Notes from the Electronic Cottage 11/28/19: Google and Facebook Alternatives

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

The online holiday shopping season is upon us once again, and that means being a little extra careful in what we do online to avoid the very unpleasant consequences of identity theft and, maybe, to even think about using some alternatives to big online services like Google or Facebook. For a couple of alternative possibilities to maybe explore, take a look at:

WT.Social
Restore Privacy – Google Alternatives
No More Google

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Maine Arts Alive 11/26/19: Update on the Maine Arts Commission and the State of the Arts in Maine

Producer/Host: Guest host Matt Murphy
Studio Engineer: John Greenman

Julie Richard is the Executive Director of the Maine Arts Commission, a government agency charged with supporting and encouraging the arts through educational programs, advocacy, cultural planning, grants, and conferences. She visits WERU to give listeners an update on what’s happening with both MAC and the state of the arts in Maine in general.

Key Discussion Points:
MAC grants
MAC professional development for artists and arts organizations
MAC survey of arts education in schools

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