Miles Murdocca
@milesmurdocca.bsky.social
I have interests in:
• Machine learning
• Consciousness studies
• Cartooning
• Vintage letterpress
• Other stuff
• Machine learning
• Consciousness studies
• Cartooning
• Vintage letterpress
• Other stuff
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Miles Murdocca
@milesmurdocca.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Miles Murdocca, PhD – Machine Learning Engineer, Technologist and Author
milesmurdocca.com
Hello and thanks for visiting. While I am planning this space, you can learn about me at milesmurdocca.com.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.
Review of "Neuroscience for Dummies, 3/e, by Frank Amthor"
Pro: The discussions on cell biology are accessible and interesting to a non-biologist.
Con: There is more terminology for areas in the brain than I can keep straight.
Summary: A worthy read about how the brain works and I recommend it.
Pro: The discussions on cell biology are accessible and interesting to a non-biologist.
Con: There is more terminology for areas in the brain than I can keep straight.
Summary: A worthy read about how the brain works and I recommend it.
March 8, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Review of "Neuroscience for Dummies, 3/e, by Frank Amthor"
Pro: The discussions on cell biology are accessible and interesting to a non-biologist.
Con: There is more terminology for areas in the brain than I can keep straight.
Summary: A worthy read about how the brain works and I recommend it.
Pro: The discussions on cell biology are accessible and interesting to a non-biologist.
Con: There is more terminology for areas in the brain than I can keep straight.
Summary: A worthy read about how the brain works and I recommend it.
The original rollers have an 8.5" core and a 5.5" urethane covering, and so there is 8.5" - 5.5" = 3.0" remaining for the left and right space where the trucks are placed. I used 3/8" x 1.5" pins because they were easier to get, and then made the rollers wider, but 3/8" x 2" pins would be better.
December 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
The original rollers have an 8.5" core and a 5.5" urethane covering, and so there is 8.5" - 5.5" = 3.0" remaining for the left and right space where the trucks are placed. I used 3/8" x 1.5" pins because they were easier to get, and then made the rollers wider, but 3/8" x 2" pins would be better.
Mock letterpress rollers! New rollers cost $200 but I just want to restore the look, not make it operational. I cut two pieces from a wooden closet rod, painted, and inserted metal pins (3/8" x 1.5" – $10). Not bad for basement scraps.
December 15, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Mock letterpress rollers! New rollers cost $200 but I just want to restore the look, not make it operational. I cut two pieces from a wooden closet rod, painted, and inserted metal pins (3/8" x 1.5" – $10). Not bad for basement scraps.
Bottom line up front (BLUF): This is a good place to start a consciousness studies journey but requires patience because the page count is twice what it needs to be. Excellent survey of consciousness with well documented references, but skip the last 3 chapters and it will be a better read.
December 8, 2024 at 2:26 AM
Bottom line up front (BLUF): This is a good place to start a consciousness studies journey but requires patience because the page count is twice what it needs to be. Excellent survey of consciousness with well documented references, but skip the last 3 chapters and it will be a better read.
The original rollers have an 8.5" core and a 5.5" urethane covering, and so there is 8.5" - 5.5" = 3.0" remaining for the left and right space where the trucks are placed. I used 3/8" x 1.5" pins because they were easier to get, and then made the rollers wider, but 3/8" x 2" pins would be better.
December 8, 2024 at 1:17 AM
The original rollers have an 8.5" core and a 5.5" urethane covering, and so there is 8.5" - 5.5" = 3.0" remaining for the left and right space where the trucks are placed. I used 3/8" x 1.5" pins because they were easier to get, and then made the rollers wider, but 3/8" x 2" pins would be better.
I like how this cartoon came out.
December 6, 2024 at 6:41 PM
I like how this cartoon came out.
Restoring a Kelsey Excelsior letterpress! It needs rollers which are expensive ($200). Wondering how to find an inexpensive substitute. Not planning to actually print with it but would like to restore the look.
December 6, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Restoring a Kelsey Excelsior letterpress! It needs rollers which are expensive ($200). Wondering how to find an inexpensive substitute. Not planning to actually print with it but would like to restore the look.
I made this with OpenAI's DALL•E 3. It is much better with hands, feet, and eyes but it still isn't perfect. I didn't try to fix the mom's fused hands because I think it adds to the interest.
November 30, 2024 at 7:51 PM
I made this with OpenAI's DALL•E 3. It is much better with hands, feet, and eyes but it still isn't perfect. I didn't try to fix the mom's fused hands because I think it adds to the interest.
Great letterpress! Congrats on being the new owner. The rollers deteriorate quickly if not stored in a preservative like motor oil. I am restoring a Kelsey (Meriden, CT) letterpress with a 3x5 chase and will post if I can find rollers. Thanks for posting the photo, enjoy the classic press.
November 29, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Great letterpress! Congrats on being the new owner. The rollers deteriorate quickly if not stored in a preservative like motor oil. I am restoring a Kelsey (Meriden, CT) letterpress with a 3x5 chase and will post if I can find rollers. Thanks for posting the photo, enjoy the classic press.
Hello and thanks for visiting. While I am planning this space, you can learn about me at milesmurdocca.com.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.
Miles Murdocca, PhD – Machine Learning Engineer, Technologist and Author
milesmurdocca.com
November 20, 2024 at 4:22 AM
Hello and thanks for visiting. While I am planning this space, you can learn about me at milesmurdocca.com.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.
🤗 Cheers, Miles.