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…
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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:Basic details for #medievalyork city walls for a forthcoming scholarly theatrical project….Basic details for #medievalyork city wal…PersonalI'd love to do a shift at these gorgeous #neovictorian workstations, created in #Blender3D…Aesthetics45m into a game against…
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:On Her One Free Day Between Two Shows…[View the story “On Her One Free Day Bet…DesignSeeing A Wrinkle in Time. @prime_stagePersonalAmong today’s major professional accomplishments: installing this hook. #springbreakMy…
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My contribution to WAOB Audio Theatre’s plan to record all the proverbs. Similar:The Alot is Better Than You at EverythingThere is no Englilsh word “alot.” That i…AmusingWhat, exactly, am I looking at here? I’m so confused.What, exactly, am I looking at here? I’m…PersonalNo, the Fed Did Not Just Give Stock Traders $1.5 TrillionI don’t…
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:Show, Don't (Just) Tell (another update)AcademiaAmLit Rescue — Scratch GameA student in my “American Literature: 19…AcademiaInside the utopian, brick-loving world of LEGO's adult fandomI used to enjoy buying my kids a $4 set …AestheticsFinding downtime during orientation week is not…
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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:Dear organization from my past that just sent me a scolding email…Dear organization from my past that just…CultureIncredible archer shows his speed-shooting skillsI know next to nothing about archery. Ac…AestheticsDress Rehearsal for "My Son Pinocchio"My…
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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:Confuse Students to Help Them LearnConfusing sometimes helps cats, so why n…AcademiaNews Feed FYI: Click-baitingIt’s hard for me to think of Facebook as…BusinessSo I’m starting a thing. Wish me luck. #blender3d #medieval #york #mysteryplay #corpuschr…So…
Added multiple swappable upper storeys. Next I will make slightly fewer variations of a slightly larger building. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay Similar:Thank you, anonymous person who left a container of Oreo minis outside my door.PersonalI have more to do than mark 99 assignments, but this is a nice stopping point.PersonalUnion siege cannon, printing press, and "From…
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Modular components to mix and match. The upper storeys are next. #blender3d #medievalyork #mysteryplay #gettingbetter Similar:Beauty and the Beast (St. Vincent Summer Theatre)The girl (blue skirt and pigtails), who …Current_EventsHow are you holding up? What difficult choices have you made? How can we all help each oth…Carolyn and were recently cast in a hist…CultureThe film…