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“‘We will each write a ghost story,’ said Lord Byron; and his proposition was acceded to. There were four of us.” – Mary Shelley, in the introduction to Frankenstein. - - Wow, Mary! Wow. Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. I can’t imagine anything more chilling. In fact, it’s so chilling that I think we should probably call off the rest of the storytelling contest right now. I don’t even need …

I’ve been playing with Obsidian and it’s plugins for things like Micro.Blog and Nostr. Trying to get myself posting thoughts and yet still avoiding the doom scrolls.

No one should be alarmed by the title of this article because it has nothing to do with Nazism. We are going to talk about the Shìjiè Hóngwànzìhuì, an expression that is usually translated as the World Red Swastika Society, which refers to a Chinese philanthropic institution founded in 1922 as an imitation of the […]

by Dennis Crouch The landscape of patent litigation has been dramatically reshaped by the rise of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) over the past decade. As someone who has been involved in patent law issues for 20+ years, I can confidently say that if I were asserting a patent today, I would actively seek litigation finance to mitigate risk, even if I had sufficient resources to self-fund (which I don't). The …

Metadata Author: [[Katy Hessel]] Full Title: ‘There Is a Bullet in My Brain’: The Searing Art of Hollywood Nun Sister Mary Corita Category: #articles Summary: Sister Mary Corita was a nun and artist who used her work to address social issues like the Vietnam War and racism. She believed art could help people see both the small details and the bigger picture of the world around them. Her legacy continues …

Today is "World Photography Day" and goodness, I've feelings on the matter — not the designation on the calendar but the pure joy of it all. Capturing moments is just so wonderful. + 1 more photo and a few more scattered thoughts on the matter...Currently Listening: Carole King “Up On the Roof”Reply via email

It has been a hot minute since I had some knitting and ink palettes to show you. This week I’m working on a delightful chicken that’s made of bits and bobs of all the colors of the rainbow. I decided to pull a few of the colors together. I like to call this autumn rainbow. Robert Oster Astorquiza Rot Sailor Jentle Peche Pen BBS #218 – Spicy Lobster Yoseka Origin …

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Our friend Hamsterwatch is back with a look at Big Brother 26, exploring what twists added a "freshness and unpredictability we desperately needed" and "the most chaotic and unpredictable" player yet. Plus: a leaked sex video?

Today’s London news round-up: Twice as many people are sleeping rough on Islington’s streets since this time last year, the latest data reveals. EC1 Echo Plans to demolish parts of the Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with an open-air market have been submitted to the Council. Local London Jamaican teachers who were recruited to work for a chain of academy schools in London are being failed says the leader …

Scientific American magazine recently endorsed Kamala Harris for President, and I agree. I am shocked that roughly half of U.S. voters are going to cast their ballots for an admitted serial rapist who ATTEMPTED THE VIOLENT OVERTHROW OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. (I am going to repeat this disqualifying fact throughout this essay because it doesn’t seem to be sinking into the American voters’ psyche.) Trump is also a convicted felon, …

Selection: Blue Robe https://londonjazzcollector.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/uncle-funkenstein_blue-robe_together-again_lexie-label-jazzman_ljc.mp3 . . . Track List A1 Uncle Funkenstein 8:36A2 Uncle Funkenstein (Pt. II) 5:43B1 Uncle Funkenstein (Cont.) 14:35C1 Together Again 9:00C2 Blue Robe 8:10D1 Where Does Life Come From? 3:06D2 Rock My Cradle 3:49D3 Third Bosinova 4:50D4 500 Finished 3:17 Artists: Uncle Funkenstein, 1980s “soul jazz” group from Indianapolis, Indiana Russell Webster, flute, tenor sax, vocals, leader; James Spaulding, alto sax, flute; Larry Ridley, bass; Alonzo …

Still on the quest of separating server things from client things, in small steps. I think we're down to just one issue, the item a Bot might be holding. We discuss refactoring vs rewriting.

Mobile devices? They’re everywhere. People are glued to their mobile screens way more than their tablets or desktops. And to a UX designer, this should signal the importance of adopting a mobile-first design approach. Wondering why? Because if you design for mobile first, you’re creating a smooth experience for the majority of users. And that will help you reach more people and bring in higher user engagement. In this blog, …

Aurora Australis over the Huon River in Franklin, Tasmania. Aurora you glad you stayed up?