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Posted on July 16, 2010 - by

Breaking News: I’m going to be a daddy blogger! cc: @LaToyaMsutton

LaToya M. Sutton (@LaToyamSutton) and I have been married for 5 years and 33 days as of today and we’re please too announce that we’re having our first child. If you would ask both of our parents it’s 5 years too late. Regardless, I’ve always been afraid to bring a child into this crazy world and as many of you know, I’ve traveling like crazy over the past 2yrs. But now with the support of LaToya who’s not only been a great wife but an awesome friend we’re ready to venture down the road of becoming parents.

As of right now, I’m still in shock and aww. I’m scared, I’m nervous, yet excited to be father but already thinking about all the geek opportunities there will be to raise a child in this new digital age. Here’s a little F.A.Q. if you have any questions:

  • LaToya is 30, and I’m 35
  • This is our first child for the both of us
  • LaToya is a few months pregnant
  • We don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl yet
  • We don’t have a name for the baby yet, but for now it’s baby Sutton
  • Do I want a Wayne Sutton Jr? No!
  • I’m not creating a twitter account or buying a domain name until we name the baby
  • Yes, there will be a baby blog once have a name.
  • Two possible goals I have for the child: #1 have their own web startup by age 7 and/or #2 become a NASCAR driver :)
  • Have we told all of our family members? No, just our parents and siblings. This will be a first time hearing it for some. Better than FaceTime… right?
  • I’m just praying for a health baby and a safe delivery.

Wayne and LaToya Sutton

Thank you LaToya Sutton for venturing down the path of marriage and now parenthood with me. I know you’re going to be a great mother, Love you!. To my family, friends and partners thanks for the support and the next few months are going to be crazy but bare with me. I’m going to be a daddy Blogger!

Any good advice for a soon to be father?

Where can I find those social networking baby outfits? CC @LouisGray


Posted on May 8, 2010 - by

Video: The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth! – How can we help kids build rockets?

I just watch the “The Geek Shall inherit the earth” commercial by Connect a Million Minds on TV and immediately I “google” the name of the video.  Even though I don’t have kids and clearly not a kid I connected with the video in many ways. Here’s how:

  1. It’s how I felt growing up during my high-school days… I’m talking about photoshop 1.0, Mac OS 9.5 & QuarkXpress. I’m old!
  2. I often tell people I don’t do “marketing” but I understand people, relationships, gadgets/technology on the social web, so call me a geek not a marketing guy.
  3. I believe in education and empowering kids to learn and be confident in their dreams/goals for entrepreneurship.
  4. I love technology!

So what did my Google search results find me? The video was made for http://www.connectamillionminds.com From the Connect a Million Minds website:

In November 2009, Time Warner Cable launched Connect a Million Minds (CAMM), a philanthropic commitment of $100 million cash and in-kind donations. This five-year program was designed to inspire students to pursue learning opportunities and careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

Time Warner Cable announced its commitment to STEM in conjunction with the White House’s announcement of Educate to Innovate, President Obama’s plan for improving STEM opportunities for U.S. students. In his statement, President Obama highlighted the importance of public and private partnerships in addressing STEM readiness in American students, and singled out Time Warner Cable as a leader in the STEM space with its Connect a Million Minds program. According to national experts, the next generation of youth in the United States is not prepared to take on the challenges of the 21st century.

Although the video and program inspired , the last sentence above is just sad, “According to national experts, the next generation of youth in the United States is not prepared to take on the challenges of the 21st century?” Now as an grown-up geek I’m asking myself what can I do to help educate kids and build some rockets!

How can we help/inspire today’s youth to learn more about technology and be confident while doing so?

“We’re building rockets!”