant problems associated with updating to new formats of information. In particular, there is a danger that some information will be lost for ever. The more widespread used of advanced technology means that data is bring stored in an increasingly wide range of formats, and storage complications can arise when documents contain links to databases or spreadsheet files. Digital formats are regarded as carrying less information and a lower bandwidth than their analog counterparts.

Information Systems & Theory, Management, Information storage and retrieval

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Bad behavior: the Salem witch hunts become a metaphor for a trial over a teacher's crude language

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A woman writer describes her disgust and dismay at the punishment of her friend, a writer and college professor, for drunken remarks he made to students at a campus party. The charge of sexual harassment based only on his words and not any action, was an unfair infringement of free speech.

Social aspects, Analysis, Discipline, Column, Sexual harassment, Oral communication, Teacher-student relationships, Teacher-student relations, Dobyns, Stephen

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Affluent apparatchicks

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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has received criticism for the luxurious perks enjoyed by top executives in the organization. The World Bank, International Monetary Fund and other organizations have also come under scrutiny.

International Monetary Fund, Compensation and benefits, World Bank, United Nations, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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