When scholars of journalism study the effects of the shrinking press corps, they usually focus on how it hurts civil society. Vast swaths of the country are at risk of becoming “news deserts,” with limited access to reliable local journalism. This state of affairs makes it harder for people to make educated decisions and is…
Not bad for a couple hours of work. #blender3d #blender3dart #steampunk #neovictorian I painstakingly created every knob and switch as a 3D object two summers ago. Now I can slap these textures anywhere. Similar:Nutcracker dress rehearsal montage. Carolyn plays the Dew Drop Fairy Saturday at 7.Personal"Only You" — 11yo Carolyn Sings a Power Ballad from…
Over the past couple of years, researchers at Jigsaw, a Google subsidiary that focuses on online politics and polarization, have been studying how Gen Zers digest and metabolize what they see online. The researchers were hoping that their work would provide one of the first in-depth, ethnographic studies of Gen Z’s “information literacy.” But the…
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:My big brother and my son facing off at chess. I am outclassed! GamesUmberto Eco and his legacy in open-world gamesI read “The Name of the Rose” during the…BooksThinking about the new semester vs.…
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:Getting ready to run a ChoiceScript workshop for Computers and Writing 2023. #cwcon #cwcon…PersonalA 20 sq cm section of #steampunk #blender3d goodness. #blender3dartAestheticsThis Is What Summer Vacation Is For: Designing a Steampunk Airsloop with Blender 3DSummer vacation…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Work / Life Balance: UnlockedI think I must be doing something right …AcademiaMy 10yo Launches a Soda Bottle Rocket http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbNu8…AestheticsShrek: The Musical (Nov 22-24; Stage Right! Greensburg)Come see me as the Captain of the Guard,…Current_EventsIt's a thing to…
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:Churning Out More Non-profit Arts PromosAs part of my volunteer work for a local…AestheticsStage Right's 'Seussical' offers songs, messagesThe Tribune-Review does a great job cove…Current_EventsStill…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:In October, 2002, I was blogging about stupid space explosions, the superiority complex, w…In October, 2002, I was blogging about …CybercultureCarolyn and Alex in “The King and I”PersonalThe Forsaken (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Hearing "Godzilla on My Mind" author Wiliam TsutsuiPersonalAmenities are limited on a short range excursion craft, but we can still meet for tea in t…AestheticsThe Incredible Shrinking Ad [The Future Web Is Mobile]Is higher education ready for the…
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:Public service announcement! If you are feeling awkward at a social event and you see me t…AwesomeIt's Friday night in July, and I'm jamming with my fall…
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:Man enough to sew my own computer bag. Insecure enough to seek validation on social media …AmusingPac-Man on Atari 800 @setonhilluniversity discussion of Summer reading book #readyplayeron…PersonalAt the chess club holiday party. Peter looks forward to his Wednesday…GamesThe girl sank her brother's last ship with…
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…
Frog and Toad at the Mountain Playhouse with the daughter. Similar:We love us some Sherlock any way we can get it.PersonalThe other day I did a socialize with some of my Humanities colleagues. (I am proud of myse…PersonalIt's been a Dwarf Fortress afternoon. AwesomeThank you, 1993 Dennis, for documenting this low-resolution (the background image was…