Ian Sims
@simsian.bsky.social
Esri Performance Engineering. From Warwickshire, England. Mapper, photographer, explorer, and tech evangelist. The views expressed here are my own, and getting more cynical with age.
The world has lost a giant of conservation and a beacon of hope. Jane Goodall changed not only how we see chimpanzees, but how we see ourselves. Her legacy will inspire generations to come.
October 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The world has lost a giant of conservation and a beacon of hope. Jane Goodall changed not only how we see chimpanzees, but how we see ourselves. Her legacy will inspire generations to come.
Scratching my head at this one… “Heirloom Cartography” makes no maps, just genealogy charts. Their registered web domain seems to back this up.
Unless they expand soon to include cartographic offerings, I’d say this is misleading…
Unless they expand soon to include cartographic offerings, I’d say this is misleading…
September 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Scratching my head at this one… “Heirloom Cartography” makes no maps, just genealogy charts. Their registered web domain seems to back this up.
Unless they expand soon to include cartographic offerings, I’d say this is misleading…
Unless they expand soon to include cartographic offerings, I’d say this is misleading…
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Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
September 18, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Luckily, Sinclair has a helpful database of all their stations, so you can see if they're operating in your area and respond accordingly.
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
sbgi.net/tv-stations/
It still astounds me that many commentators and reporters refer to the Bay Area’s tech innovation corridor as “Silicone Valley”.
September 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
It still astounds me that many commentators and reporters refer to the Bay Area’s tech innovation corridor as “Silicone Valley”.
Lazy Oregon summer afternoons down by the Santiam River
August 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Lazy Oregon summer afternoons down by the Santiam River
It’s coming along nicely! The Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex @oregonstate.edu #GoBeavs
August 13, 2025 at 3:56 AM
It’s coming along nicely! The Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex @oregonstate.edu #GoBeavs
We’re doing something new this year! Look for small signage in the Map Gallery alongside each map that exemplifies excellence and is a finalist to possibly win in each map category. Winners announced on Friday! #EsriUC
July 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We’re doing something new this year! Look for small signage in the Map Gallery alongside each map that exemplifies excellence and is a finalist to possibly win in each map category. Winners announced on Friday! #EsriUC
The unmatched champion! Joey Chestnut is about to take the stage at 9am PDT on ESPN2 🌭🌭🌭
July 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The unmatched champion! Joey Chestnut is about to take the stage at 9am PDT on ESPN2 🌭🌭🌭
And I see that your Schwartz is still as big as mine!
June 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
And I see that your Schwartz is still as big as mine!
Who else is going to be watching tonight?
Ocean with David Attenborough - National Geographic Society
The stunning documentary, Ocean with David Attenborough, shines a light on both the beauty of the sea and the ways in which humans are depleting its riches.
www.nationalgeographic.org
June 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Who else is going to be watching tonight?
Fascinating!
These boxes are not moving. A mind-bending optical illusion by Japanese artist Jagarikin.
May 8, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Fascinating!
Super excited for the debut. Can’t believe David is almost 99. It’s going to carry maybe his most powerful message yet. #ocean @deepseadawn.bsky.social
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH | OFFICIAL TRAILER | GLOBAL CINEMA EVENT FROM MAY 8 | Altitude Films
YouTube video by Altitude Films
youtu.be
May 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Super excited for the debut. Can’t believe David is almost 99. It’s going to carry maybe his most powerful message yet. #ocean @deepseadawn.bsky.social
I agree that a formal classification for the title of “astronaut” is long overdue. Amongst these qualifications should be a career dedicated to science and human progress. Anything else is merely “space tourism”.
April 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I agree that a formal classification for the title of “astronaut” is long overdue. Amongst these qualifications should be a career dedicated to science and human progress. Anything else is merely “space tourism”.
Checking out progress at the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex @oregonstate.edu #GoBeavs
April 16, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Checking out progress at the Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex @oregonstate.edu #GoBeavs
I see large applications for scientific and environmental monitoring, including remote sensing and general telemetry.
Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
MIT engineers engineered bacteria to produce hyperspectral signals that can be detected as far as 90 meters away. Their work could lead to the development of bacterial sensors for agricultural and oth...
news.mit.edu
April 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I see large applications for scientific and environmental monitoring, including remote sensing and general telemetry.
Oh, @pbsnews.org - tonight you showed a map with no legend on your evening news program. I know you can do better than this!
April 13, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Oh, @pbsnews.org - tonight you showed a map with no legend on your evening news program. I know you can do better than this!
Very cool interactive map of the London Underground from Ben James. It would also he interesting done as the old “Harry Beck” schematic. www.londonunderground.live
April 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Very cool interactive map of the London Underground from Ben James. It would also he interesting done as the old “Harry Beck” schematic. www.londonunderground.live
The beavers have been busy…
April 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The beavers have been busy…
After reviewing the sobering video footage and watching this explanation, “mast bumping” definitely seems like a plausible explanation for the Hudson River helo crash.
Helicopters DON'T just fall from the sky - What is "Mast Bumping"?
YouTube video by Brian Murray
youtu.be
April 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
After reviewing the sobering video footage and watching this explanation, “mast bumping” definitely seems like a plausible explanation for the Hudson River helo crash.
One of the most sobering post-apocalyptic films I’ve ever watched was the early 1980’s cult classic, “Threads”. I’m hearing word that it’s going to be remade into a miniseries. The original is still available online. Food for thought in the current geopolitical climate. tubitv.com/movies/53144...
Threads (1984)
After a young English couple are separated by a nuclear attack, they must fight for their lives in a frightening post-apocalyptic world.
tubitv.com
April 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
One of the most sobering post-apocalyptic films I’ve ever watched was the early 1980’s cult classic, “Threads”. I’m hearing word that it’s going to be remade into a miniseries. The original is still available online. Food for thought in the current geopolitical climate. tubitv.com/movies/53144...
My biggest problem with LinkedIn: there are only a handful of ways of saying “I’m pleased to announce…” without appearing desperate for attention.
March 23, 2025 at 11:32 PM
My biggest problem with LinkedIn: there are only a handful of ways of saying “I’m pleased to announce…” without appearing desperate for attention.
If you give PC support to parents or others that live remote, these three keys are your best friend.
March 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
If you give PC support to parents or others that live remote, these three keys are your best friend.