Posts by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
(DIR) Post #AhVZdb4B4eUxfq8fBI by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-03T08:18:18Z
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@futurebird @LinuxNerd They are generally very good, but they do present a distinct learning pathway, rather than a "dip into the book and look stuff up" model.Kathy Sierra who designed the series had a great blog about her process and considering how to present informational material back in the day, but someone made threats against her and she pulled the plug. 😠Still worth reading.https://headrush.typepad.com/creating_passionate_users/
(DIR) Post #AhY4FUR9plT64VEFFY by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-04T13:10:43Z
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@futurebird We get our milk from an actual diary up the road.They are not allowed to sell it to us because of Stupid Rules, but they're a lovely family and sell it to us anyway, and we pay well above the meagre pittance it's sold for at the supermarket. And it tastes *fantastic*Some of the family work off-farm, because a family farm can't support an actual family anymore. ðŸ˜
(DIR) Post #AhbXLa6RA5Z3Wgfoq8 by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-06T05:20:55Z
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@futurebird If you have a dream, and you work hard, you can make it come true!You just need an atmosphere with a greater O2 concentration and an ambitious breeding programme.
(DIR) Post #AhfQTdEdTgfIViEvVg by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-08T02:22:47Z
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@futurebird It's basically Ocean's 11 in a Blade Runner World with some Tron stuff going on as well. He basically wrote a cool heist movie.Seconding Pattern Recognition though. I do like a post-modern detective story.
(DIR) Post #AhoV9qVue9YQ5yLRyK by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-04-21T12:11:07Z
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I don't see enough discussion of the the craft of #AudioDescription Here's a short examination of a brilliant audio introduction from the Leeds Playhouse last year for a production of Lord of the Flies. https://vividlanguage.bearblog.dev/audio-introduction-lord-of-the-flies/ And the intro itself can be heard here. It's 6 minutes, and well worth your time.https://soundcloud.com/leedsplayhouse/lord-of-the-flies-audio-description-introduction-notes
(DIR) Post #AhpF0KeaKPeMZHnptw by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-03-28T12:42:24Z
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Every couple of years my treacherous magpie brain says use #DocBook (which of course implies a whole toolchain and writing XSLT and using Java).I think it's because while I write in #HTML I crave more expressiveness. Equally, I loathe #microformats, they feel like some semantic alien infection creeping through your writing. They're *awkward*.But I've been reading you can create your own custom HTML tags.https://matthewjamestaylor.com/custom-tagsI'm deeply curious.
(DIR) Post #Ahpf2ttIsvsHF5ZZ7g by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-13T00:53:06Z
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@futurebird I'm not an ant-fiend, and I'd have that on my wall just because it is simply beautiful. I can see exactly why you'd covet it.There's something evocative and special about those kinds of scientific and nature illustrations, whether it's plant, fungi or animal. Old maps are also adjacent in this space.It's the human element, the mastery of the medium, the delicate colouring, the spidery hand-writing.Art.
(DIR) Post #Ai2yVrDUKcXhWu0w5Y by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-05T05:29:18Z
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Sometimes you come across a #podcast episode that makes you nod, and cheer and laugh.https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/bigideas/politics-richard-dennis-yanis-varoufakis-keneally-joelle-gergis/103669338This is the #BigIdeas podcast from the #ABC and it's a beautiful discussion of the decoding of business vernacular, political spin and financial jargon, and how meaningless and silly it is.If you love the English language, and hate the way debate is framed in the media by people who solemnly make pronouncements that seem reasonable in jargon, this is essential listening.
(DIR) Post #Ai47dZK3q2U55vng2q by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-20T00:19:28Z
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@futurebird Does Backrooms count as engaging with Liminal Space? It seems adjacent at least.
(DIR) Post #Ai70d4vui23sdeCk8O by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-05-01T12:58:50Z
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I don't see enough discussion of the craft of #AudioDescription. But the conversations that do happen are not on X or LinkedIn or the ADP List (or, alas! Mastodon).Overwhelmingly, these discussions happen on podcasts.Here's a monthly roundup of audio description and related podcasts, starting with a look back at April.https://vividlanguage.bearblog.dev/audio-description-podcasts-april-2024/Going to try to make this a regular thing.
(DIR) Post #AiqeQcXhFhS1Q9ltfU by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-06-12T10:13:05Z
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@futurebird @JamesAshburnerCBR Bull-ants can't climb smooth surfaces, but what they can do surprisingly well is jump. And they can *see* you all the way up there ...
(DIR) Post #AjUBCMd0a7SuDJH63c by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-07-01T11:49:08Z
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@futurebird Looks like a real photo to me. A casual image search suggests it might be a water-louse.Funny thing AI generated photos often make me feel slighly nauseous, and I'm not sure why. This image looks and feels authentic.
(DIR) Post #Ak2YBlVoTuRC39Tfhg by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-07-18T01:48:33Z
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@futurebird With alt-text it's a fun challenge to be concise, evocative and honest. I feel it's a little like composing a haiku.And when you describe an image, you actually see it better. It forces you to search for detail, consider composition and colour, and mood.Alt-text enriches everyone's experience.
(DIR) Post #Ak6eBEbeCY1uLqAzgG by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-07-20T01:17:47Z
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@futurebird I saw The Church last year touring Hypnogogue and they were superb. That's really a whole sci-fi concept album. Kilby is a really funny bloke on stage too.
(DIR) Post #AmY4x3qA3mAIGme8yO by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-10-01T02:39:11Z
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@futurebird I remember hearing this word on a song on the *Swordfish* soundtrack, probably about 2000? Not a new word.
(DIR) Post #AmqN7KaqCNOrfJvcG0 by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-10-09T22:27:34Z
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@futurebird I believe when you have an injured bird like this, they should be prone, not supine, and covering them with a towel helps as the darkness can reduce stress for them, and if it's cold, keep them warm.Sad when it happens though.:-(
(DIR) Post #Apb7WpbrZVTxJfbO1Q by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2024-12-31T07:28:29Z
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@futurebird This guy wrote his own search engine, and it's fun and interesting to play with. It finds a lot of different and idiosyncratic content ...https://www.marginalia.nu/
(DIR) Post #ArMR0mKhswAUNXUDGi by BrettCoulstock@adforward.org
2025-02-22T01:10:15Z
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@futurebird I have seen plenty of bull-ants, and have the usual aversion of someone who has been stung by a couple. I encounter them regularly on walking tracks and make a point of giving them a wide birth (those things make belligerent eye contact, as if to say 'you think you're tough? Do you? Huh? Do you?')I've never seen one stumbling back at dawn.But then, I'm seldom awake that early.