Vincent van Gogh’s Last Painting

On Sunday, July 27, 1890, Vincent van Gogh did not return in time for dinner to the Auberge Ravoux in Auvers sur Oise. He had been staying at the inn since he arrived in the small village two months earlier. It was part of his daily routine to have his evening meal at the inn after spending the mornings and late afternoons painting in the surrounding countryside.  But on this day, he failed to show up for the evening meal.

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Dancing Robots, a Flash Emulator, and a COVID-19 Flight Path Drawing

dancing robots

The dancing robots presented by Boston Dynamics were both fascinating and scary. Also eye-catching was  the record of a flight by a pilot in Germany who flew a plane along a carefully planned course that sketched out a giant syringe on the flight recorder, like a hi-tech etch-a-sketch.

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Mele Kalikimaka 2020

Mele kalikimaka 2020! It’s been a very difficult year for all of us. Economic hardships and the global Covid-19 epidemic have affected everyone this year. But despite the many difficulties the year has brought, I want to send out a quick message to wish you happy holidays and a good 2021!

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Free Books About Pandemic & Contagion from Duke University Press

Contagious - cultures, carriers, and the outbreak narrative

From Duke University Press comes free books on pandemics and contagion. They write:

“Amid the worldwide spread of COVID-19, it’s a challenging time, and our thoughts are with those affected by this disease. In support and solidarity, we are providing free access to the following books and journal articles to help build knowledge and understanding of how we navigate the spread of communicable diseases.”

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