Soldiers on the front in the First World War, a young woman slaving as a seamstress, Dickens' miserly Scrooge, and Polish 'exiles' in Siberia - those we should be thinking of this Christmas. | Continue reading
Pete Davidson who? Chris Redd who? To true men (and women, and other) of taste, the best part of Saturday Night Live is always Weekend Update – and the best part of Weekend Update is always the Christmas Joke Swap. — Read the rest The post My favorite holiday tradition is the Wee … | Continue reading
Researchers have discovered magnetic fields deep within the merging galaxy Arp 220, suggesting these fields might be crucial for efficient star formation, acting like a cosmic lid that prevents the “boiling over” of star-forming materials. This breakthrough, observed using the Su … | Continue reading
Image: Serene Industries If statement keyboards are your thing and you have some serious cash to burn, you should check out this brutalist flagship offering from Serene Industries. The Icebreaker is a wedge-shaped mechanical keyboard constructed from a single block of CNC-machine … | Continue reading
Orange Card Orange card is a tiny (less than 1MB) free utility, available on the Mac App Store. It has a simple drag and drop (or paste) interface. It's used to get extended metadata information from the objects you provide it. Drives - Drag a Volume (Hard Disk, Solid State Disk, … | Continue reading
A judge has found that NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware, has violated the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act by hacking WhatsApp in order to spy on people using it. Jon Penney and I wrote a legal paper on the case. | Continue reading
“Looks glam but not uncomfortable" Shopper surprised after noticing tag on dress purchased at local thrift store: 'Obviously this is not the ... dress I thought' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When one thinks of ideal venues for Shakespeare, one might envision idyllic, sun-drenched parks or stately theatres. The gang war-ravaged, twelve-year-old-serial-killer-infested hellscape of Grand Theft Auto V's Los Santos is likely pretty low on that list, but that hasn't stoppe … | Continue reading
An 1,800-year-old gold ring with a carving depicting Venus, a Roman goddess associated with victory, has been discovered in Brittany. | Continue reading
Ho, ho, ho fellow airline dorks. As you gather with your family and plot out […] | Continue reading
It seems to be an unwritten rule that when stuff breaks, there never seems to be a toolbox nearby. That's where everyday carry multitools can help, and the latest to blaze a Kickstarter trail is the titanium UltraFix Driver from TrekGear. Continue Reading Category: Outdoors, Life … | Continue reading
A team of botanists at Malaysia's Sabah Forestry Department's Forest Research Centre, working with a pair of colleagues from Australia, has identified a new species of giant pitcher plant growing on the ultramafic mountains in central Sabah, Borneo. In their paper published in th … | Continue reading
"Cobba dobba do!" This Flintstones-inspired structure is a first in Maui wildfire rebuilding efforts — see the progress first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
School-aged kids will learn how to apply L shaped composition to their artwork in this fun project. We’ve included a… The post L Composition Art Project for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
Today’s date, 24.12.24 (using the German date format, DD.MM.YY), is special in a quirky mathematical way! Notice how 12 (the month) is exactly half of 24 (the day and the year). This symmetry adds an extra layer of charm to an already magical time of the year. It’s a rare alignme … | Continue reading
A new chapter of Runnable Specifications has passed the “valuable enough to read” threshold. This time, it’s the Time Lens, which talks about build a notion of time into your model. As always, I appreciate questions and comments of all kinds. I’m not sensitive so you won’t hurt m … | Continue reading
Oliver Wiseman reflects on one clear—and crucial—lesson of this turbulent political year. | Continue reading
The best games of 2024 included plenty of sequels, but our favorite titles came from small developers with big ideas. | Continue reading
“The Model 3 Performance has indeed come a long way." Journalist pits Tesla Model 3 Performance against one of the top sports sedans — and the race is closer than you'd think first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A new film starring Timothée Chalamet tracks Dylan's evolution from an acoustic folk singer to a rock 'n' roll superstar | Continue reading
The ancient Egyptians celebrated the new year in a variety of ways, including having feasts, giving gifts, and exposing statues of gods to sunlight so they could be "regenerated." | Continue reading
Once your holiday season is wrapped, bring your Christmas tree (no artificial ones, please) to Tompkins Square Park as MulchFest officially kicks off on Thursday*. Chipping Weekend takes place Jan. 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. According to NYC Parks: "Bring your tree to a chippin … | Continue reading
The monument was built during a period of immigration from mainland Europe, and it may been intended to unify communities across the British Isles | Continue reading
I would like to wish all my dear blogging friends and followers who celebrate it a very Happy Christmas for 2024. Hoping you all have a wonderful year to come in 2025. Back to normal service on the 26th. | Continue reading
After being stuck for the second time in nearly four decades, the planet’s current-largest iceberg (A-23A) again floats free. Initially stuck in the Weddell Sea for decades, Iceberg A-23A was eventually caught in a Taylor column after regaining mobility. It remained trapped for s … | Continue reading
Photo by William Klayer The signage arrived yesterday at 153 First Ave. for Fluffy Fluffy, a dessert cafe for the long vacant space between Ninth Street and 10th Street. Here's more about the brand via a press release from earlier in the year: Founded in 2018, Fluffy Fluffy began … | Continue reading
The newest Tipsy Shanghai outpost is now open at 104 Second Ave., on the northeast corner of Sixth Street. Ownership previously said that the Chinese food here would be a little different and more upscale from the other Tipsy Shanghai outposts. Google lists the hours as 11 a.m. t … | Continue reading
Marketing as we know it happened because of machines. Machines made factories dramatically more efficient, which meant that producers could no longer easily sell everything they made. When you go from making four ceramic plates a day to 4,000, your capacity starts to look like a … | Continue reading
With so many different schools to choose from, how can you decide whether an international school offers a quality education for your children? Elizabeth de Libero from The... | Continue reading
By just about every metric, flights are slower now than they were 30… Tags: airlines, schedule, Upshot | Continue reading
Budapest is a city that we just can’t stay away from after our first visit! Before traveling here for the Budapest Christmas Market, we’ve actually… The post Your Ultimate Guide to the Budapest Christmas Market appeared first on Nothing Familiar. | Continue reading
All in all, Hyundai is having a banner year in the United States. Hyundai's high-tech SUV is smashing through US sales records — here's what's driving interest first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The rise of artificial intelligence and the associated expansion of data centers is driving surging demand for new power supply. Earlier this fall at the annual meeting of Princeton University’s Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Jesse sat down with a panel of exper … | Continue reading
Maintaining a clean and professional workspace is essential for any business, whether you're managing an office, a retail store or a manufacturing facility. Cleanliness not only... | Continue reading
Everyone seems to have strong opinions these days — sometimes, even too strong. Many are convinced they’re right, but have they stopped to consider they might be wrong? While the notion may seem far-fetched, what if they are? Would they be humble enough to admit it and learn from … | Continue reading
by Nils Peterson Santa, A Better Understanding The Christmas song we all know has got it all wrong. “Better watch out, Better not cry, Better not pout, I’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to town.” This turns his gifts into a payoff. You do this and you’ll get that. It’s s … | Continue reading
In episode 745, Rob Walling goes solo to reflect on 2024. He revisits key concepts and frameworks introduced on the podcast, including the 2-20-200 Validation Framework, Orthogonal SaaS, and the eight levels of platform risk. Rob also looks back at his top five favorite episodes … | Continue reading
In recent years, frustrations with HOAs seem to be boiling over. Homeowner issues warning after HOA neglect leads to 'nightmare': 'We're completely out of our depth here' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
After official attempts at a World War I truce failed, soldiers in the trenches of the Western Front took it upon themselves to share in the bonhomie of the season | Continue reading
GDP is not a perfect guide to wealth, but it's pretty darn good. | Continue reading
Revenue up by over 80%, again. Sponsored by Sounds Good, from CBC. From the staff at CBC Podcasts, Sounds Good is a bi-weekly newsletter that offers the latest in news, events and industry buzz from podcast creators and producers. Subscribe now. https://podnews.net/cc/2739 Visit … | Continue reading
I am not the biggest fan of meta blog posts, also called blogging about blogging. I do think they’re sometimes useful but they’re also quite uninspiring for me to read. And that’s why I try to stay away from the topic for the most part. But a bunch of people over the past few wee … | Continue reading
How can you track something that’s about four inches in size, weighs as much as a pair of nickels, and flies around at about 30 miles per hour? Scientists make game-changing discovery while tracking hummingbirds in the Andes: 'A lot of important work to be done' first appeared on … | Continue reading
Holidays can challenge even the most disciplined individuals, but experts suggest enjoying special treats in moderation without guilt. Misguided strategies like skipping meals or detox cleanses often backfire, leading to overeating or potential harm. Consistency, flexibility, and … | Continue reading
Post I wrote a while ago for Chrome for Developers, about some misconceptions about View Transitions that are making rounds. The View Transition API is a web development game changer. Whether your website is single or multi-page, this powerful API lets you create seamless transit … | Continue reading
Rely on hardened and production-ready Eclipse GlassFish 7 or newer. Benefit from key feature updates and Jakarta EE advancements, brought to you by OmniFish and the amazing community of opensource GlassFish contributors. The advancements made in Eclipse GlassFish under the Eclips … | Continue reading