January 2012
1 post
Stunningly reasonable achievement gap approach. http://wapo.st/xTgwtD #edchat #education
December 2011
1 post
Just got #Skyrim. Nothing good can come from this.
September 2011
6 posts
Why We Need a New Foreign Assistance Act. (Hint: It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again.) http://bit.ly/nZPDsI via @CGDev #ForeignAssistance
Seabrook Island in South Carolina has great beach running: packed sand, few people, and plenty of dolphins to watch and set the pace.
Revisiting 9/11: Unpublished Photos by James Nachtwey. http://ti.me/nSqhsT
Good discussion on education reform with Diane Ravitch and Steven Brill. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/300570-1
I have been welcomed to New Jersey!
Music that makes my day: “Motorcycle Emptiness” by Manic Street Preachers. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gavcjNniIvk
“Can’t you see we don’t want you anymore?!” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmkZl7lq3S4
August 2011
14 posts
Laaawwwwd, to be thirty three forever.
Steve Jobs on personal growth and organizational growth. Brilliant guy. http://bit.ly/qqUZvp
iPad, Thrive, Galaxy or other? Any suggestions? I like the USB and ports of the Thrive, but there are other less attractive trade-offs.
“1945-1998” by Isao Hashimoto, depicts the number of nuclear explosions conducted in various parts of the earth. http://bit.ly/rpej7w
Glimpses of war: returning troops can sense their fellow Americans’ disengagement with the far-away fighting. http://wapo.st/mVcYZf
Music that makes my day: “Night of the Living Baseheads” by Public Enemy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyR09SP9qdA
I really like Dulce Pinzón’s work. Check it out. http://www.dulcepinzon.com/superheroes15.htm
Music that makes my day: “Kim & Jessie” by M83. http://youtu.be/Abqy3DdAzHI
“…no one said they’d learned by listening to lectures.” Very interesting approach to learning from Eric Mazur. http://bit.ly/oIfQDj
It’s time for a nice, long bike ride around the beautiful city of Washington, DC!
Today I say até a próxima vez to Mozambique. http://www.flickr.com/photos/stevemkowal/collections/72157626526514766/
Music that makes my day: “Walking Up the Road” by Betty Davis. http://youtu.be/aW2besRoCvQ
July 2011
12 posts
Congratulations to @USSoccer women’s team for a fantastic win. Amazing combination of skill and perseverance!
Music that makes my day: “Run to Your Grave” by The Mae Shi. http://youtu.be/PUKAcKKQns4
More music that makes my day: “Sideswiper” by Fang Island. http://youtu.be/w6n09kkdBFI
Music that makes my day: “Delicate Cycle” by Aesop Rock and Kimya Dawson. http://youtu.be/c2Jpd56VweQ
Music that makes my day: “Dream Get Together” by Citay. http://youtu.be/FWyliKGoa-s
“I have come to the conclusion that whether or not a person is a religious believer does not matter much.” http://bit.ly/oaCfHG
Music that makes my day: “Dancin’ Shoes” by Murder City Devils. http://youtu.be/iHQSQWhfKyY
Music that makes my day: “Great Big Kiss” by Johnny Thunders. A cover of The Shangri-Las. http://youtu.be/GUoPgdRzH4o
Music that makes my day:
Saw W-Tofo perform today at the US Ambassador’s residence in Maputo. You might know them from http://youtu.be/VBmMU_iwe6U. Moz represent!
Saw W-Tofo perform today at the US Ambassador’s residence in Maputo. You might know them from http://bit.ly/jedxmK. Moz represent!
“With countries, just like with people, it’s easy to let the best of yourself slip away.” Let’s think on July 4th. http://bit.ly/lwXUFo
June 2011
11 posts
My extension was approved, so I’ll be in Mozambique until August 5!
Music that makes my day: “My Home is the Sea” by Bonnie Prince Billy and Matt Sweeney. http://youtu.be/lwtTsSaQM3c
So I’m trying to get some work done tonight. It’s a bit hard as I’m still recovering from the enormous fun of the bachelor party yesterday.
Just got robbed. Was quick enough to get my wallet back. But hearing the guy get beaten in a Maputo cell…totally heartbreaking.
Music that makes my day: “Love -> Building on Fire” by Talking Heads. I do like the TNOTBITH recording more. http://youtu.be/Rekw4N8W2aE
Music that makes my day: “Night on the Sun” by Modest Mouse. http://youtu.be/_MKyBBiKlQg
Music that makes my day: “Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space” by Spiritualized. http://youtu.be/wg5GlmzIIZo
@kellenhenry Well you should save a jar for me, if you would be so kind.
Today’s hash run around the outskirts of Maputo can only be called a great success.
“Congratulations on the new library, because it isn’t just a library.” Great letter from Isaac Asimov. http://bit.ly/iElOkL
Music that makes my day: “Wave of Mutilation” by the Pixies. I’ll be out on a boat soon. Fitting? http://youtu.be/BihjWa47WuM
May 2011
4 posts
Music that makes my day: “Waterfall” by The Stone Roses. Live in 1989 on “Other Side of Midnight. “http://youtu.be/umwQG7fue84
Straight out of #Maputo. Listen to the #GreenRevolution mixtape for a taste of hip hop from #Mozambique. http://bit.ly/mQv6CQ
Music that makes my day: “Disorder” by Joy Division. http://youtu.be/QrzGpVOPcTI
“…desire for vengeance is a legitimate emotional response…not…policy.” Don’t fully agree/disagree w/ this take. http://bit.ly/kq055b
April 2011
13 posts
More music that makes my day: “Unstoppable” by Foxy Shazam. http://vimeo.com/13885846