Paul
@paulemberger.bsky.social
With my writing (urban fantasy & sci-fi) and photographic prints, I'm exploring the spectrum between nihilism and wonder as I seek to understand why I've felt broken & out of phase. Also searching for a mythical place called home. Shades of neurodiversity
I just double checked my old notification. It didn't actually say Santa Rosa, it just showed a marker on the map at SR. I also just noticed your message was right after the quake. Sorry for my confusing question.
December 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I just double checked my old notification. It didn't actually say Santa Rosa, it just showed a marker on the map at SR. I also just noticed your message was right after the quake. Sorry for my confusing question.
Nothing in Marin. My USGS shake alert had it at 4.9 in Santa Rosa about an hour ago. Same temblor? Or was Santa Rosa used as a general location?
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Nothing in Marin. My USGS shake alert had it at 4.9 in Santa Rosa about an hour ago. Same temblor? Or was Santa Rosa used as a general location?
That's interesting because I feel like half/+ of the graphics on LWT now looks very AI.
December 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
That's interesting because I feel like half/+ of the graphics on LWT now looks very AI.
I went through a storm exactly like that in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in 2010. I have photos that look identical to these. By the time I was done shoveling, days later, I finally vowed to move to California.
December 12, 2025 at 1:53 AM
I went through a storm exactly like that in Harrisburg Pennsylvania in 2010. I have photos that look identical to these. By the time I was done shoveling, days later, I finally vowed to move to California.
May I ask the level of confidence that this is a supernova? At that distance and a few pixels of data, how do we have certainty? Thanks!
December 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
May I ask the level of confidence that this is a supernova? At that distance and a few pixels of data, how do we have certainty? Thanks!
The comment section on that article.... 😶 🤬
December 4, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The comment section on that article.... 😶 🤬
Thanks for this! We usually don't mind a slow burn.
November 22, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Thanks for this! We usually don't mind a slow burn.
My wife's been wanting to see that! How is it?
November 22, 2025 at 1:04 AM
My wife's been wanting to see that! How is it?
Whenever I set up a system, I use the trailer for Oblivion as a test. I think it's a responsible use of contrast range, with very deep but watchable shadows and very bright but still available highlights.
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Whenever I set up a system, I use the trailer for Oblivion as a test. I think it's a responsible use of contrast range, with very deep but watchable shadows and very bright but still available highlights.
We have a projector that can show a good range, but some programs I have to dig into the settings and max out the contrast and brightness settings!
November 22, 2025 at 1:02 AM
We have a projector that can show a good range, but some programs I have to dig into the settings and max out the contrast and brightness settings!
The current deep shadow trend in grading today is either lazy, cheap, amateur, or classist.
November 22, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The current deep shadow trend in grading today is either lazy, cheap, amateur, or classist.
My career is photography, and I've produced videos and some short films over the years. My personal photo aesthetic is dark and moody. But I have to say, I'm exhausted by the disregard for many people who cannot afford a high contrast range TV. Some content is just unwatchable.
November 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
My career is photography, and I've produced videos and some short films over the years. My personal photo aesthetic is dark and moody. But I have to say, I'm exhausted by the disregard for many people who cannot afford a high contrast range TV. Some content is just unwatchable.
From my world, I miss working with a great team producing travel stories for publication.
November 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
From my world, I miss working with a great team producing travel stories for publication.
Yes, but I don't think it matters what kind of bread was being baked, after long enough, a well used bread oven, that isn't cleaned regularly, could build up.
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Yes, but I don't think it matters what kind of bread was being baked, after long enough, a well used bread oven, that isn't cleaned regularly, could build up.
My understanding of the original meaning of "Cake" was the baked on, crusty residue on the walls/floor/mortor joints inside a heavily used bread oven. This residue of leftover, burnt bread dough was "caked" on. You "could" eat it, after scraping it off. But was it not healthy & usually trash.
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 AM
My understanding of the original meaning of "Cake" was the baked on, crusty residue on the walls/floor/mortor joints inside a heavily used bread oven. This residue of leftover, burnt bread dough was "caked" on. You "could" eat it, after scraping it off. But was it not healthy & usually trash.
I stubbed my toe once and broke it. I didn't do anything for a couple of days.
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
I stubbed my toe once and broke it. I didn't do anything for a couple of days.
Or, "but you did it yesterday/last week/some other time in the past. Why...."
September 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Or, "but you did it yesterday/last week/some other time in the past. Why...."
Add long as they're not falling over... You're good!
September 27, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Add long as they're not falling over... You're good!
I think the concept that people who have these opinions can't seem to grasp is: the jobs tech bros are trying to take with AI is NOT a burden to those of use who chose these careers. We like doing things, creative things, hard things. That's part of the whole point.
September 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I think the concept that people who have these opinions can't seem to grasp is: the jobs tech bros are trying to take with AI is NOT a burden to those of use who chose these careers. We like doing things, creative things, hard things. That's part of the whole point.
Describing the nuanced difference between words like “correlation,” “association,” and “increased risk” with "proven causal links". 2) the limitations in a study that relies on "self reporting". And 3) publication bias blocking research that doesn't fit a narrative or expectation.
September 18, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Describing the nuanced difference between words like “correlation,” “association,” and “increased risk” with "proven causal links". 2) the limitations in a study that relies on "self reporting". And 3) publication bias blocking research that doesn't fit a narrative or expectation.