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entertainment2 years ago

Hasan Minhaj's Fictionalized Comedy: The Truth Behind the Punch Lines

Comedian Hasan Minhaj admitted to fabricating details in his past stand-up specials, including stories about his daughter's anthrax exposure and an FBI informant infiltrating his family's mosque. Minhaj stated that his stories are based on "emotional truth" and that the fictionalized premises are worth the punchline. He defended his approach, comparing it to a haunted house ride where the point is the entertainment. The revelations came to light in a profile published by The New Yorker.

via Variety|
#emotional-truth#entertainment#fabrication
technology2 years ago

"Revolutionary Ballpoint Pen: Writing with Customizable LEDs"

Researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering have developed ink pens that allow individuals to handwrite flexible, stretchable optoelectronic devices on various materials, including paper, textiles, rubber, plastics, and 3D objects. The pens use specially designed inks made of conductive polymers, metal nanowires, and perovskites to create multicolor LEDs and photodetectors. This innovative handwriting approach enables the creation of functional devices quickly, easily, and cheaply, opening up possibilities for personalized wearables, disposable electronics, and next-generation wearable electronics. The technology has potential applications in education, smart packaging, medical sensors, and more, and could democratize electronic manufacturing.

via Phys.org|
#ballpoint-pen#fabrication#handwriting
politics2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounding Hunter Biden's Alleged Laptop Data and Obama-era Emails"

Former Virginia Representative Denver Riggleman has joined Hunter Biden's legal team to investigate the alleged laptop data that supporters of former President Donald Trump claim is evidence of corruption. Riggleman aims to provide a technical and analytical report comparing phone forensics to determine the true origins of the data. He alleges that the data has been manipulated and fabricated by individuals such as Steve Bannon and Rudy Giuliani. Riggleman emphasizes the lack of forensic validity in the data and criticizes its use by Congress members and journalists. Hunter Biden's attorneys have consistently denied the accuracy of the computer store owner's account and the authenticity of the data.

via The Independent|
#denver-riggleman#fabrication#forensic-analysis