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:Easter collage 2018.PersonalIf Wishes Were Horses (#StarTrek #DS9 Rewatch, Season 1, Episode 16) Hallucinations become…Rewatching ST:DS9 Quark tries to inte…CultureThe Princess and the PaintFriday night, my daughter will be playin…AestheticsBasic details for #medievalyork city walls for a…
Beautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for AI sludge.) Similar:Not a #carguy but I pried open the hatch of the van to change 4 bulbs. #adulting PersonalYou can be a Trek fan without loving TOS. But if we think tolerance and empathy are good t…I was born in…
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:And yes, that's her picture in the program (from the PPT Shakespeare contest).At PPT’s The Diary of Anne Frank. …CultureSorry, not sorry. I don't want such…
Details for a modular mid-range scoutship, from the #steampunk #neovictorian bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d Similar:Another section of #steampunk control panel. #neovictorian #design #aesthetics #blender3d …AestheticsPlanet of the Blind: Oprah, If Only You Had Read the Book!I can’t wait for a TV network by and for…BooksSold out closing performance. Support…
Proper commenting is an important part of coding any project, especially in an educational context. #ChoiceScript #journalism Similar:Adding details to a clip-art silhouette, for a project that will be released in a day or t… An important but small detail in a B…AestheticsRecent SHU journo grad, upon the hiring of an even more recent SHU…
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:First Day in the Theatre for Twelfth Night (May 3-12) Daughter: (is sad her “first day in …CultureA full minute standing ovation after that rousing final “Alleluia.”…
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:Some problems bringing #Blender3D models into the #Unity3D game engine. The pink represent…AestheticsMeme alleging Trump said “Africans Are Lazy, Good at Sex, Theft” is a hoax I’ve seen this meme shared by severa…EthicsOn this date in 1999 I first added a date to the list…
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:Parent: "Why don't you use one of your stress balls?" The girl: "They don't like me."PersonalChess again with my son.GamesReport to the bridge so the captain can assess your virtual upholstery skills. #blender3d …Aesthetics"Godspell" is sure to entertain audiences of all ages and faithsThat’s me…
She’s wearing a shirt with a frog. We are in town to see the Frog and Toad musical. This seemed logical. Similar:Wood pile stacking animation (Blender 3D)For a medieval project, I wanted a wood …AmusingMore modeling in #blender3d. Very happy with reflections and lighting. (The teacup is a po…DesignWhich of my colleagues wants attention?AcademiaSnazzy officer…
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 Facebook and Twitter control what you see about FergusonOn Twitter, I see tear-gassed civilians,…CultureThe internet’s memory is fading in front of us. Preserve what you can. Long, self-indulgent…
Your first #blender3d retractable #steampunk landing wheels will be your worst. But you have to start somewhere. Similar:Lovely #greebles give attractive details to the the flat surfaces of this little bot (from…AestheticsI regularly teach A Raisin in the Sun but haven't seen a live production in decades. Looki… AwesomeAngel One (TNG Rewatch, Season 1, Episode…
My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:Watching ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ with 18,000 teenagers was one of the most profound theate…The arts are vital to our lives as human…BooksAdded a pilot and cockpit details to my flyby of a #steampunk scout ship. Costume is a pr…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyvR90jm…AestheticsHow Humans Respond…
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:NASA | A View From The Other SideA number of people who’ve seen NASA’s an…AestheticsIf I don't design the control panels for my fantasy #steampunk project, who will? #blender…AestheticsI think this #denoising filter makes my #CGI scene look a bit…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:After a successful piano recital.CultureThe Drowsy Chaperone @setonhilluniversityPersonalWaiting for the house to open. @prime_stagePersonalBeautiful set. Support the humans who do arts in your community (instead of settling for …Beautiful set. Support the humans who d…PersonalWhat kids do when Dad won't hand over the iPod So I’m not being selfish… this…