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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:Spring 2023 Grades: Submitted! (I only had 3 last-minute submissions to mark today.)AcademiaA quick Sunday visit to #fortligonier with my history-loving son.A quick Sunday visit to #fortligonier wi…CultureCharming solar system scale installation on Baltimore St. in Kansas City.PersonalQuick visit to…
More 18th Century fun @fortligonier Similar:The reception line begins. Grad2018PersonalMy schedule every Friday this term. (Payback for teaching a course over Christmas break.) PersonalThe girl rehearsing as Babette in Stage Right's Beauty and the BeastCarolyn rehearses with Nick Lenz. Her sh…Current_EventsSledding in Spring Break SnowMy wife suddenly decided I should be a G…Current_EventsI think this #denoising…
More modular, swappable building components. I’ve got to work on the sides of these mid-sized buildings next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Full Bloom opens next weekend. Tickets 724-527-5777.PersonalI Made Cheerful Maze Game in ScratchWell, it’s cheerful unless you touch som…AestheticsLeonard in Slow Motion (9min video)Leonard exists in slow motion but lives …AestheticsThere are many Star Wars…
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More modular low-poly background buildings. I’ll do some more facades then move to the next size larger. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Minneapolis protest cleanup: Did you share this meme without fact-checking it? (Don’t spre… A Facebook meme with 52k reactions a…CultureMy third time seeing @shu.pippin. I'll be back tomorrow for closing night.PersonalOverview of the Forward Ops…
Added multiple swappable upper storeys. Next I will make slightly fewer variations of a slightly larger building. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The Psychology of Getting More Done In Less TimeSummary of not-so-new scholarship, but p…CultureIn September, 2003, I was blogging about the emerging fad of internet plagiarism, ethnical…In September, 2003, I was blogging about…CultureVideo Game about…
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Modular components to mix and match. The upper storeys are next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #gettingbetter Similar:Visiting my parents. Admiring their original Hallmark Enterprise Christmas ornament. I ask…AmusingEnjoying some sibling nerdtime with Lego The Hobbit.GamesWhen she's grown and flown, I will miss the thick deposit of glitter in my back seat.When she’s grown and flown, I…
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Modular low-poly medieval buildings. Ground-level storefronts have more detail than the upper storey windows and interiors. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #gettingthere My second try is definitely better than my first from a few weeks ago. I’ve told myself at this stage, no props! No barrels or crates or hay bales, wall sconces, procedurally-generated random street…
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