jrieffel
@jrieffel.bsky.social
John Rieffel. Professor Clown or Clown Professor?
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"there's a new serif in town"
Marco Rubio ordered diplomats to return to using Times New Roman font in official communications, calling his predecessor's decision to adopt Calibri a “wasteful” diversity move
Rubio Stages Font Coup: Times New Roman Ousts Calibri
The secretary of state called it a "wasteful" diversity move, according to an internal department cable seen by Reuters.
www.huffpost.com
December 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"there's a new serif in town"
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new iOS update is sleek and also defaults in Music to “you must want songs transition as they would on a dance floor.” so many people will wonder why they can’t just listen to an album. Apps > Music > Song Transitions > toggle off.
December 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
new iOS update is sleek and also defaults in Music to “you must want songs transition as they would on a dance floor.” so many people will wonder why they can’t just listen to an album. Apps > Music > Song Transitions > toggle off.
To be fair some brands of lawnmower have very particular kinks. You can't turn them on simply with a Barry White song and some red roses.
December 9, 2025 at 1:48 AM
To be fair some brands of lawnmower have very particular kinks. You can't turn them on simply with a Barry White song and some red roses.
Okay where the hell did Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band come from, and why are they just what I needed?
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band: New Threats From the Soul
Read Sam Sodomsky’s review of the album.
pitchfork.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Okay where the hell did Ryan Davis & The Roadhouse Band come from, and why are they just what I needed?
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
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In the realm of science, do we want AI to replace us or to complement/augment us? @togelius.bsky.social argues compellingly for the latter.
togelius.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
togelius.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
Please, don't automate science!
I was at an event on AI for science yesterday, a panel discussion here at NeurIPS. The panelists discussed how they plan to replace humans a...
togelius.blogspot.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
In the realm of science, do we want AI to replace us or to complement/augment us? @togelius.bsky.social argues compellingly for the latter.
togelius.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
togelius.blogspot.com/2025/12/plea...
When people ask me what my sabbatical plans are I'll make them watch this perfect short film to explain.
youtu.be/2Mqa4zfJdx4
youtu.be/2Mqa4zfJdx4
The Dream of Finishing One’s To-Do List | “Retirement Plan” | The New Yorker Screening Room
YouTube video by The New Yorker
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December 7, 2025 at 1:41 PM
When people ask me what my sabbatical plans are I'll make them watch this perfect short film to explain.
youtu.be/2Mqa4zfJdx4
youtu.be/2Mqa4zfJdx4
Coach Balto is on Bluesky!
The best part is seeing what happens when you give children a joyful way to start their day. They show up energized, confident, and connected. This is what happens when streets feel welcoming and movement is part of the morning routine. #BikeBus
December 5, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Coach Balto is on Bluesky!
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people, you have the chance to put my book ahead of Olivia Nuzzi’s on the bestseller list. put aside all other considerations and think how objectively funny this would be. #1, that Mountain Goats guy. #2, Antivax Man Has My Heart. funniest list of the century. We can do this if we try
December 4, 2025 at 3:47 AM
people, you have the chance to put my book ahead of Olivia Nuzzi’s on the bestseller list. put aside all other considerations and think how objectively funny this would be. #1, that Mountain Goats guy. #2, Antivax Man Has My Heart. funniest list of the century. We can do this if we try
Happy Thalkstwing to all who celebrate. And a reminder not to use Generative AI to design things.
(Actual yard sign seen in upstate NY)
(Actual yard sign seen in upstate NY)
November 28, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Happy Thalkstwing to all who celebrate. And a reminder not to use Generative AI to design things.
(Actual yard sign seen in upstate NY)
(Actual yard sign seen in upstate NY)
Dude can't even do praeteritio* right
*calling attention to something by taking credit for not calling attention to it
*calling attention to something by taking credit for not calling attention to it
Trump on Pritzker: “I would never want to talk about his weight. I don't talk about people being fat. I refuse to talk about the fact that he's a fat slob. I don't mention it.”
November 25, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Dude can't even do praeteritio* right
*calling attention to something by taking credit for not calling attention to it
*calling attention to something by taking credit for not calling attention to it
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 AM
With the arrival of a Grammy Category for best album cover, I hope The Dwarves finally get the recognition they deserve...
November 6, 2025 at 10:31 PM
With the arrival of a Grammy Category for best album cover, I hope The Dwarves finally get the recognition they deserve...
Holy Cow the new Lily Allen album hits hard. Oooph!
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Holy Cow the new Lily Allen album hits hard. Oooph!
@orzelc.bsky.social and all of Whitney Point, NY
Owning A Military Tank Is Legal In All 50 States (But It Will Cost You)
Owning A Military Tank Is Legal In All 50 States (But It Will Cost You)
Yes, you can own a tank in every U.S. state. But there will be lots of red tape, especially if you want to drive it on-road. Or have it equipped with a cannon.
www.jalopnik.com
November 1, 2025 at 11:42 PM
@orzelc.bsky.social and all of Whitney Point, NY
Just finished "House of Dynamite". TBH I'd feel much safer if our national security were in the hands of a bunch of British and Swedish expats with feeble American accents.
October 25, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Just finished "House of Dynamite". TBH I'd feel much safer if our national security were in the hands of a bunch of British and Swedish expats with feeble American accents.
They'll write a check for $130M, and yet Billionaires will do just about anything to avoid paying taxes.
New: The Pentagon confirms to CNN it will funnel $130M from an anonymous Trump “friend” toward military pay.
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Asked about the donor’s identity and any foreign or domestic entanglements, the WH referred questions to DoD. DoD then referred questions back to the WH
www.cnn.com/2025/10/24/p...
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members | CNN Politics
The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Dep...
www.cnn.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
They'll write a check for $130M, and yet Billionaires will do just about anything to avoid paying taxes.
Thank you WaPo for a headline that promises a story involving cyclists that does not, in fact, mention cyclists:
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
How Chicago’s MMA gyms, cyclists and pet shelters are uniting to resist ICE
Teachers, clergy and MMA students are finding ways to counter immigration authorities’ attempts to detain undocumented neighbors.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Thank you WaPo for a headline that promises a story involving cyclists that does not, in fact, mention cyclists:
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...
Once again Schenectady, for the love of God, *do not let the witch out of that iron coffin!*
October 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Once again Schenectady, for the love of God, *do not let the witch out of that iron coffin!*
My cup runneth over. 3lbs of boletes.
Risotto tonight?
Risotto tonight?
October 13, 2025 at 1:54 PM
My cup runneth over. 3lbs of boletes.
Risotto tonight?
Risotto tonight?
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
"I'm stuck in vim"
"I'm stuck in vim"
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
Archives banned making copies.
Archives banned making copies.
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
New library catalogue website.
New library catalogue website.
October 12, 2025 at 4:54 PM
In honor of spooky month, share a 4 word horror story that only someone in your profession would understand:
"I'm stuck in vim"
"I'm stuck in vim"
The last Mission Impossible movie is bad, right? Like really bad? It's not just me?
October 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The last Mission Impossible movie is bad, right? Like really bad? It's not just me?
Just completed my first 200km brevet at the ripe age of 49. Please clap.
Just completed my first cyclocross race at the ripe age of 49. Please clap.
October 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Just completed my first 200km brevet at the ripe age of 49. Please clap.
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Andrew Ng: "AI is the new electricity!"
Cory Doctorow: "AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our society and our descendants will be digging it out for generations."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
(pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...)
Cory Doctorow: "AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our society and our descendants will be digging it out for generations."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
(pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...)
September 30, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Andrew Ng: "AI is the new electricity!"
Cory Doctorow: "AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our society and our descendants will be digging it out for generations."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
(pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...)
Cory Doctorow: "AI is the asbestos we are shoveling into the walls of our society and our descendants will be digging it out for generations."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
(pluralistic.net/2025/09/27/e...)
To be clear: I bikepacked 60 miles, camped, biked 15 more miles to the race, raced, biked 15 more miles back to the campsite , camped, then biked 60 miles home. Ooph!
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
To be clear: I bikepacked 60 miles, camped, biked 15 more miles to the race, raced, biked 15 more miles back to the campsite , camped, then biked 60 miles home. Ooph!
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JOB ALERT: Assistant Professor of Art at Smith College, focusing on artists’ books and artist publications:
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September 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
JOB ALERT: Assistant Professor of Art at Smith College, focusing on artists’ books and artist publications:
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