Monthly Archives: December 2009

Winter Break Power Down Challenge

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

The Penn Power Down Challenge is a University-wide initiative to reduce unnecessary energy consumption over winter break. Electrical devices contribute significantly to Penn’s carbon footprint and utility bills, but increasing numbers of Penn’s staff are planning to reduce energy use … Continue reading →

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Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

We’re showing National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Come join Clark Wilhelm “Sparky” Griswold, Jr. and the fam on their search for the perfect Christmas tree…

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Nightmare Before Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

We’ve moved on to Nightmare Before Christmas. C’mon down!

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Christmas Story

Posted on December 22, 2009 by

Join us today in the lab, where we’re showing the holiday classic “Christmas Story” on the big screen. Don’t you just love streaming Netflix? We’re here all day, so if you have a suggestion for a follow up movie, let … Continue reading →

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Simulate a Peacekeeping/Stabilization Mission! (12/19/09)

Posted on December 19, 2009 by

Please join us for the Peacekeeping/Stabilization Mission Simulation with the International Relations Program, a unique real-time, human-digital simulation in late January.

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A Retouch Too Far

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

Just because you CAN remove wrinkles with image editing software doesn’t mean you SHOULD–with great Photoshop skill comes great responsibility. England has apparently banned a set of Olay ads featuring retouched aging supermodel Twiggy due to deceptive advertising practices. Apparently … Continue reading →

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Deleting files

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

Hi all. Just a reminder that we’ll be deleting all of the files in user storage, in class storage, and on the desktops of all of the workstations in the lab at the end of this semester, so if you … Continue reading →

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Sparky Awards Winner 2009 (12/16/09)

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

We congratulate Ryan Leonard for his video “Heroes Wash up”: winner of Sparky Awards 2009!

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Facebook Privacy Settings

Posted on December 14, 2009 by

Facebook is tinkering again with privacy settings; this time giving you simplified yet powerful controls that help you get a better handle on what you share. The downside is the same controls could reveal a great deal more about yourself … Continue reading →

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Just what you need

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

Stop by the lab and grab a piece of dark or milk chocolate–just what you need to get you through this hectic time of year.

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