When developing applications for an international audience, always prefer Laravel's Str helper or PHP's mb_* functions over PHP's native string functions. This... Read More... Source | Continue reading
Best Idea of the Weekend: Benny has the best idea of the weekend, after spending 20 hours this week in hospitals or the oncology office for procedures and chemo, I’m going to find my favorite blanket and the tv remote. Coffee of the Day: Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha Latte (ext … | Continue reading
"Bold new reforms." Government makes game-changing decision with potential to impact millions of homes: 'We are wasting no time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For Axios, Marc Caputo reports: Secretary of State Marco Rubio is launching an… Tags: Axios, ethics, students, visa | Continue reading
183) I am sitting in a new seatin an old familiar place,crazy as possiblejust to keep myself sane;and yet, I am where I amwhich is no different from the lastor the previous spotsin my life. I am a worker, humbled by circumstancesand a provider, if allowed to beand yet, I am sitti … | Continue reading
These projects reflect a growing trend among schools. Rural school district turns to innovative solution for rising energy costs: 'Will pay for itself' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lethal Weapon is fine! It’s good! But it could be so much more. There’s a lot going on in the movie and some of it’s too much and some of it’s not enough. But its nucleus is pretty perfect; at its core, Lethal Weapon is an undeniable Yin-Yang buddy-cop story featuring two leads w … | Continue reading
There’s nothing more delicious than getting to the end of a mystery only to have the author expertly pull the rug out from under. Done well, an ending that reframes the entire book and turns everything we think we just learned on its head is both dizzying and invigorating, sendin … | Continue reading
NASA and SpaceX are gearing up for the Crew-10 mission, set to launch on March 14. A last-minute issue with ground support hydraulics was swiftly addressed, ensuring everything is on track. The weather forecast is near-perfect, promising smooth conditions for liftoff and travel t … | Continue reading
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Fiction reveals truth that reality obscures.” There’s a unique power to a story that lies close to reality; a “just tomorrow” scenario that can prompt us to wonder how much of this tale might unfold in our own lifetime, and more importantly, why. … | Continue reading
It would hardly be notable to make the acquaintance of a Greek Buddhist today. Despite having originated in Asia, that religion — or philosophy, or way of life, or whatever you prefer to call it — now has adherents all over the world. Modern-day Buddhists need not make an arduous … | Continue reading
by Mike Bendzela In a kindergarten classroom in the mid-1960s, a kid named Mikey steered clear of the boys stacking large toy blocks on top of one another and knocking them down again–so obnoxious—and instead went and sat at the table of girls making beads out of salt dough and s … | Continue reading
It's a big win for conservationists. Trail cameras capture return of rare species after more than 80 years: 'It's been amazing to watch' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Are there mathematical ways to prove that pi is an irrational number that has no end? | Continue reading
by Taylor Kate Brown ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. This story was originally published in our Dispatches newsletter; sign up to receive notes from our journalists. Two … | Continue reading
anyone sharing my Germanic inclinations—pecca fortitor!—is likely to embark upon the challenge. | Continue reading
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Angus Batey looks behind the enshrined myth of Tupac Shakur and finds an album which is more compromise than triumph. This feature was initially published on 03/04/2015 Let's get this said right at the start. There's a reason discussion of 2Pac tends to avoid detailed re-investig … | Continue reading
Novels, movies, even consulting, are based on a knock knock business model. Tom Cruise made a movie, and you need to buy a ticket to see it. Jane Collins is an engineering professional and you need to pay to get their insight about how to fix your bridge. This 300-page autobiogra … | Continue reading
Teslas were once a green status symbol. Donald Trump's second term is changing that. | Continue reading
Palmetto is removing several key barriers limiting Americans from reaping the perks of solar energy. This game-changing startup will help you install solar panels for no money down: 'Pay less to power your home' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"Our goal is to make it a bit easier for them." Company unveils game-changing tech that can protect food supply amid difficult conditions: 'We're delivering solutions that work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Facing destroyed infrastructure and limited control of energy supplies, off-grid options like solar are helping Palestinians rebuild. | Continue reading
Europe’s eastern frontier is feeling the full brunt of a warming world. From rivers bursting their banks to fields withering in record heat, emerging Europe stands on the climate front line—and must act fast. Winter arrived late to the streets of Bucharest this year. Beyond a sho … | Continue reading
Einstein solved the world in his head. How much do you know about his life and work? | Continue reading
Jeremy Allen celebrates a timely reissue of a stunning live album that challenges received wisdom about Nico in the 1980s Chelsea Town Hall by Nico This recording of Nico's live concert from the Chelsea Town Hall in 1985 has been issued a few times before, but never with the pres … | Continue reading
Epidemiologists evaluate the potential cancer-protective effects of red wine by comparing its associated cancer risks to those of white wine. Not all alcoholic beverages are perceived equally, with red wine often considered a healthier option. This belief stems from its high resv … | Continue reading
"My HVAC contractor is rather clueless about these questions." Homeowner seeks advice after 'clueless' HVAC tech fails to answer questions about next-gen appliance: 'Does anyone have experience with this?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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I wasn’t an early adopter of TreeSitter in Emacs, as usually such big transitions are not smooth and the initial support for TreeSitter in Emacs left much to be desired. Recently, however, Emacs 30 was released with many improvements on that front, and I felt the time was right f … | Continue reading
"It takes a will and a determination by a government to move forward and lock in this progress." New high-speed rail project will totally change travel between major cities: 'A game changer' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The tax on potash, a key plant nutrient, spells trouble for farmers — and soil health. | Continue reading
"Everything is possible. Everything is feasible." Homeowner seeks advice after local installers offer confusing recommendations about home upgrade: 'I'm getting mixed messages' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Scarlet-faced Liocichla, native to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and southern China. #Birds | Continue reading
"Giving my plants a good soak now that they're starting to wake up." Homeowner sparks debate with photo of unusual landscaping in unforgiving climate: 'No irrigation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the week” column . Republicans are looking to roll back key electric-vehicle incentives passed under the Biden administration. Doing so would kneecap the EV transition for years to come. Under current policies, the number of light-duty EVs s … | Continue reading
It is easy to overlook the low-rise, cream-colored building on Chicago’s Motor Row , a historic district that was a hub for auto dealers in the early 1900s. Yet the newly purchased headquarters for Bronzeville Community Development Partnership at 2416 S. Michigan Ave. plays both … | Continue reading
Get started browsing your Mac's log using this lightweight and friendly utility. A walkthrough looking at what happened when I launched an app. | Continue reading
Sydney’s transit system is a farcry from those in many Asian cities, but it’s above average by Western and Australian standards. That is, until a signal fault develops on one of the lines, and your afternoon commute suddenly looks like this: Given the heatwave we’re going through … | Continue reading
Followers were keen to give it a go. Influencer shares amazing tip for turning old clothes into exclusive rewards with this incredible service: 'I truly cannot get enough' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
How do rogue planetary-mass objects – celestial bodies that fall between planets and stars in size – come into existence? An international team of astronomers, including researchers from the University of Zurich, has tackled this mystery using advanced simulations. Their findings … | Continue reading
If you are a musician and or corporate user, the Fujitsu makes the most sense. If you want something easier to buy, with world class drawing tools the Remarkable is better. The post Remarkable Paper Pro vs Fujitsu Quaderno A4 3rd Generation first appeared on Good e-Reader. | Continue reading
In a potentially major breakthrough for regenerative medicine, scientists at MIT have developed a way to convert skin cells directly into brain cells extremely efficiently, without needing to go through the intermediate step of converting them to stem cells first. Continue Readin … | Continue reading
Justin Samuels, founder and CEO of Render ATL, sat down with the All Things Open team to discuss his journey from organizing video game clubs to creating a major tech... Read More The post Building a tech conference from the ground up: Insights from Render ATL founder appeared fi … | Continue reading
In this month’s antidote to the algorithm Puja Nandi celebrates five pioneering artists, from Asian Dub Foundation (pictured) to Osmani Soundz, who enriched the soundtrack of the pre-millennial UK by mixing drum & bass and electronica with the sounds of the Bengali diaspora Look … | Continue reading
"[It] leaches chemicals into the soil, which is obviously bad." Homeowner sparks controversy after weighing their lawn care options: 'It'll mess up your mower' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
In Ukraine’s darkest hours, a constellation of tiny satellites has provided a crucial lifeline. Yet the very technology that lifts the fog of war also casts a troubling shadow over Kyiv’s strategic independence. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has gro … | Continue reading
"Every rep I talk to scares me away." Homeowner questions HVAC techs after receiving contentious heating advice: 'Feels like I'm burning money' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading