ORCID is Coming to Canada

ORCID and the Canadian Research Knowledge Network (CRKN) along with support from a working group of 16 Canadian stakeholders who are deeply committed to supporting research, scholarship, and innovation in Canada, are collaborating to build ORCID-CA, the ORCID consortium in Canada. The Canadian Research Knowledge Network brought this news to our attention in their article, “ORCID-CA, the…

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The Popularity of Artificial Intelligence

Google’s major developer conference is preparing to kick off and there seems to be a lot of buzz around artificial intelligence (AI). Many want to know what Google will be offering that involves machine learning and AI. Computer World brought this interesting information to us in their article, “At Google I/O, enterprises may get A.I. they…

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Linguistic Challenges in Foreign Languages

Linguistic traps can be embarrassing and horrific, depending on the guffaw. It could result in more than embarrassment over using the wrong verb when using a language other than your first one. This interesting information came to us from JSTOR Daily in their article, “Friend or Faux? The Linguistic Trickery of False Friends.” Call it semantic…

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Information Architect Position Available

To be as helpful as possible to those in the fields of taxonomy, semantic technology, digital archiving, etc., we are sharing with our readers any career opportunities that we find. Even if you are not in the market for a career move, it is always good to stay on top of what is available and how the…

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Words That Roll Off the Tongue

If someone asked you to name the most beautiful word or phrase in English, how would you begin to choose? Would your decision be based on the meaning of the word or how it is spelled, or maybe how it sounds? Phonaesthetics is the study of the euphony and cacophony of words without regard for…

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Addressing Semantic Modeling Challenges

Constellation was recently presented with the first ever Project Haystack Award for adoption of Project Haystack methodology. This interesting information came to us from PRWeb in their article, “Project Haystack Award Recognizes Constellation for Adoption of Haystack Semantic Modeling and Tagging of Device and Equipment Data.” The award was presented in front of a packed…

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AI in Digital Marketing

Digital marketing faces the same challenges from technology changes as any other business. Perpetual growth is what digital marketers are striving for and the target is constantly moving. This interesting information came to us from CustomerThink in their article, “The Future of AI in Digital Marketing.” These challenges pressure digital marketers into the search for the next big…

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Semantics Plays a Role

In my family, there are several names beginning with “M” and it is inevitable when my mother calls for one, she usually goes through all the names before she gets to the one originally intended. It turns out there is a scientific reason for this humorous and sometimes frustrating error. This information came from the…

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