BrianDM
@briandm.bsky.social
Dungeons and Dragons (playing since Red Box - 1983, DMing since 1989)
Macintosh Computers - MacOS
Human Rights
Art/AV/Exhibits
Macintosh Computers - MacOS
Human Rights
Art/AV/Exhibits
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What’s actually happening in your brain when you suddenly go blank? 🧠🧪
Scientists now think “mind blanking” might actually be your brain’s way of hitting the reset button.
Scientists now think “mind blanking” might actually be your brain’s way of hitting the reset button.
July 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
What’s actually happening in your brain when you suddenly go blank? 🧠🧪
Scientists now think “mind blanking” might actually be your brain’s way of hitting the reset button.
Scientists now think “mind blanking” might actually be your brain’s way of hitting the reset button.
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It has been a public health failure that the public does not realize how much organ damage COVID infection can cause to things that aren’t your lungs (or throat or nose or taste buds)
Covid vaccination protects against severe kidney damage, study suggests
A new study finds that patients hospitalized for Covid were less likely to suffer severe kidney damage if they were vaccinated.
A new study finds that patients hospitalized for Covid were less likely to suffer severe kidney damage if they were vaccinated.
June 14, 2025 at 1:32 AM
It has been a public health failure that the public does not realize how much organ damage COVID infection can cause to things that aren’t your lungs (or throat or nose or taste buds)
A bit of Canadian history I hadn’t run into before. “Toronto’s Fireman and Clown Brothel Riot”
On July 12, 1855, some drunk clowns got into a massive brawl with a bunch of firefighters at a Toronto brothel.
By the next day, several firefighters were beaten and the circus was burned to the ground.
This is the story of Toronto's Firemen And Clown Brothel Riot.
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By the next day, several firefighters were beaten and the circus was burned to the ground.
This is the story of Toronto's Firemen And Clown Brothel Riot.
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June 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A bit of Canadian history I hadn’t run into before. “Toronto’s Fireman and Clown Brothel Riot”
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Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.
buff.ly
May 26, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry
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It turns out the Science Centre’s roof still has more integrity than the Ford government. Fixing it was important. But closing it was unnecessary. This was a manufactured crisis.
May 17, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It turns out the Science Centre’s roof still has more integrity than the Ford government. Fixing it was important. But closing it was unnecessary. This was a manufactured crisis.
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OUR LATEST: Diagolon Founder Brings New "Nationalist" Organization Into Public For the First Time
For months, Diagolon has promised a new, more selective, members-only organization called Second Sons Canada. A group of them were spotted in Halifax over the weekend.
www.antihate.ca/diagolon_fou...
For months, Diagolon has promised a new, more selective, members-only organization called Second Sons Canada. A group of them were spotted in Halifax over the weekend.
www.antihate.ca/diagolon_fou...
Diagolon Founder Brings New "Nationalist" Organization Into Public For the First Time
For months, Diagolon has promised a new, more selective, members-only organization called Second Sons Canada. A group of them were spotted in Halifax over the weekend.
www.antihate.ca
April 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
OUR LATEST: Diagolon Founder Brings New "Nationalist" Organization Into Public For the First Time
For months, Diagolon has promised a new, more selective, members-only organization called Second Sons Canada. A group of them were spotted in Halifax over the weekend.
www.antihate.ca/diagolon_fou...
For months, Diagolon has promised a new, more selective, members-only organization called Second Sons Canada. A group of them were spotted in Halifax over the weekend.
www.antihate.ca/diagolon_fou...
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Fascinating image. I may be completely wrong, but I've marked up a copy of the image with my interpretation. Objects appear in pairs either side of the lensing galaxy (same coloured ovals). I've also made a "side-on" diagram explaining the light paths. Seem plausible? More explanation in ALT text.
March 27, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Fascinating image. I may be completely wrong, but I've marked up a copy of the image with my interpretation. Objects appear in pairs either side of the lensing galaxy (same coloured ovals). I've also made a "side-on" diagram explaining the light paths. Seem plausible? More explanation in ALT text.
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Apple Maps Now Shows Indigenous Lands in Australia and New Zealand
Apple Maps Now Shows Indigenous Lands in Australia and New Zealand
Starting today, the Apple Maps app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac now displays Indigenous lands in Australia and New Zealand, such as reserves and protected areas.
In a press release, Apple said the mapping updates were informed by Indigenous peoples, cartographers, language holders, and others in each country.
In Australia, Apple said it referenced language data published by the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
In New Zealand, Apple said it collaborated with local Māori tribes and Indigenous cartographers to develop detailed place cards and map icons for Indigenous lands in the country. The place cards feature information about the local area, and communities can update them with destinations, photos, and text in their own languages.
The mapping updates are available now, with no software updates required.
More details about these mapping updates, and Apple's recent community initiatives in Australia and New Zealand, can be found in Apple's press release.Tag: Apple Maps
This article, "Apple Maps Now Shows Indigenous Lands in Australia and New Zealand" first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
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March 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Apple Maps Now Shows Indigenous Lands in Australia and New Zealand
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In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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March 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
In 1890, the Tariff Act came into place in the United States. It placed tariffs on imports of up to 50%.
While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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While touted as a way to build American industry, there was also the hope it would force an annexation of Canada. It backfired.
Let's learn more.
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I must not have watched SNL while I was in university, I totally missed that he was a cast member.
Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was
Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was
Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of writing comedy sketches for 'Saturday Night Live' still haunts him.
www.ctvnews.ca
February 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
I must not have watched SNL while I was in university, I totally missed that he was a cast member.
CR was definitely an underestimating guide. Most parties easily overpower the ‘official’ CR stats especially if they have more than 4 party members. Finding the balance can be tricky - but as the DM there are things you know the players don’t. Bad guys can act human - changing the encounter.
OK, so let me breakdown the root problem of CR. It was terrible in 2014 and it remains terrible in 2025. It ignores how we actually play the game and is a millstone around the 5e system. It also explains why low level 5e works.
But why is that? Check the image below.
But why is that? Check the image below.
February 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
CR was definitely an underestimating guide. Most parties easily overpower the ‘official’ CR stats especially if they have more than 4 party members. Finding the balance can be tricky - but as the DM there are things you know the players don’t. Bad guys can act human - changing the encounter.
Refurb Mac mini M4 are now available direct from Apple in Canada. Save $120 or more each ($679 CAD instead of $799 for the base model)
The older M2 Mac mini base model now starts at $439 CAD
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The older M2 Mac mini base model now starts at $439 CAD
www.apple.com/ca/shop/refu...
Refurbished Mac - Mac mini
Save up to 15% on a refurbished Mac mini. Tested and certified by Apple including a 1-year warranty. Free delivery and returns.
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February 14, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Refurb Mac mini M4 are now available direct from Apple in Canada. Save $120 or more each ($679 CAD instead of $799 for the base model)
The older M2 Mac mini base model now starts at $439 CAD
www.apple.com/ca/shop/refu...
The older M2 Mac mini base model now starts at $439 CAD
www.apple.com/ca/shop/refu...
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Ursula K. LeGuin on technology
January 13, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Ursula K. LeGuin on technology