Victor Loux Bookmarks

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Next-level frosted glass with backdrop-filter • Josh W. Comeau

joshwcomeau.com/css/backdrop-filter/
Glassy headers have become a core part of the “slick startup” UI toolkit, but they’re all missing that final 10% that really makes it shine. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the most realistic lush frosted glass anywhere on the internet.

What the Murder of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Means to America | The New Yorker

newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-the-murder-of-the-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-means-to-america
If one were to, hypothetically, blow up an unoccupied private jet in protest of the fact that the wealthiest one per cent of the global population accounts for more carbon emissions than the poorest sixty-six per cent, this would be seen by many people—like Thompson’s murder, and unlike the tens of thousands of human deaths per year already caused by climate change—as a sign of profoundly alarming social decay.

The Paris Review - Waclaw Szpakowski Made Labyrinthine Drawings from Single, Continuous Lines

theparisreview.org/blog/2017/02/15/rhythmical-lines/
A new exhibition proves that the Polish artist, who died in 1973, deserves a far wider reputation—and that his influence remains deeply felt.

How I boosted my productivity with Obsidian and two simple docs

androidauthority.com/how-i-use-obsidian-3499300/
If you’re interested in a productivity tool that genuinely adapts to you, Obsidian might just be the answer you’ve been searching for.

Chronophoto - Game

chronophoto.app/game.html
Play the online game that tests your knowledge of pop culture and history. Simple and fun. Try to guess the year a picture was taken.

The Art of Taking It Slow

newyorker.com/magazine/2024/09/23/the-art-of-taking-it-slow
Contemporary cycling is all about spandex and personal bests. The bicycle designer Grant Petersen has amassed an ardent following by urging people to get comfortable bikes, and go easy.