The Rev. Rob Times

Adult Learning Theory for Mentors, Managers, Trainers, and Support Professionals

Sunday, 27 July 2008 15:31 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Society

Trainers, mentors, managers, and support professionals oftentimes we find themselves in a position where they are required to coach or train an employee on aspects of a new technology, website, report, hardware usage, or application.

However, other staff members won’t always “get” the concept that is so professionally being explained to them. That could be, in part, because adults are very picky learners and it is difficult for them to retain new information. Fortunately, applying aspects of Adult Learning Theory can help to change that.

John McCain: See Whos on Top of His Shortlist for Vice President

Friday, 06 June 2008 02:22 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra US Politics

When it comes to the Republicans, speculation about the Veepstakes has been much more toned down than it has when the media ponders who Barack Obama will pick to run by his side, but it’s hardly any less wildly speculative.

Cutting through the fanaticism, candidates who are only popular with select advocates will be cast by the wayside, and only the potential running mates who have the largest electoral prize to offer will make the shortlist.

Running Mates: Obamas Best Vice Presidential Picks

Wednesday, 04 June 2008 22:27 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra US Politics

With Barack Obama passing the delegate threshold and assuming the role of his party’s presumptive nominee, all attention is now turning towards the Veepstakes. Who will Barack Obama choose as the Democratic Vice Presidential nominee?

Typing: One Space or Two between Sentences?

Wednesday, 18 June 2008 00:00 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Society

...That is the question. Which is nobler? Technically, whether a single or a double space is used following the final punctuation in each sentence, it is correct; however, one method is antiquated, unnecessary, and even troublesome at times.

Political Cartoon: You Can't Spell Lieberman Without "Lie!"

Monday, 17 December 2007 20:56 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Cartoons

Fighting Foreclosure: The Tools and Resources to Prevent Foreclosure

Friday, 04 April 2008 11:45 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Society

Foreclosure auctions are becoming commonplace in America today, as are streets littered with “For Sale” signs placed in the yards of homes that have been on the market for months, with little hope of actually selling. Bankruptcy laws have now been changed to favor the lenders, leaving consumers will little protection when times get tough.

With foreclosure rates at their highest in history, it is more important than ever that every homeowner understand their rights.

Astronomy Cast A Podcast Explaining the Universe with Facts

Thursday, 20 December 2007 03:17 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Sci & Tech

Astronomy Cast (www.astronomycast.com) sends its listeners on a facts-based journey through the universe every week. Sit at your computer as you explore the rings of Saturn. Lay comfortably in bed as your dive feet first into a supermassive black hole, and even learn what one is!

Beginning in September 2006, its first episode dealt with the confusion regarding the IAU’s new definition of what a planet is, leading to Pluto’s demotion. This website’s first science article dealt with the same issue. It’s silly, but I feel a connection there. Since its induction, the show has been produced, without fail, every Monday. At the time of this writing there have been 68 episodes. The topics vary from planets in our solar system to string theory, (my favorite and yours).

Exploring Volcanism in our Solar System: A complete survey of all geologically active bodies

Friday, 23 November 2007 02:48 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Sci & Tech

Earth has long been known to be geologically active. On Earth, such forces are responsible for continental drift, earthquakes, the rise of mountain ranges, and of course, also volcanoes.

The existence of volcanism on Earth has been known throughout all of history; even to the most primitive humans and almost certainly to human ancestors. However, it is only within the past few decades that mankind’s understanding of volcanic activity outside of Earth has been discovered.

Outside of Earth, there are four worlds where volcanism has been observed, one where it may have been detected, and more that are strongly suspected. Beginning with those that are closest to the sun and ending with objects that are far, frigid, frozen and cold, this is a journey to our solar system’s volcanoes.

A call for Bankruptcy Reform: A Message to the Presidential Candidates from We the People

Wednesday, 01 August 2007 23:44 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra US Politics

In 2005, a charade took place on the floor of the House and Senate. It is now called the “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act” (BAPCPA). Proponents willfully deceived the American people in arguing that the bill would ‘protect consumers’ from those who abuse the system.

The new law strengthened bankruptcy laws not for we the people, but for creditors who make it a business practice to exploit American consumers for the purpose of profit and gain.

A Complete History of Online Console Gaming in the United States

Wednesday, 05 December 2007 00:00 Rev. Robert A. Vinciguerra Sci & Tech

The timeline, history and facts of online console gaming goes back farther than most people realize, all of the way to the Atari 2600, over a quarter of a century ago in 1982. When online console gaming is mentioned today, Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 are conjured up in the mind, but they have their roots in the 1970’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Explore the history and the people that made modern online videogame consoles possible.

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