If we are what we Tweet then here’s the top news of 2011 when viewed through the prism of social media. Beyonce’s baby bump bumps the death of Osoma Bin Laden Justin Bieber’s hair rockets above the flight of the last Space Shuttle Atlantis Rebecca Black is more important than the blackout and meltdown of the Fukushima Nuclear reactor in Japan after the devastating … [Read more...] about We Are What We Tweet in 2011
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Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
How do you reduce the awkward factor when calling your geek friend for tech support when you haven't called since the last time your need help? Here's how - buy him/her a Holiday gift. Geeks love gifts; you need tech support, so everyone wins! But what do you get a geek for Christmas without making them feel like you got something from the island of misfit toys? Here are … [Read more...] about Geek Gift Giving is Good Tech Karma
Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
Goodnight iPad is an adult bedtime book that reminds us to unplug, get some sleep, and our gadgets will be fully charged and ready in the morning. Based on the children’s classic “Goodnight Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown, this parody brings a smile without clever Tweets or Facebook status updates. It reminds us to step away from the Smartphone and go to bed. Facebook will … [Read more...] about Goodnight iPad – A Bedtime Book for Adults
WordPress Tip – Links that Open in a New Browser
It’s easy to add links in WordPress. But it is important to create links that open in a new browser window and do not pull users away from your website. Links to Websites To insert to a link to another website in any page or post that will open in another browser window: … [Read more...] about WordPress Tip – Links that Open in a New Browser
Gotta Pee – There’s an App for that.
Ever finding yourself needing to pee during a movie like Tom Hanks in A" League of Their Own". You feel like your head is going explode like that guy in "Scanners" but you know the second you get up you'll miss that "Luke, I'm your father" moment that defines the movie. So unless you have a time traveling DeLorean you're gonna have to see the movie again because you were in … [Read more...] about Gotta Pee – There’s an App for that.
Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming
Who knew that Siri and Auto-Correct would make a such a great comedy team. But the hits just keep coming. Watch out Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert! Here are some of the comic styling of this online duo. Click here for more fun with Auto Correct and Siri … [Read more...] about Auto Correct and Siri – The Hits Keep Coming
Coolest Chemistry Teacher in the World!
The exploding pumpkin is just one of the cool chemistry experiments from Mr. Bergmann & Ms. Ryan. They remind us of the importance of good teachers. Go Teachers! Mr. Bergmann & Ms. Ryan perform the exploding pumpkin trick and many other awesome science demos in chemistry class at Kinard Middle School in Fort Collins, CO. This type of creative teaching rings a … [Read more...] about Coolest Chemistry Teacher in the World!
Internet Man by Meir Wilson
The “Internet Man” is Meri Wilson’s updated version of her 70’s suggestion novelty, “Telephone Man”. With terms like “hard drive” and “RAM” it was easy to make double entendres. And Meri’s giggles just add to the fun. http://youtu.be/xBCwBCQOnmk It was sad to see that Meri Wilson is no longer with us. She died in 2002, at the age of 53, after she lost control of her car … [Read more...] about Internet Man by Meir Wilson
Siri’s Sense of Humor
The defining iPhone 4S feature is Siri, an app that allows you to talk to your phone and do stuff. But Siri can be sassy and has a personality and is siri-iously funny. Here are some of Siri’s responses to offbeat questions showing showing a wicked sense of … [Read more...] about Siri’s Sense of Humor
My Blackberry is STILL Not Working
This hilarious fruity video from the BBC came out in Dec. 2010. It’s funny how it’s still funny since BlackBerry still has problems. Perhaps BlackBerry has run out of juice! http://youtu.be/kAG39jKi0lI … [Read more...] about My Blackberry is STILL Not Working