Getting there. Similar:Introduction to The Skin of Our Teeth (optimistic, absurdist metatheater; Thornton Wilder,…https://youtu.be/1okt8MIVTtsAcademiaAnother section of a #steampunk control panel. Useful for a cutaway shot after a character…AestheticsLaying out our anti-socialization defenses & cleaning out the penitence shack for anot…Visiting Fort Ligonier. When the girl…CultureThe chief engineer does not know where the floating lamps are…
Taking a break from my syllabustering in order to design some stairs. I’ve learned so much this summer! #blender3d Similar:A pallet of cabinet fronts and structural elements to flesh out #neovictorian #steampunk i…Personal13: The Musical Promohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40MbeApiX…CultureMore #Blender3D practice. Additional details for a steampunk control panel. Just because.AestheticsDean Jones Dead: Disney Actor Was 84″The Love Bug”…
Similar:The Harry Potter Decision, as text – UpdatedGroklaw has a good analysis of the recen…BooksAnother lovely variation of a #steampunk control panel. #blender3dart #neovictorian #desig…AestheticsSon Doong Cave in Viet Nam Featurers Skylight, JungleAs a fan of Colossal Cave Adventure, I’m…AestheticsWikipedia:VisualEditor – Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWikipedia is testing a visual editor, in…CybercultureEssay on the flaws of…
Similar:Playing with depth of field (blurring details that are closer than and farther from the fo…AestheticsDennis Jerz, R.U.R (Rossum's Universal Robots), Karel Capek's "Fantastic Melodrama" – YouT…”In which the origin of the word “robot”…AestheticsKickball Ice Cream Maker Is Both a Stupid and Awesome Idea$35 Kickball Ice Cream Maker does exactl…AestheticsWriting, Coding and Education: Why They…
The barbican at Mickelgate was pulled down in the 1800s but I made a rough approximation from other sources. #medievalyork #blender3d Similar:Kinetic Theatre's "Hound of the Baskervilles" was hilarious. Kinetic Theatre’s production was ful…BooksDear students, no need to apologize for anything unless…AwesomeToday's 10 sq cm of a #steampunk control panel (background greebles for a personal project…AestheticsLet's…
John Speed’s 1611 map of #medievalyork features a “scale of paces.” My #unity3d placeholder character currently takes 45 steps to run the distance Speed marked as 50 paces. (I can adjust that easily.) Similar:MS-Word's helpful "View -> Focus" mode delays stress-related breakdowns.You won’t usually catch me saying anythi…CybercultureI’ll be seeing the final performance tomorrow. @bigstormpcI’ll…
As those familiar with the liberal arts know, in antiquity there were seven such arts. Three formed the trivium of the humanities: rhetoric, grammar, and logic. And four formed the quadrivium of the sciences: music, arithmetic, geometry, and astronomy. The assertion was this was the knowledge one required to participate as a citizen, as a…
If I ever share something that turns out to be disinformation, please let me know. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public…
Out for a walk and saw this. I hope you are having a nice day. Similar:At Home In Fantasy's Nerd-Built WorldsIn other words, more than the profound l…AestheticsNot bad for a couple hours of work. #blender3d #blender3dart #steampunk #neovictorianNot bad for a couple hours of work. #ble…AestheticsLet's talk about books, old sport.BooksMy too-big Android phone…
I’ve roughed out earthen embankments for the city walls. I know there was at some point a moat but this is more than enough accuracy for now. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Why liberal arts and the humanities are as important as engineeringWe learned that though a degree made a b…AcademiaEmily Short's advice on writing great game…
Your first test layout of medieval city streets will be your worst. #blender3d #medievalyork Background details for a #mysteryplay project. Similar:AI researchers find AI models learning their safety techniques, actively resisting trainin…Researchers had programmed the various l…CybercultureThe Dish (2000 Australian comedy)I try to watch this every July to commem…CultureParent: "Why don't you use one of…
Your second attempt at modeling #medievalyork fortifications in #blender3d will be better than your first from just two weeks ago. Similar:Grading the MOOC UniversityThe MOOC classrooms are growing at Big B…AcademiaWhat if I design a #steampunk fantasy cruiser and there aren’t enough chairs? How do I kno… AestheticsThey figured it out.PersonalNgram for "postpartum depression," "rest…
Chatbots are designed to give conversational answers and keep people engaged. Names and links to sources for answers range from nonexistent to hidden, though some companies are starting to make them more visible. Even when AI does include a source, it adds it after the fact, said Jevin West, a professor and co-founder of the…
I’ll be seeing the final performance tomorrow. @bigstormpc Similar:A serious summer activity.Once classes start again, we will all ha…CultureWhat a great time everyone had at the "Cabbies."CultureThe lighting doesn't really convey that this is supposed to be a slightly curved scroll of…AestheticsVery impressive mural has been installed in Admin for SHU’s Centennial.PersonalMy third time seeing…
I worked on LLMs, and now I got opinions. Today, let’s talk about when LLMs make mistakes. On AI Slop You’ve already heard of LLM mistakes, because you’ve seen them in the news. […] LLMs could be used to summarize sources. Something that’s fairly obvious in my journal club is that many researchers are…
How can you tell if a space alien is a friend or an enemy? One spaceman has that decision to make in Tom Godwin’s “Cry from a Far Planet.” Listen to Dennis Jerz read the science fiction classic to discover the answer. Similar:Where Professors Send Their Children to CollegeTo understand this story, you have to…
Today’s #blender3d modeling, inspired by a satellite photo courtesy of Google Maps. (I’m not aiming for architectural perfection, but with each try I’m definitely leveling up.) #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Masked up, so I don't infect you, in case you are in a vulnerable group. Feeling healthy. …CultureThe Enemy (ST:TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 7) — LaForge…
I have a daughter who does things. Here’s what she’ll be starting on next week. @frontporchtheatricals Similar:Can't upload photos to Facebook from my MacBookI spent 30 minutes trying to upload abou…Cyberculture'My Fair Lady' Couldn't Actually Dance All Night, So These Songs Had To GoClever little Easter eggs in this articl…DesignTelling Trump’s Story to Children: For…
Basic details for #medievalyork city walls for a forthcoming scholarly theatrical project. #mysteryplay #blender3d Not aiming for architectural accuracy, just background details. Similar:Green / mahogany variation of the vibe I'm working on for a fantasy #steampunk #blend…PersonalMy son, volunteering at the local food bank.PersonalI both like and hate that Canvas tracks the number of unmarked…
The cast of comical, quirky characters are most enjoyable. Marigold (Carolyn Jerz) is hilarious as the new age, love child who always sees the best in everybody and everything. Jerz floats, whirls, and glides across the stage. She’s delightful and believable in her role. Her presence on stage brings lightness and spreads joy. —Burgh Vivant…