“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:Plans for the Little Known Confederate HelicopterThe possibilities of combining Civil War…DesignChoose wisely… you have the power to turn this wrap into a sandwich or a…
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:Carolyn as Maria in West Side StoryPersonalIn November 1999, I was blogging about books, camomile tea and Skylon 4, the death of Star…In November 1999, I was blogging…
“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:Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of AustriaOn 28 June 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinan…CultureTrump’s Claims About Media Coverage of Terror Attacks Are BogusThe difference between PR and journalism…CultureI'm not tired of @shu.pippin yet! Final performance…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:The Benefits of No-Tech Note TakingI quibble with The Chronicle headline wr…AcademiaSpaghetti dinner with my son.PersonalStar Wars: The Last Jedi abuse blamed on Russian trolls and 'political agendas'More than half of the hostile responses …CultureCritical Thinking Rhetoric The IdealistAcademiaLate night set construction for The Miracle Worker.ArtFact Check: No,…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:Rossum's Universal Robots (Act 1) Artistic ProsperityThe first act of Artistic Prosperity’s v…CultureWhat's next in game narrative, with Emily Short Something that I tended to think was…CultureFDR and Grilled MillionairesTonight we’ll be blocking my big scene a…Culture''Uh…''And yes, Liz’s face registers the shift…
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_EventsIn Defense Of Metaphors In Science WritingWe live in an elegant universe. The c…CultureHello, 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:Juror's CreedWhile researching my obligations for #ju…CultureJudge:…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:In Defense Of Metaphors In Science WritingWe live in an elegant universe. The c…CultureI asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingHello, there, mini.Hello, there, mini. Let’s restore…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:Carolyn Gombell Is Not a Real Person: #JusticeforCarolyn Is a Campaign Against Twitter Ref…Fascinating use of social media. To be c…Current_EventsRT @PhilKomarny: A floppy disc… In #context htt…RT @PhilKomarny: A floppy disc… In #co…TweetsTweet: Came around the corner and saw my kids…
Mental Floss. Similar:The daughter joined the cast of this show a few days ago. As Safie, she sings a folk song …She says she got the email while at a ca…CultureAnother 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aestheti…AestheticsOne of the benefits of teaching at a small college, with small classes…In a…
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:A selfie with a Chekov action figure after learning of Anton Yelchin's deathCurrent_EventsPippin! Last show today at 2pm.CultureStage Right Arts4Homeschoolers present Hello Dolly Apr 28 & 29.My daughter will be playing Dolly Levi F…CultureAnother delightful section of a #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. #design #aesthetic…AestheticsWhat, exactly, am I looking at here?…
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:Crabby 9yo Constructs a Head-mounted Frump-amplification Isolation CubeMy 9yo was ordered not to…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:Journalists play a vital role in a democracy. That sometimes includes serving the public b…Personal'Anti-dopamine parenting' can curb a kid's craving for screens or sweetsA good article about kids and dopamine.&…CybercultureForgotten closet box:…
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:The Unstoppable Rise of the Digital Content CreatorThis is why I…