The best description of Brown University, from Bess Kalb. (And to be clear, the heirs and star's kids are invariably also in that carton.) besskalb.substack.com/p/brown-…
Global Voices interviewed Moharaj Sharma to explore his path as a poet, journalist, and documentarian, and his enduring efforts to elevate Nepali literature, linguistic traditions, and diaspora narratives.
A small Canon Selphy printer really is an awesome thing to have as a photographer, film or otherwise. They make it so easy to quickly generate prints of your work to share or put up on the fridge. #photography #filmphotography #believeinfilm
Code.org, a non-profit dedicated to expanding access to computer science, has created a fun way for students to learn the basics of coding. Teaming up with Disney and Lucasfilm, they've launched Star Wars:
I’m 32 pages into Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher.
It’s a phenomenal book.
A Victorian-themed fantasy novel, it’s full of vivid characters and ample wit. The writing is tight, no wasted wordage, and flows beautifully. And I’m constantly turning the page.
Such a great plot too. It’s about a young woman, working at a bakery, who stumbles upon a dead body. Was it the result of a wild animal? Or was it… murder?
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Stefani Matsuo, violin, Christian Colberg, viola, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jane Glover play:
MOZART:
Overture to Lucio Silla.
Sinfonia Concertante.
Symphony No. 41, 'Jupiter'.
Recorded 18/19 October....
"the diamond button layout [which controllers have standardized on] is the bleeding stump where form cut function's head off" god damn what a way to start a post
Lamento tener que reportar que el día de hoy, mi país #Chile se une a las filas de los EEUU, El Salvador, Argentina y otros gobiernos fascistas o neo-nazis del Siglo XXI.
A ser fuertes, a resistir, a prepararse para pelear.
A caer combatiendo – porque si los fascistas te capturan, no te van a dar ningún respeto o comodidad como prisionero.
There is money for ICE. There is money for ballrooms. There is money for golden toilets. There is money for the president of Argentina. There is money for prosecuting political enemies. There is money for death camps. There is money for DOGE. There is money for new jets for Kristy Noem. There is money for golf every weekend. There is money for war with Venezuela.
There is no money for healthcare, housing, or food.
I'm saddened to report that as of today, my country #Chile joins the US, El Salvador, Argentina and others in the list of fascist (or even nazi) countries of the 21st century.
Stand tall, stay strong, and get ready to fight.
Go down fighting - the fascists won't award you any comforts if they keep you a prisoner.
Unrelated to the other projects I've been cooking on. Two weeks ago I picked up a Kinect v1 from a local thift store with a USB/power adapter and got it working with scanning software on the PC.
Edit to add these only cost $26 taxes in!!!
Today I went to the same store and found a Kinect v2 with the usb/power adapter along with another USB/power adapter for a v1!!!
I am so excited to play with these goodies and see what I can make!
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The teen assured me he would have no problem taking out the trash and recycling at 20°F (12°F wind chill) in t-shirt, shorts, and sandals. He made it halfway.
La Borsa di Tokyo avvia la prima seduta della settimana col segno meno, in scia alla correzione del mercato azionario Usa e in attesa di indicatori economici dalla Cina, con le vendite al dettaglio e la produzione industriale. (ANSA)
“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities. leeds.ac.uk/research-32/news/a…
L'AIA, 15 DIC - La polizia olandese ha arrestato 22 persone dopo gli scontri di ieri con i manifestanti fuori da una sala concerti di Amsterdam che ospitava un'esibizione del cantore ufficiale dell'esercito israeliano, Shai Abramson. (ANSA)
Neal is a super valued member of the Fedora and FOSS community. If you're interested in learning more about the project or curious about what he does, check out the stream!
Hey folks, it's been a while, but I'm going to go live streaming momentarily doing some #fedora stuff and chatting!
Feel free to join in the fun!
https://twitch.tv/Det_Conan_Kudo
The best wireless transfer solution for photo & video backups between iOS devices and Android, computer (PC & Mac), cloud / photo services and NAS devices.
My phone is currently in the Apple Store to get the battery replaced. So for a good chunk of time, the only thing keeping me entertained is my MacBook Air and my Kindle.
It’s been nice. Occasionally, I entertain the notion of getting rid of smartphones and just going dumbphone.
But that would only annoy my wife—who already finds my approach to social media to be quixotic enough. She wants to message me, ensure I’m always in contact, and our one compromise is iMessage and Signal.
I haven't had enough time over the past two days to work on learning more about #chess and it's totally making me cranky!
I have still been able to grind on Duolingo to keep my top spot in the Diamond league tournament, but I dearly want to get to my chess set on my kitchen table to set up some games scenarios and play some more historic games. I can lose myself for hours this way, and I don't have those hours over the next three days. UGHH BEING A GROWNUP SUUUUCKS
I just got a whole new set of cards ("The Chess Deck" by Levy Rozman) that outline the openings of numerous famous gambits, and I'm itchy, itchy because I haven't had enough time to physically practice (that is, with an actual board and everything, not just on the phone or iPad).
I guess this means that I like it and I'm going to keep doing it?! Unless I lose steam and the DHD of my #AuDHD side wins. If I'm still loving this in three weeks, that will be a victory.
Right now, the autistic side is more in control, thank the gods, evidenced by the fact that I've been keeping all of my dishes washed as I go and keeping up on some other household tasks.
Guess what? Prices are up. Trump raised them with his tariffs. But mostly, they’re up because politicians, even presidents, don’t have the power to lower prices quickly and unilaterally.
Did they think he could fix things because he’s a businessman? You know, with six bankruptcies? trib.al/r4nRpHe
The president’s disastrous affordability rally merely reraises the question: How could anyone have fallen for his campaign promises in the first place?
#Utah has repealed its ban on collective bargaining for public employees, which had been one of the most restrictive in the US. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/d…
It's going to be wicked cold the next couple of days it'd be nice to get the rest of what I need or it gets colder, I still need $425 to obtain the rest of what I need right now, Please help this #disabled man existing in #poverty today. Every dollar matters. Every share matters. Every act of compassion matters. • CashApp: $woctxphotog • PayPal: paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=…
Stefani Matsuo, violin, Christian Colberg, viola, and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jane Glover play:
MOZART:
Overture to Lucio Silla.
Sinfonia Concertante.
Symphony No. 41, 'Jupiter'.
Recorded 18/19 October....
Flogging a thing. I intend to retire from my full time job in the spring. I have some work lined up, but am looking for ways to supplement my income. I am here to professionally digitize your old slides and negatives.
The only other coffee shop a quick drive from me that knew how to pull an espresso shot has, I've discovered, moved to a new location on the other side of town. Things are getting serious now. RE: bsky.app/profile/did:plc:x2xmi…
My favorite local coffee shop changed ownership and the new people don't know how to pull a good espresso shot. This is proving catastrophic for my quality of life.
How you can own an independent coffee shop and not know how to make espresso, comfortably letting your baristas pull sour, watery shots, is beyond me. But a remarkable number of coffee shops are bad. This is civilizational decline.
#Bondi My condolences to the 57 direct victims (15 dead, inc 10yo girl & 42 injured, 5 critical inc 2 police) and everyone affected. This was an act of hatred on an Australian community, a terrorist act. It endangers all. #Peace
I object to fugitive war criminals bagging our security personnel who performed their best with both gun men disarmed, further threat's identified, removed, disarmed and 2 in critical condition in hospital all within hours of the first shot. The Australian Jewish are Australian not Israeli. The man who disarmed a gunman was a Lebanese Australian, Israel is bombing Lebanon but he risked his life and was shot to protect Australian Jewish & ors at the beach. Our visa system questions membership of IDF and participation in War Crimes and does not accept expected war criminals. This was an attack on Australia. #Bondi #Peace
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Hong Kong - X5826, Extra 1959. 1 photograph : color transparency ; 35 mm (slide format)
Title: Toni Frissell's Hong Kong Photo Shoot (1959)
Description: This photograph from Toni Frissell's assignment for Sports Illustrated features iconic views of Hong Kong in the 1950s. The collection consists of black and white, as well as color images, showcasing various activities such as racing and skin diving.
Biography: Toni Frissell was an American photographer known for her work with Sports Illustrated, where she captured notable moments and assignments. She worked extensively on location around the world, producing a wide range of photographs that showcased human activity in diverse environments.
Location: Hong Kong, 1959
Keywords: Toni Frissell, Sports Illustrated, Hong Kong, Photography Collection
I am grateful for everything I have, but I can’t help but be a little sad that it’s Hanukkah and my spouse didn’t get me a little something (not even a jelly donut)
I actually had this #dream last night. A lot of people were gathered to see a play. It turned out that the play would include some people from the audience. Someone came and told me that I would be playing the part of #anxiety
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