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:Updated Media Bias Chart — Left/Center/Right, Facts/Analysis/Partisan/Propaganda (Ad Font…Update — Media Bias Chart 10.0 All h…CultureHappy to see a familiar face in a slide during today’s Academic Affairs Workshop. Classes …Happy to see a…
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:She feels pretty at the dress rehearsal (opens Thursday)On the ride home, in the middle of a spi…AmusingBook geyser. My latest #Blender3D practice.In a peaceful grassy setting, a geyser o…AestheticsSpring 2023 Grades: Submitted! (I only had 3…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? @shu_hog… AmusingMy student journos are meming it like bosses.PersonalI pulled out a shelf on my teaching station and was greeted by this…
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:Seriously, clouds? Now?PersonalI may have mentioned that I have a daughter who does things. @frontporchtheatricalsI may have mentioned that I have a daugh…CultureThese chairs were…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:How long has Google Docs let you pop up a window with your current word count? Why wasn’t …PersonalAnti-globalism Is Common Factor in Social Media Conspiracy Theories, says UW ProfFascinating academic effort to find a…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:They've got magic to do. Carolyn is the Leading Player. (Pippin, Oct 21-29) AwesomeThe Last Jedi: Oh, the Feels.No spoilers here. (I managed to avoid al…MediaMemories of Toronto Yonge Street EncountersI arrived in Toronto in 1992 as 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:The Last Jedi: Oh, the Feels.No spoilers here. (I managed to avoid al…MediaI can’t fix this broken world but I guess I did okay using #blender3d to…
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:Masked up, so I don't infect you, in case you are in a vulnerable group. Feeling healthy. …CultureToday's second 10sq cm of #steampunk control panel. Love those letter flip tiles. Maybe I'…AestheticsDelightful #steampunk #neovictorian control panel. #blender3d #blender3dart #design #aesth…One of many steampunk control panels…
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:Educated, uplifted, boosted, and fed. Block party celebrating August Wilson continues thro…CultureMy theory: Trump was composing therapeutic poetry, and got stuck on the last line. PersonalAttending the Texture Contemporary Ballet.PersonalSimulated iceberg, preserved artifacts and re-creations at the Titanic installation. …CultureCarolyn's performance as Ariel #bardinbloom @ThePublicPGHSo good…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Beard Typeface GuideChristian Goldeman felt compelled to mat…AestheticsThat should be the top "Under 800" prize, but the plaque has an extra zero. #chessPeter spent the day at a chess tournamen…GamesEvery Post-Game Press Conference (Weird…
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:Delightfully geeky news story about a legal kerfuffle over typefacesI’m very amused at this nerdy news story…AestheticsInternet hyperlinks do not infringe on copyright, EU court advisedWhile European Union rules…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Spanish dance @laurelballettheater @westmorelandsymphony The NutcrackerDanceNew book: basic skills for the multimedia journalistLooking forward to this promising resour…CybercultureAirlock for a #steampunk #blender3d project featuring #neovictorian #greebles. #blender3da… AestheticsNerd-buddies”He likes Lord of the Rings, Star Wars *…BooksThe Library Adjacent…