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TIL that Michael Okuda, who is most famous for designing the LCARS interface on Star Trek TNG (but also worked on the TOS films, DS9, VOY, and ENT) also has worked with NASA on mission badges: thespacereview.com/article/121

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Comparison is the thief of joy. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

Some Ferraris from the last couple of decades at a very lush looking Monza. Something about the deserted look of the place and that early summer vibe makes me want to spend a day there smelling the grass and petrol.
youtu.be/92aYYjK_0Ww

I feel my age about bloggish rants like this.

consequenceofsound.net/2010/07

Not for any real reason but for the fact that only someone that wasn't really there could claim that 'Mother's Milk' was 'obscure'.

It was a massive album at the time if you were remotely into the genre. Massive.

I have some macula damage which causes me a lot of problems with contrast and brightness, and the level of comfort from using Redshift is quite astounding; just a small change in colour temperature makes a world of difference.

Not one of my better pictures, but stopped for icecream at this DQ which was used as the coffee shop location in 'Zack & Miri'.

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With a decent pair of headphones this took me right back, and I mean *right back* to countless trips to London a decade ago.
youtu.be/NjXisbFeC1c

BTW if you ever want to see Hugo Weaving's prototype Agent Smith, Check out Reckless Kelly.

Actually check it out anyway, it's bonkers.
imdb.com/title/tt0107930/?ref_

I can't do today but am thrilled they're watching the Matrix. It's an absolutely amazing film that still holds up so well.

I've had blood thinners as a result of surgery and it's left massive track marks from IV lines that I've realized make me look like a drug user.

I became quite aware of the stigma at a petrol station.

People rightfully complain about the usability issues with FOSS environments but they should never overlook the fact that - for the most part - things do work pretty efficiently.

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