My sister the computer programmer benefitted early in her career because she was an excellent writer. She was so good at taking notes that people would invite to her important meetings so there would be a good record, and people would consult her about important topics covered during those meetings. My brother the electrical engineer…
Peter spent the day at a chess tournament — the biggest he’s participated in yet. He won three games and lost one, and won a trophy for “Under 800” — but the trophy plaque has a curious misprint. Similar:Game Design Program for Education & TrainingI haven’t tried GameSalad yet… and won…AcademiaGinger Christ Superstar!AestheticsOnce on This…
I already have some handouts on writing titles for web pages and writing titles for college papers. I don’t (at the moment) have a full handout on writing headlines for news stories. In this age of clickbait (“Clickbait Tactics Drive the Writing of Headlines on ABC News,” 2015), revisiting Poynter’s advice on writing traditional news…
Similar:My adorable daughter (Easter 2021) AestheticsWhat if I design a #steampunk fantasy cruiser and there aren’t enough chairs? How do I kno… AestheticsToo Short a Season (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 15) When an old admiral youthens, shows…Rewatching ST:TNG. I was underwhelmed…HistoryBeing a deaf lipreader during a pandemic means increased social anxietyEven social events are…
This is a challenging writing task. Presidential biographies are a staple of children’s book publishing, and of classrooms across the country. Nonfiction for children is a surging category, particularly in light of a Common Core mandate that schools put greater emphasis on it in their curriculum. Publishers like Penguin Young Readers, Scholastic and Time for…
All of us with Facebook accounts do work for Mark Zuckerberg. Our tagging, sharing, and liking gives Facebook valuable information that advertisers use to reach us. This article describes how Facebook has been courting news organizations, asking them to provide content tailored to Facebook’s needs. Facebook is not interested in an informed, educated public that…
My kids have never seen The Princess Bride. (This is an odd pop culture gap for my 80s-obsessed girl.) Similar:Popcorn MakerI’ll have to look into this. Popc…AestheticsSummer Project: Responsive Web DesignI spent more time than I’d like to admit…AestheticsThe Visitor #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 4, Episode 3) Old Jake Reflects on the life-cha…Rewatching ST:DS9 On…
A literary work is a powerful tool for simulating what it’s like to inhabit someone else’s life. Not just tolerating difference, or grudgingly giving “the other side” equal time; but generating real empathy for the diversity of humanity. There is no Frigate like a Book To take us Lands away Nor any Coursers like a…
It’s extremely important to understand what a wide range of people are thinking about, and that includes being exposed to influential ideas that I disagree with. I’d rather not hide from an idea that has power, especially if it turns out I can do something about the issue. The headline is a little misleading… there…
NASDAQ.com throws shade via Reuters: Snapchat is popular among people under 30 who enjoy applying bunny faces and vomiting rainbows onto their selfies, but man yon Wall Street are critical of its high valuation, slowing user growth and lack of profitability. Joel Randewich, NASDAQ.com Similar:We'll Always Have Paris (TNG Rewatch: Season 1, Episode 24)Rewatching Star…
Free speech is valuable. It’s dangerous to set the precedent that it’s okay to censor speech as long as you side with the censor and against the position being silenced. A New Jersey school district has suspended a teacher after yearbook photos of two high school students were altered to remove President Donald Trump’s name…
Similar:Random gauge design, for background details in a fantasy #steampunk project. #blender3d #b… AestheticsSeton Hill students Emily Vohs, Elizabeth Burns, Jake Carnahan-Curcio and Carolyn Jerz in …Seton Hill students Emily Vohs, Elizabet…AcademiaEnjoying a peaceful fall moment while it's possible. Taking these moments as they come. AestheticsChess tournament in Monroeville.PersonalThe boy wins once again. #chessGamesAnother 10sq…
Similar:Peter vs. the PenguinsFor the past hour, Peter (who is not yet…AmusingI think I’ve mentioned I have a daughter who sometimes does things.I think I’ve mentioned I have a daughter…PersonalOpening night! So great to see live local theatre.PersonalThe poetry of deafnessMy auditory processing disorder makes it…AestheticsMy second greenscreen test.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-LPwKQ…CybercultureOnce on This Island (Stage Right!…
Similar:Trees (an "Interpretive Travesty")A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Ag…AestheticsCoined by Shakespeare? Think againFor years, Shakespeare has been thought …AcademiaThe new marshmallow test: Resisting the temptations of the webThe Stanford marshmallow experiment is a…AcademiaMan enough to sew my own computer bag. Insecure enough to seek validation on social media …AmusingEveryone Nov 1AmusingNAVY TO DROP…
Reserving judgments is a matter of infinite hope. Best case scenario? A virtual reality game that is either based around Portal or Half-Life, or unites the franchises into one experience. Valve has invested heavily in VR and clearly values the technology as an entertainment phenomenon – the Portal demo for Vive is one of the…
Similar:Settling in to enjoy live theater. Support the arts in your community!PersonalSpring 2024 Grades: SubmittedSpring 2024 Grades: SubmittedPersonalSee The Nutcracker!@laurelballetperformingco dancers and full @westmorelandsymphony orches…DanceMy son (black) has captured better pieces, but my brother (white) has a better position. C… PersonalAfter I noticed an overnight traffic spike to a classic handout, I touched it up…
Similar:Detailed Articulation of Feet in Unity3DI’m following a lot of tutorials, and co…AestheticsMinimalist Graphic Interpretations of Philosophical Concepts — Prints by Genis Carreras …Art Prints by Genis Carreras | Society6….AestheticsEnjoyed watching "Queen of Katwe" (Ugandan girl chess prodigy movie)I enjoyed watching this chess-themed com…Culture6 Problems with our School SystemI spend a lot of time re-educating…
MTV recently ditched the “Best Actor/Actress” awards in favor of “Best Actor,” which suggests the gender-specific term “actress” is less popular among MTV’s target audience. I added that detail, fixed some broken links, and updated the graphic. See Writing Tips: Gender Neutral Language. Similar:When your January term starts Dec 18. #partylikeaprofAcademiaYou Must Not ‘Do Your…
With the money I saved by working on the car (watching a lot of YouTube tutorials) I bought a new midrange zoom, in the hopes I won’t miss shots by swapping lenses. And now my camera bag won’t quite zip shut. #ConspicuousConsumption Similar:The Big Boy GraveyardOn road trips in my youth, watching the …AmusingWeird History…
Similar:Our family has seen David Whalen in the persona of Sherlock in five or six different shows…Our family has seen David Whalen in the …CultureIs AI making us less intelligent?This morning, after students submitted a…CybercultureMy students seem increasingly confused by the difference between journal title vs. article… Sometimes students will submit bibli…AcademiaSomeone I know…