Let's get the "Word on the Web" and check out some recent topics of interest and discussion from the tech, literary, library, and arts and entertainment sections of the World Wide Web in August 2014.

• Yes, they are literally on television every. single. day. already, but FXX is running a Simpsons marathon of all 552 episodes. Or, you could take out the full season dvds from us here at the Free Library and watch at your leisure : )
   
• The Philly311 mobile app now has a new feature to help Philadelphians locate after-school programs, like those throughout the Free Library system.
   
• Our good friends at Drexel recently received a grant from National Science Foundation for a regional program that aims to increase the number of minority STEM majors. Yeah Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!
   
• Here is a thought-provoking article from ALA's blog about the hot topic of all things Copyright.
   
• Who killed Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide? The Internet, apparently.
   
• Last month we told you about the upcoming Philly Geek Awards taking place in August. Well, check out this cool Katniss Everdeen "Girl on Fire"-inspired dress that Geek of the Year nominee Leslie Birch made using LED lighting! #makerculturerules
   
• We've all seen the awful and inexcusable actions that have occurred recently in Ferguson, MI. As we've stated before, libraries are more than just books so it's no surprise that The Ferguson Municipal Library has kept its doors open and been a refuge for citizens during these trying times.
   
• I love dystopian fiction as much as the next person, but Vulture makes a valid point when it asks, "Why Cant Anybody Write A Utopian Novel Anymore?"
  
   
• Continuing the fight for Net Neutrality, Wired weighs in with their thoughts on how to keep the Internet open to all.
   
• We were very saddened by the recent loss of comedian and actor Robin Williams. You can see him demonstrating his support and love of libraries in the video below. R.I.P.
  

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