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How A Barack Obama Hug Led to the Harlem Shake
Posted by Jeff on April 23, 2013 It was an unexpected journey, from the George W. Bush Shake, the Barack Obama Hug to the Harlem Shake. Appreciation from the President of the United States is one of the highest honors any American can receive. No, it wasn’t me, but the best part is that it was one of our students. I have…
How to Turn $10 into $5,000 in Less Than One Month!
Posted by Jeff on April 6, 2013 It is a feeling of unbelievable joy. We have all felt it, at one time or another. For me, it is at its most palpable in a concert or a sports event with tens of thousands of fans. Initially, everyone is milling about, chatting, texting, a thousand unconnected specks. Then there’s a moment capturing everyone’s…
Real Men Don’t Love Newsies
Posted by Jeff on July 16, 2012 Actor Jeremy Jordan signs my daughter’s program, as I stand crushed amongst hundreds of Newsies fans standing on tip toe begging for his attention (author’s photograph.) Don’t judge me, ok? My daughter and I shared Father’s day this year taking in the buoyant raucous joy of Newsies on Broadway. Real men don’t love Newsies, right?…
Beam me up, Scotty!
Posted by Jeff on May 3, 2012 With 3D videoconferencing now a reality, teleportation – “Beam me up, Scotty” may be in our future!
Facebook Feast
Posted by Jeff on May 1, 2012 Monosodium. If you’re one Facebook, and you’re fascinated by science and nature, this is a terrific Subscribe to list.
Skin Crawling Ring Tones
Posted by Jeff on March 21, 2012 Chester Bennington from Linkin Park performing at Sonisphere Festival in Kirjurinluoto, Pori, Finland. {Kallerna} Ring tones that are felt, not heard, could be on their way.
Titanic Tweets for a Six Year Old
Posted by Jeff on March 21, 2012 Six years ago today, Jack Dorsey sent the first Tweet. Twitter records events in real time. It can also bring history back to life, in a clever way.
Chasing Stephen Hawking
Posted by Jeff on March 18, 2012 Imagine spending a day with the brilliant physicist Stephen Hawking. What would you ask him? Guess who did, on St. Patrick’s Day?
Cheating Men, Grass-Eating Dogs
Posted by Jeff on March 10, 2012 Could ask.com provide a snapshot of our collective inquiring minds?
Air Guitar, Now Couch Guitar!
Posted by Jeff on February 29, 2012 “Air guitar” has taken on almost cult status in some circles. How about “couch guitar”?