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I wasn’t explicitly asked by anyone to join the Blog Questions Challenge, but I guess I can just join and also tell a bit about my blogging process. So here are the questions and answers: Why did you start blogging in the first place? I am not completely sure anymore, but I think what pushed me to start blogging was my discovery of the platform Medium. Some of the first …

Perhaps my most valuable asset in the past 10+ years of trying to learn about and recreate or at least taste every sandwich I can from around the world has been the Chicago metropolitan area. There are many, many cultures represented in a city this size, and once a particular population hits a critical density, the markets and restaurants to service their culture are not far behind. A content creator …

I spent the last few months cramming to finish off the soccer stadium book, and I purposely stacked my first week of January with every annoying obligation I had (oil changes, teeth cleanings, etc) so the rest of my month was free. I planned the second week in January for another road trip, hoping to hit Southern California to see family and friends, and spend time riding a bike along …

The Rise of REDNote The social media landscape is no stranger to change. Threads (from Meta) and BlueSky are two recent examples. Now, another player has emerged and is capturing the attention of users worldwide, especially in the US. REDNote, or Xiaohongshu as it’s known in China, is a platform offering a unique blend of…

In order to feel more confident about my tsconfig.json, I decided to go through the tsconfig.json documentation, collect all commonly used options and describe them below: You can come along for the whole ride and go through the options with me. Afterward, you should be able to understand all of your tsconfig. Or you can skip ahead to the summary at the end. I also list recommendations for tsconfig.json by …

Calling all slapstick fans! A new Kickstarter project was just announced today, and it’s something that’s right up my alley: the 2-disc set Rediscovering Roscoe: The “Fatty” Arbuckle Collection. Curated by historian Steve Massa, author of the wonderful Rediscovering Roscoe … Continue reading →

WWW Wednesday is hosted by Taking on a World of Words.The Three Ws are:What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next?Currently ReadingSomeone recently recommended In the Blink of an Eye by Jo Callaghan (2023), which I am enjoying. The main character, Detective Kat Frank, is a single mother asked to lead a pilot program using a sort of robot with artificial intelligence. …

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Christopher Brown reports: Google LLC and YouTube LLC must face some claims of a long-running proposed class action alleging they collected information concerning children who watched videos on their channels in violation of state privacy and consumer-protection laws. The plaintiffs sufficiently alleged that Google and YouTube engaged in highly offensive behavior in collecting children’s information without...

Rags (1915) One hundred and ten years ago this month, Grace Kingsley interviewed the biggest star in Hollywood for the first time. Mary Pickford was already “the girl who gets as many letters and three times as much salary as the President. The little lady on whom the sun never sets, who is applauded in every tongue, yet who has never been out of her native land.*” She found her …

Cheers to my brother Paul for the scans! Aphex Twin’s rhythmic ambience. TWIN PEAKS by Kurt B. Reighley There is a word in German, klangfarben, for which there is no precise English equivalent. Associated predominantly with 20th century composers such as Stockhausen, the world loosely translates as “sound colour,” emphasising unique timbres as a compositional tool. Slap on I Care Because You Do (Elektra), the latest release from Aphex Twin, …

What follow is an excruciatingly long, overblown review/demolition of the first half of a supposedly popular book on the history of mathematics. As I began to approach 12,000 words, yes you read that correctly, I decided to break off and pause. I couldn’t decide whether to simply end there or to add a second part in a further blog post. I’m still not one hundred percent sure what I’m going …

“Do what you want, and you will never work a day in your life.” That old adage, intones 66-year-old Vonn Scott Bair, “is a myth, a lie, a LIE.” He’s been doing what he wants since retiring eight years ago, but said, “I work longer and harder than I ever have.” It’s not that Bair ... The post Retirement sends Vonn Scott Bair full speed into long days as actor, …

Last year, I outlined the specific requirements that an app needs to have in order for me to consider it a Signal competitor. Afterwards, I had several people ask me what I think of a Signal fork called Session. My answer then is the same thing I’ll say today: Don’t use Session. The main reason I said to avoid Session, all those months ago, was simply due to their decision …

Research shows that exploration and learning are top motivators for heritage travelers, who actively seek authentic and meaningful experiences year-round. To keep visitors coming back throughout the year, consider refreshing how you tell your story every few months—or more frequently, if possible. Regular updates not only encourage repeat visits from your local community but also ensure your site feels vibrant, dynamic, and engaging for all.… Continue reading 250th Spark: Your …