That Isn’t a Mistake – dy/danBut the vast majority of the work we label “mistakes” is students doing exactly what they meant to do. We just don’t understand what they meant to do. Teaching effectively means I need to know what a student knows and what to ask or say to help her develop that knowledge. Calling her ideas a mistake transforms them from a window into her knowledge into a mirror of my own, and I am instantly less effective. Influencers Are Faking Brand Deals – The AtlanticThe owner of one sunglasses brand, who asked to remain anonymous so as not to alienate anyone in the influencer community, said the practice has put him in a tough position as a stream of mid-level influencers post mediocre-quality sponsored content seemingly on his behalf, without his approval or control. Byrne’s EuclidA reproduction of Oliver Byrne’s celebrated work from 1847 plus interactive diagrams, cross references, and posters designed by Nicholas Rougeux Federal court says NY ban on nunchucks unconstitutionalThe ruling went over the history of the ban, and said it “arose out of a concern that, as a result of the rising popularity ‘of ‘Kung Fu’ movies and shows,? ‘various circles of the state’s youth’ — including ‘muggers and street gangs’ — were ‘widely’ using nunchaku to cause ‘many serious injuries.’” ??? […]

Monday Night Raw To Host Presidential Tables, Ladders, and Chairs Match —ouch. The school also plans to host various social media workshops focused on teaching people how to effectively communicate via social media. These seminars will cover subjects like, do’s and don’ts of Facebook (with an emphasis on posting “like a mom”), what all the five primary social media outlets are and how to tell the difference between them, and why no one likes rampages. Chrome Music Lab Some fun stuff Avoid “Culture Fit” If You Want Innovation – The Creativity Guru “that human-resources staff, when considering recent college hires, ranked cultural fit above a candidate’s referrals, coursework and grades.” (If you’re not white and male, this probably isn’t a surprise. And you’re probably not excited by the idea of playing a spin the wheel game, with three white guys, in a pit full of balls.) _____________________ Your work is meaningless. Your grades don’t matter. Just agree with us on stuff. Also I would not enjoy playing spin the wheel in a ball pit with three white guys. Officials confirm 4-year-old Rebecca Lewis found safe in Memphis; West Hogs in custody Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd of Florida has a message for the suspected kidnapper, who legally changed his name to West Wild Hogs from Matthew Clark Pybus: “Don’t you hurt that […]