The SE team has pulled together 11 brands of unsalted butter (everything from Kerrygold to Land O Lakes and more) that you're likely to find in your local supermarket, and methodically, empirically, scientifically! tasted its way through them all in a quest to identify the very b … | Continue reading

When I was living in the city, I wore out the ass of a pair of Carhartts just by sitting on stoops and concrete. Bummed me out as the rest of the pants were still good. If only NYC was bedecked with these: That's the Corner bench, by Norwegian industrial designer Lars Tornøe. The … | Continue reading

MICRO internship program expands, brings undergraduate interns from other schools to campus. | Continue reading

Audible is one of the largest audiobook stores in the world, and today, they are introducing a new feature that recommends audiobook titles based on Prime Video viewing behaviour. The Audible discovery page will feature a “Based on what you watched recently on Prime Video” recomm … | Continue reading

Kobo recently launched the Kobo Libra Colour and the same is already available to buy via Amazon. While that is great, the other related and not-so-enthusiastic development on this front is that the original Kobo Libra might be on the way out. Kobo hasn’t officially stated anythi … | Continue reading

That ugly garish purple travesty shows up in the menu bar whenever your screen is being recorded by any number of apps. From Apple's perspective, they probably consider it a good thing, as it lets a user know their screen is being recorded, and I understand that logic. But it als … | Continue reading

Nearly a week after launching to space, a microwave-sized cubesat phoned home for the first time as it prepares to embark on its mission of sailing through low Earth orbit. Read more... | Continue reading

Clipless bicycle shoes are great for cycling, but not a whole lot else. German company ClipClap looks to offer everyday cyclists a way of getting those clipless cleats off ASAP, a welcome alternative from hobbling around town in uncomfortable bike shoes. Its wearable adapters cli … | Continue reading

This announcement comes after LEGO scrapped its plans last year to make the characteristic colorful bricks from recycled plastic bottles. LEGO announces plans to alter its iconic toys: 'This is much, much harder than we expected' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading

The moment mutantkind has been dreading has come—and after the ashes of Genosha taught our heroes to expect the worst, not even the little preparation they have is going to be enough to stem the tide. But as X-Men ‘97 sets the stage for its grand finale, whether or not the X-Men … | Continue reading

Aircraft safety is a hot topic these days, with Federal Aviation Administration investigators looking into door seals at Boeing, aircraft slides flying off mid air and engine failures plaguing several planes in recent months. But what happens if the power in your plane actually d … | Continue reading

Many are optimists or pessimists by temperament; they tend to look for the bright side, or the dark, in most everything. (Except for us/them stuff, of course, where us seems bright and them dark no matter what.) In these terms, I’ve long leaned bright, especially re reforms and t … | Continue reading

I’m pleased to share that I received the Artist Fellowship in Digital Arts from the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) for 2024. According to the Executive Director of the Arts Council, Joshua Davis-Ruperto, “IAC Fellowship Awards acknowledge, support, and celebrate the … | Continue reading

The word I drew from the words suggested on Patreon for this post is Xiphoid, suggested by MLW, a Patreon | Continue reading

WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024 O'Donnell gets it right: Lawrence O'Donnell remembers. He also broke out of a type of box with some comments he made last night. In this age of "segregation by viewpoint," it's very rare to see someone on cable news do what O'Donnell did. He made a signific … | Continue reading

The film, which raised its money in 2022, has attracted some major producing partners The post Kickstarter Horror Film Shelby Oaks Gets Mike Flanagan on Board as Executive Producer appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading

I recently picked up a copy of the Relicblade: Storms of Kural starter set from a local gamer. I have been interested in the game for some time but a local sale made it easy to pick up. There are many things about the game that are interesting but after a look through the books.. … | Continue reading

New themed stays are coming to Airbnb with Icons, a new category of lodging featuring unique experiences inspired by major icons in music, film, television, art, sports, and more. Read more... | Continue reading

In Jerusalem, hummus isn't just a dish—it's a cultural icon. Cookbook author Reem Kassis dives into the many forms of hummus you'll find at shops around the region and shares her tips on how to make these dishes at home. | Continue reading

Stanley Silent Compressor Repair I own a small, oil-less compressor sold by Stanley. It really is a product developed by Italian company FNA and licensed to different companies. I believe the compressor is sold under at least these names: Stanley 100/8/6 Silent Air Compressor DST … | Continue reading

Smooth and cheesy refried bean dip is so simple to make by mixing ingredients and baking it until hot and gooey. This fantastic hot bean dip features cream cheese, vegetables, Monterrey Jack cheese, sour cream, and spices. You can easily adjust spice level of the dip to make it m … | Continue reading

"Great way to reuse old plastic bottles instead of just throwing them away." Plant lover shares 'brilliant' way to transform single plastic bottle into self-watering reservoir: 'Perfect for most houseplants' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading