Because trouble comes in all sizes.
Vincent Daly 
As a father with a young daughter, I can’t help being concerned about the pervasive media coverage of celebrity exploits. For example, Ms. Kim Kardashian’s recent wedding debacle has been headline news for the past week on every conceivable form of media. Yet there may be hidden value in all this debauchery after all. Here’s a list of 5 reasons Kim Kardashian matters to parents.
Technology throughout the ages has always had an impact on society at large. Drill down further and one can witness the effects on how children are educated throughout the world. Yet presently, there seems to be confusion about how computer technology should be implemented in the classroom. Whereas the recent train of thought universally recommends introducing children to computers as early as possible, an alternate view has emerged in the heart of the tech economy simply stating “computers and schools don’t mix.”
It begins with a gentle whisper of a breeze. A leaf spirals down to the ground in a playful flight of fancy. As time passes, colors fashioned in rich vibrant hues transform nature’s landscape into a captivating seasonal tapestry. Autumn has arrived at the New York Botanical Garden bursting with excitement. This Fall promises to be one of the most memorable seasons yet at the historic oasis in the Bronx.
It was the last day of the 2011 New York Comic Con. A palpable energy filled the show room floor as both visitors and exhibitors alike hurried to complete their business before the convention came to a close. I caught up with comic book writer and novelist Keith DeCandido to interview him about the state of comic books in the 21st century, the impact of comic books on literacy, and an overview of his current projects.
On my third day at the 2011 New York Comic Con, I went to the Press room to interview Ken Denmead, the Editor-in-Chief of Wired.com/geekdad, to discuss geek culture, the history of Geek Dad, the third Geek Dad book, and details about the planned Geek Dad movie.
My second day at the 2011 New York Comic con was radically different from the first. I arrived mid-afternoon to attend a series of panels rather than roam the main show floor. Since many intriguing panels were scheduled concurrently, I was forced to choose wisely. I decided to partake in four panels that were completely distinct in subject matter from one another.
I had gotten my first taste of a Comic Con by just missing the one that took place in San Diego this past July. Seeing the images from the event captivated my attention laying the groundwork for a future trip in 2012. Indeed, I was perfectly content with my plan until a friend of mine mentioned the New York Comic Con that’s held every year in the Fall. This commonly known fact had inexplicably escaped me my entire life. “Not again” I thought. I opted to register as a member of the press in order to get a more in depth experience. Today was day 1 of the 2011 New York Comic Con.
Vacation travel advice for parents with young children.
Jim Henson’s 75th birthday arrived sadly without the man here on earth to celebrate the occasion himself. Yet we remember Jim’s enduring spirit as well as the countless contributions his life’s work made to the world. From helping create Sesame Street to the iconic Yoda from Star Wars, Jim’s legacy has touched generations of kids of all ages.