Tootfinder

My Story: From Ethiopia To Australia የኔ ታሪክ፤ ከኢትዮጵያ እስከ አውስትራሊያ
This project aims to reflect on why Ethiopian-Australians left their homeland, how they went through life in exile in different countries, and the challenges and opportunities they faced in resettlement in their second country, Australia...
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As we reflect on another great year, we want to take a moment to say thank you to all our members, partners, suppliers, and staff for making it possible.
And we want to wish each one of you a restful, joyous, and fun-filled holiday season, and a great start to 2026!
- Season's greetings on behalf of the Board and staff of GÉANT.

As we embrace the Winter Solstice, the year's shortest day, let's reflect on nature's genius and ancient history. 🌌 Stonehenge, aligning perfectly with this celestial event, stands as a testament to human ingenuity. Its timeless mystery and the cosmic forces continue to ignite our curiosity and remind us of our place in the universe's awe-inspiring SPECTACLE.

Gaze patterns during visual mental imagery reflect part-based generation https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-35447-z "eye movements during mental imagery reflect a part-by-part generation process of the imagined content, independent of prior perceptual encoding"

Green light.
#photography

Pink mountains

from my link log —
Notes on gamma correction.
https://poniesandlight.co.uk/reflect/gamma/
saved 2025-12-12 https://dotat.at/:/BAJDJ.…

Notes on Gamma
The nuance between seeing and perceiving, linearity and non-linearity, what EOTFs are – and how to draw nice smooth gradients against the odds

Successfully registered an account with the FCC and submitted my comments regarding proposals by Reflect Orbital and SpaceX to pollute the night sky with piles of satellites. h/t @…
Surprised by the ease of registering an account outside the US. Detailed instructions provided here:

Satellite proposals threaten the night sky
In the United States, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency responsible for authorizing satellite launches and operations…

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three hours of classical sparkle
Petroc Trelawny with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, whether you’re hunkering down with a book or heading for a walk in the hills.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002przj

The Creative Wrestle
A space to learn, reflect and steal from a broad range of like-hearted creatives...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/the-creative-wrestle/

Trump Doesn’t Want Legal Immigrants Either - The Atlantic https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/01/trump-legal-immigration/685649/?gift=7dKtnNrILXcLLty1b9gh3mf0GxxWISlQQCHvppqliIM

Trump Doesn’t Want Legal Immigrants Either
New limits reflect sloppy reasoning and a desire for collective punishment.

@… I think they’re landing in a good place (on this issue)! But they probably need to update some of those previous red lined stances to reflect the current state of things

Mallard making waves on a pond. Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, USA. December, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 90mm F3.5 Macro. #descansogardens #duck #mallard

Brian Schottenheimer, Dak Prescott reflect on 'frustrating' 2025 season https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/brian-schottenheimer-dak-prescott-reflect-on-frustrating-2025-season

We've updated the What Uses More app to reflect last week's finding by Luccioni and Gamazaychikov that "reasoning" mode increases energy and water usage by 30x. The study casts doubt on the improved efficiency AI companies are claiming for newer models
https://www.

Axios' Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen reflect upon their 20 years as media entrepreneurs together and how the media landscape changed since Politico's 2007 launch (Axios)
https://www.axios.com/2026/01/13/politico-founders-axios-media-vandehei-allen

Behind the Curtain: 20 years of media revolution
We alone didn't start this fire. But we surely lit or fanned it — and then had front-row seats to witness the blaze.

From Family Trees to Qualified Immunity: Reflections at 200 Weeks
In my 200th consecutive weekly post, I reflect on a major genealogy discovery, the realities of AI-generated fiction, and the troubling doctrine of qualified immunity—where “functionally identical facts” can determine whether civil rights violations ever see accountability.

From Family Trees to Qualified Immunity: Reflections at 200 Weeks – Bob Mueller
A genealogy surprise, AI writing realities, and why qualified immunity makes civil rights cases so hard to win.

RECAP Journal Club
Showcases peer-reviewed articles that reflect international best practice, led by regional and rural hosts and paper authors across Australia...
Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/recap-journal-club/

Friday Links 26-05
If you watch one thing this weekend, watch the video about being misled about renewable energy.
Spoiler: It's not just about renewable energy.
I still haven't decided what I think about coding with AI. It has been a great help and I see all the drawbacks. My links reflect this.

Give me your suggestions for "assassinated revolutionaries" missing from this #Wikipedia category.
#crowdsourcing

Brian Schottenheimer, Dak Prescott reflect on 'frustrating' 2025 season https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/brian-schottenheimer-dak-prescott-reflect-on-frustrating-2025-season

Red is the new black today! I continue to be surprised that Iran has not yet run out of increasingly angrier flags to raise. It's like they read the Wikipedia article on maritime flag etiquette and thought it would be really cool to do something like that with their buildings to reflect how pissed off they are.

Satya Nadella says the industry needs to move past slop-vs-sophistication arguments and view AI as a cognitive amplifier, not a human substitute (Satya Nadella/sn scratchpad)
https://snscratchpad.com/posts/looking-ahead-2026/

Looking Ahead to 2026
As I reflect on the past year and look toward the one ahead, there’s no question 2026 will be a pivotal year for AI. Yes, another one. But this moment feels different in a few notable ways.

“People were bouncing off the walls (at The Smell) and it was just crazy.
We were going so hard. They were going so hard.
It was like a spiritual experience."
—Nick Rattigan, Surf Curse
https://floodmagazine.com/150698/los-angeles-most-influe…

You Set the Scene: LA’s Most Influential Music Venues
Love’s Johnny Echols, Redd Kross, Surf Curse, and more local luminaries reflect on LA’s most storied clubs through the decades, from the Whisky to The Smell. 

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#ClassicalLive
- Aaron Copland's A Lincoln Portrait
Elizabeth Alker features specially recorded concert performances of music from home and abroad to reflect 250 years of American Independence.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002pm62

You’d think people who post “I asked AI to help me with [thing] but for some reason what it said didn’t work” reflect on their experience.
But no, most will use it over and over again.
The reason for this is that it’s designed to be an obsequious and sycophantic slave-simulator and people get high on the perceived power dynamic.
Truly a remarkable grift.

At the beginning of every new semester, I reflect on how much work I have that my professorial forebears did not. Email is perhaps the most obvious, and it certainly occupies more time than I'd like. Attention to the bureaucratic demands on syllabus composition is also way more demanding than it should be. Canvas is the one, though, that rankles the most in terms of time suck.
I can't imagine any of the crusty old men who taught at my university in the mid-20th century doing an…

RE: https://mastodon.social/@AnnaAnthro/115686321687103629
There is a lot of symbolism in this photo of the SCOTUS building - a fence to keep the public away and out, scaffolding to reflect the secrecy of the shadow docket that is being used to dismantl…

Adobe Re-Animate 😁

Too late, he's doubled down: “That staffer should be fired immediately, and the President should publicly condemn this action,” Burns continued. “This kind of insensitive and racist communication does not reflect the heart, values, or leadership of the President of the United States, nor does it represent the America we are striving to build.”
Trump-allied pastor: Staffer who posted Obamas video 'should be fired immediately'
https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5727010-racist-video-prompts-outrage/

Mr. Nadella, don’t worry about the “real world impact” of what you call “AI,” i.e., LLM-driven chatbots. Already today, lazy students and fraudulent researchers “get value out of AI in the real world.”
But I get it, the big question is: how can Microsoft profit from cheating and fraud in education and research?
https://

Indeed. com "We updated our Privacy Policy to reflect our use of AI in customer calls."
Me *closes account*
#NoAI

Mallard making waves on a pond. Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge, California, USA. December, 2025. OM System OM-1 M.Zuiko 90mm F3.5 Macro. #descansogardens #duck #mallard

A year in a digital garden - Breaking free from walled gardens and rediscovering purpose on the open web
[…] I've read a number of posts about personal websites lately from different perspectives, all highlighting their value. This is my attempt to reflect on reclaiming my creative space and what it means to me. […]
— by @…
🙋

A year in a digital garden
Breaking free from walled gardens and rediscovering purpose on the open web

A constant rant I have when reviewing a paper:
Putting images at the end of a manuscript was useful in the 1980s whenever we printed papers. it should not be done in any circumstance in 2026 and should raher reflect the paper as it will / should appear after publication.
I have not found a better formulation of this yet. #paper # scientificwriting # reviewing…

pro-tip: If you want to reflect more contributors on your GitHub project.... just add a bunch of external projects into your repo via git subtree.

For fellow art-poetry nerds/lovers, Édouard Glissant’s art collection is coming to New York.
https://www.cara-nyc.org/program/exhibitions/the-earth-the-fire-the-water-and-the-winds-for-a-museum-of-errantr…

The light has been unreal the last few days. Here’s some pictures from Harpa…

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, whether you’re feeling energised, or need some downtime after a busy week.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002r3z1

I often reflect on life without social media or online accounts, living simply with only what I have left on TailsOS, yes, even sending and receiving emails through it.
#TorNetwork #TorBrowser #Tor

In the last, guttering hours of the year, it’s tradition to look back on the last 12 months’ #TTRPG activity and reflect. You can read last year’s summary at https://dice.camp/@davej/113747664699824381…

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUNFbR2AbG9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

VT on Instagram: "In Japan, a new kind of bar is drawing attention for flipping workplace culture on its head. The bar is designed specifically for people who are considering leaving their jobs. Drinks are free, and the focus is not on alcohol sales but conversation. Patrons are invited to talk openly about burnout, frustration, and career doubts, while staff are trained to listen without judgement or pressure. The idea taps into a growing reckoning in Japan around long working hours, rigid hierarchies, and the mental health toll of intense job expectations. Conversations about quitting or dissatisfaction have traditionally been stigmatised, making this kind of space unusual. By removing the cost barrier and offering a supportive environment, the bar aims to normalise discussions about career dissatisfaction and help people reflect on what they actually want from work, even if that means starting over."
34K likes, 169 comments - vt on January 31, 2026: "In Japan, a new kind of bar is drawing attention for flipping workplace culture on its head. The bar is designed specifically for people who are considering leaving their jobs. Drinks are free, and the focus is not on alcohol sales but conversation. Patrons are invited to talk openly about burnout, frustration, and career doubts, while staff are trained to listen without judgement or pressure. The idea taps into a growing reckoning in Japan a…

Hispanic icons who owned Super Bowl halftime befor... https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47797741/super-bowl-half-show-history-hispanic-performers

I post a lot here and on Maker Forums Discourse, and have kind of not gotten around to blogging for a while. But today I had time to reflect on my first full year of #HamRadio — this new hobby has surprised me in a lot of (good) ways.

Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Drops True Feelings on Rookie Season https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/ashton-jeanty-true-feelings-rookie-season/

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three Hours of Classical Sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, whether you’re putting up your Christmas decorations or relaxing with a mince pie.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002n8jp

I feel like this Stop Copaganda project from 2024 didn't get enough love. It certainly made me reflect on how I portray law enforcement. Particularly in Domestic Threats. Some police officers/agents are really trying to do the right thing and the system makes it hard. Some of them just do what they're told because they trust the system, without realizing they might be doing more harm than good. Some are more interested in getting status or power than worrying about morality. These st…

Silicon Valley, drunk on exponential curves and both terrified and entranced by endless funding rounds,
has given us the "Hero Developer":
a figure who ships features at midnight,
who “moves fast and breaks things,”
who transforms whiteboard scribbles into billion-dollar unicorns through sheer caffeinated will.
We celebrate this person constantly.
They're on the front page of TechCrunch et al.
They keynote conferences.
Their G…

The Rime of the Ancient Maintainer
Every culture produces heroes that reflect its deepest anxieties. The Greeks, terrified of both mortality and immortality, gave us Achilles. The Victorians, haunted by social mobility, gave us the self-made industrialist. And Silicon Valley, drunk on exponential curves and both terrified and entranced by endless funding rounds, has given us

Blog Roll and Podcast Roll
I have been meaning to do this for a while. Finally, @… made me do it.
I added a blog roll and a podcast roll to this site.
Both pages will be updated as my subscriptions change … if I remember.
<…

the worst parts of open source funding reflect a gig economy

Moody Urbanity - Past II 📴
情绪化城市 - 过去 II 📴
📷 Zeiss Ikon Super Ikonta 533/16
🎞️ Ilford HP5, expired 1993
#filmphotography #Photography #blackandwhite

I find it useful to remind myself that bloodless bureaucratic language serves not only to reflect some actually existing state of things, but also to create new realities that are anathema to many in terms that seem unassailable. But that's the thing about human-made systems - they have been, can currently, and always will be changed.

From Translink
Family Day Holiday Schedule
Bus, SkyTrain, and SeaBus services will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule, and West Coast Express will not operate on Monday, Feb. 16.
https://link.etranslink.ca/c/443/61496…

Service Changes
TransLink makes service changes every April, June, September, and December to reflect seasonal changes in demand.

Proud to see UC Press books recognized across these best-of lists.
From pandemic response and climate history to teaching,
art, and the politics of equity,
these books reflect the kind of publishing we believe in:
books that challenge assumptions,
recover overlooked lives,
and bring complex ideas into public conversation.
Bold, field-defining scholarship for the public good

The Best UC Press Books of 2025
Bold, field-defining scholarship for the public good.

For The First Time, Again
Thinking about the Wednesday Weekly Blogging Challenge, I reflect on books I wish I could read for the first time again—Jurassic Park, Red Storm Rising, and Parker’s mysteries—and how those stories first hooked me on reading.
https://www.bobmuellerwriter.com/for-the-f

For The First Time, Again – Bob Mueller
Reflecting on books I wish I could read for the first time again, from Crichton to Clancy, and how they shaped my love of reading.

Cowboys Players Reflect on Giants Loss

Druski's viral parody of flashy preachers renews debate over wealth in the pulpit https://religionnews.com/2026/01/20/druskis-viral-video-skit-sparks-criticism-on-megachurch-culture/

Druski's viral parody of flashy preachers renews debate over wealth in the pulpit
(RNS) — Christian rapper and singer Lecrae defended the skit and called on Christians to reflect on the video’s critique of churches.

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, with a blend of soulful choral music, romantic orchestral classics and lively, uplifting piano.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002qqnt

Impeach him!
Trump refused to eat sushi in Tokyo and instead opted for McDonald's
https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/trump-refused-eat-sushi-tokyo-36599444#Echobox=1769355001

Trump refused to eat sushi in Tokyo and instead opted for McDonald's
President Trump displays his cultural insensitivity live on stage at the World Economic Forum, social media users reflect the president's personal history in Japan

More Cowboys Players Reflect on 2025-26 Season

In November, the Whitlam Institute convened a major national symposium marking the 50th Anniversary of the 1975 Dismissal. The event brought together leading historians, legal scholars, policymakers and commentators to reflect on the Dismissal’s enduring impact on Australian democracy.
The full keynote addresses and panel discussions are now available to watch online, providing a lasting public resource on one of the most significant moments in Australia’s political history.
Watc…

The Whitlam Dismissal and the Crisis of November 1975: A 50th Anniversary Symposium
On 11 November 1975, the dismissal of the Whitlam Government plunged the nation into a political crisis. Fifty years on, the events of November 1975 remain t...

Following the invasion of 3000 ICE officers,
everyday Minnesotans are pouring into #rapid #response networks and scouring their neighborhoods
—even in 20-degree weather before the sun has come up.
“I’m being tailed by a car I think is ICE,
I can make out two masked individuals through the tinted win…

From Rapid Response to Revolutionary Social Change
Participants in the rapid response networks in the Twin Cities describe their experiences and reflect on how these neworks could contribute to revolutionary social change.

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three hours of classical sparkle
Join Sarah Walker for three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh, including a calming Choral Reflection at 9.45, and another specially chosen Sunday Sequence.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002q3zh

🔊 #NowPlaying on #BBCRadio3:
#SundayMorning
- Three hours of classical sparkle
Sarah Walker with three hours of classical music to reflect, restore and refresh whether you’re out for a bracing walk or keeping cosy at home.
Relisten now 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002mcn5

Dallas Cowboys preview with Logan Paulsen and who's at Fred Smoot's Christmas dinner? https://www.commanders.com/video/dallas-cowboys-preview-with-logan-paulsen-and-who-s-at-fred-smoot-s-christmas-dinner

Breaking Down Dak Prescott and the Cowboys Defense https://www.commanders.com/video/breaking-down-dak-prescott-and-the-cowboys-defense