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Inspired by Steve Jobs, Stanford Grad Follows her Heart [VIDEO]

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 8, 2011 at 2:13 pm
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy ... (more)

Steve Jobs on ‘Connecting the Dots’ of Life

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 7, 2011 at 3:00 pm
"I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest ... (more)

Trend Watch: When Television Meets Tablet Computers [VIDEO]

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 5, 2011 at 6:24 am
What will happen when television meets tablet computers? SuomiTV and Nordkapp have explored the future of television and created a concept to illustrate the direction where ... (more)

Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), Oprah.com and Facebook Team Up for ‘Lifeclass’ Series

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 4, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Anyone who tries to make a distinction between education and entertainment doesn’t know the first thing about either.” —Marshall McLuhan On October 10th Oprah Winfrey will ... (more)

Trend Watch: Essential Facts About the Video Game Industry

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 3, 2011 at 12:15 pm
Quick. Tell me the age of the average game player. 12? 15? 17? Nope. According to a new report from the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the average game player age is ... (more)

Women, Girls and STEM Education

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
October 1, 2011 at 5:14 pm
First Lady Michelle Obama recently announced a National Science Foundation​ initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) ... (more)

Infographic: Boomers, Gen X, Millennials & iGen Media Consumption

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 30, 2011 at 9:26 pm
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Warner Brothers Teams Up with Facebook to Launch Social TV Series ‘Aim High’

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 29, 2011 at 11:52 pm
An upcoming Warner Brothers series about a high-school spy will pull fans into the show through a clever Facebook integration that allows viewers to have their Facebook profile ... (more)

The Ryan Seacrest Foundation Launches ‘The Voice’ in Pediatric Hospitals in Atlanta and Philadelphia

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 27, 2011 at 6:39 am
Ryan Seacrest, known in Hollywood circles as the busiest (and nicest) man in showbiz and host of American Idol, has launched the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF). The mission ... (more)

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Goes High Tech

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 26, 2011 at 7:42 am
Those cutle little "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes are going high tech! Thanks to a partnership with Microsoft TAG, kids can now ask you to scan the barcode on the side ... (more)

Lady Gaga Sings Tribute to Bullying Victim Jamey Rodemeyer, tells Little Monsters: ‘Bullying is for Losers’ [VIDEO]

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 25, 2011 at 2:25 pm
Earlier this week Jamey Rodemeyer, a 14-year-old high school freshman from Buffalo, N.Y., committed suicide after enduring years of bullying for his sexuality. Jamey even shared ... (more)

Facebook 101: Fighting Cyberbullying

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 21, 2011 at 11:53 pm
Facebook 101: Fighting Cyberbullying // <![CDATA[ (function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async ... (more)

Facebook Launches New ‘Smart Lists’ Privacy Feature

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 13, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Beginning Wednesday, Facebook will make it easier to share photos, posts and links with smaller, isolated groups of people. While the site has allowed users to separate their ... (more)

Infographic: How to Focus in the Age of Distraction

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 12, 2011 at 7:04 pm
via www.mindmapart.com ... (more)

Where Good Ideas Come From [VIDEO]

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 12, 2011 at 4:37 pm
What sparks the flash of brilliance? How does groundbreaking innovation happen? Answering in his infectious, culturally omnivorous style, using his fluency in fields from neurobiology ... (more)

Remembering 9/11: Opening up Skies

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 11, 2011 at 11:22 pm
via www.flickr.com "The afternoon knows what the morning never suspected." ~ Swedish Proverb ... (more)

Infographic: Twitter Famous (63rd Prime Time Emmy Awards Edition)

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 7, 2011 at 8:50 am
With the 63rd Primetime Emmy® Awards just a mere 10 days away, here's a infographic documenting who the most popular Emmy nominees are on Twitter (by sheer number of followers). Pass ... (more)

Trend Watch (1954 Edition): How to Dial Your Telephone

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
September 6, 2011 at 10:46 pm
Tweet. Poke. Stumble. Digg. Like. +1. Text. Seems like our current wave of digital, mobile and social technologies have always been a part of our lives. But, as this video points ... (more)

Cyndi Lauper Opens Housing Facility for Homeless LGBT Youth

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 28, 2011 at 3:44 pm
On September 1st, Cindy Lauper is set to open the first permanent housing facility of its kind in New York City focused on providing housing for homeless families, LGBT youth ... (more)

From ‘We’ to ‘Me’: The Rise of Fame in Kids TV Programming and Pop Culture

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 27, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Researchers at UCLA Children’s Digital Media Center have conducted a study that looked at the most popular TV programming for kids 9 to twelve between 1967 and 2007 to look ... (more)

FBI Child ID: A Free App to Locate Missing Children

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 26, 2011 at 4:28 pm
There are apps to keep your finances in order, and apps to keep your data safe. Now the FBI is offering a free app that could help authorities locate your children if ... (more)

How To: Create a Classroom Facebook Page

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 20, 2011 at 1:00 am
How To: Create A Classroom Facebook Page(function() { var scribd = document.createElement("script"); scribd.type = "text/javascript"; scribd.async = true; scribd.src = "http://www.scribd.com/javascripts/embed_code/inject.js"; ... (more)

Happy 80th Birthday Babar!

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 16, 2011 at 12:10 am
Guess who turns 80 this month? Babar! The loveable elephant king his wife Queen Celeste and the rest of the royal family are celebrating their 80th Anniversary! In this clip Pamela ... (more)

Infographic: How College Students Use Technology

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 11, 2011 at 7:10 am
Via: OnlineEducation.net ... (more)

Report: American Video Habits by Age, Gender and Ethnicity

From Derek E. Baird :: Barking Robot
August 10, 2011 at 10:46 pm
According to the latest Nielsen Cross-Platform Report, when it comes to TV viewing, women of all ages spend more time than their male counterparts. Women ages 2+ watch nearly ... (more)