Well, the first bozo has left the clown car, hope to see some other bozos exit as well… | Continue reading


@andysylvester.com | 4 days ago

Souvenirs of gratitude

In case you missed them in previous years, here are some gratitude zines I made free to download and print. I’ve loved how people have shared their completed zines with me in Thanksgivings past. To help carry on the tradition, I’ve updated the page with a video explaining how to … | Continue reading


@austinkleon.com | 4 days ago

Addolorata Cemetery in Raħal Ġdid, Malta

During the 19th century, many European nations pursued the construction of opulent cemeteries with elaborate architectural features and multitudes of mausolea. One of the grandest European cemeteries from this period is the Addolorata Cemetery on the island of Malta, which was pa … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 4 days ago

Gardener reveals simple method to multiply your flower garden for free: 'I'll definitely have to try'

"Thank you for sharing this awesome info!" Gardener reveals simple method to multiply your flower garden for free: 'I'll definitely have to try' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 days ago

The Great Grid-Scale Battery Boom Comes To The US

The United States is rapidly installing grid-scale batteries that are helping to prevent power blackouts, known in German as Dunkelflaute, according to The Guardian. From barely any just a few years ago, the US has now installed 20 GW of grid-scale battery storage for its electri … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 days ago

Mimestream 1.5

Adds support for Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 11.6 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 days ago

Amazon Is Clearing Out Console Stock For Black Friday, The Xbox Series X Is at a Record Low Price

Looking for the most powerful Xbox at a great price? | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 days ago

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Roasted Cauliflower Soup at Home

Roasted with high heat, then simmered, pureed until silky-smooth, and topped with a curry cream, this soup is perfect for the cold months and your holiday table. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 4 days ago

You can easily disassemble this repairable smartwatch using just a Phillips screwdriver

The Spectra smartwatch is now available for preorder through a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. | Image: Pocuter The Spectra is a new smartwatch designed from the ground up to be hackable and easy to repair. It was created by Pocuter, a company that has spent the last few years … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 4 days ago

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0.4

Adds a workaround for Apple's restriction on access to the current Wi-Fi network name in macOS 15 Sequoia. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 days ago

Default Folder X 6.1.2

Addresses problems with macOS 15 Sequoia, as well as improves Quick Search and Finder label support. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.6 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 days ago

How Did Life Begin? Researchers Discover Game-Changing Clue

New research offers a potential explanation for the formation of early Earth protocells. Few questions have captivated humankind more than the mystery of life’s origins on Earth. How did the first living cells emerge? How did these early protocells develop the structural membrane … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 days ago

What Do Kent State, Bloody Sunday and the Next Four Years Have in Common?

The last time Donald Trump was in power, he told the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley, that he wanted the military to "beat the fuck" out of racial justice protesters. "Just shoot them,"he told Milley. When Attorney General William Barr and Milley explai … | Continue reading


@amerpie.lol | 4 days ago

Sling TV’s streaming TV price goes up by $5.99 next month

Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Sling TV is increasing its monthly subscription prices by $5.99 for all of its plans starting in December. The streaming TV provider said “rising costs” are to blame for the price hikes without specifying why — presumably, not all six of those buc … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 4 days ago

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Light

A new way to deter Jaws. The post You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Light appeared first on Nautilus. | Continue reading


@nautil.us | 4 days ago

The Salamander Lives in the Fire

“The salamander lives in the fire because it has forgotten how to live any other way.” I was reading Nick Harkaway’s new novel, Karla’s Choice (which involves George Smiley, the legendary character created by Harkaway’s father, John le Carré), over breakfast earlier this week, an … | Continue reading


@disquiet.com | 4 days ago

Creator of AI-Fueled Willy Wonka Disaster Forced to Register as a Sex Offender

The creator of an infamous childrens' experience from earlier this year said all the drama "had taken a toll on his mental health." | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 days ago

Erin Kissane pushes back on the dark forest theory of the internet

retreat into private spaces can't be the only option, ceding the public internet to predatory global mega-platforms # | Continue reading


@wrecka.ge | 4 days ago

This 20TB WD External Hard Drive Costs $0.000013/MB, Amazon Has Crushed Its Price

At that price, it's truly a great deal! | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 days ago

Lay’s Just Brought Back This Super-Popular Potato Chip Flavor from the '90s

You might have spotted this popular snack if you watched "Home Alone." READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 days ago

As New Solar Design Frameworks Emerge, More Women Professionals Are Needed In The Industry

In this era of constantly evolving solar technology, a patchwork of outdated design and sales software is not only so-last-century — it can inhibit solar consumers from obtaining the best return on their investment. Today’s state-of-the-art solar platform needs to transform the p … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 days ago

All-Clad’s "Perfect" Do-Everything Pan Is 20% Off for Black Friday

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to upgrade your stainless steel cookware, this is it. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 days ago

Fugs & Pieces, November 22, 2024

From chicken soup recipes to...immersive gladiator experiences?!?!? The post Fugs & Pieces, November 22, 2024 first appeared on Go Fug Yourself. | Continue reading


@gofugyourself.com | 4 days ago

Foursquare is open-sourcing a database of 100+ million “places of interest”....

Foursquare is open-sourcing a database of 100+ million “places of interest”. 💬 Join the discussion on kottke.org → | Continue reading


@kottke.org | 4 days ago

Toyota strikes megadeal for billion-dollar solar farm — here's what it could mean for the auto industry

"One year from decision to electrons ... Remarkable." Toyota strikes megadeal for billion-dollar solar farm — here's what it could mean for the auto industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 days ago

Movie picks: The story of Ernest Cole, a photographer almost lost to history

Frequent EVG contributor Daniel Efram caught a screening of "Ernest Cole: Lost and Found" earlier this week at the Anthology Film Archives on Second Avenue and Second Street. And there was a surprise Q&A with the director, Raoul Peck ... Peabody Award Winner (HBO's "Exterminate A … | Continue reading


@evgrieve.com | 4 days ago

BusyCal 2024.4.2 and BusyContacts 2024.4.1

Improves BusyCal syncing for new accounts, Smart Filters, and Calendar Sets. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading


@tidbits.com | 4 days ago

Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels sprouts make the perfect healthy side dish to any dinner. You will love this Italian twist on Brussels sprouts, tossed in olive oil with parsley, salt, and garlic powder, and then roasted with shaved Parmesan cheese on top. Making roasted vegetables is my go-to s … | Continue reading


@willcookforsmiles.com | 4 days ago

EVTOLs Remain Grounded As Dreams Of Jetsons Lifestyle Doppler Into Future

It’s been over three years since I bothered to publish an article on the dead end but glitzy space of urban air mobility with their origami electric vertical take-off and landing passenger aircraft. Instead, I focused my aviation related assessments on how aviation will actually … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 days ago

Gus, the Young Emperor Penguin Who Made a Surprise Appearance in Australia, Is Now Heading Home

Wildlife caretakers released the bird into the Southern Ocean after he'd put on some weight and regained his strength | Continue reading


@smithsonianmag.com | 4 days ago

Strava’s API debacle highlights the messiness of fitness data

Strava is the de facto fitness data middleman. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge A few days ago, Strava upset its users over some restrictive API changes. It might seem odd for one app’s users to fume over an API, but at the heart of the matter is the inherent messiness of fit … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 4 days ago

Chicken Stock vs Broth: A Pro Chef Explains the Most Important Differences

Stock and broth are terms that are often used interchangeably in recipes and on product labels. While both have many applications in cooking, they have key differences. We spoke to a professional chef to learn more. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 4 days ago

Is David Foster Wallace’s “Infinite Jest” Really, Like, Great?

John Horgan at his own website: Like a pre-teen prodigy performing for grown-ups, Wallace is too show-offy, intent on dazzling us. Thomas Pynchon’s prose has this same adolescent “Look at me!” quality, which is why I could never get through Gravity’s Rainbow. Wallace also reminds … | Continue reading


@3quarksdaily.com | 4 days ago

Bluesky Is Good (For Now)

"You want to always be a little bit mad at the mods" The post Bluesky Is Good (For Now) appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 4 days ago

Clingy doggo determined to follow her human's every step — even if it means climbing up steep ladder (video)

Golden retrievers are known to be clingy, but Honey took it to the next level — literally, that is. After her two-legged buddy went up to the attic to fetch some Christmas decorations, the determined doggo risked her safety to arduously climb the steep ladder herself. — Read the … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 4 days ago

The $21 Pyrex Baking Gem I'm Using All Holiday Season (It's on Sale!)

Over 6,000 Amazon shoppers bought it in the last month! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 days ago

Amazon Has Cut The PSVR2 Price So Low That It Can’t Officially Display It On Its Website (42% Off)

Amazon offers the PSVR 2 bundled with the game Horizon Call of the Mountain at a reduced price. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 days ago

Eramet Grande Côte Mine In Senegal Is Getting 20 MW Of Solar & 11 MWh Of Battery Storage

The Eramet Grande Côte Mine 20 MWp solar and 11 MWh battery project will provide clean energy to meet 20% of the mine’s energy needs and reduce carbon emissions by 25,000 tonnes annually. The mining sector is one of the most energy intensive sectors. Big mines can be located clos … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 days ago

Aimee Lynne releases a new single to share her “Reason to Sing”

For Aimee Lynne music is a safe haven and a life jacket, that keeps her afloat, when life gets too stormy. | Continue reading


@lessthan1000followers.com | 4 days ago

COVID and Flu vaccination rates abysmally low before Thanksgiving travel rush

The Centers for Disease Control has released statistics showing this season's COVID and Flu vaccination rates are very low. I guess America will get a reminder, and perhaps vaccination rates will increase when everyone starts getting sick. That'll be too late for some of us, as C … | Continue reading


@boingboing.net | 4 days ago

Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival

Amazon has now committed $8 billion to AI startup that makes a key ChatGPT competitor. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 4 days ago

Sill Collates Top Links From Your Accounts on Bluesky and Mastodon

Sill allows you to connect your Bluesky and Mastodon accounts — one of each — and see what links are popular among the accounts you follow. As Andy Baio says, it is “like Nuzzel was for Twitter”. Tyler Fisher: As decentralized social media continues to grow, I believe it is impor … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 4 days ago

Popeye Will Pop Eyes Out in This Gruesome New Horror Film

Grab some spinach and watch the trailer: Popeye the Slayer Man is one of two Popeye-themed horror movies coming soon. | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 4 days ago

The Absolute Best Costco Groceries You Can Buy for Thanksgiving This Year

It’s a one-stop shop. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 4 days ago

On the trail of an 18th-century master forger: New evidence discovered

A document held in Göttingen University's Faculty of Humanities has been revealed as an 18th century forgery. The document purports to be from 1266, but mentions a church in Pisa that was not built until later. This discovery is the result of research by Dr. Boris Gübele, histori … | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 days ago

NASA Satellites Uncover Alarming Drop in Global Water Supplies

Satellite observations indicate a worrying decline in global freshwater levels starting from 2014, influenced by severe droughts and exacerbated by climate change. The drop in water availability has critical implications for agriculture, health, and regional stability, with resea … | Continue reading


@scitechdaily.com | 4 days ago

Film Friday: Inkjet Prints of Kodachrome at the Nathan Benn Show

The Nathan Benn show at our local Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York, was a treat. I had only one complaint: there wasn't enough of it. It was well lit and impeccably presented in the classic manner, with a well-designed... | Continue reading


@feeds.feedblitz.com | 4 days ago

Peaches spread across North America through Indigenous networks, radiocarbon dating and document analysis show

Spanish explorers may have brought the first peach pits to North America, but Indigenous communities helped the ubiquitous summer fruit really take root, according to a study led by a researcher at Penn State. | Continue reading


@phys.org | 4 days ago