Chris Weirup

@cweirup
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My very infrequently updated blog: https://chris.weirup.com

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Show threadChris Weirup5d ago

@rooster The Big Dig from GBH. Boston-focused, but the stories are interesting regardless. First season is obviously about the “bury the highway” project, but they’ve moved on to other topics. I haven’t started the current season, but season 2 about lotteries was also great.

https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the-big-dig-series

The Big Dig

Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News. Each season of “The Big Dig” uncovers a different facet of society in Boston – infrastructure, gambling, food, healthcare – together the pieces connect to tell the story of modern America.

GBH
Chris WeirupMar 4
Jay Thurber ShowMar 4

Huh. Oct. 19, 1950. I had no idea Ike had ever spoken at Carnegie Tech in #Pittsburgh. The speech was carried live on Mutual Radio.

"Although this suggestion is repeatedly made, none has yet explained how war prevents war ... war begets conditions that beget further war," Ike said.

#CarnegieMellon #CarnegieTech #history #USpol #Eisenhower

Chris WeirupMar 3
Louie Mantia, Jr.Mar 2

‼️ Boosts greatly appreciated! Due to “because I felt like it” (I just want everyone to play), @junior playing card decks are now only $5 each. Also, box sets are now only $12. Two decks (reminder: $5 each) in a nice, lightweight, portable wood box, for only $2 more. And that’s not all! The poker dice box is also only $12! I really encourage you giving poker dice a try.

Please enjoy games with your friends and family.

🛍️ Shop: https://buyolympia.com/Artist/Junior
🔖 Games you can play: https://www.junior.cards/games/

Show threadChris WeirupFeb 1
@robb Thanks!
Show threadChris WeirupFeb 1
@robb What are the pens in the first image? I’m intrigued by the white and pink click pen
Chris WeirupFeb 1
Ged MaheuxJan 31

We’ve passed the $31k mark on our retro gaming Kickstarter. It’s starting to feel like at least one stretch goal may become a reality. The more we raise, the better Ollie’s Arcade gets but also the longer we keep creating as an indie dev.

Thanks to all who have kicked in as well as helped spread the word. There’s still more than a week left! 🕹️🫶🤞

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/ollies-arcade-expansion-more-retro-games

Chris WeirupJan 29

RE: https://mastodon.social/@stroughtonsmith/115977893202511955

“It just works!”

Show threadChris WeirupDec 19
@simonbs With Marriott, I recommend always starting with the local hotel to resolve issues. 90% of the time, the property can resolve the problem. Not sure if it's a Marriott culture thing, but that has worked the best for me. Even with my Marriott status, their central support is not good.
Chris WeirupDec 13
Marcin KrzyzanowskiDec 13

#Swift is designed to be an approachable language, where developers coming to Swift can become productive quickly and have fun doing so.

also Swift:

Show threadChris WeirupNov 26

@jaythurbershow Now you’ve done it. Counting down Weirup’s Top-5 Favorite Game Show Themes:

5. The Price is Right - A bit mellow given the show but it’s solid.
4. Card Sharks (78-81 version) - I might be biased, but can’t go wrong with claps, horns, and synths.
3. Tic Tac Dough - The synth claps go hard.
2. Match Game - Needs the opening lead in with Johnny Olsen, but so good.
1. The $100,000 Pyramid - The GOAT. Took a good theme (earlier Pyramid versions) and kicked it up to 11.