Blog Smith is inspired by the myth of Hephaestus in the creation of blacksmith-like, forged materials: ideas. This blog analyzes topics that interest me: IT, politics, technology, history, education, music, and the history of religions.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Monday, June 29, 2015
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Friday, June 26, 2015
Archbishop on Gay Marriage Ruling
STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP.REGARDING SUPREME COURT RULING ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE
June 26, 2015
STATEMENT OF ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP.
REGARDING SUPREME COURT RULING ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE
"The Supreme Court's 5-4 decision on marriage is not a surprise. The surprise will come as ordinary people begin to experience, firsthand and painfully, the impact of today's action on everything they thought they knew about marriage, family life, our laws and our social institutions. The mistakes of the court change nothing about the nature of men and women, and the truth of God's Word. The task now for believers is to form our own families even more deeply in the love of God, and to rebuild a healthy marriage culture, one marriage at a time, from the debris of today's decision."
+Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Archbishop of Philadelphia
Thursday, June 25, 2015
Principles to Protect Communication: Stop Unwarranted Surveillance
Principles
https://act.eff.org/action/the-senate-is-about-to-vote-on-nsa-surveillance-reform-call-today
https://act.eff.org/action/the-senate-is-about-to-vote-on-nsa-surveillance-reform-call-today
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Monday, June 22, 2015
Sunday, June 21, 2015
13 Year Old Georgian Disagrees with Parents on Guns
13 Year Old Georgian Disagrees with Parents on Guns
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Obama Say Promote Islamism
Obama say, “the Islamic State is not Islamic.”
Obama say, “The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.”
Obama say, the Islamic call to prayer is “one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset.” Obama say, “We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world — including in my own country.”
Obama say, “As a student of history, I also know civilization’s debt to Islam.”
Obama say, “Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.”
Obama say, “Islam has always been part of America.”
Obama say, “we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities.”
Obama say, “These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.”
Obama say, “America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”
Obama say, “I made it clear that America is not – and will never be – at war with Islam.” Obama say, “Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.”
Obama say, “Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”
Obama say, “The future must not belong to those who slander the prophet of Islam.”
Obama say, the Islamic call to prayer is “one of the prettiest sounds on Earth at sunset.” Obama say, “We will convey our deep appreciation for the Islamic faith, which has done so much over the centuries to shape the world — including in my own country.”
Obama say, “As a student of history, I also know civilization’s debt to Islam.”
Obama say, “Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.”
Obama say, “Islam has always been part of America.”
Obama say, “we will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities.”
Obama say, “These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings.”
Obama say, “America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.”
Obama say, “I made it clear that America is not – and will never be – at war with Islam.” Obama say, “Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.”
Obama say, “Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.”
Friday, June 19, 2015
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Monday, June 15, 2015
Sunday, June 14, 2015
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Friday, June 12, 2015
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Monday, June 8, 2015
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Saturday, June 6, 2015
Ian Hunter, Sellersville Theater, 6 June 2015
IAN HUNTER
& THE RANT BAND
Sat, Jun 6 $57.50, $79.50
& THE RANT BAND
Mott The Hoople Founder & Frontman
"All The Young Dudes"
"All The Young Dudes"
Sat, Jun 6 $57.50, $79.50
Friday, June 5, 2015
Ian Hunter, June 5: The Bell House, Brooklyn NY
Jesse Patterson, Ian's son, opened the show with his band, Thousand Mothers. They are a thrash metal band that reminded me of Black Sabbath though Jesse said his big influence was Weezer. He has a big tattoo on his right arm inspired by the band though the reference escapes me. Jesse said his father was against and said it makes him "look like a fucking idiot and that is not a paraphrase."
The bass player, Matt, broke his strap and had to borrow Paul Page's.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Ian Hunter City Winery, 3-4 June
IAN HUNTER THE RANT BAND: "THE SPIRIT OF 76" - 6/3 6:00 PM DOORS 8:00 PM START ENDS 9:30 PM
(I'm the) Teacher/Central Park 'n' West
Honoloochie Boogie/All American Alien Boy
The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll/All The Way From Memphis/Black Tears/Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll
All The Young Dudes/Goodnight Irene
Encore, Happy Birthday, Life/All The Young Dudes/Goodnight Irene
Course Development
The recording of the critique session is available here for anyone who wants to watch it:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/
And below is a collection of links (not necessarily complete) to the projects critiqued. If you have comments or questions on any of these projects, you can continue the discussion on the project threads.
mpat10323: Engineering Design Process Tutorial
Problem pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Assessment: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
cerijones: Chatterbox (the conversation simulator)
problem pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
elevator pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
use case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
michelleful: Language Learning through Puzzle Solving
1. Problem pitch: maintaining engagement in language learning https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
2. Elevator pitch: language learning through puzzle solving, inspired by the Zoombinis game
https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
3. Use case scenario with Alex, who’s been wanting to learn Mandarin but hasn’t found the right solution, until she finds a puzzle game that teaches Mandarin:
https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
4. Assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
hednhart: Tinkering with Text
Original pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Elevator pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://docs.google.com/
Assessment plan: https://docs.google.com/
smvogt: Fractionation
Elevator Pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
https://plus.google.com/u/0/
And below is a collection of links (not necessarily complete) to the projects critiqued. If you have comments or questions on any of these projects, you can continue the discussion on the project threads.
mpat10323: Engineering Design Process Tutorial
Problem pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Assessment: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
cerijones: Chatterbox (the conversation simulator)
problem pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
elevator pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
use case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
michelleful: Language Learning through Puzzle Solving
1. Problem pitch: maintaining engagement in language learning https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
2. Elevator pitch: language learning through puzzle solving, inspired by the Zoombinis game
https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
3. Use case scenario with Alex, who’s been wanting to learn Mandarin but hasn’t found the right solution, until she finds a puzzle game that teaches Mandarin:
https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
4. Assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
hednhart: Tinkering with Text
Original pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Elevator pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://docs.google.com/
Assessment plan: https://docs.google.com/
smvogt: Fractionation
Elevator Pitch: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Use Case: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
Assessment plan: https://dd.edtechx.org/blog/
NPS
http://research.scoutanalytics.com/churn/net-promoter-scores-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
http://www.clickz.com/iptac-F44E05219320-FCH1837V0GZ/S0001/535452415945525c676d69636b2e736d69746840737472617965724e544c4d446f6d61696e--1416239857--3568--1415720443--3ae7b6edf3a118867cd33b2c1d3377f7235a2c26ae533664c7481ef02637929e/http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/1707482/whats-wrong-with-net-promoter-score
http://www.quora.com/What-is-a-good-net-promoter-score-to-have
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http://www.clickz.com/iptac-F44E05219320-FCH1837V0GZ/S0001/535452415945525c676d69636b2e736d69746840737472617965724e544c4d446f6d61696e--1416239857--3568--1415720443--3ae7b6edf3a118867cd33b2c1d3377f7235a2c26ae533664c7481ef02637929e/http://www.clickz.com/clickz/column/1707482/whats-wrong-with-net-promoter-score
http://www.quora.com/What-is-a-good-net-promoter-score-to-have
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Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Monday, June 1, 2015
Duolingo
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ue55cxwrnw6crbb/duo_study.pdf?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eg0yo16qmz090f6/Duolingo%20-%20Edson%20Diniz.pdf?dl=0