It’s a reminder that handwriting recognition — even without this kind of crossed letter writing — is a holy grail, but enormously complex compared to OCR (itself still not 100% as we know). Projects like Transkribus are getting close, but lots of caveats & complexities.

I am four years late to the party, but the solar punk novella, "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" by Becky Chambers is really good.

On the morning of Halloween, two instructors came across a grouping of pumpkins displayed near the student union. They were carved with Nazi words and symbols, including a swastika. Photo credit: Tony Webster https://ow.ly/50qs50Xp70Y

David Mitchell and Robert Webb have a new (!) comedy sketch show?! Yes, please!

I really love being on a university campus in the late summer and how the energy slowly builds towards the beginning of the academic year. It feels hopeful and exciting, and it's just the best.

"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us."

Things are about to become impossible for so many people I care about.

Just seen the news out of Washington DC… So, this might be a bad time to tell you BBC You’re Dead To Me is back tomorrow with a July 4th special about the American War of Independence America, it’s not too late to return to Britain

My view today in Oxford.

‘Okay which one of you accidentally added Robert Cecil to the chat?’

"Our high and mighty lords have denied us the means of knowledge, and then reproached us for the want of it; being the stronger party, they early seized the scepter and the sword. With these they gave laws to society. They denied women the advantage of a liberal education and doomed the sex...

Paging @thetattooedprof.bsky.social and @kevinmkruse.bsky.social Hoping you aren’t the end of the video just yet.

Well now, I guess I'll just have to go to London.

I am an MA History student at UW, and I can attest to the awesomeness of having a funded MA program. I am a Research Assistant, which funds the same as a TA, the program has conference and summer research funding as well. The app deadline has been extended to April 1. www.uwyo.edu/history/inde...

If you have (or are) a student interested in pursuing grad school in History, the University of Wyoming has a funded MA! We do not require the GRE and applications are due March 1. I am happy to answer any questions. More on applying here: www.uwyo.edu/history/grad...

Some heroes don't wear capes. Peaceful journey. www.npr.org/2025/03/03/n...

Nine people were arrested during a demonstration protesting Elon Musk's role in cuts to the federal workforce at the behest of Donald Trump reut.rs/41phbQo

My love for you is like a peregrine falcon. One more valentine from a past year.

I am really frustrated that the press is discussing the destruction of USAID as something that has happened rather than an illegal action that will likely be undone in two weeks when courts tell the world that it was illegal.

Totally saw a student on campus dressed as Hitler, so that was my day. How's it going over here?

The AHA & the @oah.org have released a joint statement on the presidential executive order “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K–12 Schooling.” “We reject the premise that it is ‘anti-American’ or ‘subversive’ to learn the full history of the United States.” 🗃️

Not really an NYT fan, but this was a great video that should be seen www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2rkWVW2/

The data breach that is Elon Musk includes anyone who has ever filled out a FASFA. Fun fact, the new (24/25 on) FASFA cannot be completed without disclosing information about a parent without an ssn, meaning even more people have been compromised by this data breach.

The Dream Keeper Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers. Bring me all of your Heart melodies That I may wrap them In a blue cloud-cloth Away from the too rough fingers Of the world. Langston Hughes, from The Weary Blues, 1926

The vibe in science rn 🧪

We distributed these materials in English and Spanish across our community this weekend and invite you to share these reminders widely. Print it out and keep it in your wallet or on your fridge for reference and safe keeping. We are in this together. (3/3)

You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant. (2/3)

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

First day of the Spring semester has *almost* all of the stress of the first day of Fall semester with the addition of negative windchill and a newly empowered dictator who thinks he can decide what my gender can be.

Trump will sign an executive order on Monday that says it's the policy of the United States to recognize two biologically distinct sexes, one of many executive actions the incoming administration plan to take, an incoming White House official told reporters on a preview conference call.

Today is a day of mourning so wear your best mourning clothes. Today, we rest. Tomorrow, we fight.

It is currently 3F in Laramie. This calls for soup, all of the soup.

I am spending my day reading about gender, women, and religion in the 18th century Atlantic world and revising for my thesis prospectus presentation at the end of the month. How's your Wednesday? #atlanticstudies #earlyamericanist

Well, we'll try this platform out. Hello!