What’s in a Name? Digital Magazine Service Gets New Name, Still Free

Name changes take place for all kinds of reasons. Google changed its name from BackRub (yes, BackRub), ostensibly to keep from sounding ridiculous. Prince became an unpronounceable symbol in order to stick it to his record label. Former NFL player Chad Johnson took on the name Chad Ochocinco because he has the stereotypical diva wide … Continue reading →

Magazines on the Move

Saturday afternoon is already usually a pretty noisy time at the library, but today, on top of the familiar sounds of computer keystrokes, rowdy children, and chatter in the checkout line is a cacophony of power tools, hammering, and the conversations of men hard at work. One could perceive it as annoying racket, but I … Continue reading →