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Blue books were invented at Butler University! As were orange basketballs (they were all brown before). I also invented a new more annoying way to be depressed while I was there
That is absolutely not a blue book. And as far as I can tell they still exist! Should look like this
May 28, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Blue books were invented at Butler University! As were orange basketballs (they were all brown before). I also invented a new more annoying way to be depressed while I was there
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"The King Features summer reading list is an insult to journalists who care about the truth, to authors who are looking to get any coverage they can, to book critics & anyone who works on putting books out into the world. More importantly, it’s an insult to readers." --me
lithub.com/you-see-gene...
lithub.com/you-see-gene...
You See? Generative AI is Bad At Doing My Job
This past Tuesday I received 37 pitches for upcoming books from 37 different publicists representing 37 different authors. I am always aware of how many books keep coming out and how little space t…
lithub.com
May 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
"The King Features summer reading list is an insult to journalists who care about the truth, to authors who are looking to get any coverage they can, to book critics & anyone who works on putting books out into the world. More importantly, it’s an insult to readers." --me
lithub.com/you-see-gene...
lithub.com/you-see-gene...
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Pasta mit Spargelcremesoße, darüber etwas Pecorino und Parmesan 🍽️😋
May 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Pasta mit Spargelcremesoße, darüber etwas Pecorino und Parmesan 🍽️😋
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I had to rewind several times. It is jawdroppingly astonishing/frightning to see such powers at work.
If I lived in an earthquake zone, I'd be keeping my shitting pants on...
cause I'd shit my pants.
If I lived in an earthquake zone, I'd be keeping my shitting pants on...
cause I'd shit my pants.
I have experienced multiple earthquakes, but this video of a strike slip earthquake in Myanmar on March 28 triggering a surface rupture and a large and dramatic horizontal displacement—the first ever caught on camera—is astonishing.
Keep your eyes on the right third of the screen, beyond the gate.
Keep your eyes on the right third of the screen, beyond the gate.
First fault rupture ever filmed: M7.9 surface rupture filmed near Thazi, Myanmar
YouTube video by 2025 Sagaing Earthquake Archive
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I had to rewind several times. It is jawdroppingly astonishing/frightning to see such powers at work.
If I lived in an earthquake zone, I'd be keeping my shitting pants on...
cause I'd shit my pants.
If I lived in an earthquake zone, I'd be keeping my shitting pants on...
cause I'd shit my pants.
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I fucking love David Tennant
I do love David Tennant and his response to this question in the Guardian today.
May 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I fucking love David Tennant
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April 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Ski free was a terrifying game
May 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Ski free was a terrifying game
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Late announcer Jim Fagan's voice will return with the NBA to NBC, courtesy of AI
Late announcer Jim Fagan's voice will return with the NBA to NBC, courtesy of AI
NBC Sports is using AI voice synthesis technology to bring late announcer Jim Fagan's iconic voiceovers to its upcoming NBA coverage, hearkening back to the Michael Jordan era.
www.latimes.com
May 7, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Late announcer Jim Fagan's voice will return with the NBA to NBC, courtesy of AI
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This wrapping paper turns everything into bread 🥖
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
May 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
This wrapping paper turns everything into bread 🥖
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
Created by Japanese designer Ippei Tsujio
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I don’t know man, what could it possibly be?
May 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I don’t know man, what could it possibly be?
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How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
Following best practices from previous federal post-wildfire soil-testing efforts, The Times collected samples from residential properties in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.
www.latimes.com
May 4, 2025 at 10:15 AM
How we tested the soil in Altadena and Pacific Palisades
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I went to the Field Museum first thing in the morning and had Sue all to myself. The museums in #Chicago are amazing.
#Dinosaurs
#Dinosaurs
May 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I went to the Field Museum first thing in the morning and had Sue all to myself. The museums in #Chicago are amazing.
#Dinosaurs
#Dinosaurs
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No more chicken. I’ve switched to greens…
April 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
No more chicken. I’ve switched to greens…
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unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy
April 23, 2025 at 6:35 AM
unfollowing everyone on linkedin except this guy
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Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
April 22, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Previous to the FDA, folks would put chalk and plaster of Paris in milk to make it appear white. They could also add formaldehyde to cover the smell and taste of spoiled milk.
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A Steven Spielberg double bill in 35mm! DUEL (1971) screens this Monday & Tuesday, April 21st & 22nd, at 7:30pm paired with THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS (1974) at 9:30pm. Tickets: buff.ly/ihsZJDC
April 19, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A Steven Spielberg double bill in 35mm! DUEL (1971) screens this Monday & Tuesday, April 21st & 22nd, at 7:30pm paired with THE SUGARLAND EXPRESS (1974) at 9:30pm. Tickets: buff.ly/ihsZJDC
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