Hipsters, Cellphones, and Mondragón

“Is Ethical Shopping Only for Hipsters?” Kate Lucky wrestles with ethical shopping, effective charity, and the upside down extravagance of the Kingdom of God: “We anticipate an abundant new earth, and pray for its arrival. Also, we accommodate the world we have now. I aim to give … | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 22 minutes ago

Ten Years After the Flint Water Crisis, Distrust and Anger Linger

by Anna Clark and Sarahbeth Maney, Photography by Sarahbeth Maney ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing … | Continue reading


@propublica.org | 22 minutes ago

How do cats land on their feet?

Cats are masters of contortion — and the laws of physics — which helps them stick the landing more times than not. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 22 minutes ago

Scientists make significant breakthrough utilizing unlimited power source found deep in Earth: 'Has the potential to replace fossil fuels'

"It was evident that if we could get it to work, we could drill very deep holes for a very small fraction of what it costs now." Scientists make significant breakthrough utilizing unlimited power source found deep in Earth: 'Has the potential to replace fossil fuels' first appear … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 22 minutes ago

Zettelkasten (Not) Needed?

As the saying goes, if the title of a post is a question, the answer is “no”. I don’t know how you would sensibly apply that to this one 🙂 Most of the days, for most of the time, I’m a software developer. I code, I plan, I think and learn. At other times, I’m writing thin … | Continue reading


@christiantietze.de | 1 hour ago

The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you are actually in the show

The world has gone Fallout mad as Amazon Prime’s TV rendition of everybody’s favorite post-apocalyptic video game really hit the… Continue reading The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you are actually in the show The post The Best Fallout 4 VR Mods to make you think you a … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

Brain implants are becoming obsolete, like old phones. What happens next?

Huge advances in medical technology have led to increasingly advanced implanted neurological devices, such as deep brain, vagal nerve, and spinal cord stimulators. Elon Musk’s Neuralink, a wireless brain-computer interface (BCI), is one of the more well-known devices. China recen … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Homeowner warned of consequences of planting common garden herb: 'It takes over and is impossible to kill'

It is an invasive plant that easily spreads because of its strong root system, which grows and sprawls into any nearby soil. Homeowner warned of consequences of planting common garden herb: 'It takes over and is impossible to kill' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Saturday Mac riddles 254

Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Held for […] | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

"The World Needs More Writers"

Detail from a cover of Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy In the Paul Auster obit thread, Kattullus commented with a lovely personal remembrance of the author, and the enduring resonance Auster has had in his life. | Continue reading


@bestof.metafilter.com | 2 hours ago

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Settle in and get comfy kids, time to tell you the tale of T9 predictive text. We didn't always have a full QWERTY keyboard to type on. T9 was how we typed messages on our dumb phones back in the early 2000s. T9 stands for "typing on 9 keys". Here is a Nokia 3210 and it's gloriou … | Continue reading


@rknight.me | 2 hours ago

Graphing Calculator and Grapher

As Apple was getting its first PowerPC Macs working, two engineers wrote the first native app for them. But in Mac OS X it was replaced with an inferior app. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

It’s 22 years and 2 kids since Ipswich Town – winners of the old First Division in 1962, the FA Cup in 1978 and the UEFA Cup in 1981 – played in the Premier League. It’s 24 years since I watched them beat another Yorkshire team 4-2 at Wembley to get promoted. This is the day. — t … | Continue reading


@thisdaysportion.com | 3 hours ago

Lemon Filled Breakfast Buns

I can't remember when I first noticed this recipe for lemon curd filled Hawaiian rolls, but I bookmarked it as soon as I saw it. I knew it was something I really wanted to make. It looked very easy and delicious. I love lemon anything and the idea of a sweet roll filled with lemo … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 3 hours ago

Biden administration introduces new regulations targeting toxic chemicals found in everyday products: 'It's long past time for the polluters who poisoned all of us to be held responsible'

"President Biden understands the threat that forever chemicals pose to the health of families across the country." Biden administration introduces new regulations targeting toxic chemicals found in everyday products: 'It's long past time for the polluters who poisoned all of us t … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Scientists find concerning accumulation of pollution in ocean: 'The ocean floor has become a resting place, or reservoir'

The estimate could be 100 times more than what we believe is floating on the surface. Scientists find concerning accumulation of pollution in ocean: 'The ocean floor has become a resting place, or reservoir' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Man raises concerns over growing phenomenon happening with cars across the world: 'A heartbreaking collective failure'

"[It] shouldn't have to be fancy.” Man raises concerns over growing phenomenon happening with cars across the world: 'A heartbreaking collective failure' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

I'm in a paperless trap of my own making

We've been running a paperless house for years now. Any paper that crosses the threshold is either scanned and filed (if important) or put in the bin. It's due to a trauma response on my part[^1], but it actually makes general life admin a lot easier, and keeps the house free of … | Continue reading


@rachsmith.com | 5 hours ago

Cyclist seeks advice after run-in with truck that resulted in broken knee: 'I personally feel that I had the right of way'

"I want to know who is at fault." Cyclist seeks advice after run-in with truck that resulted in broken knee: 'I personally feel that I had the right of way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Tesla Cars Should Have V2L Capability

I was interested to read in CleanTechnica (regarding Tesla layoffs and slowing demand) that Tesla sales have slowed in the USA in recent months, although they are still accelerating in Australia. My wife and I have enjoyed owning a Tesla Model 3 SR+ for four years and have even c … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 5 hours ago

Car Fires by Vehicle Type (meme)

We’ve all heard it — OMG, EVs/lithium fire danger is SO REAL. Is it, though? If you believe the memes you get from “friends” who try to deter you from driving an EV, it might seem like a big deal. Well, interestingly enough, some data from federal recalls, the Federal ... [contin … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 5 hours ago

New research reveals troubling health implications of concurrent exposure to extreme heat and wildfire smoke: 'Can lead to a lot of issues'

"Air pollution doesn't stay politely outside." New research reveals troubling health implications of concurrent exposure to extreme heat and wildfire smoke: 'Can lead to a lot of issues' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Spargeldöner fever: Berlin restaurant introduces Döner kebabs with asparagus

Germany’s love of both the Döner kebab and asparagus has been taken to a whole new level. A restaurant in Berlin called Kebap with Attitude has combined the two foods to form a... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 6 hours ago

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after transforming barren backyard: 'Our own little meadow'

"Love all the little pollinators that come to visit." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after transforming barren backyard: 'Our own little meadow' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

Experts use advanced technology to create 'superberries' resilient to harsh growing conditions: 'We will have more possibilities of cultivating berries'

Creating heat-resistant plants can help farmers adapt to rapidly changing conditions, preventing huge drops in production and increases in price. Experts use advanced technology to create 'superberries' resilient to harsh growing conditions: 'We will have more possibilities of cu … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 6 hours ago

Sakura-themed PC parts

I mentioned in my post about the otherwise-excellent Peerless Assassin CPU cooler that it has an awful name. Because it does! Alas, it’s not unique in this regard. So many modern PC parts lack things like taste, and marketing usually saddles them with names like BALLISTICS and CO … | Continue reading


@rubenerd.com | 6 hours ago

Homeowner issues warning about aggressive plant species taking over yard: 'They are coming up all over'

"I started digging some up and they had bulbs and big roots." Homeowner issues warning about aggressive plant species taking over yard: 'They are coming up all over' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

By Design

If your regular café’s bathroom doesn’t look like this, I politely suggest you find another | Continue reading


@disquiet.com | 7 hours ago

New AI tool helps authors spam out more audiobooks on Amazon

Audible now hosts a staggering 40,000 audiobook titles that have been narrated by artificial AI-generated voice, Bloomberg reported. This has been made possible thanks to a new tool that Amazon introduced last year. The free tool which is still in beta testing is accessible to se … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 7 hours ago

New Gallery 3 Devices Expected to launch Later This Year

With color e-readers and e-note devices slowly becoming mainstream, the distinct pattern that has emerged is that almost all of the devices exclusively feature Kaleido 3 color e-paper panels. That seems set for a change with more devices based on the Gallery 3 color e-paper displ … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 7 hours ago

The Next Chapter: How Technology Has Changed Reading

Ebooks have grown in popularity over the course of the last twenty years or so, yet the medium could have originated as early as the 1940s. The idea itself was patented by Spanish teacher and writer Angela Ruiz Robles in the latter years of that decade. Before this, Italian pries … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 7 hours ago

Research warns of troubling trend as disease surges among pregnant mothers and children: 'This is a problem that needs to be taken seriously and quickly'

Officials have been working to limit the outbreak through a variety of means. Research warns of troubling trend as disease surges among pregnant mothers and children: 'This is a problem that needs to be taken seriously and quickly' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 7 hours ago

Chinese battery developer discloses new technology with lifespan that could revolutionize EVs: 'An industry first'

"What matters is that people can produce enough batteries at a price that puts EVs at a price that is attractive for >50% of car buyers." Chinese battery developer discloses new technology with lifespan that could revolutionize EVs: 'An industry first' first appeared on The Cool … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 hours ago

Government officials announce regional water restrictions that will affect millions of people amid drought: 'Reservoirs are still at very low levels'

"It is complicated to foresee when the drought emergency will be lifted." Government officials announce regional water restrictions that will affect millions of people amid drought: 'Reservoirs are still at very low levels' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 8 hours ago

More Orbs (Morbs)

Porbcast The post More Orbs (Morbs) appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 8 hours ago

Popular NREL Cell Efficiency Chart Now Better Presents Tandem Photovoltaics

NREL Photovoltaics Researchers Create a New Version of the Iconic Chart That Tracks World-Record PV Cells Across Many Technologies and Time The Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart is one of the most-visited pages on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) website. It … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 8 hours ago

IRS Guidance On Electric Drive Incentives Will Provide Clarity For The Stakeholders Throughout The Value Chain

WASHINGTON — Following the IRS release of guidance on Section 30D and 25E incentives, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) President Genevieve Cullen said, “The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) shares the Administration’s vision for an electrified flee … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 9 hours ago

Park employee irritated after finding hollowed-out tree filled with garbage from parkgoers: 'This makes me livid'

"Shameful to see people have little respect for the environment." Park employee irritated after finding hollowed-out tree filled with garbage from parkgoers: 'This makes me livid' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 9 hours ago

The importance of momentum in writing

By April 10th, I had published 49 blog posts and written a few more into the publish buffer. Then on April 11th I got sick and spent nearly two weeks mostly in bed, and didn’t have any energy to read, write or even really think about stuff. I had a few posts in the buffer to main … | Continue reading


@hamatti.org | 9 hours ago

U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules to Lower Consumer Costs, Continue U.S. Manufacturing Boom in Batteries & Clean Vehicles, Strengthen Energy Security

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that are lowering costs for consumers, spurring a boom in U.S. manufacturing, and strengthening ener … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 9 hours ago

Microsoft plans to lock down Windows DNS like never before. Here’s how.

ZTDNS brings the best of both worlds to DNS: encryption and fine-grained control. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 9 hours ago

U.S. DOE Releases Final Interpretive Guidance on the Definition of Foreign Entity of Concern

Final Guidance Provides Clarity on Terms that Restrict FEOCs from Clean Vehicle Tax Credits and Support Growth of Domestic Battery Materials Processing and Manufacturing WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) finalized its guidance interpreting the statutor … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 9 hours ago

NIO & XPENG Smart EV Sales Jump in 2024

There has been a lot of hype in recent months about EV sales growth slowing. As we’ve discussed here on CleanTechnica, the story actually varies geographically and by brand. Some brands are seeing sales rise quickly, while others (most notably Tesla) are seeing them stall or shri … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 10 hours ago

Judge mulls sanctions over Google’s “shocking” destruction of internal chats

Punishing Google for being the best would be “unprecedented,” lawyer argued. | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 10 hours ago

Google Kneecaps Loads Of Very Big Websites After SEO Change

Search visibility for Game Informer, Kotaku and Dexerto is down by over 60% The post Google Kneecaps Loads Of Very Big Websites After SEO Change appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 10 hours ago

Palia – Getting to Know the Locals

Now that I have a house going and some income as a farmer, the next big step in this new world is to get to know the locals. Aside from building up your plot of land, you have the nearby town full of people to build an actual plot of story. Well, “full” is kind of a stretch. Ther … | Continue reading


@lameazoid.com | 10 hours ago

Satellite images reveal concerning pattern in ice-covered lakes: 'We already have hundreds of lakes that are free of ice'

"We're concerned that in the coming season, we're going to see a lot more." Satellite images reveal concerning pattern in ice-covered lakes: 'We already have hundreds of lakes that are free of ice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 10 hours ago

Grant Morrison's Manifesto for the X-Men Is a Fascinating Read

The X-Men find themselves, perhaps almost always, on the precipice of great change. But right now they really do feel like they’re on the edge of something new again. In the comics, after years rejuvenated by the Krakoan Age, they’re ready to rise from the ashes of tragedy once m … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 10 hours ago