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by Ian Baaske Follow Ian Baaske’s writing career from its earliest beginnings in this deeply personal essay. Also, don’t forget to read Baaske’s latest story, “The Man in the Moon Is a Lady,” in our [March/April issue, on sale now!] When I was a kid, I wrote whatever I wanted. In my elementary school, we had a program called “Young Authors,” where we got to write and illustrate our own …

From a press release from Victoria Prentis, the Attorney General: Valdo Calocane’s crimes were horrific and have shocked a nation. He brutally killed three innocent people, and violently attacked three other victims. Their experiences will stay in our minds for a long time to come. This was a case that evoked strong feelings amongst so many people and it was no surprise that I received so many referrals under the …

I’ve been working with the latest Remix-ification of React Router and there are two things I wish I had known when I started. So I’m writing them down in case anyone else is about to start a React Router app. 1. Flat Action Data When Using JSON If you’re submitting JSON, e.g. submit( { key: "value" }, { method: "post", encType: "application/json" } ); It’s good to keep your data …

Content warning: Turning the Screw contains themes of paedophilia, victim blaming and abuse of power in the arts. It is recommended for audiences age 16+ After closing its doors in August 2023, King’s Head Theatre has recently re-opened in a shiny new purpose-built venue (just behind the pub it called home for 53 years). With an artistic policy of producing “joyful, irreverent, colourful & queer theatre”, King’s Head Theatre focuses …

As an architect student, you need to write a lot. This is especially true when you want to come out as a bright student and grow financially and professionally. In... The post Writing Habits to Become Star Architect Students appeared first on ArchEyes.

The new 2024 Yard Posts food gardening calendar is here! I selected beautiful and honest photos from my yard and elsewhere in Southern California for each month, and I packed in lots of info on vegetables, fruit trees, and watering. For each month, I’ve got which vegetables to sow or plant. I’ve also included when […] The post 2024 Yard Posts calendar appeared first on Greg Alder's Yard Posts: Southern …

How data surveillance, digital forensics, and generative AI pose new long-term threats and opportunities—and how we can use them to make better decisions in the face of technological uncertainty. Book Talk: The Secret Life of DataApril 18 @ 10am PT / 1pm ET ONLINERegister now! “I have been waiting a long time for a clearly written book that cuts through the hype and describes how data—big and small, old and …

I keep hoping some stills from the upcoming film Monstrous Beauty will be released, because

Are there any conceivable benefits or useful practical applications of AI generative video? / related, how to automate writing, The Great Fiction of AI, ‘The strange world of high-speed semi-automated genre fiction’ / imaginary landscapes, generated the old-fashioned way by … Continue reading →

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"The darkeness of the corridor spilled out into a hugh cement chamber that reaked of alcohol and body order. The scene was surreal- a deep mountain gratto in which hundreds of bodies moved as one. They surged up and down, hands pressed firmly to their sides, heads bobbing like lifeless bulbs on top of rigid spines. Crazed souls took to running and diving off a stage and landed on a …

There is such a wealth of historical places that can be reached very quickly on the train from London. I recently went on a day trip to the historical town of Lewes near Brighton in East Sussex. It is a fascinating town with a rich history and some beautiful architecture. Join me on a walk […] The post Royal, Rebels And Revolutionaries: A Fascinating Day Trip To Lewes appeared first …

Bell & Ross just took another look at the BR 03 with their new BR 03-92 Diver Black & Green Bronze. The BR 03 style diver comes in the same square format as the BR 01 one but includes solid water resistance and a dive bezel. Forged from CuSn8 bronze, the case offers superior resistance to saltwater corrosion. The unidirectional rotating bezel with a 60-minute scale ensures accurate dive timing, …

Listen, you don’t want 2,000 words on a travel case and I don’t particularly want to write that much about a case. Agreed? Excellent, let’s go quick!The visual design is awesomeI love the look of the case. It looks like it’s from an Apollo mission and it really clicks with me. I know some people don’t like the pre-wrinkled look, but it works for me. Every bit of the product …

I did one thing this past weekend, and nothing else. I stayed in bed all day to listen to the Graphic Audio version of Fourth Wing, because part two was released recently and I became so enraptured I didn’t do anything else but listen to this wonderful rendition of the novel. I like it far better than the version made by Recorded Books. I’m sorry Recorded Books, you dropped the …