http://unclejayexplains.com Helping Small Minds Understand Big News! Mon, 19 Dec 2011 03:00:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 2006-2007 unclejay@unclejayexplains.com (Uncle Jay) unclejay@unclejayexplains.com (Uncle Jay) 1440 http://www.unclejayexplains.com/media/thumbs/uj144x144.gif http://unclejayexplains.com 144 144 Helping Small Minds Understand Big News, Every Monday! Uncle Jay Uncle Jay unclejay@unclejayexplains.com no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2011/01/31/uncle-jay-explains-jan-31-2011/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2011/01/31/uncle-jay-explains-jan-31-2011/#comments Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:12:52 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=1830 In Cairo they’re singing, “Walk Like An Egyptian, But Pick Up The Pace If There’s Tear Gas.”   Looks like they’re set to repeal President Mubarak’s job-killing killing.  Uncle Jay explains, plus he gets you ready for the Super Bowl!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2011/01/31/uncle-jay-explains-jan-31-2011/feed/ 9 3:42 In Cairo they're singing, "Walk Like An Egyptian, But Pick Up The Pace If There's Tear Gas."   Looks like they're set to repeal President ... In Cairo they're singing, "Walk Like An Egyptian, But Pick Up The Pace If There's Tear Gas."   Looks like they're set to repeal President Mubarak's job-killing killing.  Uncle Jay explains, plus he gets you ready for the Super Bowl! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2010/10/03/uncle-jay-explains-october-4-2010/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2010/10/03/uncle-jay-explains-october-4-2010/#comments Mon, 04 Oct 2010 02:56:16 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=1475 That new Facebook movie … is it a “Like” or just a load of app?  Other things in the news aren’t friends, so you can only see some of their profile information.  That’s why you need Uncle Jay to explain it!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2010/10/03/uncle-jay-explains-october-4-2010/feed/ 11 3:08 That new Facebook movie … is it a "Like" or just a load of app?  Other things in the news aren't friends, so you can ... That new Facebook movie … is it a "Like" or just a load of app?  Other things in the news aren't friends, so you can only see some of their profile information.  That's why you need Uncle Jay to explain it! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:20:37 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=931 Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching.  This week, they pretty much gave us the answer, didn’t they?  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/11/08/uncle-jay-explains-nov-9-2009/feed/ 24 3:01 Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching.  This week, they pretty much gave us ... Multiple choice: TV reporters only want to keep you (a) informed, (b) up to date, (c) watching.  This week, they pretty much gave us the answer, didn't they?  Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/#comments Mon, 21 Sep 2009 03:34:28 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=853 The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized.   He’s just trying to set a good example.   And as long as you don’t watch the final ten seconds, you’ll think he succeeds!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/09/20/uncle-jay-explains-sept-21-2009/feed/ 20 3:06 The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized.   He's just trying to set ... The news lately has been filled with very rude people, so this week Uncle Jay has become extremely civilized.   He's just trying to set a good example.   And as long as you don't watch the final ten seconds, you'll think he succeeds! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/06/07/uncle-jay-explains-june-8-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/06/07/uncle-jay-explains-june-8-2009/#comments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:08:05 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=719 These deals are IN-SAAANE!  Okay, that’s wasn’t quite the message Obama took to the Mideast, but that was pretty much the response he got.  Over there, free floor mats don’t close the deal.  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/06/07/uncle-jay-explains-june-8-2009/feed/ 18 3:07 These deals are IN-SAAANE!  Okay, that's wasn't quite the message Obama took to the Mideast, but that was pretty much the response he got.  Over ... These deals are IN-SAAANE!  Okay, that's wasn't quite the message Obama took to the Mideast, but that was pretty much the response he got.  Over there, free floor mats don't close the deal.  Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/04/19/uncle-jay-explains-april-20-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/04/19/uncle-jay-explains-april-20-2009/#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 22:24:07 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=665 Sing along with Susan Boyle as Uncle Jay explains pirated ships, pirated movie files and the dug-up treasures from 21st-century Tea Parties!   The News’s Got Talent!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/04/19/uncle-jay-explains-april-20-2009/feed/ 23 2:59 Sing along with Susan Boyle as Uncle Jay explains pirated ships, pirated movie files and the dug-up treasures from 21st-century Tea Parties!   The News's ... Sing along with Susan Boyle as Uncle Jay explains pirated ships, pirated movie files and the dug-up treasures from 21st-century Tea Parties!   The News's Got Talent! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/03/08/uncle-jay-explains-march-9-2009/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/03/08/uncle-jay-explains-march-9-2009/#comments Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:06:29 +0000 unclejay http://unclejayexplains.com/?p=603 Pretty amazing that Daylight Savings actually showed up on time … most other savings have disappeared.  Springtime may be awful pretty, but most of the news is pretty awful.  And yet, Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2009/03/08/uncle-jay-explains-march-9-2009/feed/ 21 3:01 Pretty amazing that Daylight Savings actually showed up on time … most other savings have disappeared.  Springtime may be awful pretty, but most of the ... Pretty amazing that Daylight Savings actually showed up on time … most other savings have disappeared.  Springtime may be awful pretty, but most of the news is pretty awful.  And yet, Uncle Jay explains it all! Featured, Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/20/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-21-2008/ http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/20/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-21-2008/#comments Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:50:51 +0000 unclejay http://www.unclejayexplains.com/?p=164 So, what are these Jokers in the news up to now?  They’re uniting to fight against the newest major threat: a cartoon!  If the most important issue in the news is an issue of The New Yorker, does that mean the banks are okay again?  That the war is over and we can afford to drive to the grocery store, and also afford the groceries?  Uncle Jay explains it all!

]]> http://unclejayexplains.com/2008/07/20/uncle-jay-explains-the-news-july-21-2008/feed/ 0 3:10 So, what are these Jokers in the news up to now?  They're uniting to fight against the newest major threat: a cartoon!  If the ... So, what are these Jokers in the news up to now?  They're uniting to fight against the newest major threat: a cartoon!  If the most important issue in the news is an issue of The New Yorker, does that mean the banks are okay again?  That the war is over and we can afford to drive to the grocery store, and also afford the groceries?  Uncle Jay explains it all! Video Podcast Uncle Jay no no