I was never really a fan of MTV, I assume because I grew up without cable TV as a teenager in the 80s, and because I was very busy with grad school and starting a family in the 90s. I didn’t really feel like I had much in common with my “Gen X” cohort (most…
Cops gotta cop, and that means keeping pesky journalists under control. Tirado was 38 in May 2020 when she drove from Nashville, Tenn., to Minneapolis to cover the unrest unfolding after the murder of George Floyd. He died when a white Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than nine minutes. The city became an epicenter…
Modular support craft from the #neovictorian #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my now adult children. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesthetics Similar:Texture WriterI’ve only glanced at TextureWriter, but …CybercultureWhen she isn't playing Hodel, she'll be dancing with a bottle.PersonalEnjoying a soul food dinner in honor of #blackhistorymonthPersonalA snifter of brandy helps a supporting character deliver…
How can a nostalgic, branching-path story-game encourage my 100-level journalism students take risks and learn from their mistakes? Using the ChoiceScript programming language, which features a robust stats system that can remember and respond to player choices, I coded up a “writing your first news story for the student paper” scenario, which unfolds as a…
I was approached on LinkedIn with the opportunity to work to help train an AI, for an hourly wage that’s much higher than I would get for teaching an extra class at my university. I thought about it. I told myself it would help me do my job better if I have a clear sense…
Support the humans who make art in your community. Death of a Salesman. #wirerecorderlife #fountainpenlife #howdotheywhipcheese #nobodydastblamethisman #bernardwormrising Similar:I had a blue checked shirt in my hand this morning, but she nailed the khaki pants.PersonalAnother very rough day. Students are cheerful and patient, obviously happy to be here.Another very rough day. Students are che…AcademiaI am…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:UPDATE: BREAKING: 'Star Wars' Returns — 'Episode 7' Slated For 2015 And More Movies Plann…The moment in Attack of the Clones when …BusinessMy #AugustWilson #Steampunk NightmareToday is my last official day teaching a…AcademiaLet’s Make the Academic Job Market…
Vibing to a park saxophonist as I code for an upcoming conference presentation, and wait to see The Coffin Maker. A neighbor is sending some distinctly fruity smoke my way. 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 girl…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Sarek (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season Three, Episode 23) Aging with Dignity and Vulcan Min…Rewatching ST:TNG after a 20-year break….CultureConfronting the Myth of the 'Digital Native'It’s one thing to be able use a service …AcademiaA Mind…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Pictures only hint at her passion and can't capture how smart she is. I love you, daughter… Current_EventsLast day filming for “The First Night of Summer”PersonalFantasticks (Theatre Factory, Oct 18-27) AestheticsMy brother set my parents up for a…
My basement dehumidifier was flashing an error code. YouTube had a tutorial with a possible fix. The thing is running now. Waiting to see whether the error returns. Similar:If you like bloody, singing, punning demons you will love this show.If you like bloody, singing, punning dem…AmusingCaptain Gearheart inspects progress on his #neovictorian #steampunk æther cruiser.…
Joel Lipton, 10 years old at the time, wrote to Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz. Fast-forward to this past February, when Lipton and his wife were cleaning out their closet. […] “Dear Joel,” the letter reads. “I think it is more difficult these days to define what makes a good citizen then it has ever been…
Apple has apologized, but like writer Peter C. Baker, I’m not quite ready to let go of that really horrifying ad depicting a roomful of beautifully displayed musical instruments, sound gear, art supplies, and even toys being slowly squashed by a huge hydraulic press (ostensibly to highlight the creative potential of the latest iPad). Picture…
I’m very amused at this nerdy news story about some tension between a judge who asks for legible documents and a lawyer who files documents with flasher typography. While I recognize that language changes and the distinction between “font” and “typeface” is unimportant to the general public, I teach my journalism students that historically…
This friendly gangster was parked at WalMart in Johnstown yesterday. Similar:Another delightful section of #steampunk control panel, for a personal #blender3d project….AestheticsOkay yes, this affirmation does matter to me and it will go into my annual review for next…Marked 832 AP English essays in a week o…AcademiaVisiting my parents. Admiring their original Hallmark Enterprise Christmas…
It’s unlikely to be at the forefront of the former president’s mind as he reflects on the verdict, but one immediate consequence is that Trump will probably lose the honorific title of “Mr” in the news pages of the UK’s Daily Telegraph. The Telegraph’s style guide states: “Defendants in criminal court cases … are to be referred…
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She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Snape is not amused at this year's Hogwarts Feast.PersonalMemorizer (Memorization Tool)A Midsummer castmate shared a link to th…CybercultureVienna State Opera, funny ballet.Vienna State Opera, funny ballet. Слава …AestheticsCome see Carolyn and her talented castmates in The…
At the Johnstown Flood Museum. (May 31 1889 the neglected dam at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club broke, unleashing devastation on the valley below.) Similar:How to Use the Feynman Technique to Identify PseudoscienceSimon Oxenham quotes physicist Richard F…CultureThe GE Mascot That Proves They've Never Seen 'The Matrix'On a scale of 1 to 10,…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Another 10 sq cm of #steampunk control panel. #design #aesthetics #blender3d #blender3dar…AestheticsHumans Aren’t Mentally Ready for an AI-Saturated ‘Post-Truth World’ How is AI going to change individuals …CybercultureAdding a little Middle-Earth drama to a photo shoot.The girl was…