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So Long Cursive

andyjo2 — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:09:14 +0000

Cursive loyalists lament the loss of cursive teaching in schools. WSJ’s Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco.

Obama So Far? Miss Minnie Talks Perspective

andyjo2 — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:19:10 +0000

Former civil rights activist and educator “Miss Minnie”, first profiled by WSJ at President Obama’s 2009 inauguration, offers her perspective on how Obama has done over the past four years. WSJ’s Andy Jordan also talks to her fellow citizens of Georgetown, South Carolina to find out what they think of Obama and what the next four years will bring.

Casual Fridays Go Formal

andyjo2 — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 07:01:19 +0000

To be hip at Silicon Valley startups these days, one must leave the flip-flops and hoodies at home and dress up on Fridays. WSJ’s Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the “anti-Casual Friday” that’s come to be known as “Formal Friday”

Hidden Message In London Eye

andyjo2 — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:21:53 +0000

The iconic London Eye has been turned into a social media "mood ring" for the Olympics games, portraying in a light show the mood of the British people during the games, as interpreted through data analysis of Tweets. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from London.

The ‘Other’ Games in London

andyjo2 — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 06:18:31 +0000

For those without a ticket at the London games, there's another option. A game design group, Hide&Seek, has placed 99 "Tiny Games" in each of London's 33 boroughs. They're meant to be happened upon, and as WSJ's Andy Jordan finds out, they can lead to some random and funny situations.

Michael Phelps Pees In The Pool

andyjo2 — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 04:52:28 +0000

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympic medalist ever, talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about what he plans to do in retirement, whether he would ever swim in open water races, and even whether he has ever relieved himself in the pool.

Why Doesn’t Facebook Have A Dislike Button?

andyjo2 — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:17:17 +0000

Why Doesn’t Facebook Have a Dislike Button? 5/18/2012 1:25:14 AM
Supporters of a “dislike” button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ’s Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarians are doing to game the Facebook system to “get” a dislike button.

DIY Drone Makers Take Over Silicon Valley

andyjo2 — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:15:37 +0000

Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ’s Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning footage they’re capturing.

From Disgrace To Living “In Grace”

andyjo2 — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 02:48:27 +0000

The Second Act Of Jim McGreevey 12/20/2011 7:07:39 PM
Seven years after resigning in scandal as governor of New Jersey, Jim McGreevey is ministering to prisoners and pushing for reform of the penal system. He speaks with WSJ’s Andy Jordan in this in-depth report.

The Measured Life: What’s Your Klout Score?

andyjo2 — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 01:39:54 +0000

Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ’s Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, what it means for getting freebies, and why the score is so valuable to advertisers.