Google Sidewiki: Brilliant or Evil?
I can’t help but be excited about Google Sidewiki. It allows users (with google accounts) to leave comments on any website. So now, rather than signing up for forums and chats to comment or searching...
View ArticleDawkins Disappointed Me
Richard Dawkins, author of The Greatest Show on Earth, gave a “talk” last night at Indiana University. First, before I dive in to comment on Dawkins, I need to give mad props to the union board at IU...
View ArticleAn ARG by any other name is…a lawsuit?
ARGNet recently captured the story of a lawsuit against Toyota regarding an “ARG” that pranks people including snail mail, phone calls, and emails. Now Toyota is on the chain for a whopping $10 million...
View ArticleGamification: What is a game?
This is the first of a few posts I’m writing about gamification. We’ve all played them but because of the wide variety of games it can be challenging to nail down just what makes a game a game. I think...
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Research Agendas
*Insert typical “I know I haven’t blogged in a while” junk here as if anyone cared anyway* Well, I graduated. The gates of all the secret PhD knowledge are now open to me. I know the secret handshake...
View ArticleThe Fun of Fair Isle and New Friends
Now that I’m finally done with the dreaded PhD I can, in addition to freaking out about my research agenda (see yesterday’s post), pick up long neglected hobbies that make me happy such as knitting. I...
View ArticleAnd we’re back!
Thanks to a glitch with my WP install and a hectic schedule it’s been more than a little while since I’ve been able to blog. But then, we all have excuses, right? Ubernoggin is back! With a new theme...
View ArticleDawkins Disappointed Me
Richard Dawkins, author of The Greatest Show on Earth, gave a “talk” last night at Indiana University. First, before I dive in to comment on Dawkins, I need to give mad props to the union board at IU...
View ArticleAn ARG by any other name is…a lawsuit?
ARGNet recently captured the story of a lawsuit against Toyota regarding an “ARG” that pranks people including snail mail, phone calls, and emails. Now Toyota is on the chain for a whopping $10 million...
View ArticleResearch Agendas
*Insert typical “I know I haven’t blogged in a while” junk here as if anyone cared anyway* Well, I graduated. The gates of all the secret PhD knowledge are now open to me. I know the secret handshake...
View ArticleGamification: What is a game?
This is the first of a few posts I’m writing about gamification. We’ve all played them but because of the wide variety of games it can be challenging to nail down just what makes a game a game. I think...
View ArticleIn support of quasi-over sharing on social media
The Wall Street Journal recently published this article claiming that Facebook might possibly ruin friendships as a result of oversharing. Now, I’m not arguing that you should Twitter or change your FB...
View ArticleGoogle Sidewiki: Brilliant or Evil?
I can’t help but be excited about Google Sidewiki. It allows users (with google accounts) to leave comments on any website. So now, rather than signing up for forums and chats to comment or searching...
View ArticleGeekPoll Results
Results from today’s #geekpoll on Twitter. Apparently people really don’t appreciate the viral games on Twitter. Is is the mechanics of the games? Their demand that you pass the game on to your...
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The Fun of Fair Isle and New Friends
Now that I’m finally done with the dreaded PhD I can, in addition to freaking out about my research agenda (see yesterday’s post), pick up long neglected hobbies that make me happy such as knitting. I...
View ArticleCoat Closet Turned Into Mud Room
Inside our front door was an ugly closet with mirrored folding doors that screamed like a tortured cat whenever we attempted to open them. As a result, we never used the closet. So, with a little help...
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Coat Closet Turned Into Mud Room
Inside our front door was an ugly closet with mirrored folding doors that screamed like a tortured cat whenever we attempted to open them. As a result, we never used the closet. So, with a little help...
View ArticleFinding my Niche: Digging in to Big Data
Those who know me probably know that after finishing my PhD a year ago I went into a little bit of an academic funk. There was soul-searching, head banging, and more than a little bit of self doubt....
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Leaf stepping stones
I’ve become a total garden junky this year. We’ve overhauled nearly 1000 square feet of landscape in our yard since March. One of our latest projects involves a bed with lots of baby plants among...
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