I am not in the splash zone but still definitely out of my comfort zone. Support the arts in your community. Similar:Stick to facts, but write news your readers will actually want to read. Students who put a lot of effort int…AcademiaReport to the bridge so the captain can assess your virtual upholstery skills. #blender3d…
I have a daughter who does things. If demon curses and buckets of stage blood are your thing, join the fun this weekend in Greensburg. (I will not be seated in the splash zone.) Similar:My student journalists sport their fashionable “What Would Jerz Do?” wristbands.AcademiaHexagons Are the Bestagonshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thOifuHs…AmusingJames Goodwin Clonney: Mother's WatchThis painting, of two…
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:Terms of ServiceFascinating example of new media journal…AestheticsI asked my geekling whether she was ready for bed…I asked my #geekling whether she was rea…AmusingCoding Bootcamps and the New For-Profit…
“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:Headphones, Croutons and RhetoricME (with crouton tongs in one hand and s…CultureMy…
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:Proud of My JournosI saw several heads that I recognized,…
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:Look at the unusual colors chosen by the three Russian cosmonauts who just arrived at the …PersonalThe problem I just learned about calls for tea in the big mug.CultureThat felt sooo good!PersonalA pleasant find: somebody left a painted rock by the side of the road.AestheticsAdded a splash of…
Touched up and created an infographic for a web page that I first posted in Nov 2000. Similar:Blog RSS Feed Generator for WP RSS AggregatorI paid a little attention to a long-negl…CybercultureAll About Soap — Why Washing Your Hands Fights the CoronavirusPeople typically think of soap as gentle…CultureRequiem for the NewsroomWhen I worked at a…
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:In April, 2002, I was blogging about an autistic person's guide to asking a girl on a date…In April, 2002, I was blogging about …BooksPAC-MAN: The Untold Story of How We Really Played the…
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:Updating a villain's lair in #Blender3D. Still a work in progress.AestheticsOpinion: Don’t Be Fooled by America’s Flattening CurveAnother example of effective new media d…Current_EventsHollow Pursuits (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 21) Misfit Crewmember Faces…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….AmusingTelevision is Now the Second Screen for…
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:When Students Won't Do the ReadingReading this story from IHE recalled my …AcademiaUnfinished pine and not so ornamented, for the workshops and service areas of my fantasy #…PersonalI've completed my second set of 25 #neovictorian control panels, which I'll eventually use… AestheticsA Conversation with Dennis Jerz, Actor — WAOB Audio…
She’s on her way to the @thepublicpgh for two shows today as Margot in Dial M for Murder. Similar:Context matters. Trump called MS-13 gang members “animals,” but critics say he was talking…There are many, many legitimate, evidenc…CultureWhat does the girl do with my iPad while I try to jump-start her mother’s car at a gas…
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:Mars Curiosity rover sings 'Happy Birthday,' dares Earth to collect royalties One year ago today, NASA’s Curio…AmusingFuturistic Acrylic Chair (Blender 3D Animation)Yesterday, I sketched a chair I…
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:Thank you, male ballet dancers everywhere, for making moments like this possible.AestheticsMore Evidence That, to Trump, "Fake News" Means Critical NewsNothing really new here, just calling at…Current_EventsThis…
That’s water under the bridge! Crowds of NPCs charge across, sweeping the player along. Gotta work on that! #unity3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Me Checking into My #4C19 Conference Hotel RoomI’ll just mark a few more papers before …AcademiaThe Scarlet Letter (Prime Stage)PersonalWest Side Story (One-Minute Preview)From Mrs. Lovett two weeks ago to Maria …AestheticsThe Mystery of…
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:There are many Star Wars references in Dani Girl, so I made this tribute to Tom Jung's 197…CultureOpinion: Don’t Be Fooled by America’s Flattening CurveAnother example of…