“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:Two computer screens aren't better than oneI turned off the extra screen on my desk…CybercultureWhat happens to local news when there is no local media to…
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:In January 2000, I was blogging about dancing paperclips, the transience of literary judge… In January 2000, I was blogging abou…BooksToday's 10 sq cm of #blender3d #steampunk control…
“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:Language Log » 25 Questions for Teaching with "Word Crimes"A little perspective is good. So is genr…AcademiaLoki's Loop Escape RoomGreat concept for a virtual escape…CultureElly Noble Reflects on Stage Right's New "Snow White"What’s…
To stash her Lemonheads and Smarties. http://t.co/Fr1luEpZ2b Similar:Father David Hudgins RIP | In His Own Words My friend from high school passed away…DramaA Successful Failure: The TI-99/4A Turns 40My family had one of these when I was 12…AwesomeIt’s that time again.Personal8k trimsheets baked as efficient building blocks for my #fantasy #steampunk #cgi cruiser. …PersonalI baked…
This one is #3, “Man Lurking by Fence.” 19 Book Cover Clichés. Similar:America’s Real Digital Divide If you think middle-class children are…Culture100 Careers for English MajorsAnyone with an English degree will tell …AcademiaThe Sentence That Knocked Down the Berlin Wall (But Almost Didn’t)Words that defined Ronald Reagan’s presi…CultureYour second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in…
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:Maybe I'll just delete these QUARTER OF A MILLION spam comments.Not kidding — 254,460 spam comments in …CybercultureParallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesLoved…
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:What kids do when Dad won't hand…
It’s been nice knowing you, iPad3, but #SetonHill is upgrading me to a mini. Serve your new owner well! Similar:RT @PhilKomarny: A floppy disc… In #context htt…RT @PhilKomarny: A floppy disc… In #co…TweetsParallel Structure vs. Faulty ParallelismI just touched up a handout on Parallel …HumanitiesAnd the girl has succeeded in getting me to wear t…And…
3 KTVU staff fired over airing of fake Asiana Airlines pilot names. richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2013/07/exclus… Similar:Parallel structure in writing: Use it!These comic panels cover the issue well….HumanitiesI asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingJudge: Apple conspired to fix eBook prices.Judge: Apple conspired to fix eBook pric…BooksAnd the girl…
Mental Floss. Similar:Big Calculator: How Texas Instruments Monopolized Math ClassMy math education predated the widesprea…BusinessThat Uplifting Tweet You Just Shared? A Russian Troll Sent ItProfessional disinformation isn’t spread…CultureThe ‘Liar’s Dividend’ is dangerous for journalists. Here’s how to fight it. The Liar’s Dividend suggests tha…CultureIf You Think You Hate Puns, You're WrongI wrote my college application…
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:I have a daughter who does things. If demon curses and buckets of stage blood are your thi…I have a daughter who does things. If de…AmusingSlow flyby of a scout shop. Starfield backdrop; particle-based engine exhaust; hull uses a…More progress as I continue to level up …AestheticsMy Kids Are Shatner…
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:Combating Shakespearean shrinkage – Shakespeare & BeyondThe worst reaction to Shakespeare’s comp…CultureTimes photo…
Lost brand-new earbuds. Reached in pocket of freshly-washed pants & found old earbuds. (They work!) Looked down & spotted new earbuds. #win Similar:Reception after faculty workshop. #partylikeaprofessorPersonalThe chief engineer has a forward-facing station, on a platform above the technical staff c…PersonalOn the way to closing night of "Orphans."Personal#SHUConvocation is about to begin @setonhilluniversityPersonalGoogle's Super Bowl…
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:How Zuckerberg’s Facebook is like Gutenberg’s printing pressHistorian Niall Ferguson notes…