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:Dear organization from my past that just sent me a scolding email…Dear organization from my past that just…CultureShy Preschooler Won't Say Her Lines in "Peter Pan" Rehearsal (Stage Right! Greensburg)Little Maggie isn’t so sure she wants to…DramaIn…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This s…She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We ar…AmusingIt was Mrs. White with the revolver in the ballroom. #winning…
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:Lovely set for @prime_stage Frankenstein. The daughter joined this cast less than a week a…PersonalShy Preschooler Won't Say Her Lines in "Peter Pan" Rehearsal (Stage…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:My colleague @crissycp offers warm soda bread and tea every year, as part of her authentic…AcademiaGoogle Autocomplete Still Makes Hateful Autocorrect SuggestionsThe top suggestion for a Holocaust searc…BusinessPositive Feedback on a Blogging AssignmentA former student…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Westmoreland County Air Show 2012 (Photos)Traffic leaving the Arnold Palmer Region…AestheticsEveryone wants to save the world, but no one wants to help Mom do the dishes.CulturePreparing for some serious nerd time with the family this summerSet phasers to…
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:Heart of Glory (TNG Rewatch, Season 1 Episode 20)Rewatching Star Trek: The Next Generatio…MediaEmpty InboxMy to-do do list and my “Follow Up” fold…CybercultureHidden Spaces, New Possibilities I’ve…
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:Siblings gotta sib.Personal"I might be putting a little too much effort into designing the cravat for the captai…AestheticsLovely set for @prime_stage Frankenstein. The daughter joined this cast less than a week a…PersonalShrek: The Musical (Nov 22-24; Stage Right! Greensburg)Come see me as the Captain of…
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:Top 8 events not to miss in DecemberMy daughter Carolyn appears as Young Est…CultureMy brother set my parents up for a Mother's Day video call.AmusingGo Forth and Conquer, but Postpone the Selfie“We have about…
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:Texting? Pets? Millennials Are Flunking Job Interviews – CNBCThe other day, a Facebook friend posted …BusinessIf you like bloody, singing, punning demons you will love this show.If you like…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Ok, never mind Dusgcxms2… buddy, you can keep your first place as far as I’m concerned. Ok, never mind Dusgcxms2… buddy, you…Education30 Web Designs Featuring Vintage Style Typography30 Web Designs Featuring Vintage Style T…AestheticsTeaching myself the #Unity3D game…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:When students don't show up during office hours: I adjusted the cabinet and added a new (s…AestheticsSo Why Do People Shrug? Researchers Say ¯\_(ツ)_/¯While contemplating what sort of body la…CultureWhy liberal arts and the humanities are as important as engineeringWe learned that…
Already facing scandal, the Washington Post‘s new-ish CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, has announced that the newspaper will be pivoting to artificial intelligence to turn around its dismal financial situation. […] The paper’s chief technology officer, meanwhile, announced to staffers that going forward, WaPo is to have “AI everywhere in our newsroom,” according to Tani. It’s unclear,…
Three different sized buildings. Still working on variations for the biggest one. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:NOT a scene from The Miracle Worker.PersonalMasks (#StarTrek #TNG Rewatch, Season 7, Episode 17) Ritual symbols start appearing on the… Rewatching ST:TNG Masks (#StarTre…AestheticsInform 7 is now open sourceInform is a design system for interactiv…CultureMy third time seeing @shu.pippin. I'll…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:The girl around the house casually dressed "as a Jacobite."AmusingWhat kids do when Dad won't hand over the iPod So I’m not being selfish… this is …EducationSupport the arts in your community! @geyer_pac Hello Dolly!AmusingWestmoreland County Air Show 2012 (Photos)Traffic leaving the Arnold Palmer Region…AestheticsFirst steps towards reconstructing a 30-year-old…