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Last night was the commencement ceremony for the 2010 class of graduates of the college where I work. I have to say it was a difficult experience. As a faculty member, I am obligated (by contract) to attend the graduation ceremony each year in May, so I’ve seen several and will likely see many more [...]

Facebook is the largest social-networking site on net and in the world (with over 200 million active servers worldwide), and as of late, is garnering some very negative press around privacy concerns and lack of general ethics in how they conduct their business and treat their users. Personally, I don’t used FB, finding it far [...]

Wandering in apart from the herd, Unpredictable (dangerous), Spirited and wild-eyed, With steady hand, Outside the lines you go. Corralled into rows, Orderly, controlled, Understanding the boundaries now, Your hand begins to shake. First grade eyes welling with tears.                He’ll adjust in time;                It’s the most natural thing. You learn helplessness. Managed into form; Artificial [...]