Category Archives: Fun

OKPrProf Turns Off the Lights

To show my support for Earth Hour I am going dark, turning off the lights, shutting down the power and enjoying an hour (or more) of sweet serenity. In the process I might just help save our planet. I encourage everyone to do the same today and everyday. By the way, just to bring this…

Where did "boilerplate" and "-30-" come from?

Two questions were asked today – Why "-30-" at the end of a media release and where did the term "boilerplate" come from. Still doing some digging but this is what I know so far – Boilerplate (from Wikipedia):- The term dates back to the early 1900s, referring to the thick, tough steel sheets used…

And now for something light…

Its been along day and I am ready for something to make me smile. Found this and it did the trick – thought I would share. By the way, I talked to my graduating students about the post below and they promise to promote the profession in a positive light. And now – Fact Checker!