Links: interest

My friend Meredith sent over this community guide knowing such things are in my wheelhouse. I've been imagining a local version for Cincinnati ever since. Here's an interview with creator of the site, Mary Parsons.

I wouldn't mind NPR's full (graphic laden) news site, but they repeat stories 2, sometimes 3 times in different design patterns. This is a common practice across news, blog and magazine sites — and it drives me BONKERS. This text-only version eradicates this problem and is now my default news reader. / hat tip to Paul!

Robin Riley collects links to sites with news. I've been honing my surfing and wanting to add more sources — this is a great collection to that end.

This should become a part of Wikipedia. / via Cal Henderson

You probably need somewhere to surf for respite from news and algos — here are a handful of solid options. Gravy? You can vote on them and celebrate the personal internet. / via Web Curios

Thanks to CrowdStrike, posting will continue to be slow 'round these parts. The good news is these links contain multitudes of links! Like Hiro's Report that comes out every Sunday with 5 things of interest.

Naz Hamid added a Links section to his site "as a way to collect items of note from the internet." All wrapped up with their very own RSS if you're so inclined.

Greg Storey has rolled the dice 009 times so far, sharing posts packed with links and insight.

He's actually been building out an entire system of bits and bobs that include links, photos, projects, writings and whatnot. I'd been following some of the new paths but didn't know about all of 'em!

Crayola started with 8 and leveled out at 120, which is probably an adequate amount of colors for most needs. An updated version of the chart was made in radial style that helps new colors breathe a bit more.

When it emerged last year, Tiny Awards 2023 introduced a slew of entertaining destinations to visit on the internet. It's back for another season and has expanded. In addition to homemade independent web projects they've got a category for homemade independent multiplayer web projects. Nominations close June 23.

The Washington Post goes deep with a visual essay on how records are made. I've seen videos and glimpses at Third Man Records, but appeciate the prose mixed with photographs and video clips here. (Also nice to read that production capacity to press records is increasing.) / Thanks Shel!

A video why the vlogbrothers are relaunching their Nerdfighteria email newsletter. Because the internet is awesome, but also needs to change, yet man it's hard to beat algos, though humans have good qualities. It's called "We're Here" and you can subscribe right here.

Did some surfing to learn more about how LEGO is made and this video was the best I’ve seen thus far. I could watch a miniseries on this topic, from ideation to execution.

This would be a lovely screensaver any screen, including a television. Mesmerizing in scale.

I don't really know what's happening here beyond surfing by like images, but I dig on several levels, the vibe, speed and sound effects. It'd be neat to surf through one's personal library of photos like this. / via Kottke

Mostly music charts, but there‘s Apple News, dev info and movie trailers too. / via Luke Dorny

Brand consultancy and media company with a homepage chock full of links and some fine keyboard navigation throughout. Their website is part zine, art project, commentary and probably a few other things I haven’t figured out yet. Fun!

Due to human bias, search engines have learnt to prioritize sportsmen in search results, even when the facts put sportswomen first. This site was created to inspire change.

Seems like a good time to re-watch “Her.” Though the movie is almost 10 years old, its view of AI and interfaces is quite prescient. Scene: Firing up the OS for the first time.

Smitten with the story and production of this piece by Mathew Salton with additional animation by James Bascara.

Had I never seen these before? I have no idea, but they're neato.

A more fine-grained way of thinking about the year in two week sekki. We're at “Drops of dew on grass” at the moment. More insight from Ross Zurowski / via Rachel

Nine (very) short stories about production of the first season. I could watch an hours long documentary about this show.

Pluto, quarter of a century apart

Excellent photos of the humanity, machinery and process.

There's not too much to the story (it's nature!), but dang Rivian has the best color line-up of any vehicle manufacturer.

I'm not sure if Bring a Trailer archives auctions, so I'm downloading a few photos of this gem to my favorite vehicles folder. That paint job is chef's 💋.

This single tweet led me down a wonderful rabbit hole of understanding the unique geography of South America.

Sometimes I have extra rosemary when cooking. Going to try this sometime! /via smartpeopleiknow

Kai Brach, founder of OffscreenMag, has been putting out this solid email newsletter (digital publication) since 2018. Every issue has something good.

After being in retail over the years, he decided in 2021 to spend his free time getting certified to help others. He now helps those struggling with addiction find treatment in Cincinnati.

Sorting through a strangers home and finding something worthwhile.

A nationwide network of cat sitters. Handy! / via SwissMiss

Ben Bartlett designed a "mirror thingy" that spelled out Marry me? when reflecting the setting sun. (His fella said yes.) / via MeFi

Sadly, this camper truck concept is not real. But I can dream.

Whenever you meet someone new, ask them what they're most excited about right now. Everyone interesting is excited about something right now, and they'd probably love to tell you about it. (And many more!)

Started the morning with my heart out to this man playing guitar for his captive audience, a dog named Maple who recently passed.

Marveling at this huge circular screen and camera with real-time feed between Vilnius, Lithuania and Lublin, Poland

Taylor Glenn shifts the perspective of the skill / via MetaFilter

Heather Cox Richardson delivers essays that are steeped in history and incredibly thoughtful. Often she covers the political moment in context, but this week is all about Mother's Day and it's so good.

The basics of selecting, watering, lighting, and overall caring for houseplants. / via Laura Olin

Look at what the web looked like 10 years ago. I love looking back! / via Kottke

His mother knit the sweaters.

Breaking down the pros and cons to some of today’s most popular prototyping tools and applications. / via Subtraction

Behind the nation’s closed doors, with YouTube... and Paul Ford

A nice tumblr of things that fit the description / via @jessicahische

"You are probably not as screwed up as you think you are. And even if you are screwed up, it’s time to start acting like you’re not."

Almost looks like an art installation (via scott simpson)

The outdoor leadership school based in Wyoming shares some insights. This video is all about getting the right fit for your hiking boots.

I’ve got a much less clear idea of what the point of art is, but I think it’s got something to do with loneliness and something to do with setting up a conversation between human beings.

with rollovers! Find out who's who (via yewknee)

Folks from MetaFilter respond (via themorningnews.org)

A most excellent story. (via notes)

about artists (via torrez notes)

I think every car has a face, but this takes it to a whole 'nother level (via swissmiss and fresharrival)

(via growabrain)

Inspired by FlipFlopFlyin, and made real with old fashioned technique (via yewknee)

On Aug. 16, Shedd Aquarium welcomed a new beluga whale. Cutie (via bblinks)

I haven't figured out this site (I'd call it a blog, but isn't everything a blog?) But with titles like "The theory of everything as a Rube Goldberg Machine" I'm coming back for more. (via wm$na)