Corprew Reed
@corprew.org
fan and/or critic of art and/or technology. participates in things. this is my dumping ground for extraneous thoughts and doesn't reflect the opinions of my employer. some sort of written artifact forthcoming 2025. info sci & eng leadership.
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The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
ALA welcomes reinstatement of all federal IMLS grants to libraries
Today, the American Library Association (ALA) greeted an announcement by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that it had reinstated all the agency’s grants.
www.ala.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Institute of Museum & Library Services has restored all previously canceled federal grants to libraries, following a ruling by a federal judge
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
"Restoration of these grants is a massive win for libraries of all kinds in all states."
My playback artists of the year (somewhat inaccurate as I listen to streaming radio a lot and the salad grooves aren't counted):
- Dessa
- Philip Glass
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Michael Riesman
- Stereolab
- Public Service Broadcasting
- The Knife
- St Vincent
- CHVRCHES
onwards: electronic, classic, goth
- Dessa
- Philip Glass
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Michael Riesman
- Stereolab
- Public Service Broadcasting
- The Knife
- St Vincent
- CHVRCHES
onwards: electronic, classic, goth
December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
My playback artists of the year (somewhat inaccurate as I listen to streaming radio a lot and the salad grooves aren't counted):
- Dessa
- Philip Glass
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Michael Riesman
- Stereolab
- Public Service Broadcasting
- The Knife
- St Vincent
- CHVRCHES
onwards: electronic, classic, goth
- Dessa
- Philip Glass
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs
- Michael Riesman
- Stereolab
- Public Service Broadcasting
- The Knife
- St Vincent
- CHVRCHES
onwards: electronic, classic, goth
The economist is suggesting the real problem with prices is where the decimal point is, so likely inflation is going to remain a thing for a while www.economist.com/finance-and-...
One weird trick to solve the affordability crisis
If voters dislike big numbers, there is a purely nominal fix
www.economist.com
December 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The economist is suggesting the real problem with prices is where the decimal point is, so likely inflation is going to remain a thing for a while www.economist.com/finance-and-...
Now that AI has ruined the em-dash, I feel like I should start with some other writing quirk like New Yorker magazine style diaereses or perhaps writing ‘th’ with an eth or thorn.
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Now that AI has ruined the em-dash, I feel like I should start with some other writing quirk like New Yorker magazine style diaereses or perhaps writing ‘th’ with an eth or thorn.
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“I was just following otters.”
November 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“I was just following otters.”
2025 year in review season is starting.
November 25, 2025 at 7:23 AM
2025 year in review season is starting.
This is the start of brand engagement week, where every commerce website you've ever given your email will send you at least one message. One great gift you can give to yourself this week is unsubscribe to the ones you're not interested in receiving mail from.
November 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This is the start of brand engagement week, where every commerce website you've ever given your email will send you at least one message. One great gift you can give to yourself this week is unsubscribe to the ones you're not interested in receiving mail from.
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THE POPE HAS THROWN A RAVE
I am now experiencing FOMO about the Pope's rave
god, cyberpunk novels of my teenagerhood weren't weird ENOUGH
I am now experiencing FOMO about the Pope's rave
god, cyberpunk novels of my teenagerhood weren't weird ENOUGH
He said "Amen" straight into the drop
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
Lmao Pope Leo threw a rave for an archbishop's 75th birthday this is kind of incredible
November 21, 2025 at 9:59 PM
THE POPE HAS THROWN A RAVE
I am now experiencing FOMO about the Pope's rave
god, cyberpunk novels of my teenagerhood weren't weird ENOUGH
I am now experiencing FOMO about the Pope's rave
god, cyberpunk novels of my teenagerhood weren't weird ENOUGH
You'd think that Nantucket would be uniquely prepared to deal with this.
Dead Sperm Whale on Nantucket Is Too Big to Move, for Now
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
You'd think that Nantucket would be uniquely prepared to deal with this.
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Hey. My friend’s shop is having a hard time right now. They could really use a hand if you’ve got a few bucks to kick their way. I think the shop is pretty great and if you’re around Portland I hope you can visit them too. www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now, organized by Katie Pryde
Dear friends: I need your help.
I’m proud of everything Books with Pictures… Katie Pryde needs your support for Keep Books with Pictures Alive: Donate Now
www.gofundme.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Hey. My friend’s shop is having a hard time right now. They could really use a hand if you’ve got a few bucks to kick their way. I think the shop is pretty great and if you’re around Portland I hope you can visit them too. www.gofundme.com/f/keep-books...
looking forward to 20 years from now when the _olivia nuzzi story_ is a prestige miniseries on hbomaxstarz.
November 18, 2025 at 8:26 PM
looking forward to 20 years from now when the _olivia nuzzi story_ is a prestige miniseries on hbomaxstarz.
discontent aggregation is more popular than content aggregation as a business plan these days.
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
discontent aggregation is more popular than content aggregation as a business plan these days.
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Red and Blue Composition, by Ad Reinhardt, 1941 (flipped), 📸 by Andrew Mordzynski
November 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Red and Blue Composition, by Ad Reinhardt, 1941 (flipped), 📸 by Andrew Mordzynski
Happy Exploding Whale Day to all who celebrate.
The Exploding Whale: An infamous moment in Oregon history creates a strangely beloved icon
YouTube video by KATU News
www.youtube.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Happy Exploding Whale Day to all who celebrate.
“Squirrel with a Pearl Earring” by Kelly Lyles, a Seattle artist. She’s done a series of these and they’re hilarious. This one seems like it has a jauntier air than some of the others. Just got it today, supporting local art is awesome.
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
“Squirrel with a Pearl Earring” by Kelly Lyles, a Seattle artist. She’s done a series of these and they’re hilarious. This one seems like it has a jauntier air than some of the others. Just got it today, supporting local art is awesome.
don't forget to leave out a long ton of iron ore for the ghost of the edmund fitzgerald tonight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
Gordon Lightfoot - Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Gordon Lightfoot
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
don't forget to leave out a long ton of iron ore for the ghost of the edmund fitzgerald tonight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuzT...
"you wouldn't download a hockey team."
I guess Seattle's new Pro Hockey Team name is 'Torrent'. It will be really great if they can get sponsored by Napster.
November 7, 2025 at 12:14 AM
"you wouldn't download a hockey team."
I guess Seattle's new Pro Hockey Team name is 'Torrent'. It will be really great if they can get sponsored by Napster.
November 6, 2025 at 6:14 PM
I guess Seattle's new Pro Hockey Team name is 'Torrent'. It will be really great if they can get sponsored by Napster.
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Looking at my street past the windstorm last night, stuff is everywhere. We need a "SMALL CRAP ADVISORY" to mirror the "SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY" for boats.
October 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looking at my street past the windstorm last night, stuff is everywhere. We need a "SMALL CRAP ADVISORY" to mirror the "SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY" for boats.
are costco influencers a sign that the economy is in trouble, or just that there are a lot of different niches for influencers?
getting a lot of "new finds at costco this week!" vaguely promoted short term videos in the socials this week.
getting a lot of "new finds at costco this week!" vaguely promoted short term videos in the socials this week.
October 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
are costco influencers a sign that the economy is in trouble, or just that there are a lot of different niches for influencers?
getting a lot of "new finds at costco this week!" vaguely promoted short term videos in the socials this week.
getting a lot of "new finds at costco this week!" vaguely promoted short term videos in the socials this week.
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Okay this is a good headline
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
You won’t believe what degrading practice the Pope just condemned
Communication must be freed from clickbait and misguided thinking, head of Catholic church tells journalists
The Pope has condemned clickbait as a “degrading” part of journalism, at a private audience with global newswires.
Australian media representatives were among those to hear directly from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday with about 150 members of newswire alliance MINDS International. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Okay this is a good headline
Rothko could never —
From a hallway gallery at the pioneer square art walk. Unknown if writing is part of original artist intent, attribution removed.
From a hallway gallery at the pioneer square art walk. Unknown if writing is part of original artist intent, attribution removed.
October 3, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Rothko could never —
From a hallway gallery at the pioneer square art walk. Unknown if writing is part of original artist intent, attribution removed.
From a hallway gallery at the pioneer square art walk. Unknown if writing is part of original artist intent, attribution removed.
Remember to rename ‘terraform’ to ‘terror farm’ until October is over.
October 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Remember to rename ‘terraform’ to ‘terror farm’ until October is over.