Cursive loyalists lament the loss of cursive teaching in schools. WSJ’s Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco.
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Obama So Far? Miss Minnie Talks Perspective
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.Continue readingObama So Far? Miss Minnie Talks Perspective
Casual Fridays Go Formal
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 FranciscoContinue readingCasual Fridays Go Formal
Hidden Message In London Eye
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. … Continue readingHidden Message In London Eye
The ‘Other’ Games in London
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. … Continue readingThe ‘Other’ Games in London
Michael Phelps Pees In The Pool
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.
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From Disgrace To Living “In Grace”
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 reformContinue readingFrom Disgrace To Living “In Grace”
The Measured Life: What’s Your Klout Score?
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 meansContinue readingThe Measured Life: What’s Your Klout Score?
Has The iPhone Lost Its Cool Factor?
Is iPhone Losing Its Cool Factor? 10/3/2011 3:24:38 PM Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ’s Andy Jordan examines the “Android Factor” andContinue readingHas The iPhone Lost Its Cool Factor?
No Office? Not A Problem
No Office? Not a Problem 10/3/2011 7:50:50 PM Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunityContinue readingNo Office? Not A Problem