Katie is going to high school in a few weeks, as a tenth grader. The school is much larger than the one she attended last fall—approximately the same population as my own alma mater when I was there. I, at…
Quote of the Day
If you cannot write well, you cannot think well, and if you cannot think well, others will do your thinking for you. George Orwell
Online Writing Labs
So anyway, I meant to post about those Online Writing Labs (OWLs) that many colleges have put online. Their contents and quality vary widely from one college to the next. They’re intended to help students write their papers at whatever…
Neat Resource!
I was browsing through a magazine about writing today and came across an article about online writing labs (OWLs), suggesting that writers make use of them as reference tools. I was distracted, though, by this: Ink, “A Free, Multiplayer, Online…
Back to School Time!
In the US, parents and students are rushing about preparing for the beginning of fall classes. Traditionally, that involves shopping for new clothing and supplies from pencils to computers. Teens and young adults are leaving home for college dorms. The…
Separation Anxiety
And I don’t even know for sure if there’ll be a separation! Katie may go to high school this year. We’ll know for sure very soon. I’ve done a transcript for her, all official and everything. Just the thought makes…
Is walking next?
Device writes on water Researchers at Akishima Laboratories (Mitsui Zosen), working in conjunction with professor Shigeru Naito of Osaka University, have developed a device that uses waves to draw text and pictures on the surface of the water. The device…
Mythlandia
How many of these references do you recognize? I had a little trouble on the site when using Firefox, so you may need to try a different browser if you can’t see the incredible map mural at first. (Link updated…
Today’s Assignment
Go watch Hans Rosling talk. You’ll need your sound on. If you ever need to give a presentation of any kind, it’s “how to do it” training. You’ll enjoy it, and this is good stuff to know.
TEDTalks
You actually want to go watch Hans Rosling talk. If you ever need to give a presentation of any kind at work, this video should count as “how to do it” training. Even if you don’t, go watch. You’ll enjoy…