I love the aesthetic of Fresco, a video game where you play as a character embedded into Egyptian wall paintings. In many ways, these wall paintings are ancient precursors to side-scrolling games.

"Former Microsoft engineer shrinks Notepad down to size"

[snip] Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer (who wrote the Windows Task Manager) comes from an era at Microsoft when Notepad handled the simple stuff, and WordPad handled everything else. "We had some clear rules," said the Task Manager author on his YouTube channel, Dave's Garage. "Notepad was for plain text. WordPad was for RTF. And we were taught how important it was to never cross the streams. [snip] Plummer is less than keen on the current iteration of Notepad, "so I rebuilt it from scratch. 2.5 kilobytes. No bloat. No telemetry. No nonsense. Just pure old school Windows done right." The result is TinyRetroPad, a fork of Dave's Tiny Editor (DTE) by Matt Power. YT Blog on how he did this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OG91c7xsNMc

NYT Wire Cutter: We organized a bracket tournament of eight (US) regional hot dog styles and recruited José Andrés to help us pick a winner. (NY vs. Chicago vs. Detroit vs. Cincinnati vs. Seattle vs. West Virginia vs. Kansas City vs. Sonoran)

Flickr: Can you introduce yourself and share a little bit about your background as a  photographer? 

Aeysa: I am Aeysa Nixon-Bright, and I’m a photographer born and raised in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, also known as the 757. My journey with photography began early, with seeds planted by my family: my grandfather with his camcorder and my stepmother with her film camera. They captured and preserved family gatherings, outings, and small everyday moments, which deeply influenced my perspective. Although I’ve been taking photos on and off since I was young, it wasn’t until recent years that I began pursuing photography both artistically and professionally. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to exhibit my work locally, allowing the stories I capture to be shared with a wider community.

Flickr: How would you describe your style or preferred genre as a photographer? 

ANB: I would describe my style as documentary. I draw deeply from the people I encounter, my loved  ones, and my own background and experiences. I also turn the camera toward myself, using self-portraiture as a language for healing, reflection, and truth-telling. I gravitate toward  capturing candid moments as they unfold naturally. I find raw, genuine emotions to be the most visually relatable. While storytelling is always the goal, I often rely on my eye to recognize moments of opportunity. My work focuses on highlighting history, community, overlooked everyday moments, underrepresented stories, and the many facets of what makes us human. 

Flickr: What inspires you to shoot at a specific location? 

ANB: When choosing a location, I consider several factors. It has to support the needs and visual  direction of the shoot. I ask myself whether the space relates to, enhances, or distracts from the story I’m trying to tell. If the location itself is the focus, I think about its history, its significance within the community, and the details that often go unnoticed. 

Flickr: What gear or tools are essential to your workflow, and do you have a favorite  camera setup?

ANB: My essentials are my camera, prime lenses, comfortable shoes, pockets, and a cleaning kit. When I’m out walking and photographing, I prefer to travel light, usually carrying my DSLR with a 50mm lens. Depending on the location, I may also bring my 85mm lens. I bring a tripod when  the shoot calls for it, but I try to keep my setup minimal so I can stay present and responsive.

Flickr: What message or feeling do you want viewers to take away from your work?

 I want viewers to see the beauty in the ordinary; the everyday moments that often go  unnoticed. I hope people can see themselves reflected in my images and find a sense of  connection, understanding, and shared experience.

Flickr: Is there a body of work, project, or specific photo that feels especially  meaningful to you right now? Can you share the story behind this? 

ANB: Yes. One of the most meaningful images to me is titled 09.11.15 . It comes from a deeply personal experience. In the summer of 2015, I was pregnant for the first  time. After hearing the heartbeat, I experienced a miscarriage just weeks later. It was one of the most devastating and traumatic periods of my life. I spent days in a deep depression as I  grieved and struggled to care for myself. I found myself grappling with the absence of  something that had felt so real. I had been pregnant, yet there was nothing tangible to hold onto. In response, I created a series of photographs to honor that experience, my pregnancy, my loss, and my grief. I didn’t want to move past it without acknowledging it, and in many ways, I still carry it with me. This work reflects the root of my photography: taking a raw  experience and memorializing it. 

Flickr: You’re also a member of Black Women Photographers, can you share your  experience being part of the community? 

ANB: Being a member of Black Women Photographers has been incredibly meaningful to me. I’m grateful for the resources, the sense of community, and the opportunities the group creates for photographers like myself. It’s important to have spaces that intentionally support Black women in sharing their perspectives, stories, and creativity. 

Contributing to the visual landscape as a Black woman photographer carries a deep sense of  purpose, specially, because of my background and lineage. Many of my loved ones are very creative and talented, and they haven’t yet pursued this type of path. I want for my people is to  be inspired.

Flickr: Besides photography, what are some other passions of yours? 

ANB: Outside of photography, I have a deep love for film. I’m especially interested in documentary storytelling and hope to eventually direct my own documentary film. I’m also a writer, primarily focused on poetry and short stories, which often intersect with and inform my visual work. 

Flickr: What is the best way for people to reach out to you? 

ANB: The best way for people to reach me is on Instagram @loveaeysa and at aeysanixonbright.com.

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Slecht nieuws voor fans (?) van het oeuvre van Kempi, de vrouwenhatende engnek die in een grijs verleden enige bekendheid verwierf als rapper. Dat oeuvre zal namelijk niet verder uitdijen, het stopt hier en nu, Kempi heeft er genoeg van. Eergisteren oordeelde de rechtbank dat hij de moeder van zijn kind (die hij eerst herhaaldelijk met de dood bedreigde om haar tot abortus te dwingen) 90.000 euro moet betalen. Dat heeft hij natuurlijk niet, en dus gaat hij nu heel veel rappen pakketjes bezorgen, of iets dergelijks. In alle eerlijkheid: zo'n vrolijk oranje Thuisbezorgd-jasje zou 'm hartstikke goed staan. Afijn, voor wie echt geen genoeg van zijn stem kan krijgen, onderaan dit topic nog wat voorbeelden van Kempi als hij het allermeest in zijn element is.

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Vrij naar Louis van Gaal: dan heb je Kempi niet verdiend!

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Lava flowing from Mount Etna in Sicily lit up the sky on 29 June. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology reported that lava gushed from an eruptive vent at an altitude of about 3,000 metres. Drone footage from 27 June also captured Etna's latest eruption. Mount Etna, located on Sicily’s east coast, is Europe’s largest volcano. Its activity, according to the civil protection department, is typically characterised by episodic eruptions, lava flows and ash emissions

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GORINCHEM (ANP) - Delen van de eerste F126-fregatten die scheepsbouwer Damen voor de Duitse overheid zou bouwen, waren al klaar om in elkaar gezet te worden. Dat meldt het Nederlandse bedrijf woensdag, nadat Duitsland de bouw van de zes fregatten vorige week schrapte. Hetzelfde geldt volgens Damen voor systemen en componenten van leveranciers.

Vanwege grote vertraging en veel hogere kosten besloot de Duitse regering het hoofdaannemerschap over te dragen aan een ander bedrijf. Duitsland wil nu acht marinevaartuigen aanschaffen van de Duitse scheepsbouwer TKMS.

Damen meldt dat het momenteel de gevolgen van het "onverwachte" besluit in kaart brengt en wil met de Duitse overheid in gesprek gaan over "een ordentelijke afwikkeling van het project".

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LONDEN (ANP) - Tennisser Botic van de Zandschulp is er niet in geslaagd om de derde ronde op Wimbledon te bereiken. De nummer 54 van de wereldranglijst verloor met 0-6 6-4 3-6 6-3 6-7 (5) van de Rus Roman Safioellin, de mondiale nummer 132.

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Weer voor Rotterdam ☀️ - 01-07-2026 19:15 CEST

In één oogopslag:
• 23.2°C · Zonnig ☀️ | Min 16.7°C / Max 25.8°C | Kans op neerslag 7%

Verwachting voor vandaag:
• Min 16.7°C, Max 25.8°C (Zonnig) ☀️, Kans op neerslag 7%, 🧭 1022.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: → 280°

Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:

• 20:00: 22.5°C (Zonnig) ☀️, 🧭 1022.0 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 11.5 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↘ 302°
• 21:00: 21.6°C (Zonnig) ☀️, 🧭 1022.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 10.8 km/u (3.0 m/s), richting: ↘ 307°
• 22:00: 20.8°C (Zonnig) ☀️, 🧭 1022.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 7.9 km/u (2.2 m/s), richting: ↘ 305°
• 23:00: 20.4°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1022.7 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 7.2 km/u (2.0 m/s), richting: → 274°
• 00:00: 19.9°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1022.6 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 9.0 km/u (2.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 245°
• 01:00: 19.7°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1022.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 10.4 km/u (2.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 213°
• 02:00: 19.3°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1021.5 hPa ↘️ -0.7 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 11.9 km/u (3.3 m/s), richting: ↑ 200°
• 03:00: 19.0°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1020.9 hPa ↘️ -0.6 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.4 km/u (4.0 m/s), richting: ↗ 206°
• 04:00: 18.5°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1020.2 hPa ↘️ -0.7 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 15.1 km/u (4.2 m/s), richting: ↗ 210°
• 05:00: 18.1°C (Helder) 🌕, 🧭 1019.8 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.8 km/u (4.1 m/s), richting: ↗ 219°
• 06:00: 17.8°C (Zonnig) ☀️, 🧭 1019.2 hPa ↘️ -0.6 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.6 km/u (4.6 m/s), richting: ↗ 218°
• 07:00: 18.1°C (Zonnig) ☀️, 🧭 1018.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.6 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↗ 216°

Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:

• donderdag 02 juli: Min 17.3°C, Max 20.8°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.6 mm, Kans op neerslag 28%, 🧭 1020.7 hPa ↘️ -1.7 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 23.0 km/u (6.4 m/s), richting: → 271°
• vrijdag 03 juli: Min 16.1°C, Max 22.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, 🧭 1027.0 hPa ↗️ +6.3 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 16.9 km/u (4.7 m/s), richting: ↘ 296°
• zaterdag 04 juli: Min 14.1°C, Max 23.5°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.5 mm, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1025.0 hPa ↘️ -2.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 23.2 km/u (6.4 m/s), richting: ↗ 240°
• zondag 05 juli: Min 15.8°C, Max 20.3°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.6 mm, Kans op neerslag 15%, 🧭 1022.4 hPa ↘️ -2.6 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 17.8 km/u (4.9 m/s), richting: ↘ 301°
• maandag 06 juli: Min 15.6°C, Max 21.2°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.3 mm, Kans op neerslag 16%, 🧭 1018.6 hPa ↘️ -3.8 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 20.6 km/u (5.7 m/s), richting: → 267°
• dinsdag 07 juli: Min 14.4°C, Max 19.1°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.8 mm, Kans op neerslag 22%, 🧭 1017.2 hPa ↘️ -1.4 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 17.1 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↘ 316°

Details:
• 🌡️ Huidige temperatuur (om 19:15): 23.2°C (Zonnig)
• 🤚 Gevoelstemperatuur: 22.2°C (-1.0°C)
• 💨 Windsnelheid: 11.9 km/u (3.3 m/s), richting: ↘ 301°
• 🌬️ Windstoten: 26.6 km/h (7.4 m/s)
• 💧 Luchtvochtigheid: 60%
• 🧭 Luchtdruk: 1022.0 hPa ↗️ +0.6 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Zichtbaarheid: 50.0 km
• ☀️ UV-index: 1.6
• 🌅 Zonsopgang: 05:27 · 🌇 Zonsondergang: 22:04

Luchtkwaliteit:
• AQI: 47 🟢 (Goed)
• PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m³
• PM10: 11.4 μg/m³

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