ProfKakie
@profkakie.bsky.social
Professor of Multimedia. Practitioner of multiple media. WRFL alum. LPFM enthusiast. Kentucky-Penn State-Clemson (NOT for football) ("Khaki" like the fabric.)
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reminder that this is tonight!
December 17, 2025 at 1:05 AM
reminder that this is tonight!
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Colleges are wrestling with AI-resistors: students who don’t want to use AI even when it’s part of a required assignment. https://chroni.cl/4jjoTnP
How to Respond When Students Don’t Want to Work With AI
Some students object to using artificial intelligence on ethical grounds. What happens when it’s part of the assignment?
www.chronicle.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Colleges are wrestling with AI-resistors: students who don’t want to use AI even when it’s part of a required assignment. https://chroni.cl/4jjoTnP
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'Spinal Tap' cast members pay tribute to Rob Reiner, Jack White slams Donald Trump's "vile" response to his murder
'Spinal Tap' Cast Pays Tribute To Rob Reiner, Jack White Slams Trump's "Vile" Response To His Murder
Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead in their Los Angeles home Sunday, and their son Nick was arrested on suspicion of murder. The tragic turn of events has...
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December 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
'Spinal Tap' cast members pay tribute to Rob Reiner, Jack White slams Donald Trump's "vile" response to his murder
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Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
December 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Rob Reiner either made your favorite movie, or made somebody you know’s favorite movie. If you’re a Californian, he’s also part of the reason you or your friends can get married. He has changed more lives for the better than this asshole commenting on him ever did.
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Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
Louvre shuttered as staff go on strike over working conditions
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
l.euronews.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Labour leaders said the strike vote was unanimous and it was not immediately clear whether the work stoppage will last longer than one day.
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Nick Reiner was taken into custody Sunday night, Los Angeles jail records show. The records accuse him of “gang activity” – a felony – but do not elaborate, and they indicated that his bail was set at $4m.
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested following the deaths of his parents
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Nick Reiner was taken into custody Sunday night, Los Angeles jail records show. The records accuse him of “gang activity” – a felony – but do not elaborate, and they indicated that his bail was set at $4m.
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He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
He rewrote the rule book with Rockstar then left it all behind. Now Dan Houser is back with a storytelling-focused studio to take on AI-obsessed tech bros and Mexican beauty queens
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
He wrote the world’s most successful video games – now what? Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser on life after Grand Theft Auto
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See the US State Department travel advisories for popular Caribbean travel destinations and locations the US advises against visiting.
Everything you need to know if you're traveling to the Caribbean, according to the US State Department
See the US State Department travel advisories for popular Caribbean travel destinations and locations the US advises against visiting.
www.businessinsider.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:43 PM
See the US State Department travel advisories for popular Caribbean travel destinations and locations the US advises against visiting.
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the vibe you need to thrive in this day and age, the groove you need to make it through the Christmas season, is this picture of Ronnie James Dio playing bass when he was in Elf
December 13, 2025 at 10:56 PM
the vibe you need to thrive in this day and age, the groove you need to make it through the Christmas season, is this picture of Ronnie James Dio playing bass when he was in Elf
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A beautiful Rob Reiner memory thread:
I’m just going to tell the story. Back in 2000 I was volunteering for the Gore campaign when he came along with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Alfre Woodard and Dule Hill to a GOTV event here in MN. He ended up sitting down across from me stuffing his envelopes.
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A beautiful Rob Reiner memory thread:
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i don't think it's an exaggeration to say that rob reiner is a meaningful part of the reason i have the federal right to marry today
Rob Reiner was one of the key people behind the effort to go to court to overturn California's anti-marriage equality Proposition 8 when it passed in 2008.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
Working with Chad Griffin, they founded the American Foundation for Equal Rights and got Ted Olson and David Boies to team up to fight Prop 8.
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
i don't think it's an exaggeration to say that rob reiner is a meaningful part of the reason i have the federal right to marry today
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Statement from the Lear Family on the death of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
Rob Reiner described Norman Lear as his second father.
Rob Reiner described Norman Lear as his second father.
December 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Statement from the Lear Family on the death of Rob Reiner and Michele Reiner.
Rob Reiner described Norman Lear as his second father.
Rob Reiner described Norman Lear as his second father.
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Taking a break from the sickening tragedy to focus on the beauty for a moment. Rob Reiner achieved something so rare and coveted that artists and entertainers dream of and rarely achieve: cultural permanence. How many times have you made a reference to something going to 11? Shouted "Inconceivable"?
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Taking a break from the sickening tragedy to focus on the beauty for a moment. Rob Reiner achieved something so rare and coveted that artists and entertainers dream of and rarely achieve: cultural permanence. How many times have you made a reference to something going to 11? Shouted "Inconceivable"?
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What can I say? It’s devastating news both that it happened and how it happened. Rob Reiner put good into the universe and cared deeply about humanity and decency. Our world is a little lonelier tonight. My condolences to his family, his close friends like Albert Brooks, and his poor Uncle Mel.
December 15, 2025 at 5:34 AM
What can I say? It’s devastating news both that it happened and how it happened. Rob Reiner put good into the universe and cared deeply about humanity and decency. Our world is a little lonelier tonight. My condolences to his family, his close friends like Albert Brooks, and his poor Uncle Mel.
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Wrote about how the late, great Rob Reiner had the most impossible 7-movie beginning to any director's career, and yet that's not even what he was most famous for:
December 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Wrote about how the late, great Rob Reiner had the most impossible 7-movie beginning to any director's career, and yet that's not even what he was most famous for:
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For millions of us, this was the first time we ever saw Rob Reiner. …When he became “Meathead” on “All in the Family.”
He was brilliant from Day One.
He was brilliant from Day One.
December 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
For millions of us, this was the first time we ever saw Rob Reiner. …When he became “Meathead” on “All in the Family.”
He was brilliant from Day One.
He was brilliant from Day One.
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I interviewed Rob Reiner as one of the bonuses for the @criterion.bsky.social BluRay of SPINAL TAP. We talked for an hour about the movie and his career and then they shut off the cameras and we talked about movies for another hour. A delightful, unhurried genius.
December 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
I interviewed Rob Reiner as one of the bonuses for the @criterion.bsky.social BluRay of SPINAL TAP. We talked for an hour about the movie and his career and then they shut off the cameras and we talked about movies for another hour. A delightful, unhurried genius.
When the sewer pipes disintegrate and its 7 degrees, you know we don’t need IATSE to figure out this hotel microwave and pet fee for us. Because we are…. Road dogs. #JRTProblems
December 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
When the sewer pipes disintegrate and its 7 degrees, you know we don’t need IATSE to figure out this hotel microwave and pet fee for us. Because we are…. Road dogs. #JRTProblems
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Wishing you and yours a very happy 100th Dick Van Dyke-mas.
a man in a striped jacket is walking with three penguins behind him
Alt: Dick Van Dyke, dancing with penguins in Mary Poppins
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December 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Wishing you and yours a very happy 100th Dick Van Dyke-mas.
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My calendar for tomorrow says "Chanukah Night 1" but I'm not sure if it was meant to be the holiday itself or Yo La Tengo.
December 14, 2025 at 12:55 AM
My calendar for tomorrow says "Chanukah Night 1" but I'm not sure if it was meant to be the holiday itself or Yo La Tengo.
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Czech poet and musician Pavel Zajíček died at 72 in 2024. He was a member of the Zappa-influenced experimental band DG 307, which itself was an offshoot of legendary Czech band Plastic People of the Universe. DG 307 live in concert in 1974. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RaNj...
DG 307-Live Postupice 1974
YouTube video by hromtom
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December 14, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Czech poet and musician Pavel Zajíček died at 72 in 2024. He was a member of the Zappa-influenced experimental band DG 307, which itself was an offshoot of legendary Czech band Plastic People of the Universe. DG 307 live in concert in 1974. m.youtube.com/watch?v=RaNj...
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Full concert of the late jazz singer Nancy Wilson live at the Newport Jazz Festival in August 1987. Length: 59:18. #Jazz #JazzMusic m.youtube.com/watch?v=DHJB...
Nancy Wilson - Full Concert - 08/15/87 - Newport Jazz Festival (OFFICIAL)
YouTube video by Jazz on MV
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December 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Full concert of the late jazz singer Nancy Wilson live at the Newport Jazz Festival in August 1987. Length: 59:18. #Jazz #JazzMusic m.youtube.com/watch?v=DHJB...
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Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
Even God Is Worried About ChatGPT
Pope Leo XIV told students not to use artificial intelligence for homework, saying that AI ‘won’t stand in authentic wonder before the beauty of God’s creation.’
www.vulture.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Handing back student work that’s been written by ChatGPT with a 0 followed by the comment “This essay will never stand in authentic wonder before the Beauty of God’s creation.”
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i often see things that make me say "this is the most Boston thing I have ever seen in my life" but i think this one might have swept them all
April 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
i often see things that make me say "this is the most Boston thing I have ever seen in my life" but i think this one might have swept them all