The same week Hampshire College (a place predicated on community between faculty and students) closes, the Khan TED Academy (an institution without faculty) rises. Academic freedom depends on the shape and kind of our institutions. substack.com/inbox/post/1...
Man Who Threw Molotov Cocktail At Sam Altman’s Home Claims He Was Following ChatGPT Recipe For Risotto
Man Who Threw Molotov Cocktail At Sam Altman’s Home Claims He Was Following ChatGPT Recipe For Risotto theonion.com/man-who-threw-molotov-co...
Lots to complain about with the NY Times but that is a terrific photo
The 28th Virginia battle flag is a Confederate battle flag that belonged to the 28th Virginia Infantry Regiment. Captured by the 1st Minnesota Infantry Regiment at the Battle of Gettysburg, the flag was brought to Minnesota and exhibited at the state's capitol for several years before passing into the permanent collection of the Minnesota Historical Society after 1896 where it has remained since.
Happy Confederate Surrender Day from Minnesota where we still have your goddamn flag and we’re not giving it up.
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Once again, the national average pay for adjunct professors with PhDs is a flat fee of $3900 per course.
"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget proposes to eliminate the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) & provides $38 million to conduct an orderly shutdown of the Agency."
Disinvestment in the humanities is one way we've reached the current moment. Double the budget instead. Triple it.
My trashier version of this used to be ready-to-spread chocolate frosting on saltines
Just Goes to Shoyu
1 1/2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded
1 1/2 oz Apricot liqueur
3/4 t Soy sauce
2 ds Orange bitters, Angostura
1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Stir; strain; up; garnish.
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Two originals from me for consideration: 1) Where the Bodies are Buried (the easy option)—2oz aquavit 3/4oz Apricot liqueur 2) Just Goes to Shoyu (the daring option)—w/ apple brandy, orange bitters, and soy sauce.
Protestor holding a sign that says SAY NO to war with Iran -- with a taped-on "n" at the end, so it appears this was originally an anti Iraq war sign.
Reduce, reuse, recycle 🫤
A political sign reading "SAY NO to war with Iraq," but the "q" has been covered over with an "n"
Did some sadly appropriate recycling #nokings
The Thing
Can also vouch for Elvis Costello, 2 1/2 Years (93) and John Coltrane, The Prestige Recordings (91)
11 lf Arugula (baby arugula, 1 as garnish) 3/4 oz Honey syrup 2 oz Gin (olive oil and mozzarella washed, see https://kindredcocktails.com/cocktail/rocket-science) 3/4 oz Lemon juice Muddle a handful of arugula leaves in honey syrup in shaker. Add gin, lemon, and ice and shake. Double strain over a rock, and garnish with arugula.
Rocket Science #cocktails #original #cheers
This is so unbelievably infuriating and depressing. In this reckless, biased, and ChatGPT-based mockery of a process, they cut $450,000 for National History Day, a program in which 500,000 middle- and high-school students participate.
Half way done teaching Intro to Python for humanities - been great! Anyone have ideas for public datasets focused on culture for students to work on for final projects? @mellymeldubs.bsky.social @laurenfklein.bsky.social @nolauren.bsky.social @dmimno.bsky.social @tedunderwood.com @mariaa.bsky.social
There’s still time to register my online Python for Visual Designers workshop for Type@Cooper @coopertype, Thursdays 6.30–9.30pm US Eastern from 26 March–14 May (8 weeks).
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🌕➡️🔴 Lunar eclipse alert!
Depending on where you are (mostly: Central/Eastern Asia, Oceania, most of North/Central America), you may be able to see a TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE ("blood moon") overnight!
You can find information about timing and viewing locations here: www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/luna...
![A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran:
YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE].
YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today.
YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken “major operations” in Iran and has also said “U.S. lives might be lost.”
YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately:
- Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement
- Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House.
- Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization.
YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly.
YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vdabazxnghujbebpi2ektqgi/bafkreihe6g2l2zn2cx4pblvsgmdykxykwi44mqhd7jeqyv57qclqkbv6mq)
A call script for elected representatives: U.S. attack on Iran: YOU: Hi, my name is [NAME]. I’m a constituent from [ZIP CODE]. YOU: I’m calling to demand [MOC/SENATOR] take urgent action after the United States joined Israel in launching strikes on Iran today. YOU: The Trump administration has again taken military action without any specific Congressional authorization. President Trump has also confirmed that the U.S. has undertaken “major operations” in Iran and has also said “U.S. lives might be lost.” YOU: I am calling on [MOC/SENATOR] to call for the following actions immediately: - Public clarification on the scope of U.S. involvement - Call for and support support the Khanna–Massie War Powers Resolution in the House. - Oppose ANY funding for military escalation without Congressional authorization. YOU: Are we or are we not at war with Iran? Congress needs to answer this question, and do it quickly. YOU: [OPTIONAL COMMENTS – e.g. Clarify you’d like a written response]
Do it now.
Yes, you can leave a message. Yes, call the DC offices.
Script here again.
1 1/2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded 1 1/2 oz Apricot liqueur 3/4 t Soy sauce 2 ds Orange bitters, Angostura 1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Just Goes to Shoyu #cocktails #original #cheers #soysauce
1 1/2 oz Apple brandy, Lairds Bonded 1 1/2 oz Apricot liqueur 3/4 t Soy sauce 2 ds Orange bitters, Angostura 1 twst Orange peel (as garnish)
Just Goes to Shoyu #cocktails #original #cheers
It isn’t talked about enough in mainland US how bad Maria was on PR. Their grid was decimated and the Trump admin provided ZERO relief. Areas went w/o power for years. Through resilience, will and creativity Puerto Ricans rebuilt it mostly w/o mainland US help.
GM: Charisma check.
Mamdani: [rolls natural 20]
GM: that’s a d6 how did you
Mamdani: [direct to camera] Did you know you can check out board games at your local public library? 😊
The Royal Scam 1 1/2 oz Blanco tequila, El Tesoro Platinum 3/4 oz Dry vermouth, Ransom 1/2 oz Cassis, Mathilde 1/4 oz Ancho Reyes Verde chile liqueur 1 ds Bitters, Bittermens Xocolatl Mole 1 twst Orange peel (as garnish, or expressed and discarded) 1 Bing Cherry (as garnish)
The Royal Scam. Instead of playing up cassis's tart and regal qualities, this drink digs into its more earthy underside. #cocktails #original #cheers
Scratch
♫ Planet Earth is blue
and I've a luggage cart for youuuuu ♫
