“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:Meme unfairly blames "protesters" for four crimesA Facebook meme that claims “3 of these …CultureMeme alleging Trump said “Africans Are Lazy, Good at Sex, Theft” is…
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:A pie slice from the ring surrounding the ballroom, from the #steampunk bedtime stories I …AestheticsMy wonderful daughter.Personal‘It’s mindblowing’: US meteorologists face death threats as hurricane conspiracies surge“Murdering…
“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:The Strangest, Most Spectacular Bridge Collapse (And How We Got It Wrong)At a glance of the edited footage, it’s …DesignI Don’t Know Why Everyone’s in Denial About College Students Who Can’t Do the…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:Musician uses computer algorithm to compose every melody possible in C, releases them for … A lawyer and hobbyist musician…AmusingKatie Couric Gun Documentary Undermined By Manipulative Editing : NPRInterviewer Katie Couric asks a group of…CultureOpening night. They've got magic to do! CultureCelebration of Writing Fall 2019PersonalThe Zombie Argument…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Dead metaphor alert, as far as the Associated Press is concernedOther signs of the digital age: we don’t…BooksLooking for Par'Mach in All the Wrong Places #StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch (Season 5, Episode 3) …Rewatching ST:DS9 Outside the O’Brien…AmusingStudent journalist experiences the 'trickle down' of…
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:Yes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocke…PersonalFormer student: "I remember sometimes being annoyed with all of our blogging assignments, …A third alum in the last…
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:Carolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person:…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Yes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocke…PersonalShe doesn't have keys or a phone or an ID. Why does my tween need a purse?To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. ht…AmusingJury Duty…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:Habits for happiness: tips for looking on the bright side of lifeHabits for happiness: tips for looking o…PersonalTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around the corner and saw my kids h…TweetsClassroom collaboration marketplaceWhile I am uncomfortable with…
Mental Floss. Similar:A stranger approached me today.A stranger approached me today. I was a…CultureAnother lovely variation of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3dart #neovictorian #desig…AestheticsJerry Lewis’s Costars Speak Out: “He Grabbed Me. He Began to Fondle Me. I Was Dumbstruck”As a kid I watched Jerry Lewis movies wh…CultureUnderstanding the difference between credible information and propagandaIn the…
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:Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. Not the end product. Just prac…AestheticsGirlhood 2014They don’t even seem to want to watch Fr…CultureLearning the hard way, by making mistakes and starting over. The fore section of the fanta… AestheticsGo not to the elves for counsel, for they will say…
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:PHD Comics: It's in the syllabus PHD Comics: It’s in the syllab…AcademiaThe Benefits…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:More bits of my summer project – another delightful span of a #neovictorian #steampunk con…AestheticsWhy Even Try if You Have A.I.? Now that machines can think for us, we have to choose wheth……
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:Texas School Censors All Of ‘Huck Finn’ Except The N-Words (Satire…