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Gennifer Hutchison @gennhutchison.bsky.social · 2h

It’s been a while, and I thought I’d be kinda over it? But no, it remains his best work.

👻 YSUBoOooOooOo 👻 @bassoonysu.bsky.social · 5d

As is always correct and in accordance with all the laws of the internet, I just watched Tom Holland's epic Lip Sync Battle performance, and now I am sharing it with all of you so you can do the same.

Lip Sync Battle - Tom Holland

YouTube video by Comedy Central Latinoamérica

youtu.be

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afd-icl.bsky.social @afd-icl.bsky.social · 12h

Computing @ Imperial are hiring four Ass. / Assoc. Profs! Priority areas:

- PL
- Systems
- Security
- Software Eng.
- Computer Architecture
- Theoretical Computer Science

Applications from individuals from underrepresented groups especially welcome!

www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-...

Description

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities ment...

www.imperial.ac.uk

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Moose Allain @mooseallain.bsky.social · 8h

You don't need to have read it to get the joke

www.worldofmoose.com/products/tri...

Cartoon. Venn diagram of two circles intersecting. The left circle contains the text 'Tristram Beer', the right circle contains the text 'Tristram lemonade'. There is no text in the intersection, leaving the reader to fill in the gap.

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 13h

@natewolff.bsky.social !!!

Anne Trubek @atrubek.bsky.social · 18h

Probably best to chase it indefinitely

2covet @2covet.bsky.social · 18h

www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rare-whit...

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ghost malone ergo propter malone @proptermalone.bsky.social · Sep 18

my son forgot his homework at school yesterday and he said “sometimes when you forget about something you feel so free”

I can’t stop thinking about it

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secondlina // Lord of Crows @secondlina.com · 21h

Fall [part 1/3]

A cartoon crow is looking up as orange, red and yellow fall leaves dance in tje wind around him.

The crow is walking on the crunchy leaves, saying "what a perfect day!"

The crow is marveling at how lovely all the leaves are, new seeing a stone in his path.

The crow trips on the stone right on his face.

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Hari Kunzru @harikunzru.bsky.social · 1d

So you want to reduce non white immigration by setting … an exam? In 20 years you’ll be complaining (again) that there are too many Asians.

András Forgács W @andraswf.bsky.social · 1d

Well this will certainly do it www.gov.uk/government/n...

Migrants will be required to pass A Level standard of English

Migrants will be required to pass tough new English language requirements under a law introduced in Parliament today.

www.gov.uk

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Sena Bryer @senabryer.com · 1d

Still looking for someone, haven't found a single person so far (that I can contact). I have a 46-episode script that I need translated. This would be a paid job!

Sena Bryer @senabryer.com · 12d

Completely unrelated to my 2am doomposting but does anyone know an English to Japanese translator, ideally with experience in screenplays?

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 1d

Boop that snoot!!

(Probably get scratched for it, but still worth it)

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 1d

Oh lovely. I might try this, thanks!

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 1d

GORGEOUS! Do you have a recipe?

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bleary @bleary.off-the-records.com · 2d

If anyone needs me I will be in the museum, lying down next to the bog bodies.

Did people really memorize phone numbers before cell phones, or is that just a movie thing?
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I was watching some old shows from the 90s and noticed people would just dial numbers from memory - like they'd call their friends or family without looking anything up.
Made me wonder if that was actually normal back then? Did people genuinely have all their important numbers memorized, or did most folks keep a little address book or written list nearby?

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 1d

That’s the one, I knew it was one from Blandings, but couldn’t recall offhand which one!

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JBR @jetblackraider.itch.io · 2d

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Aviad Rubinstein @aviad-rubinstein.bsky.social · 1d

The new call for Motwani postdocs application is now open!
academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30865

BTW-

Not quite ready for a postdoc? We updated the TCS Masters programs spreadsheet:
www.cs.princeton.edu/~smattw/mast...

Any career stage and in the (SF) Bay Area?
Save the date for TOCA-SV on 11/7!

Stanford University, Computer Science/Theory Lab/Stanford University

Job #AJO30865, Postdoc in Theoretical Computer Science at Stanford, Computer Science/Theory Lab/Stanford University, Stanford University, Stanford, California, US

academicjobsonline.org

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 1d

This is not even close to unhinged, most of the things that happen are slapstick (not to mention repeated across books, as he himself acknowledges in that one foreword!)

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matthew @pahuski.com · 2d

Happy Columbo’s Day

Screenshot from Columbo. He his talking to his dog, which is sitting is the drivers seat of a car. “Okay, I’m gonna put you in charge. You take care of the car. You’re a responsible dog. When I get back, if the car’s okay, I’ll give you another cookie.”

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 3d

“His parents suddenly found themselves 10x more proud of their child”

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Amy @lolennui.bsky.social · 3d

This Halloween I’m going as the scariest thing of all, emotional intimacy!!! ha ha just kidding I’m prion disease

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 3d

Aww, I hope you’re feeling better now! Have fun in Bangalore!

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HolBolDoArt🏳️‍🌈 @holboldoart.bsky.social · 4d

🎂 It's my special cake and candles day you all have to be nice to me because it's been QUITE the year 🎂

So share some of my paintings??

In the pew-lined interior of a dim medieval church lit by rows of candles on tall staffs and pale sunlight coming through a window, a tall humanoid crow figure with flowing black robes and a glowing yellow eye stands beneath an ornately carved semicircular arch in Norman Romanesque style. On the wall surrounding the arch are many colourful murals depicting more humanoid crow figures with halos, carrying various items including swords, spears, harps, and chalices.

A painting set in a cosy shady woodland clearing on a sunny summer's day. In the centre of the frame, two figures sit on a fallen log mostly hidden by vegetation. The figure on the right has wavy blonde hair down past her shoulders, and wears a flowing white floor-length dress with long sleeves, with delicate lacework around the cuffs and neckline. She looks into the distance with a contemplative, sad expression. On her lap rests a small green book, covered by both of her hands.
The figure on the left sits leaning with her head against shoulder of the other figure. She wears a similar dress but simpler, and in a dark slate grey. Her hair is dark and straight, and flows down her tilted face, and she looks off towards a nightingale bird perched on a nearby branch. She raises a hand towards the other figure as if to get her attention.

Both figures are surrounded by various flowers. On the left of the frame are many spires of foxglove flowers in vivid pink and white, interspersed among green stinging nettles. On the right are the purple flowers of monkshood/wolfsbane.

Wrapping around the figures is a clear stream flowing from a distant pond that descends in a series of steps. Around the stream are many small mossy rocks, and shoots of dark green dog's mercury.

Above and behind the figures and flowers are two trees; on the left is a weeping willow with dangling dark green leaves. On the right are the branches of an old ash tree.

A snowy scene in which a humanoid figure in long black robes with the head of a rook stands in a churchyard holding a long spear. By its feet is a red fox. Both are flecked with fallen snow. Around them are many weathered snow-covered graves. In the background is a medieval church of warm coloured stone with large rectangular windows and a battlemented parapet topped with pinnacles. Behind the main body of the church is the tower with clock face and belfry. Behind the church are tall but bare trees dusted with snow. More snow falls in the air.

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Megan All Hallows' Eve 🦇 @meganeve.bsky.social · 4d

My sign.

Scary green witch figure with a sign "please do not play with the witch. She is fragile."

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Vaishnavi S @vaishs.bsky.social · 3d

Did you leave without meeting up at all? How rude!

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Joshua Grochow @joshuagrochow.bsky.social · 3d

Tenure-track opening @ U. Colorado Boulder Dept. of Math!

Esp. (but not only) looking for:
algebraic geometry
homotopy theory
foundations
functional analysis
number theory
interdisciplinary collab. b/w math & computer science or the math of quantum physics

www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27...

#🧮

MathJobs from the the American Mathematical Society

Mathjobs is an automated job application system sponsored by the AMS.

www.mathjobs.org

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Cait 🦇 @gendercoffin.bsky.social · 5d

Nobody could have imagined the future world that would find this funny and why

A boy running alongside a train with a bindle on a stick. A word balloon reads “I’m through with school- it’s only for sissies anyway. I’ll run away and- and make money with my FEET”

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