Yes, Duolingo is free and I’ve learned a lot. No, I don’t like the psychological manipulation. I’m still using it but I changed my user name. Similar:Put up the Hoop Sooner: 10 lessons of parenting from one wise guy who's done doing the dad…Earlier today, we dropped our daughter o…AcademiaAnalysis | The ‘Kellyanne Conway on…
“Murdering meteorologists won’t stop hurricanes. I can’t believe I just had to type that.” — Michigan-based meteorologist Katie Nickolaou. A wide range of misinformation has been spread as Helene and then Milton gathered pace in the Gulf of Mexico, such as claims spread by Trump that Fema had run out of cash for hurricane survivors…
It’s so heartbreaking seeing the amount of disinformation being spread by elected officials and partisan agitators with lots of followers. FEMA is not out of money, it’s not confiscating damaged property, and it’s not biased for against any ethnic groups or political affiliations. Similar:The Outcast (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 5, Episode 17) Genderless civilization oppress…Rewatching…
My mother-in-law invited me to try out the 60- year-old tape machine that belonged to my father-in-law. When I worked in radio news in the late 1980s, we were still loading reels and splicing tape, so it all came back to me pretty quickly. Similar:The Naked Now (Season 1, Episode 2: ST:TNG Rewatch) When…
My job is often to help students understand things that they aren’t good at doing yet. If a student arrives in my classroom with a solid ability to construct clear sentences and summarize difficult readings, using an AI tool that helps them spot grammar mistakes with less effort and capture the gist of a reading…
Did you see that guy’s license plate? Similar:Did you put enough donuts in the elevator shaft of your #steampunk #neovictorian cruiser t…https://youtu.be/lSgv5L0sXtc &nbs…AestheticsJesus Christ SuperstarI have a daughter who does things. Her n…CultureDress rehearsal for Mamma Mia. This weekend only.PersonalIn June 2021 I roughed out the proportions and deck heights for the flagship of the…
Touched up and created an infographic for a web page that I first posted in Nov 2000. Similar:When an Eel Climbs a Ramp to Eat Squid From a Clamp, That’s a MoraySomewhere today a headline writer is wea…AwesomeAnother social media post attacks journalists for doing their jobs — Updated Elijah McCla…If you’ve been following the…
A healthy respect for the free press and the institution of journalism is absolutely crucial for a healthy democracy. Media literacy matters, while a jaded “I don’t trust journalists, I do my own research” DIY attitude is easily co-opted. A false claim that Vice President Kamala Harris was involved in a June 2011 hit-and-run incident…
What is this? I do not like this change, @duolingo (For some reason I can’t practice to recover from an error.) Similar:College Seniors Confident about Their Work Ethic, Written & Oral Skills; Employers Disagre…According to the NACE 2018 Job Outlook, …AcademiaBoys And Girls Memorize Words DifferentlyGirls were more likely to memorize words…CultureMelissa Terras Reports Her Success…
About 30 years after I first saw John Speed’s 1676 map of York, today I was working on a region labeled “Z.” Or is that a “2“? There’s both an X and a 3 nearby… confusing context! A glance at the legend shows how brilliantly Speed handled the ambiguity. #usability #ux #ui #design #medieval #cartography…
Added an overhead minimap to my #medievalyork #unity3d simulation. #mysteryplay Similar:Six rainbow-colored objects, arranged like THIS?These are shoe-holding racks at a local …AestheticsAnother lovely variation of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3dart #neovictorian #desig…AestheticsInform 7 is now open sourceInform is a design system for interactiv…CultureAnother corner building. Designed and textured. Needs an interior. #blender3d #design #ae…Another…
Talkback session after the matinee and my brother and faculty colleagues after the evening performance. Audiences were gasping, laughing nervously, exclaiming sotto voce about “fingerprints!” and “the key!“ and “Was that *supposed* to happen?” and “This is *good*!” @thepublicpgh #dialm #understudy (We knew well in advance Carolyn would be performing yesterday.) My daughter informed me…
Looking forward to this! @thepublicpgh Similar:Cliffhanger from ST:TNG Best of Both Worlds. I haven't made time to watch TNG in probably …The cliffhanger for Star Trek: The Next …HistoryThe Zombie Argument that Refuses to DieThe idea that generations of Shakespeare…AcademiaMy Polish grandmother used to bake these cookies, which my wife picked up at a Ukranian…
She’s on her way to the @thepublicpgh for two shows today as Margot in Dial M for Murder. Similar:Behind the art: The Westmoreland's 'Death of Elaine' beloved of staff and visitorsI always slow down and spend some time w…AestheticsVinyl Chairs, Lace Tablecloth, and Stainless Steel Canisters for a Villain's Lair #blender…I’m working with more complex…
My simulated city has 1000 capsule inhabitants that are just smart enough to gather around markers and wait. In May, I had nothing. I‘m learning. #medievalyork #mysteryplay #unity3d Similar:This Is How Tyranny Begins (Robert Reich)As the faculty advisor to a college jour…CultureMother 3: My Mom, and MeThoughtful, powerful, personal analysis …AestheticsHow the printing press changed…
I’ve had a lot of fun in this new ensemble audio storytelling series. Did I do a good job convincing my friends I really saw a time-traveling elephant? Similar:Family Feud: Tense Thanksgiving for Facebook and George Takei Businesses — as well as groups like no…BusinessLessons from the Covington Catholic FlashpointMy social media network includes people…
That’s water under the bridge! Crowds of NPCs charge across, sweeping the player along. Gotta work on that! #unity3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Google Autocomplete Still Makes Hateful Autocorrect SuggestionsThe top suggestion for a Holocaust searc…BusinessWhat Happens When Digital Cities Are Abandoned?“The great paradox about these digital c…CultureStudents Produce Breathtaking 3D Simulation of 17thC LondonThe haze effect…
How exactly do bridges bridge? How do rivers rive? How much detail does my model of #medievalyork need? My first try will be my worst try. #mysteryplay #blender3d Similar:Myths about "Learning Styles Persist in SocietyI first heard the formalized theories ab…AcademiaLecturing is So Much Easier than Leading a DiscussionLecturing is So Much Easier than Leading…AcademiaFanciful…
My project starts to get clunky while managing 1000 NPCs but I think if I split them up into groups of about 10, and only give instructions to the group leader, that will help. Not bad for my first weekend simulating crowds. #unity3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Really enjoyed Prime Stage Theater’s video presentation of Mockingbird.Obviously I…
My virtual army of grey capsules is just barely smart enough to follow my avatar around. #unity3d Similar:Many things in the world are awful, but my latest #Blender3D work on my #steampunk control…One of many steampunk control panels I’v…AestheticsThe Drowsy Chaperone @setonhilluniversityPersonalI just tried Open Shot Video Editor, a free open source toolFor years I…