CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-18 20:43:52 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I made a radio station from this song. It has incorporated music from my library and other music from the Google libraries. It is a lovely soundtrack for a rainy day spent in the library working on my dissertation. 

#music   #rainyday   #brandicarlile   #library  

2013-05-18 15:45:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

This is our favorite Android cake, which one is yours?

2013-05-18 14:07:48 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

"...how utterly unfair this state of affairs is for children at the lower end of the income distribution. No matter how hard their parents try and how diligent their teachers are and how much determination (or the new buzzword “grit”) they have, they do not have access to the material and social resources that are increasingly commonplace for more affluent kids—and available in abundance for the wealthy."

#education   #economics  

2013-05-18 13:53:50 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Highly recommend this extension.  It works with the new G+ layout.  

I am pretty ruthless about muting posts that don't interest me.  

2013-05-18 00:13:09 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

I would love to have an optocopter. 

2013-05-17 15:34:32 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Two thoughts: 1) Commercials on YouTube are more irritating than most commercials; 2) Silicone breast implants are not equal to silicon and show the sexism that is pervasive in science.

2013-05-17 13:01:03 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

How important is this acquisition? Tumblr has been around for a very long time, but is now this popular. Also, with other sites, like Posterous (when Twitter took it over) being closed down, how does this affect the future of sites like Tumblr?

2013-05-15 21:48:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Google Play, the world’s largest eBook collection, just got bigger. Now, you can upload your own files to Google Play Books to access on your Android (http://goo.gl/dxf9K), iOS (http://goo.gl/5wk00) and the web (http://goo.gl/FcHPe). Whether you’re a student with a backpack full of PDF printouts or an avid reader with hundreds of pages held captive on your computer, relieve your back and start adding files today!

After uploading your files, you can enjoy reading them with all the nice features available: bookmarks, highlights and notes, dictionary and more. What’s more, your reading progress, highlights etc are synced to the cloud, so if you have multiple devices, you can easily pick up reading anywhere!

And the Google Play Books app has a fresh new design. We’ve introduced a Read Now section with books you’ve recently purchased, uploaded or read, giving you access to whatyou want ... more »

2013-05-15 21:47:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Since several people have asked about this: If you want to see posts in a single column in the new Google+ UI, instead of in multiple columns, scroll to the top of your stream. To the right of your circles is a "More" menu. At the very bottom of that menu there's an option to switch between single- and multi-column mode.

#googleplustips

2013-05-15 21:17:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I dig.

2013-05-15 21:16:31 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

It's my favorite time of the year: Google I/O. All of the good stuff is coming out now. New Maps, G+, Play Music...yay!

2013-05-13 18:14:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

While I have 100Gb of Drive (yay for being a Chromebook owner!), this is awesome news.

2013-05-08 22:41:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Some highly-requested improvements to Hangouts On Air

Have you ever missed the beginning of a live Hangout On Air and wanted to rewind? How about viewing and sharing your recording right after your broadcast, versus waiting for "processing…"? Today we're launching these, and two other features, to improve your Hangouts On Air experience: 

- Rewind live broadcasts. Regardless when you start watching, you can always go back to the beginning.

- Access recordings immediately after your broadcast. Once you're no longer On Air, your recording will be waiting for you on YouTube.

- Watch higher quality Hangouts On Air on the go. If you're tuning in from your mobile device, you'll notice better-looking video.

- Start live broadcasts without having to refresh. When you visit a page with a Hangout OnAi... more »

2013-05-03 13:32:51 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

And this. Although, I will admit that my favorite feature of Keep is the voice recognition.

2013-05-02 15:29:10 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

South Station has #goneGoogle

Boston commuters can now get some work done while waiting inside for the T, train, taxi or bus at South Station. Starting today, we’ve invested in a new infrastructure to support free public WiFi at South Station. 

We’ve helped Boston businesses go Google, from Costco to Johnny Cupcakes. And we also understand that Bostonians want to be connected, whether at work, home or on the go. The new WiFi network at South Station will help Bostonians get the most out of the web and make the most of their city. 

2013-05-02 15:27:28 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Our Video Game Bundle is live! 10 great DRM-free ebooks, from Jordan Mechner of Prince of Persia to Generation Xbox by Jamie Russell to Kill Screen Magazine to 250 Indie Games You Must Play by Mike Rose. 

Get yours now! http://storybundle.com/

2013-05-02 15:26:37 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Excellent essay in the Washington Post about why machine grading just doesn't work for grading writing.

2013-05-02 14:23:04 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I did not know this. Tuxedo is actually an anglicized Native American word.

2013-05-02 13:31:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I always love these, and vote on them to support the students.

2013-05-02 12:50:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Use them in peer review and teacher/student conferencing (not on the list of 12, but my additions).

#EvanG+

2013-05-01 21:10:42 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I have been following (and participating in) MOOCs since the beginning of them. I've participated in the Michigan State webinars on MOOCs, engaged in the discussions on the WPA listserv, attended numerous conference presentations on them (ATTW, GPACW, CCCC, etc.) and still have concerns.

At graduation on Friday, the speaker said that he sees MOOCs as a resource to courses, but not a replacement for courses.

With the schools participating in the Gates Foundation supported writing MOOCs having questions regarding whether this is viable for writing in large-scale feedback-required courses, how do we begin to think about assessment and feedback that goes beyond peer feedback for MOOCs -- or can we?

I have attached another article that was in the Chronicle on MOOCs and the move to not use them.

2013-05-01 19:51:27 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

2013-04-29 22:46:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Advertising has gone through waves of changes throughout history, while maintaining the mindset of captivating an audience in the most compelling of ways. 

Whether to inspire, to evoke emotion, to educate or to entertain, today’s age of advertising is now more driven by creative and innovative usages of technology and digital media. We are more connected to the world and to the brands we love than ever before, through various means and channels that were never thought possible. 

The project Art, Copy & Code (http://www.artcopycode.com)  is experimenting with innovative brands to bring amazing ideas to life through technology. The project outlines a series of six trends in digital creativity. 

This week, we will be posting a daily post that will illustrate one of these 6 trends in digital creativity along with an example from a brand that brings theseconce... more »

2013-04-28 23:14:56 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Fun at The Science Museum of Minnesota with +Shadow Armfield +Jennifer Armfield +willow armfield +Justice Armfield

#androidography
#mobile
#snapseed

2013-04-24 17:09:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

University students can now submit proposals for Google Summer of Code. In this program, students put their CS skills from university to use by working on an actual software project over the summer. Get started by reviewing the ideas pages of the 177 open source projects in this year’s program, and then submit your project proposal by Friday, May 3 at 12:00pm PDT. Find out more and submit on our website: http://goo.gl/MlGir or get more info on the blog: http://goo.gl/xDyvu 

#gsoc  

2013-04-24 17:01:16 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

New to many. Some of us have been working this way for a while now:-)

2013-04-21 01:56:22 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Neil Diamond hopped on a plane from L.A. at 4:30 this morning, showed up unannounced at Fenway Park 30 minutes before gametime, and asked 'Can I sing today?'

(The answer was yes.)

http://cbsprt.co/SweetCaroline

2013-04-19 15:53:05 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

This is one of my favorite #TedEd  series: Mysteries of vernacular

2013-04-17 23:43:30 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Ouch. Wired sounds angry.

It's a closed beta. We'll see if this is actually anything to get upset about once they become public.

2013-04-17 16:25:06 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Good reasons for becoming a teacher!

2013-04-16 00:47:30 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

This creature is called Glaucus atlanticus. It is an extremely dangerous, camouflaged sea slug. It preys on venomous animals like the Portuguese Man-Of-War. The slug consumes the entire organism and stores only the most venomous nematocysts for its own use. The venom is then concentrated, which produces a more powerful venom than that of the Man-Of-War jellyfish it feeds on. Glaucus atlanticus is also a hermaphrodite, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs... A truly unbelievable animal. https://www.googlesciencefair.com/

2013-04-15 21:44:47 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

People finder for the Boston Marathon

2013-04-12 22:00:24 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

overlook

desert view
south rim
grand canyon national park
arizona

The Grand Canyon is, by far, my favorite place to visit. I've been there a lot (I used to live within 90 miles of it). It is my go-to place to remind myself of where I am in the universe and how little most of my problems are. It also reminds me that there is stunning beauty beneath our feet and we forget to think about it as often as we should.

#grandcanyon   #nationalparkphotography   #arizona   #arizonalandscapes   #olympus-om-d  

2013-04-11 19:01:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Pay what you want for eight exciting books by 6 talented female authors when you buy our Fantastic Women's Fiction bundle! A percentage of the proceeds go to Girls Write Now, helping young women develop writing skills for a better future.
www.storybundle.com

2013-04-08 19:05:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This is fabulous.

2013-04-05 17:51:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

containment
gardens
bellagio hotel
las vegas, nevada

Another shot from the gardens in the Bellagio Hotel. 

#olympus   #omdem5   #bellagiolasvegas   #vegas  

#floralfriday  for +FloralFriday curated by +Tamara Pruessner 

2013-04-04 23:45:32 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Publish & Perish

http://girlgeniusadventures.com/2013/04/04/publish-perish/

The publisher of +Phil Foglio and +Kaja Foglio's 'Girl Genius' books (Night Shade Books) is folding. The contracts are being sold off to Skyhorse Publishing who are rewriting them using very unfavorable terms:

"[...] Night Shade, which has decided to sell our contract to another publisher in order to cover their debts. This other publisher, Skyhorse, is perfectly willing to buy Night Shade’s assets (our contracts). However, they will rewrite them and everybody now gets paid a flat 10% of net sales. Let me put this another way; If I was a monkey, I’d be throwing this.

However it gets even better. A certain percentage of Night Shade authors have to agree to this hose job before the deal goes through. Yay! We’re safe! You’d have to be an idiot to sign ontothis! Tr... more »

2013-04-04 21:02:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

a moment
wynn hotel
las vegas, nevada

One of the delights of walking around Vegas at night is seeing well-lit scenes that are seemingly so foreign to the actual city. I've always loved the waterfalls at the Wynn, and at night the entire scene is wonderful. What made it even better was the silhouettes. I caught this shot on the fly, while walking down the street and trying to catch up to family. It was worth the stop.

#olympus   #olympus-om-d   #vegas   #wynnlasvegas  

2013-04-01 23:57:05 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 5 +1s)

enchanted

gardens
bellagio hotel
las vegas, nevada

One of my favorite places to visit in Las Vegas is the Bellagio Hotel. It's magical. Not only are the fountains amazing, but the indoor gardens are fantastic. The day we visited, the butterflies were so gorgeous, but even better was the sunlight on the tulips. It was an enchanted moment.

#olympus   #lasvegas   #bellagiolasvegas  

2013-04-01 16:46:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Those buskers would get really rich if I had this one.

2013-04-01 12:39:03 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Googler Spotlight: Self-writing code engineer

Our engineers work on all kinds of interesting projects, from Gmail to data centers to self-driving cars. We spoke to software engineer Taylor Santo, who developed our latest innovation, self-writing code.

How did the idea for self-writing code come to you?

I have a friend who works on the self-driving car project and he’s always bragging about how easy it is to commute when the car does the work for him. One day, it occurred to me— it’s one thing to save your effort and energy on the commute to work, but it would really be awesome to save your effort and energy while you’re AT work. 

How did you go about actually creating the self-writing code program?

It was pretty simple to write actually. I just put a function within a function, a loop within a loop, copy-and-pasted a fewtimes an... more »

2013-03-31 23:55:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Mobile-a-roma FTW! 

Heeheehee.

2013-03-29 21:57:50 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 12 +1s)

neon

neon graveyard
las vegas, nevada

I was in Vegas for a conference and was fortunate enough to meet up with a high school friend to go shoot photographs at the boneyard (neon graveyard). We had a lot of fun and re-lived some of our own history through the old neon signs.

This was my first major outing with my Olympus OM-D E-M5. It is a delight to shoot with. I can't wait to really play with it.

#vegas   #neon   #olympus   #bw  

2013-03-26 19:04:24 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Exciting news to share: I'm joining the amazing faculty at Frostburg State University next fall as an assistant professor in technical communication. I'm looking forward to living in the most eastern of our time zones and working with a great group of colleagues.

2013-03-25 18:53:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Smart presentation by @rmhoward

2013-03-21 20:19:01 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Visited the Little Colorado River canyons and the Grand Canyon yesterday with my niece, +willow armfield

#androidography #droidography #snapseed

2013-03-17 00:29:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

4x4 off-roading in Red Rock Canyon with +Justice Armfield +willow armfield +Jennifer Armfield +Shadow Armfield

2013-03-15 04:02:47 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Visiting Las Vegas for a conference.

2013-03-11 15:34:56 (5 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

This made me think of +Roberta Murray and what amazing things she could do with something like this.

2013-03-10 19:00:01 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

85,000 more signatures needed for it to go to the White House.