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I’m Dan Piraro, the creator of the Bizarro newspaper comic, and this is my weekly blog post. The large Sunday comic above is mine, as are all of the below-cartoon comments to follow. 

Since January 2018, the Monday-Saturday Bizarro comics have been written and drawn by my comics partner, Wayno. For more fun, check out Wayno’s weekly blog post.

And here’s this week’s ANSWER KEY to my Sunday comic’s Secret Symbols.


Welcome to the jar, Pickles of Jazz. Thanks for dropping in.

A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to help us pick some new T-shirt designs. You voted, and we listened. 

We’ve just launched a bunch of new shirt designs, as well as a travel mug (they’re calling a “tumbler”), a water bottle, and a few coffee mug designs. 

There are seven new shirt designs in various colors, and three new Secret Symbol shirts that you’ll love. LOOK AT’EM HERE.

NOTE: THE V-NECK LADIES’ STYLES HAVE NOT YET BEEN POSTED, BUT WILL BE ADDED NEXT WEEK. THEY PROMISED ME! 

Sorry to say that at this time, we couldn’t add all of the suggestions our cherished Jazz Pickles requested, but we appreciate your contributions and will continue to expand our offerings.

In the meantime, please purchase a dozen of each product in all colors and styles available, and donate the ones you don’t want to a local charity. That should spiff up your tarnished karma quite nicely!


Time now to view Wayno’s attempts to polish his karma by donating chuckles in the form of the week’s Bizarro cartoons…

You’ll feel better soon after he runs out of bananas.

No method of societal change is more effective than bumper opinions.

I particularly like Wayno’s version of our Bizarro Alien in this one.

Being a centaur is challenging enough, but this poor schmuck got stuck with Shetland Pony genes.

When Lucy pulls up, she waits till he’s about to grab the door handle and steps on the gas.

It has been my personal experience that chickens never fall for a chicken costume. Of course, it may also have been because I am five times larger than they are.


That’s the bell for recess, Jazz Pickles. Before you go out to play, please consider helping us keep this nonsense going and free of charge. We enjoy enchucklating you and appreciate the loan of your eyes for a few minutes each week.

The Naked Cartoonist…My every-other-week creative-writing subscription service.

Limited edition, signed & numbered prints of BIZARRO CARTOONS, and some ORIGINALS!

Bizarro TIP JAR …One-time or repeating. Your choice!

WAYNO’S TIP JAR …One-time or repeating. Your choice!

My (free) graphic novel in progress, PEYOTE COWBOY.

Watch my PITCH VIDEO and become a supporter of Peyote Cowboy here.

Super fun BIZARRO SWAG from ComicsKingdom, including our 2026 Bizarro wall calendar. (ALL the comics are still funny, no matter what month it is now!)

COSMIC 1.1.0 Desktop Environment Released: Big Update with Tons of New Features

System76 has officially released COSMIC 1.1.0, bringing a host of exciting improvements to their Rust-powered desktop environment. System76 has officially released COSMIC 1.1.0, the latest version of their exciting Rust-based desktop environment. This solid update brings many practical improvements across the board, making COSMIC even more polished and enjoyable to use. I have been following...

The post COSMIC 1.1.0 Desktop Environment Released: Big Update with Tons of New Features appeared first on DebugPoint.com. Do not reproduce this post without permission.

Features I'd like to see in the next MixPre audio recorder

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Our sound and lighting courses can be found at https://school.learnlightandsound.com!

Check out our thoughts on upgrading from the MixPre in 2026 here: https://youtu.be/k4RZMo7Xz-M?si=rNuOHfGTBOV1vESa

In this week’s episode we discuss what features we’d like to see in the next generation of MixPre recorders from SoundDevices. That’s not necessarily something that’s confirmed to be on the horizon, but it is fun to think about. Let’s have a closer look! Let us know what you want to see in the next MixPre’s in the comments below!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. See https://school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjudd

Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II 32-bit float audio recorder — https://geni.us/O8e0
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — https://geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — https://geni.us/AVHU1p
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — https://geni.us/gr47

Copyright 2026, Curtis Judd

#SoundDevices #MixPre #Upgrade

Index
00:00 Intro
00:24 Talking with Paul Isaacs in 2025
00:51 Taller form factor
01:10 Bigger screen
01:29 Touchscreen concerns
01:53 Move menu/vol. encoder to front!
02:25 Hirose input for power versatility
03:10 Backup SD card slot… not behind battery
03:35 More control surface support
03:54 Requests unlikely to be fulfilled…
04:07 Oh wait, balanced outputs!
04:23 Back to unlikely requests
05:59 Beyond this, is the MixPre still worth it?
06:51 Please buy my courses!

Shotcut 26.6: High Dynamic Range Preview, External Monitor & More

Shotcut 26.6 brings powerful High Dynamic Range preview, restored external monitor support, and several useful improvements. A new version of the popular free and open-source video editor Shotcut 26.6.25 is now available. This release brings excellent HDR (High Dynamic Range) preview and export capabilities, brings back the long-missing external monitor support using a system display,...

The post Shotcut 26.6: High Dynamic Range Preview, External Monitor & More appeared first on DebugPoint.com. Do not reproduce this post without permission.

18 Drawers Later... Casting Isn't Easy

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If you’ve been thinking about getting a Bambu Lab printer, their 4th Anniversary campaign is live now with some great offers. More details in the link below.
https://au.store.bambulab.com/pages/anniversary-sale

3D print files for the drawers - https://makerworld.com/en/models/2985736-round-drawers#profileId-3350713

This project turned into a much bigger challenge than I expected. Eighteen cast aluminium drawers, a bit of machining and plenty to work out along the way but I'm super happy with how it all came together.

As always I'm happy to answer any questions.

If you would like to support this channel you can do so here
https://www.patreon.com/PaskMakes

You can also help me out by purchasing one of my shirts, you can find them here https://paskmakes.threadless.com

Check out my new website
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Check out my Instagram to see more of my work https://www.instagram.com/paskmakes/

Also you can check out my photography at my website (nothing to do with making but you may be interested in what I do) http://www.neilpaskinphotography.com
My email can be found in the about section of this channel.

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Recuperando o solo com árvores e animais.

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Matricule-se em nossa Academia de aprendizagem online gartuita: academy.forests4farming.org
O bioma Cerrado tem lugares com solos muito velhos, com poucos nutrientes biodisponíveis. O mal uso dessas áreas, devido à atividade agropecuária, piora ainda mais essa situação. Neste filme você vai conhecer uma fazenda, que por meio da agrofloresta e sistemas silvipastoris, está recuperando o solo, conservando a água e criando uma nova paisagem no interior de Goiás.
Você pode comprar a segunda edição impressa do livro, Agricultura Sintrópica segundo Ernst Götsch, com desenhos inéditos e originais de Ernst. Comprando o livro você apoia as pesquisas de Ernst Götsch e do CEPEAS.
Acesse a loja no link abaixo:
https://www.lojaplantandoflorestas.com
Para comprar na Europa acesse: https://bambualportugal.pt/ (inglês e português)

#SyntropicFarming #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #CacaoAgroforestry #cacau #ErnstGotsch #SoilRegeneration #EcologicalSuccession #Agroecology #forests4farming #cepeas

Live Film Special: Never Let Me Go w/Adam Rutherford

Today’s episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the Regent Street Cinema in London: David talks to the geneticist and science writer Adam Rutherford about Mark Romanek’s 2010 film of Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2005 novel Never Let Me Go. A story of cloning and organ donation that explores the meaning of mortality, is it science fiction, speculative fiction or something else entirely? How can a film set in a wholly familiar version of late 20th-century Britain feel so otherworldly? And are we ultimately meant to pity the donors we are watching or to identify with them?

Out now on PPF+: part 2 of David’s conversation with Robert Saunders on the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum exploring how we got from there to here: is the state of British politics today a direct result of what happened in June 2106? To get this and all our bonus episodes plus ad-free listening sign up to PPF+ now https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plus

You can find out everything you need to know about this podcast – who we are, what we do, plus merch, events and full lists of all episodes including PPF+ bonus episodes on our website https://www.ppfideas.com

Next Time In Where Are We Going?: The History and Future of the Future w/Ivan Krastev

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Touring Tasmania - Milky Way Photography

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This is the final video of my series on shooting nightscape photography in Tasmania. I'll include some images and footage which haven't yet been featured in my previous videos.

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Sony 24mm f1.4 GM https://amzn.to/3xMTMYY
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Rode Wireless Go ii Radio Microphones https://amzn.to/3wROry9
Magmod Flash Modifiers https://amzn.to/2ElgBZD

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I earn a very small commission on the above links if you decide to purchase the item. This commission slowly adds up and greatly helps me to continue creating content for this channel. I very much appreciate your support!

Hot off the Press! BraxSIM Unlisted Cell Service for the Privacy Minded

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We just launched BraxSIM Unlisted which is a privacy focused eSIM cell service for our community. There are two offerings: a standard US Cell Service with unlimited calls and texts and varying High Speed Data starting at $15 a month (no prepayment requirid), and the second offering is a Data only plan which is available in several countries including the US, UK, Canada. This data only eSIM can used with lowest rates starting at $5 depending on the country.

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I'm the Internet Privacy Guy. I'm a public interest technologist. I'm here to educate. You are losing your Internet privacy and Internet security every day if you don't fight for it. Your data is collected with endless permanent data mining. Learn about a TOR router, a VPN , antivirus, spyware, firewalls, IP address, wifi triangulation, data privacy regulation, backups and tech tools, and evading mass surveillance from NSA, CIA, FBI. Learn how to be anonymous on the Internet so you are not profiled. Learn to speak freely with pseudo anonymity. Learn more about the dangers of the inernet and the dangers of social media, dangers of email.


I like alternative communication technology like Amateur Radio and data communications using Analog. I'm a licensed HAM operator.


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How I Control Home Assistant with Hermes Agent

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Want to learn more about self hosting, AI, Kubernetes, and modern infrastructure? Come to Tailscale Up and join us in person. Get 20% off IRL tickets with the code ALEXSENTME at https://tailscaleup.com.

To clarify, I did, in fact, actually put on an actual suit for this thumbnail. The first time in many years. The sacrifices one makes for their art!

AI agents are everywhere right now but what actually makes something an agent? In this video I break down the agentic AI stack in simple terms, covering models, tools, harnesses, sandboxes, memory, context, and permissions without all the confusing buzzwords.

Towards the end of the video, I also share my self-hosted Hermes and Home Assistant setup, showing how I use Tailscale to securely connect everything together. From fixing Jellyfin over SSH to controlling my smart home with natural language, these real world examples show why agentic workflows are such an exciting step forward. If you want to learn more about AI agents, check out the Tailscale blog post here: https://tailscale.com/blog/agents-are-coming

00:00 - Start
00:48 - What’s an LLM?
05:35 - Aperture
06:24 - Hermes + Home Assistant

What Sutton Hoo revealed about early medieval Britain

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These intricate objects were buried at Sutton Hoo in the early 600s — long before the Vikings.

Their quality has transformed our understanding of early medieval Britain, revealing a society that was far more connected, sophisticated and skilled than once believed.

Watch the full video via the link, or explore more on the British Museum channel.

Guadalajara | Lily García: La árbitra que conoció los dos lados del juego | Podcast

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Sedes humanas es el podcast de Gatopardo y Javier Risco sobre historias que inician en la cancha y van más allá. En este episodio viajamos a Guadalajara, Jalisco, para conocer la historia de Liliana García: una mujer que divide su vida entre cuatro trabajos. Se dedica a entregar paquetes en motocicleta, a cuidar a tiempo completo a dieciséis perros, a entrenar a jóvenes futbolistas y a impartir justicia en las canchas del futbol llanero.

Escúchanos en Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/033uiucZuHg3YZVAeJWMRX

https://www.gatopardo.com
#SedesHumanas es un pódcast de Gatopardo.

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