Fast Facts Flashback: Mother’s Day
Some of you have suggested that viewing this deeply humiliating piece of my distant past
Author: Shari
Mom still tries to clean me up
And occasionally, shut me up. Here, she attempts to do both, knowing full-well she’ll succeed at neither.
Chicks on the Right on Mike and Shop Class
In preparation for their interview with Mike, Chicks on the Right published this article about Mike’s involvement in the Ottawa shop class crisis, and his “I am a Woodshop” video. Click here to read their take. You can listen to Read More …
Sidewalk Wisdom
More profundity from the Sidewalks of San Francisco.
Hey Mike – We’re Not Qualified for Your Scholarship
Today’s “Hey Mike!” come from yesterdays post. Dallas Pierce writes… “Hey Mike – The problem is that people like me would love to take you up on your offer and learn a viable trade, but we aren’t qualified for your Read More …
Naked Mike Unauthorized Video
The Naked Truth Question: If I were to form “The American Idol Scholarship Fund” and announce $15,000 of professional training for anyone who wished to become a pop star, how long do you think it would take to give away Read More …
Mike on Bill Nye’s Planetary Radio Podcast
While at the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington D.C., Mike had the chance to sit down with Planetary Radio and a stellar panel of guests, including Festival co-founder and Lockheed Martin Chief Technology Officer Ray Johnson, Read More …
Mike Writes About His Time In DC
I’m typing in the back of a taxi just outside Logan Airport, headed to an event in Boston. DC was great, but I’m happy to be out of there. Lots of rain, lots of traffic, lots of gridlock – metaphorical Read More …
Mike Writes about DC and USASEF
Well, that was fun! Two speeches, three panels, 7 interviews, hundreds of exhibitors, one robot, a truck from the future, my very own security team, a Swiss Ambassador, and 400,000 visitors. I’m pretty sure I met them all. Far as Read More …
US Chamber of Commerce on Mike’s Testimony
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently published their coverage of Mike’s testimony before the House Committee on Natural Resources meeting to discuss “American Energy Jobs: Opportunities for Skilled Trade Workers.” The article opens with Mike’s interview with the Blaze, and Read More …
Name That Dog
Appears a puppy’s in my possession. If I had to guess, I’d say a terrier mix of some sort, maybe two months old. Yesterday he was homeless, today he’s not, and this morning we’re getting acquainted. All I know for Read More …
Hey Mike: I’m flying on a Jet Plane answering your Questions
Flying back from Boston. My seat-mate thinks I’m the guy from the Maytag commercials, and I’ve been acting the part. I can only hope the new Maytag Guy is returning the favor on some other flight. Anyway, it seems an Read More …
Mike Talks on CNN About Skills Gap
Mike sat down with Jake Tapper on CNN’s “The Lead” to discuss the problems posed by America’s Skills Gap, and the need for a robust PR campaign for the skilled trades. Click here to watch the clip on CNN’s site. Read More …
Snarkfest Interviews Mike in D.C. at USASEF
Blogger “Snarkfest” met Mike in D.C. at the 2014 USA Science and Engineering Festival where she had the chance to interview Mike. See the interview below, or click here to read about it on Snarkfest.
The Blaze on Mike Testifying in DC
The Blaze just published an article on Mike’s testimony before the House Committee on Natural Resources meeting to discuss “American Energy Jobs: Opportunities for Skilled Trade Workers.” The Blaze goes over what Mike addressed in his testimony, and offers Read More …