A Double Edged Sword

Facebook. I like it. I don’t like it. It’s reasonable then it’s not reasonable. Its inconsistent policies on privacy are frustrating but I can tolerate the evolution. But, how do I describe my thoughts to my kids about why I don’t want them to use it? It’s been tricky. Then I saw this:   Thanks, [...]

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Music as Unifying Force

Can you imagine a virtual choir where one person on a computer monitor (or handheld device) conducts a diverse collection of voices from around the world? Well, watch this. Move to about 6:30 (and then again to 12:15) to go right to the singing. Eric Whitacre conducts. Fascinating. Beautiful. I find this concept so intriguing, [...]

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Helping Others And Giving Thanks

As Thanksgiving approaches, we often think about preparing the big turkey dinner, eating too much food and watching football games. I also like to remember to sincerely “give thanks” and seek out ways that our family can give back. Today, I discovered a charity that provides food for people who might otherwise go hungry. It’s [...]

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To Motivate the Students…

For those parents of students who need a little motivation to study harder, try this video:

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A Little More Background

Did you love that opening scene of “The Social Network”? Then you might find this bit worthwhile: and if you enjoyed that and would like to see more, here you go: Also, check out this comparison of the actors and the people they portray in a “fictionalized” manner:

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Just a Taste…

Even if it’s not completely true, it’s still a fabulous film. Some have called it this generation’s Citizen Kane. Here’s just a taste of “The Social Network.”

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Wisdom from a Child

A must see, IMHO:

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I Admit That I Applaud Apple…Again

Apple recently released the latest version of its iPhone, the iPhone 4. The company’s performance this quarter? Better than expected. Kudos to Steve Jobs, Jonathan Ive and everyone else at Apple. Look how far you’ve come. People seem to forget your status as the underdog just a decade or two ago. I remember. I remember [...]

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Is It Good to Have Options?

Do you find yourself longing for the good old days when privacy concerns never crossed your mind? When you felt confident that information about your family members was known only to people who were actually part of your real life? Well, consider this: http://media.theonion.com/flash/video/onn_player.swfGoogle Opt Out Feature Lets Users Protect Privacy By Moving To Remote [...]

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Great Way for Kids to Get the News

Have you heard about CNN Student News? _____________________________________________ Updated with coverage of the oil spill! Check it out: http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/apps/cvp/3.0/swf/cnn_416x234_embed.swf?context=embed&videoId=education/2010/05/27/sn.0528.cnn The site is “a ten minute, commercial-free daily news program” geared to middle and high-school students. If you’ve been looking for ways to get your teens interested in the news, I recommend bookmarking the CNN Student [...]

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