I assume IBM was the inspiration behind the OEM profile, and SA certainly looks familiar, but was it from a specific machine, or just meant to be evocative of them? Was XDA from anything in particular?...
Had this aluminum plate laser cut a few months back and hand-wired it with Box Navies and a RPi Pico, and oiled oak for the sides. I missed my numpad, though, so I used my own laser cutter and made an external one from Masonite and textured spraypaint.
I have some Amazon funny money from Father's Day, so per the title, I want something that writes big and easy. No calligraphy nibs that depend on perfect position to be smooth. Possibly delusional, but hoping for recs that orbit around either side of the $100 USD mark. Gold nib and impeccable fit&finish is not necessary, but...
For today's prompt, Coach Prime. Polarizing to put it mildly. There's a certain kind of "dishonest honesty" with his in your face self-promotion and discarding of norms. Not my cup of tea at all, and frankly I think he's a flawed messenger even for this particular brand of change. I kinda hope it doesn't work, but if it does...
Not that private schools with a brand tied to a particular city can't still excel, but something has not felt right about Miami in years. It's like they unlocked something special, but never built the foundation to STAY special.
Darth Mizz grows stronger after an impressive comeback, Georgia is out for turf and fresh ankles, Tennessee has beef with Danielson, and Florida is...not terrible?
A rumor recently dropped surrounding the status of USC’s star quarterback and head coach. Are we talking about Caleb Williams and Lincoln Riley … together? “In NFL coaching circles, the talk is that Lincoln Riley is putting out feelers about taking a job in the NFL next season …” Scott Wolf wrote for Inside USC. “The...
Bob and Steve from the Big Ten Show are back to gloat as their conference demonstrates that it is clearly better than the SEC in all facets of the game.
OC Pocket review of “65” with Adam Driver (some spoilers)
Spoilers follow…...
Best instance(s) for college football going forward?
So, as of July 2023 we've got about 183 subscribers here on kbin.social, and probably another 50 scattered across the fediverse....
The 10 most explosive players in the SEC entering 2023 (www.saturdaydownsouth.com)
As a TCU and Florida fan, Brock Bowers should be numbers 1-10. Ugh.
Which vintage computers and terminals inspired the various keycap profiles?
I assume IBM was the inspiration behind the OEM profile, and SA certainly looks familiar, but was it from a specific machine, or just meant to be evocative of them? Was XDA from anything in particular?...
When we first got him, Stet slept in his crate 23 hours a day. Years of love can fix that.
23 compelling storylines, teams, coaches, players that will dominate the 2023 college football season (www.cbssports.com)
A lot of love for Washington and Texas Tech, interestingly enough.
OC Requesting Recommendations: Want a "signature pen," so a stub with generous tipping material, or a BB with a hint of line variation.
I have some Amazon funny money from Father's Day, so per the title, I want something that writes big and easy. No calligraphy nibs that depend on perfect position to be smooth. Possibly delusional, but hoping for recs that orbit around either side of the $100 USD mark. Gold nib and impeccable fit&finish is not necessary, but...
Power 5 conferences release statement on bipartisan NIL bill draft (www.on3.com)
Translation "NIL turns out to be extremely expensive and annoying. Please help us in our efforts to collude and suppress wages."...
Ask Americans - Got a question Americans are particularly well suited to answer? Want to hear us go on and on about ourselves? Ask away! There's at least one listening. (lemmy.world)
!askamericans...
Finished the 3D printed case for the keyboard layout I cut on my laser (project still in progress).
Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff set to present media rights deal to member schools, per reports (www.cbssports.com)
Wonder if it's something like CU's leaving pushed others into the mindset of "show us and we might leave, or don't and we WILL leave".
College football offseason storylines: Who needs a fast start in 2023? (www.foxsports.com)
College football has held the news this offseason, which schedule releases, complaints about tampering and more. Here is everything to know.
Where’s your school’s next punter? He’s probably in this park in Australia. (www.washingtonpost.com)
ProKick Academy has sent dozens of punters to the United States, where they thrive for many of the nation’s biggest college football programs....
And how about Deion?
For today's prompt, Coach Prime. Polarizing to put it mildly. There's a certain kind of "dishonest honesty" with his in your face self-promotion and discarding of norms. Not my cup of tea at all, and frankly I think he's a flawed messenger even for this particular brand of change. I kinda hope it doesn't work, but if it does...
RB Trevor Etienne, LT Austin Barber back for Florida football against South Carolina (sports.yahoo.com)
RB Trevor Etienne and LT Austin Barber. who sat out against Vanderbilt, are set to return for UF football's next game at South Carolina...
Mario Cristobal touts roster construction, staff overhaul as Miami looks for reboot in 2023 season (www.cbssports.com)
Not that private schools with a brand tied to a particular city can't still excel, but something has not felt right about Miami in years. It's like they unlocked something special, but never built the foundation to STAY special.
College Football Playoff expected to keep format for expanded 12-team bracket despite conference realignment (www.cbssports.com)
If any change is to come to the 6+6 model, it will likely be after the conclusion of the 2024 season....
SEC Roll Call - Week Seven (2023 Season) (www.youtube.com)
Darth Mizz grows stronger after an impressive comeback, Georgia is out for turf and fresh ankles, Tennessee has beef with Danielson, and Florida is...not terrible?
USC's Alex Grinch assesses Trojan defense's second-half performance against Colorado (247sports.com)
Insert "This is Fine" meme.
Rumor: Could Lincoln Riley follow Caleb Williams to NFL? (sports.yahoo.com)
A rumor recently dropped surrounding the status of USC’s star quarterback and head coach. Are we talking about Caleb Williams and Lincoln Riley … together? “In NFL coaching circles, the talk is that Lincoln Riley is putting out feelers about taking a job in the NFL next season …” Scott Wolf wrote for Inside USC. “The...
USC fires defensive coordinator Alex Grinch after Trojans allow 52 points in loss to Washington (www.cbssports.com)
Grinch came with Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma but was dismissed after 24 games...
Hand-wired twins!
Designed and printed a case for the aluminum keyboard plate I had made a while back.
SEC Shorts - The Big 10 beats the SEC (www.youtube.com)
Bob and Steve from the Big Ten Show are back to gloat as their conference demonstrates that it is clearly better than the SEC in all facets of the game.