This is certainly a joke, but it’s funnier than the original: You probably remember KTVU’s royal eff up with reading obviously fake Asian names for the pilots of the Asiana crash. Names like “Wi To Lo” and “Ho Lee Fuk”. It looks like a Korean news agency is having some fun at KTVU’s expense. After…
No big surprises here, but this blog post does a good job explaining why doing well on multiple choice questions does not prepare students for college. I took this sample AP test and Googled the 40 questions exactly as written. It took about 2 seconds to find the answers – and that was checking a…
“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:I actually don't mind Canvas — it just happens to be the course management system I have …AcademiaCreate Joy with Content Management System Hexcodes for Canvas…
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:The Onion's Supreme Court Briefing on Satire Is StunningFrom October: A man who was arrested ov…AmusingFinal week of Pict Classic Theatre's Oliver Twist (NEXTpittsburgh)Today is Carolyn’s day off…
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To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:Lawyers who won Happy Birthday copyright case sue over “We Shall Overcome” “We Shall Overcome,” a song that was the…BusinessWatching a National Guard helicopter lift off after an EMS displayJust spending an August evening with the…PersonalIronic QuotesAmusingBloopers from my monologue for @pictclassictheatre 's Shakespeare Webinar this Friday at 2… …
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:The Missing Will, by Agatha Christie (WAOB Audio Theatre)I had a great time playing Hastings in t…CultureStage Right's "The Secret Garden": Performing with My Talented Daughter This weekend has been magical. Frida…CultureCopy Of The Scarlet Letter Can't Believe The Notes High Schooler Writing…
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:My Minecraft-obsessed tween made this blocky foam pig at art camp. Next up: Stage Right summer musical th…AestheticsTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids huddled on…Came around…
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:Proto iPads and Paper Coexist in Classic…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:Tweet: For an anatomy project, my #geekling made a Vulcan…For an anatomy project, my #geekling mad…Tweets10 Rules of Internet – Anil DashA very useful, concise summary of web-en…BusinessAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:Judge: Apple conspired to fix eBook prices.Judge: Apple conspired to fix eBook pric…BooksShe doesn't have keys or a phone or an ID. Why does my tween need a purse?To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. ht…Amusing10 Rules of Internet – Anil DashA very…
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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…
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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:A computer scientist urges more support for the humanities (opinion)”Lior Shamir, a computer…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:Green / mahogany variation of the vibe I'm working on for a fantasy #steampunk #blend…PersonalHow Humans Respond to RobotsThe play that coined the word “robot,” K…AestheticsThe Case for Banning Laptops in the ClassroomMaybe…
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…