The author reflects on the formal description of the Supreme Court of Canada's flag, leading to a discussion on heraldry, particularly blazons and their parsing. The text references a PyCon talk by Lady Red on parsing heraldic bla...
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The blog post reflects on the literary significance of two characters, Harriet M. Welsch from 'Harriet the Spy' and Death from Terry Pratchett's Discworld series, both of whom express themselves in small caps. The author draws par...
The text explores Gertrude Stein's assertion that there is no such thing as repetition, emphasizing the distinction between repetition and insistence. It references Stein's work 'Portraits and Repetition' and discusses how themes ...
The author critiques YUFA's Executive for mishandling staff negotiations, leading to a damaging strike that threatens union solidarity and faculty rights.
Artistic expression transcends mere accuracy, as explored through Matisse and Delacroix's quotes, revealing the complex relationship between truth and representation in art.
5.7Feyerabend's indexes
2025-07-27 • philosophy indexing methodology feyerabend lakatos
The review discusses Paul Feyerabend's book 'For and Against Method' and highlights his unique approach to indexing, which reflects his intentions for readers. It also touches on the personalities of Feyerabend and Imre Lakatos, a...
The author reflects on a page from the first edition of Paul Feyerabend's 'Against Method' found in a library, noting a handwritten annotation referencing lyrics from Bad Company's song 'Boys Cry Tough.' The text explores the juxt...
The blog post discusses the authorship of the index for the first edition of Paul Feyerabend's book 'Against Method,' revealing that it was created by Alex Bellamy, not Feyerabend himself. It highlights the playful rivalry between...
A Fall Day for Bear, illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton and written by Bonny Becker, has received positive reviews, highlighting the expressive artwork and emotional depth of the narrative. The book explores themes of change, fr...
Just the Browser simplifies browser configuration by allowing users to set system-wide settings in Firefox using a policies.json file, enhancing user control and privacy.
The author shares their experience of compiling Emacs from the development source tree and the challenges faced after an update that caused issues with their init file and Org files. After spending hours troubleshooting, they deci...
The author details their positive experience switching from Pair Networks to FullHost for Canadian web hosting, emphasizing support and privacy benefits.
The text recounts a court case from the Old Bailey on April 6, 1826, where William Denton was accused of stealing a handkerchief from William Neville. A Bow-street patrol officer witnessed the theft and apprehended Denton, who cla...
4.5The best notebook
2026-01-17 • reviews notebook fountain pen art supplies
The Above Ground Premium Hardcover Sketchbook is recommended for its durability, quality paper, and versatility for writing and drawing.
The post details the author's process of using Konsave to transfer KDE configurations between machines, highlighting both successes and limitations encountered during the process.
The text reflects on a quote by explorer Wilfred Thesiger, emphasizing the importance of facing challenges, no matter how small they may seem. It recounts Thesiger's later years, detailing his frailty and the assistance he require...
A curated list of favorite new reads from 2025, featuring notable fiction and nonfiction works that showcase exceptional storytelling and historical insights.
The text discusses a photo of the Ontario Society of Artists Hanging Committee from 1927, identifying the people in the photo and providing information about Dorothy Stevens, a woman who was not allowed to join the society at the ...
The text discusses a quote by artist John Constable about painting being a science and should be pursued as an inquiry into the laws of nature. The quote is from a lecture delivered in 1836.
0Tatham on transcience
2025-05-22 • putty virtual file system transience simon tatham
The text discusses the policy of transience by Simon Tatham, the creator of PuTTY, and his habits of not keeping a shell history, regularly closing his browser, logging out and shutting down his laptop, and using a temporary file ...
0Valéry and Cage
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0The McMichael process
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0Sean Carroll's Mindscape
2025-05-09 • podcast review interviews mindscape
The text is a review of the Mindscape podcast by physicist Sean Carroll, praising his interviewing skills and recommending specific episodes. The author also shares a humorous quote from a psychologist and recommends episodes with...
Trollope discusses the misconception that reading is easy and emphasizes the difficulty of the task for those who have not acquired the habit of reading. He compares the difficulty of reading to learning to make shoes and warns th...