“Police have cornered the suspect who reportedly put as many as 25 words on single line of this text. If caught, he faces… … a lengthy sentence.” Via Cheezburger Similar:Selling Point (Audio Drama) I had fun recording this in the stud…AmusingJournalists Prefer "Said"Journalists prefer the neutral “said” to…EducationCredible case that a lost Shakespeare sonnet has…
In the restaurant parking lot after dinner (thanks, Grandma Pat) I mentioned to Carolyn that today is National Dance Day. She rarely needs much encouragement to perform. Similar:"Wolf!", cried the shepherd boy. (The whole thread is worth reading.) https://twitter.com/CT_Bergstrom/statu…CultureWatched "Apollo 11" at local library with my son today50 years ago today, three humans were on…CultureThe…
“Peter, if black holes aren’t a good conversation starter at the picnic, what else might you try?” “Superstring theory?” That’s my boy. Similar:“I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” Very glad I got my son interested in 2001: …PersonalNo girl wins: three ways women unlearn their love of video games – OffworldSeveral times…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:100 Careers for English MajorsAnyone with an English degree will tell …AcademiaWhy do academics dress so badly? (Answer: they are too happy)I used to wear a suit and tie when I tau…AcademiaAmazing McDonald's "Maestro Burger" CommercialJaw-dropping. So creative and joyful. …AestheticsYeet with Emily Dickinson (according to my auto-correct}PersonalIT…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Showing vs. Telling (Example: "I like to win.")I just wrote these examples on a student…AestheticsWatched "Apollo 11" at local library with my son today50 years ago today, three humans were on…CultureSurprise: Humanities Degrees Provide Great Return On InvestmentCompleting a humanities degree is a…
In her new novel, Codecrafter, Sandbothe constructs a fantasy world to introduce programming possibilities to young readers. Programming is sorcery, and code makes spells. The novel focuses on Tagglinde, a young daughter of a lord, and her entry into the world of sorcery through learning programming, and using her knowledge of programming to defeat her…
For me, it’s an upgrade from 16 to 32GB. Also, I tried out a mini & ended up preferring the portability to the large screen. @textfiles Similar:I'm no longer surprised, but still want to document.This is really noteworthy. Today the Pre…Current_EventsLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsParallel structure in…
Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore you from your backup and get to work! Note to self: next time, before handing in iPad, take screenshots of the icon configuration. (I’m glad I blogged my goodbye to the old model, because I can reconstruct the home screen from that photo.) Similar:Maybe I'll just delete these QUARTER OF…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Overheard at Quora: "Why after all these years is Moodle still so ugly?"Moodle is a free course-management tool …AcademiaWhat kids do when Dad won't hand over the iPod So I’m not being selfish… this is …EducationRT…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:It's been nice knowing you, iPad3 It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but…TweetsHabits for happiness: tips for looking on the bright side of lifeHabits for happiness: tips for looking o…PersonalJuror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureJury Duty UpdateI’m a happy, responsible, and…
Mental Floss. Similar:The Shape of the World, According to Old Mapshttps://www.visualcapitalist.com/shape-o…AestheticsAdding details to a clip-art silhouette, for a project that will be released in a day or t… An important but small detail in a B…AestheticsDani Girl (Oct 1-3, 2015) at the Geyer Performing Arts CenterVinnie Tresco, Carolyn Jerz, Matthew Hom…CultureAnother 10 sq cm of…
A very useful, concise summary of web-enabled wisdom. In my years working in technology, I have learned a few things. These lessons have become oft-repeated refrains when speaking to people, so I thought I’d collect them so I have a link to send folks when needed. 10 Rules of Internet – Anil Dash via @Historiator…
Moodle is a free course-management tool that many schools (including mine) use to manage the online components of courses (including computer-graded quizzes, discussion forums, and the submission of online papers). The tool is powerful, but the interface offers a bewildering array of options, so that casual users are often dismayed by how many checkboxes it…
By the way, I won. Similar:My second greenscreen test.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d-LPwKQ…CybercultureComputers and Writing 2020 Funding Request: SubmittedMy contributions this year are a worksho…AcademiaAm I a Bad Father Because I Let My Daughter Eat M&Ms in Her Mashed Potatoes?[poll id=”2″] AestheticsStage Right spreads the gospel of music with 'Godspell'The Tribune-Review is very dependable in…Current_EventsIn February, 2001, I was…
Seton Hill’s CIO is one of the experts cited in this infographic. The world’s best business and leadership experts share their insights to help CMOs, CIOs, and CEOs bolster their digital influence. This interactive infographic is a high-level summary of their advice. Similar:"This Is Probably Going to Kill Us:" How First 'Star Trek' Movie Avoided…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:What Happens When Digital Cities Are Abandoned?“The great paradox about these digital c…CultureA former student contacted me to share her thoughts.A few years ago, I told myself I would s…AcademiaChess with my son.…
As a toddler, my son once methodically showed me a series of random objects (truck, ball, teddy, clay). Each time I told him I was too busy. Then he tried a book. I just HAD to drop what I was doing and read to him. I still read to my 11yo girl. We’re on the…
[T]he Internet has dramatically changed the role of the cultural critic. Albums and movies “leak” far in advance of their due dates, entire libraries of music or television shows can be torrented and hoarded in a matter of hours, and as quickly as terabytes of .mp3s and .avis are transmitted, so too are all of…
At first glance, this chart makes it look like food stamp usage has gone from almost nothing at some unspecified time in the past, to some huge amount over a span of who-knows-how-long. Only a fraction of the visitors to the site will click on the chart to see the scale, which reveals that the…
Arts on the Waterfront’s Waiting for Godot Kit! Simply print and cut. Share it with the thespian in your life! Put one on your desk today. If you want take a photo of it and share it on our page. —Arts on the Waterfront. Similar:FULL BLOOM at Latrobe’s Olde Main, Aug 30-Sep 2.CultureThe Rhetoric of…