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…
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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:Waiting for the house to open. @prime_stagePersonalStarting my “Writing about Literature” class by having students react to a John Donne sonn…PersonalA Man, a Plan, a Pointless(?) ProgramI readily admit that my accomplishment h…AmusingThis is…
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:My son just handed me my serving of noodles in the butter substitute container. Recycling.AmusingThe Unbearable Weakness of Trump’s MinionsNote that the URL of this story indicate…AcademiaWhen she isn't…
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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:Yesterday’s progress: pageant wagons lined up on Toft Green. #medievalyork #unity3d #myste…PersonalCrochet octopus for the win! Crazy costume for #pptplaytime Boougie Gentleman (adaptation …PersonalAmong today’s major professional accomplishments: installing this hook. #springbreakMy office door feels more complete now. …AcademiaThe daughter…
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More modular, swappable building components. I’ve got to work on the sides of these mid-sized buildings next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:The Duolingo owl has been judging my German every day for the last year.EducationHow to promote your laser skin clinic effectivelyI rather miss teaching HTML and doing my…AestheticsCarnegie Science Center: Roboworld (and a bit of…
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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:Time article with clickbaity headline: Web users annoyed by marketing tricksThis Time magazine article is a good one…CybercultureI'm honestly not sure where that came from.For my summer project, teaching myself t…AestheticsThe ballroom of my #steampunk…
Added multiple swappable upper storeys. Next I will make slightly fewer variations of a slightly larger building. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Beautiful. No Data / Lore opposition required. AestheticsMy 10yo Sings "Hopelessly Devoted to You"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq81GeqAY…PersonalFeeling classy while I lose. Feeling classy while I lose. PersonalThe Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (workshop premiere of a new musical by…
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Modular components to mix and match. The upper storeys are next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #gettingbetter Similar:Trump communications director Murtaugh rallies supporters by tweeting fake Washington Time…Here’s more evidence of just how crucial…CultureCrabby 10yo Ties Self to Pole to Protest InjusticeMy wife confiscated my preteen daughter’…CultureVirtual debates about homelessness in Sim City hold up a mirror…
The new AI advanced version of Google Search, aka Google SGE or Search Generative Experience, provides wicked smart AI answers to your queries. And if you ask it how to pass kidney stones quickly, Google will tell you to drink at least two quarts of urine every 24 hours. Source: Google SGE Recommends You Drink…