“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:We are the product that Facebook has been testingUp to now, I refrained from posting anyt…BusinessWill Journalism Be a Crime in a Second Trump Administration?Journalism 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:When your January term starts Dec 18. #partylikeaprofAcademiaFlying Saucer Irony AmusingCollege bookstores adapting to changing times with additional servicesIn the corner of the Seton Hill Universi…AcademiaThe Dog and the…
“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:Filmmakers Find Section of Destroyed Space Shuttle Challenger on Ocean FloorInstead of World War II-era plane debris…HistorySnow White: The Musical Opens Fridayhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiIRCoHoN…AestheticsMedia Bias Chart 8.0 (Left vs. Right; Fact vs. Propaganda; Complex vs.…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:Why Love Lyrics LastI am inclined to agree with the “favorit…AcademiaThirteen seconds. Dozens of bullets. One explosive photo.Forget for a moment that the picture is …CultureThe 22 rules of storytelling, according to PixarMy favorite: “Once upon a time there was…ArtYes, I do feel rather awesome right now.Lost brand-new…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Don't call it "social distancing" or you just might get a polite correction from the admin…AcademiaHeadlines: Why editors matter in journalism.Headlines are important. (Send an editor…AmusingWhat a great time everyone had at the "Cabbies."CulturePop Culture Showdown with My Retro DaughterThe girl tried to…
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:Loved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhillLoved seeing A Comedy of Errors @setonhi…TweetsRT @JordanFor: One of the counters from the Civil…RT @JordanFor: One of the counters from …TweetsHello, there,…
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:I asked my geekling whether she was…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Parallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesHow hate and misinformation go viral: A case study of a Trump retweetOn Sunday night, President Donald Trump …AcademiaRT @JordanFor: One of the counters from…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:I asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around the corner and saw my kids h…TweetsHabits for happiness: tips for looking on the…
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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:So many dials to polish. More workstations. #steampunk #neovictorian #design #aesthetics #… AestheticsYes, I spent the last hour designing this brutalist pen holder for a virtual production of…AestheticsSetting up high, medium and low levels of detail for this element of a city wall. #medieva…PersonalPlaying video games linked to breast-feeding, not…
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:John Dewey: Portrait of a Progressive Thinker: His ideas altered the education of…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:Hi, I’m the St Joe’s basement doorstop. Let me start your three-day weekend by wrapping my…PersonalWhen students don't show up during office hours: I adjusted the cabinet and added a new (s…AestheticsReport to…
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:9 Photography Tips (Steve McCurry) 9 Photography TipsAestheticsMasked up, so I…