Dear 11yo Daughter

You are growing up smart, talented, determined, and beautiful. (And mercurial. And obstreperous.) For a little while longer, please keep thinking that problems like these are so important, because I know I can fix them so easily. Similar:The annual patriotic showing of #1776 has begun.CultureClues (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Four, Episode 14) Data's faslehoods nonpluss…

If You’re Getting Walled in a Cellar I Feel Bad for You Son

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The Whole Internet Hates Me

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Komarny

Seton Hill’s #CIO @PhilKomarny is moving on to @robotsNpencils

Seton Hill’s #CIO @PhilKomarny (who inspired SHU’s innovative mobile learning achievements) is moving on to @robotsNpencils. One to watch! Similar:Stage Right's 'Seussical' offers songs, messagesThe Tribune-Review does a great job cove…Current_EventsChallenger Disaster: 30 YearsI was a high school senior, watching on …CybercultureEssay on how much a professor learned about teaching from his mentorI had a…

RT @SetonianOnline: Reeves Library to become the n…

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First Stanford code poetry slam reveals the literary side of computer code

Leslie Wu, a doctoral student in computer science at Stanford, took an appropriately high-tech approach to presenting her poem “Say 23” at the first Stanford Code Poetry Slam. Wu wore Google Glass as she typed 16 lines of computer code that were projected onto a screen while she simultaneously recited the code aloud. She then…

RT @JanetSymmons: Academic blogging will shape how…

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STEM Needs a New Letter

Creativity alone does not foster innovation, nor do abstract scientific or mathematical concepts. Innovators also need to know how to render those creative ideas into working products that can be put into use. In order to bridge the chasm between abstract idea and utility, some educators are advocating for an expansion of the popular STEM…

Finished reading my 11yo “The Castle of Llyr,” the…

Finished reading my 11yo “The Castle of Llyr,” the 3rd in the high-fantasy series that inspired 80s Disney “Black Cauldron.” Very engaging. Similar:And the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And the girl has succeeded in getting me…TweetsIt's been nice knowing you, iPad3 It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but…TweetsRT @JordanFor: One of…

Computer scientists quantify elements of writing style that differentiate successful fiction

“Predicting the success of literary works poses a massive dilemma for publishers and aspiring writers alike,” Choi said. “We examined the quantitative connection between writing style and successful literature. Based on novels across different genres, we investigated the predictive power of statistical stylometry in discriminating successful literary works, and identified the stylistic elements that are…

English Professor Suddenly Realizes Students Will…

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RT @heatherfro: The number of my nonacademic frien…

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