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Have you encountered the book “Freakonomics” (or the sequel Super Freakonomics)? In the book (I have read only the first), as the subtitle claims, “a rogue economist explores the hidden side of everything”. The book explores unusual topics from the … Continue reading →

Late last Thursday evening I noticed that my Learning Aloud site was not responding. I moved most of my content to a BlueHost site a couple of years ago so I could quit worrying about such things. Commercial sites have … Continue reading →

I have been a blogger since 2003. Since that time I have written several thousand posts scattered across three different blogs. My original blog and the one I use to share my more serious thoughts on technology and education I … Continue reading →

I pay attention when the general public is told something about higher ed. I am an educational psychologist so the topics are sometimes relevant to my teaching or research. I also am interested in how the area in which I … Continue reading →

Cindy and I have been married 40 years and we have arrived at several arrangements. These arrangements differ in importance. At some point we arrived at a significant agreement regarding shopping. I don’t. I buy. I do not care what … Continue reading →

This is the time of year when people take off for vacations. Many email services offer the opportunity to leave a “vacation message”. It does sound like the polite thing to do – let others know you will be away … Continue reading →

The Curmudgeon is always on the lookout for business opportunities. For anyone willing to invest, I have already revealed my number 1 suggestion – bring a bagel shop to Grand Forks. Keep your eyes open and new opportunities may run … Continue reading →

People who are serious about photography sometimes create challenges for themselves in order to develop their “eye”. For example, professional photographer Jim Brandenberg decided for 90 days to take only picture per day. The result was an amazing collection I … Continue reading →

The connection between online and social is difficult to figure out. We are clearly familiar with the value of face to face. Many of us just spent a substantial amount of money to meet with like-minded ISTE folks in Denver. … Continue reading →

No, this post is NOT about me. I am told writing about me does not attract readers. This post shares philosophical wisdom and one small consequence of my contemplation of the big picture. The summer break is underway and we, … Continue reading →