Rewatching ST:TNG Called to the aid of a transport ship on its way to an important peace summit, the Enterprise-D scatters raiders and beams aboard an ambassador and his elderly mother Maylor, who dramatically warns Troi not to pursue him. Wishing to be transferred to another civilian transport, Alkar stands his ground against Picard and…
Similar:We were pretty even for about 25m, but I let him get my queen, and I had no hope after tha…PersonalZagg Rugged iPad Air2 keyboard case — USB mini socket came right out with the plug. Grr!I have not had much luck with Zagg keybo…Personal"Chores" — Clip from Snow White: The Musical (Stage Right Greensburg,…
An editorial on on the firing of CNN’s Chris Cuomo actually quotes from the textbook I’m using in the journalism class that met for the last time today. This editorial was actually published during our last class, so I regret I couldn’t assign it as a final discussion text. It makes a really…
Projections, live music, sounds, props, costumes, scene changes, casting, performances… everything spot-on and professional. A moving, deeply relevant story, with lots of flawed characters whose story arcs were rich and engaging. The mystery was well-executed, with subtle details (parallels, echoes, clever misdirection) that amplified the plot twists. Very powerful. I leapt to my feet applauding…
This is what an ethical news organization does when one of its employees becomes embroiled in a conflict of interest. No human institution is perfect, and no journalist is perfect. But Cuomo should have known better, and should have acted differently, and is now paying the price. CNN said Saturday that anchor Chris Cuomo has…
Similar:Another section of a #neovictorian control panel for a #steampunk #blender3d project. I h…AestheticsMy mother has taught me so much. I'm delighted I get to sit in her living room and te…PersonalThe Other 21st Century Skills User Generated Education.AcademiaLaying out our anti-socialization defenses & cleaning out the penitence shack for anot…Visiting Fort Ligonier. When the…
Similar:In February 2000, I was blogging about "The Heist" (Sorrels); the "Instant Muse Poetry Gen… In February 2000, I was blogging abo…Cyberculture"I don't view Shakespeare's work as intimidating anymore." — midterm reflection from coll… “It has made me more confident in my…AcademiaAmazing show. Young lovers, a witty (but often stupid) servant, speeches, rants, exaggerat… PersonalWhat if…
Similar:Journalists write to inform, not to impress.Sometimes when I find myself putting mor…JournalismAs yearbooks die, colleges lose a link to the pastThis year, for the first time in decades…AcademiaThe Girl Wins the Upper Division Monologue in the 25th Annual Pittsburgh Public Theatre's …CultureInternet Archive puts classic 70s and 80s games onlineClassic video games from the…
Of course, the power outage meant that we missed three weeks of class, but when I was able to finally meet up again with the few of you who returned, I really felt we got a lot done. Until the fires. Who knew that plugging all of our electrical infrastructure into the same outlet would…
Similar:It will be harder to leave Facebook than it was to leave Twitter It was not that hard to leave Twitter….CybercultureThe Case for Breaking Up With Your ParentsI already felt fairly independent from m…AcademiaSeize the Day!Personal'Robot Journalist' Out-Writes Human Sports ReporterSports journalism is full of colorful fi…GamesWhispers (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 2, Episode 14) O'Brien…
Similar:Furnished a random nook in the #neovictorian #steampunk cruiser I'm building. Not ha…PersonalI apologize for this one. R2-D2 stars in Andrew Lloyd Weber's musical CATS.PersonalThe Penance of Eleanor, Duchess of Gloucester, by Edwin Austin Abbey.This painting was inspired by the scene …AestheticsStage Right's "The Secret Garden": Performing with My Talented Daughter This weekend has been…
Similar:The Life and Times of ¯\_(ツ)_/¯But, in addition to symbolizing despair,…CybercultureTwo Steps Down the Interactive Fiction RoadWonderfully detailed analysis of two gro…AestheticsAnne Of Green Gables Blond On Book CoverEr.. no. This is not Anne of Green Gable…BooksIt appears there may be some audience participation in this outdoor production of Richard …PersonalHappy Easter 2019 Current_EventsIn Which…
Similar:A #neovictorian #steampunk ship-of-the-line needs a dramatic flag and a conveniently locat…AestheticsAscending the path to High Hrothgar? No, just the snow-covered steps from the parking lot… Ascending the path to High Hrothgar?…PersonalSummer project: learning the Unity gaming engine.One bedtime about 11 years ago, my 5yo d…PersonalLighting makes a difference. The officers' pub from the interplanetary…
Similar:Come see Carolyn as “The Girl” in The Fantasticks, Oct 18-27. CultureThoreau's Cellphone ExperimentWhen I teach “Intro to Literary Study,” …AcademiaOut for a walk during some downtime. Paused to appreciate this beautiful city of #Pittsbur…Out for a walk during some downtime. Pau…PersonalWhen you hear your daughter the understudy is going on for a sold-out show.…
The full article (by Angelo Careriis) in French, but there is an English abstract, and Google Translate is just a few clicks away. By examining a mixed body composed of video games linked to the American hacker culture (Colossal Cave Adventure, Rogue, Dwarf Fortress), and some academic research that examine these objects with an experimental…
Similar:Enjoyed making a 3D print of the captain’s chair from the #steampunk bedtime stories I use…Enjoyed making a 3D print of the captain…PersonalSomeone I know very well is in the trailer for Midnight (2020)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5BczlGs…CultureBreakfast Battle from "The Miracle Worker" (Pamela Lee as Annie Sullivan and Carolyn Jerz …Update: Here’s a clip of the whole break…CultureThis…
Similar:Today's unexpected but welcome moments of grace She waived a fee. He accepted a…AwesomeTo all these tools I've loved before…While cleaning out my desk at home I add…AestheticsI love my students enough to teach them the difference between passive voice and past tens…If a goggles-for-brains Lego character c…EducationSeize the Day!PersonalOn my fantasy #steampunk cruiser, every…
Similar:Bird flight simulator. The boy goes for altitude and distance, the girl does stunts.In the bird-flight simulator at the Pitt…Cyberculture"I might be putting a little too much effort into designing the cravat for the captai…AestheticsThe Portable Writing desk — the Victorian laptopFocusing on the materiality of writing, …AestheticsThe third Google hit for " #steampunk…
Rewatching ST:TNG When the Enterprise-D locates the missing science vessel Yosemite, twitchy Lt. Barclay makes a technobabble suggestion that’s so good, LaForge adds him to the away team. But when it comes time to beam over, Mr. Smarty yeets himself to the counselor’s office instead. We learn that Barclay is afraid of the transporter, but…
Similar:Me waiting for students to drop by during office hours. AcademiaHere's a close look at the scepter leading the procession. #SetonHillGrad 2016 starts…PersonalShe was nervous about the dog misbehaving during "Tomorrow," so I told her she could pract… https://youtu.be/718e4XsNvGY Leap…AmusingLighting really makes a difference! A glimpse into the captain's ready room, off the offic… AestheticsTeaching…