Dubai Mall Food Court

Dubai is indeed the most extravagant city I’ve ever seen. Maybe certain ancient kingdoms had more waste and glitter but none could compare with the modern marvels of Dubai. This 46-second “quick” tour of a food court in one of their huge malls gives you a humorous view of Dubai…

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Technology and Our Kids at #DadChat

Technology cartoonTechnology and us…let alone OUR KIDS – is an evergreen topic at #DadChat. Why? Because it is ever-changing and ever-present in all our lives. When we can have a true expert on the topic, I leap at the opportunity and that is what we have this Thursday, May 22 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET with Brian Fanzo.

Technology GuruBrian Fanzo is the proud Dad of 3 girls, living in Arizona.  He was born in Pittsburgh and is a diehard fan for all Pittsburgh Sports.  He IS a Social Media Geek who loves technology and currently is the Social Technology Evangelist at @Iodatacenters focused on collaboration, community and teaching change. I think, however, he LOVES being a dad – READ…

Brian Fanzo and FamilySome questions to ponder and ask Brian:

~~ Are YOU as tech savvy as YOUR kids?

~~ When you get a new tech toy, who figures it out first – YOU or the kids?

~~ What do you do to protect your family on the web?

~~ Do your kids have unfettered access to all forms of media?

~~ What is YOUR biggest fear about the Internet?

~~ What is YOUR biggest love about the Internet?

Internet Couch PotatoSome suggest tweets to invite your friends to join #DadChat this week:

Guest @iSocial_Fanz takes us into Tech and Our Kids at #DadChat Thursday

Technology and Our Kids comes to #DadChat tomorrow

Do YOU trust the Internet with brining up YOUR kids – #DadChat tonigh

This week’s #DadChat transcript

The Real Problem Is…Part One

Chinese birth policy

What is the biggest world problem? Some would have you believe it is Climate Change; others might say Iran, China, and/or North Korea, while others will cite Russia or corruption/dissention in our capital. Yes, those are all problems with the exception, in my opinion, of “climate change” which used to be labeled “global warming” but is simply – WEATHER.

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Opening Night

Opening Night at The Boston Pops was so much fun. Jason Alexander performed in the second half and they closed with this rousing John Philip Sousa march – LOVED IT!

LGBT or Straight – What (Sex) Lifestyle will YOUR Kids Choose – at #DadChat

Gay or Straight?

#DadChat has never shied away from tough topics and this week’s chat, Thursday May 15  from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET,  is NO exception as we take on the (sexual) lifestyle choices our kids WILL be exposed to AND taught in our schools. The topic came up when I invited a gay friend to be our co-host. He’s a Social Media love-hound, flamboyant in his looks and demeanor in a totally infectious way, and beloved among all his friends.

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