February 2010
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Nashvillians use flashlights to protest John...
Over a dozen Nashvillians rallied behind neighbors upset by the brightness of John Rich’s house Wednesday night Feb. 24, in what was coined Flash Fest 2010.
Neighbors in the Love Circle area raised awareness of spotlights used at Rich’s residence, which they said were unnecessarily bright and displeasing.
Protesters shined flashlights towards the residence, created shadow puppets,...
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5 tips for teaching basic computer skills to...
When I started teaching computer skills to homeless folks, I thought I had little to learn since I was an IT professional and all connected.
Wrong.
I had the course knowledge but not the teaching knowledge.
Here are some tips I’ve picked up for teaching a first time computer user. This could be your friend, client, family member, or total newb brother.
At this stage, on site training...
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The first silver hair
A young mother ruffles the hair of her naked daughter with a towel
Momma what’s that silver in your hair? Should we tear it out?
The mother lifts the child on the sink so their eyes meet
Look at me
When the first silver hair arrives, never tear it out dear
It runs from your spine to your neck to your head, keeping you straight
Yours hasn’t grown out yet, but if I pinch above...
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Belmont journalism students explore satirical...
The impending death of local media staple Nashville Is Talking is sad but there are signs of life for innovative journalism all around.
Recap: Christian announced and reflected. Kleinheider added context. Wage wants beer.
One local example of life: Satire is one of the few growing categories in news and Belmont students are exploring the relevant space between entertainment and information...
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Books on technology not by Seth Godin
Confession: I bash Seth Godin on Google Wave.
Now I’m going to tell you what I think of him in public at PodCamp’s after party, Ingnite Saturday March 6th.
In 5 minutes and 20 slides I’ll cover a few selections of fiction, non-fiction, comics, and other gems that serve as great alternatives and supplements to your reading list on technology.
In all fairness, I’m...
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Create a symbol
One night in high school, I was stressed. I went on a walk to pray and clear my head.
Specifically, I was thinking about how lame it was to define myself by clothes or music.
I wondered what it would feel like to walk away from something I loved and relied on, like the trendy baseball cap I wore that night.
I loved that hat, partly because my brother gave it to me and partly because it made...
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The hidden costs of safety
Safety is a virtue in suburbia. Gates encircle apartment complexes. Playgrounds are built smaller and softer.
Does this mean men are being built smaller and softer too?
When safety is overvalued, it can turn our neighbors into strangers and discourage us from climbing high.
Some things require us to devalue safety: seeking friendships, asking for help, seeing a stranger as a neighbor, asking...