Author: victorhenning
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Websense is blocking access to Mendeley… dictators around the globe rejoice
Today a user told us that Websense, the internet censorship “content-control” software, has marked the Mendeley website as “Illegal or Questionable” and blocked access to it. I wonder how that happened? At least we’re in good company. Websense is blocking access to Amnesty International in many parts of the world (wait… now it makes sense!…
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Call for Papers: 5th International Conference on e-Social Science
Well, I’m stuck at the Toronto Airport because I missed my connecting flight to Raleigh, NC. At least I found an AC outlet for my laptop – now I’ve settled down on the floor with a splendid view overlooking… the toilet entrance. Thank you, Air Canada. On a more positive note: I’ve been invited to…
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Explaining the elements in a series of amazing videos
I just came across this, and it’s brilliant. Not least because our name, Mendeley, was partly taken from the discoverer of the periodic table. A team of chemists from the University of Nottingham set out to explain every single element in a brief, but very informative and funny, video: The Periodic Table of Videos. The…
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How to properly cite Alien Mind Transmissions
Our friend Vivek just shared this with me via Twitter: Newest Rulings on Alternative Source Citing. Might be old news, but it’s still kinda cute. Here’s an excerpt: Alien Mind Transmissions When citing telepathic transmissions from alien planets/spacecraft: Name the aliens who sent the message (if known). Identify the location of planet or craft. Identify…
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Become a fan of Mendeley on Facebook!
I’ve just created a Facebook page for Mendeley. You can help us out by becoming a “fan” of Mendeley there (the link is on the top right of the Facebook page). Thanks and hugs!
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