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@winnielim.org | 33 minutes ago

Hiker sparks frustration after sharing photo of trash found in wilderness: 'You can't escape the garbage'

"I find at least one on every hike." Hiker sparks frustration after sharing photo of trash found in wilderness: 'You can't escape the garbage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 53 minutes ago

[Article] Does a blog have to be HTML?

Terence Eden wrote about his recent experience of IndieWebCamp Brighton, in which he mentioned that somebody – probably Jeremy Keith – had said, presumably to provoke discussion: A blog post doesn’t need a title. Terence disagrees, saying: In a literal sense, he was wrong. The HT … | Continue reading


@danq.me | 1 hour ago

Federal court blocks attempt to revoke California's authority to set vehicle standards: 'Major automakers support our standards'

"California is hitting our goals years ahead of schedule." Federal court blocks attempt to revoke California's authority to set vehicle standards: 'Major automakers support our standards' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Weekly Update 398

How many different angles can you have on one data breach? Facial recognition (which probably isn't actual biometrics), gambling, offshore developers, unpaid bills, extortion, sloppy password practices and now, an arrest. On pondering it more after today's livestream, it's the un … | Continue reading


@troyhunt.com | 1 hour ago

Light, Flexible, Efficient Perovskite-Based Tandem Solar Cells

All-perovskite tandem solar cells could soon pick up where silicon solar cells reach their limits. These highly efficient, lightweight, and flexible cells have already proven themselves in the laboratory — now, Empa researchers are working on scaling them up and making them ready … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 1 hour ago

Resident seeks advice to correct concerning landscaping trend: 'I've done it lots of times'

Although this trend's practitioners seem to think that they are protecting the tree, the reality is that they are harming it instead. Resident seeks advice to correct concerning landscaping trend: 'I've done it lots of times' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Biden Signed the TikTok Ban. What's Next for TikTok Users?

Over the last month, lawmakers moved swiftly to pass legislation that would effectively ban TikTok in the United States, eventually including it in a foreign aid package that was signed by President Biden. The impact of this legislation isn’t entirely clear yet, but what is clear … | Continue reading


@eff.org | 2 hours ago

Owner upset after discovering neighbor chopping down trees: 'It's trespass and vandalism'

Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time a neighbor has gotten involved in a little tree surgery. Owner upset after discovering neighbor chopping down trees: 'It's trespass and vandalism' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

A peek inside my meeting facilitation playbook: co-pilot with me ✈️📕

TLDR; practice, welcome feedback regularly, and remain biassed towards bringing people together to achieve outcomes. Be audience-centric: identify your audience and desired outcomes, then ruthlessly tailor your exercises and experience. Prepare: keep any inputs or reference mater … | Continue reading


@thoughtbot.com | 2 hours ago

Ukraine’s ‘irreversible’ NATO path

Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg’s morale boosting visit to Kyiv. Russia’s war on Ukraine NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg told Ukrainians this week that his alliance’s members had f … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 2 hours ago

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@blog.gingerbeardman.com | 2 hours ago

Reading Ondaatje

Perhaps one of the delights of a new Ondaatje book arriving is learning how others read his work, or first came upon it. I like reading the stories interviewers tell. The way he once took a Robert Frost quotation from his wallet and read it to a reporter, which I came upon in the … | Continue reading


@transactionswithbeauty.com | 2 hours ago

Disneyland Refreshing Autopia Around Electric Vehicles

Did I know there was an Autopia at Disneyland? No, I did not. But I’m very happy to hear that Disney is now refreshing it in order to center it around electric cars. Of course, it’s good Disneyland is in California rather than Florida (where Disney World is) — an ... [continued] … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Apple Files Q2 Results with Record Service Revenue

Jason Snell: Apple announced its financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2024 on Thursday. The company booked $90.8 billion in revenue (down 4% versus the year-ago quarter) with $23.6 billion in profit. Mac revenue was up 4%, presumably buoyed by the release of the M3 … | Continue reading


@512pixels.net | 2 hours ago

'Banned' Bluey Episode 'Dad Baby' Is Finally Viewable in the U.S.

A Bluey episode originally released in 2020 everywhere except the United States finally gets the green light to be seen—with a catch: it’s only online (for now). Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists scramble as rare rain events in the Arctic trigger issues: 'We are trying to keep up with what is going on'

"Rain-on-snow events in the future will have an outsized impact." Scientists scramble as rare rain events in the Arctic trigger issues: 'We are trying to keep up with what is going on' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Thursday 2 May 1661

Up, and Mr. Creed and I to walk round the town upon the walls. Then to our inn, and there all the officers of the Yard to see me with great respect, and I walked with them to the Dock and saw all the stores, and much pleased with the sight of the... | Continue reading


@pepysdiary.com | 3 hours ago

7 Best Psychology Books Everyone Should Read

Psychology is a field that uncovers the mysteries of human nature and the strange workings of our minds. Reading psychology books can help you gain solutions to everyday problems. We have listed 7 helpful psychology books that everyone should read. Let’s see what they are. Thinki … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 3 hours ago

15:34

Jack back from his camping mission and away, and now home with me. Relaxing, talking to me after […] | Continue reading


@bottledaux.com | 3 hours ago

Apple Modifies Terms of Core Technology Fee With More Exceptions

Apple: […] Today, we’re introducing two additional conditions in which the CTF is not required: First, no CTF is required if a developer has no revenue whatsoever. […] Second, small developers (less than €10 million in global annual business revenue*) that adopt the alternative b … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 3 hours ago

Weekend Reading List #224 – Week of Apr 29th

Welcome to the weekend reading list, edition #224. If you want to see your article here, reach out to me on Twitter/X or the blog. Você tem sugestão de artigos em Português? Gostaria de ver seu artigo divulgado aqui no blog? Envie sua sugestão pelo Twitter/X ou pelo blog. NYJavaS … | Continue reading


@graciano.dev | 3 hours ago

5-2-24 Back from 4 mile run. 11:07, drinking as much water as I can. Using the flavored nutrient […] | Continue reading


@bottledaux.com | 3 hours ago

Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings reveal a drop in iPhone, iPad sales

Services growth looked rosy as Apple's hardware revenue in China slowed. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 3 hours ago

We’ve Gotta Play SOMETHING

The video game industry doesn't stop just because AAA releases have The post We’ve Gotta Play SOMETHING appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 3 hours ago

First-of-its-kind pig kidney transplant is a success

A woman with heart and kidney failure is now the second person in the world to undergo a gene-edited pig kidney transplant. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 4 hours ago

Moms Who Love Pop Culture Will Love These Nerdy Mother's Day Gifts

Time to celebrate the moms in your life—who we should really be celebrating every day—with the latest fashion and accessory releases from major geeky retailers in stores and online. BoxLunch, the Disney Store, the Gap, Hot Topic, and more have incredible fandom picks across genre … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 hours ago

Expert gardener shares 'easiest' method to keep weeds out of your garden: 'My mind is blown'

"Why would anyone dig?" Expert gardener shares 'easiest' method to keep weeds out of your garden: 'My mind is blown' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

EV Sales Continue To Increase In Norway

Norway may have eliminated most of its major EV incentives, but sales of electric cars continue to climb higher anyway. The post EV Sales Continue To Increase In Norway appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago

Abigail Shrier: There Are Two Sets of Rules for Speech

Frat parties with offensive themes are swiftly punished. But publicly contemplate murdering Zionists? That’s a different story. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 4 hours ago

Nostalgia for people who don't want to be trapped in the past

Today is day 2 of WeblogPoMo2024, a month long daily blogging challenge. I’m challenging myself to write about a song each day, but there are many other people writing about other things. You should check them out! Today’s song is “Float On” by Modest Mouse. I failed Driver's Ed. … | Continue reading


@gkeenan.co | 4 hours ago

This Easy Sheet-Pan Asparagus Tart Isn't Just Pretty—It's Also Delicious

All you have to do is press puff pastry over the asparagus spears, lemon zest, goat cheese, and fresh thyme, bake, and flip for a beautiful spring tart that takes less than an hour to prep, including bake time. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 4 hours ago

This is Tim: Transcript of Apple’s Q2 2024 analyst call

On Thursday Apple announced its quarterly financial results, and that can mean only one thing: it’s time for Apple CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri to spend some quality time with their favorite financial analysts on a scheduled phone call.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 5 hours ago

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Wasn't the Only Title Considered

A long-standing tradition for most Planet of the Apes sequels is a long title with a unique, fitting first word. So far there’s been Beneath, Escape, Conquest, Battle, Rise, Dawn, and War. That tradition continues with next week’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes which, accordin … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 5 hours ago

New kits bring out the inner campervan in your Tesla or Rivian

If you're an avid camper who drives a Tesla Model Y or a Rivian R1S, chances are you'll love Fruble's new Camper Kits for those EVs. Both kits feature pullout drawers for meal preparation and gear storage, along with optional in-vehicle sleeping platforms. Continue Reading Catego … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 5 hours ago

Undestined.

Originally Published in July 2020. You were writtenin my destinyOnly as the skyUntouchable I can admire youYour presenceOnly never be withUntouchable When you are a starI am not the darkIn my world to be seenUntouchable To fly would beFeel your presenceOnly never beWith you prese … | Continue reading


@siamorweng.wordpress.com | 5 hours ago

Aaron Sorkin penning a sequel to The Social Network in response to January 6

I squeezed in two screenings of The Social Network — the 2010 film by David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin, dramatizing the founding of Facebook — on the day it was released in Australia. I went up to the local cinema the morning it opened, so I could write about it here, then returned … | Continue reading


@disassociated.com | 5 hours ago

Video captures man's dangerous encounter approaching bear and cubs: 'He's lucky'

"That bear could have closed that gap way quicker than I think he realizes." Video captures man's dangerous encounter approaching bear and cubs: 'He's lucky' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Aldi Just Announced a Major Change to Grocery Prices

Summer entertaining just got a whole lot cheaper. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

21 Tequila Recipes That Go Beyond Margaritas

While this agave spirit is practically synonymous with margaritas, its different varieties—bright and grassy blanco, rich and mellow reposado, dark and smoky añejo—make tequila amazingly versatile. From refreshing Palomas and Shandy to Sazarac and Negroni-adjacent cocktails, the … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 5 hours ago

Apple Reports Quarterly Revenue of $90.8 Billion for Q2 2024

Last quarter, Apple reported revenue of $119.6 billion, which included the holiday season and the first full quarter of iPhone 15 sales. Although Apple hasn’t provided financial guidance since the COVID pandemic, the company warned investors to expect a $5 billion year-over-year … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 5 hours ago

This Gorgeous Spice Rack Looks Just Like the One in Drew Barrymore’s Kitchen

The actress' "normal" kitchen went viral on TikTok. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 5 hours ago

Do You Love Elon Enough to Put Your Finger in the Cybertrunk?

There’s been a lot of talk about the Tesla Cybertruck having a deep desire to chomp people’s fingers off with its power frunk latch, but no one has been brave enough to stick their fingie in there and find out what happens… until now. So far, we’ve only seen various vegetables an … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 5 hours ago

2024 Q2 Apple Results: $90.8 billion revenue, Services record

Apple announced its financial results for its second fiscal quarter of 2024 on Thursday. The company booked $90.8 billion in revenue (down 4% versus the year-ago quarter) with $23.6 billion in profit.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 5 hours ago

World Password Day

The first Thursday of May is the World Password Day. Every year, I can’t understand that in 2024, the top 50 of most common passwords are still something like 123456, qwerty, or even worse password. Older people using easy passwords is something understandable, but that’s even th … | Continue reading


@lazybear.io | 5 hours ago

Advanced ‘high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light

Advanced ‘high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light Advanced 'high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light | Continue reading


@tumblr.com | 5 hours ago

Advanced ‘high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light

Advanced ‘high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light Advanced 'high-density waterless hydro’ energy plant gets green light | Continue reading


@tumblr.com | 5 hours ago

The Great Plastic Megagraphic

Plastics are deeply woven into our societies, our supply chains, our lives, our possessions, even our bodies. Runaway plastic pollution and waste is the other great environmental crisis facing our civilisation. Unlike most plastics, it’s actually possible to break this global pro … | Continue reading


@informationisbeautiful.net | 5 hours ago