Daniel Osland
@oslandd.bsky.social
Claim to be a Roman archaeologist, actually work on late Roman Iberia, very interested in Portuguese soccer, NZ politics, California Nü Punk, and tertiary education. Personal views here, none endorsed by my employer (the University of Otago).
I can't make my brain accept that reporters just let them answer like this and move on to the next thing. "OK, he thinks it's legal, but how is it NOT an abuse of power? Saying 'he did it so it's done' doesn't answer that question. Where are you, reporters?
April 16, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I can't make my brain accept that reporters just let them answer like this and move on to the next thing. "OK, he thinks it's legal, but how is it NOT an abuse of power? Saying 'he did it so it's done' doesn't answer that question. Where are you, reporters?
I sort of discarded the ear spoons idea because those things seem to big to me. It seems to me we need a "mostly military" explanation for this particular set of objects.
December 8, 2024 at 9:09 PM
I sort of discarded the ear spoons idea because those things seem to big to me. It seems to me we need a "mostly military" explanation for this particular set of objects.
Easier to publish "significant" research if there's a cool theme. When I read the article, I thought it was a very bold stretch based on the evidence presented. But I haven't thought of a nice conservative interpretation of the baby spoonlings, maybe someone else out there has an idea?
December 8, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Easier to publish "significant" research if there's a cool theme. When I read the article, I thought it was a very bold stretch based on the evidence presented. But I haven't thought of a nice conservative interpretation of the baby spoonlings, maybe someone else out there has an idea?
I love this for them. Sorry, people, spoilers! In LoTR, Sauron is ultimately defeated, perhaps even utterly destroyed, by some sort of elf-like thing with hairy feet and no powers whatsoever beyond not being completely selfish and evil.
December 6, 2024 at 12:29 AM
I love this for them. Sorry, people, spoilers! In LoTR, Sauron is ultimately defeated, perhaps even utterly destroyed, by some sort of elf-like thing with hairy feet and no powers whatsoever beyond not being completely selfish and evil.
Looking at their Example 2 for a semester paper in Arts (FREN232), the 2025 cost is $1,040.70 - I would imagine there is some additional application fee, but distance students are exempted from the Student Services Fee (www.otago.ac.nz/studentservi...) so that's a small win.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Looking at their Example 2 for a semester paper in Arts (FREN232), the 2025 cost is $1,040.70 - I would imagine there is some additional application fee, but distance students are exempted from the Student Services Fee (www.otago.ac.nz/studentservi...) so that's a small win.
I can't say what they'll be in 2026, but here's all the official information for 2025 (I think the govt.-permitted maximum increase year-on-year is 6%): www.otago.ac.nz/study/fees
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This is a guide to help you calculate your fees, understand the different fees that are charged, and how and when to pay your tuition fees.
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December 5, 2024 at 11:47 PM
I can't say what they'll be in 2026, but here's all the official information for 2025 (I think the govt.-permitted maximum increase year-on-year is 6%): www.otago.ac.nz/study/fees
Both languages are still offered in-person, on-campus at the University of Otago Dunedin campus. (forgot, AncientBluesky )
December 5, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Both languages are still offered in-person, on-campus at the University of Otago Dunedin campus. (forgot, AncientBluesky )
I still think it looks a lot like Jake Gyllenhaal in this photo. Probably there's a good facial recognologist on here who can explain how very wrong I am.
New York police release new photos of 'person of interest' in killing of insurance boss - live updates
The NYPD says the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan was
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December 5, 2024 at 7:37 PM
I still think it looks a lot like Jake Gyllenhaal in this photo. Probably there's a good facial recognologist on here who can explain how very wrong I am.
Not exactly in the thread line, but someone shared this little gem today: therevelator.org/scientists-m... An interesting read for people who work in the US or people who work in a country whose ministers occasionally display Trumpistic fantasies...
Advice for U.S. Government Scientists: Lessons Learned From the ‘Muzzling’ of Their Canadian Counterparts • The Revelator
The next four years will be awful for the science and conservation community. By learning from past experiences, we can minimize the damage.
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December 5, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Not exactly in the thread line, but someone shared this little gem today: therevelator.org/scientists-m... An interesting read for people who work in the US or people who work in a country whose ministers occasionally display Trumpistic fantasies...