Julie found some more photos of Ollie taken on her phones. No matter how many photos we have of him, it will never be enough. Baby Ollie, the first week he was here. Sleeping in a shaft of sunlight, enjoying the warmth. He was about two years old. | Continue reading
Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema was a Dutch painter who later settled in the United Kingdom. Born in Dronryp, the Netherlands, and trained at the Royal Academy of Antwerp, Belgium, he moved to London in 1870 and spent the rest of his life there. A painter of mostly classical subjects, h … | Continue reading
I missed this announcement at the end of last year: Sherwood Media, LLC… Tags: acquisition, Chartr, Sherwood | Continue reading
Between them, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko have as many wives as there are women ministers in their new cabinet. | Continue reading
FYI. Google and MIT RAISE have partnered to create a free course for teachers and educators, one designed to show teachers how they can use generative AI tools to save “time on everyday tasks, personaliz[e] instruction to meet student needs, and enhanc[e] lessons and activities i … | Continue reading
"I don't think there's any other program in existence that reduces litter more than [this]." Activists push for game-changing legislation that could dramatically clean up our communities: 'Cut the amount of trash in half' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Land on your feet in Bonn with a place at Home & Coliving, a new mixed living concept that offers short and mid-stay rentals in the heart of the city. Start your stay in... | Continue reading
Our new favorite fudgy, not-too-sweet truffles are inspired by a similar treat from Margalaxy in Portland, Oregon. They’re creamy and complex thanks to the inclusion of tahini, bitter and chocolaty because of cocoa powder, and dates lend the perfect texture and sweetness. These s … | Continue reading
‘We showcase once again that Europe stands with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and that we are ready to deliver much-needed financial support,’ says president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. As the United States continues to waver over providing more aid to Ukr … | Continue reading
"Showing what the future can be is critical to getting there." New documentary series offers optimistic glimpse into Earth's future: 'As long as humanity has existed, so has hope' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
These printable strawberries coloring sheets are so much fun that they will keep both kids & adults entertained. If you… The post Sweetest Strawberry Coloring Pages for Kids appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
These Alphabet Zentangle Coloring Pages for Adults and Kids are the perfect way to relax! We have an entire set… The post Alphabet Zentangle Design A-Z Printable Coloring Pages appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
L'articolo ZOOMARK 2025: THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS proviene da BolognaFiere Group. | Continue reading
If successful, this nature-powered process could reduce the need for coal in steelmaking. One of world's biggest mining companies expands horizons with innovative solution: 'An absolute revolution for the industry' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
L'articolo ZOOMARK 2025:INIZIA IL CONTO ALLA ROVESCIA proviene da BolognaFiere Group. | Continue reading
Warp drives are among the more plausible of science fiction concepts, at least from a mathematical perspective. Now, Applied Physics, a multidisciplinary group of international scientists and engineers, has launched Warp Factory, open-source software that anyone can use to design … | Continue reading
💡 You can do anything you want. She Built a Microcomputer Empire From Her Suburban Home #women #computers #hardware #history #longread London. 1981. A young, smartly dressed woman watches from the sidelines as a stage is prepared. Everyone is there to hear about a hotly a … | Continue reading
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the Milky Way, but a newly spotted object takes the crown for the most massive stellar black hole known in our galaxy, weighing in at an impressive 33 times the mass of our Sun. Read … | Continue reading
"You need to ruthlessly cut it down every so often. It will grow back stronger each time and stay in control." Homeowner warns against planting common garden herb after learning this lesson the hard way: 'By far my biggest gardening mistake' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Astronomers found the most massive stellar-mass black hole in the galaxy after spotting a star "wobbling" nearby. The baby monster is the 2nd-closest black hole to Earth ever detected. | Continue reading
Have you ever encountered a Rolex Day-Date ref. 18238 dial as unique as this? Crafted by Rolex’s master jeweler, this distinctive dial features a pave of diamonds in the center designed to mimic cobblestones, drawing inspiration directly from their natural form. Each diamond, met … | Continue reading
Parts 4 and 5 of the Sand Wars series were back to the roots of what was enjoyable in the first part – battles, new worlds, spaceships, and mild mystery. Part 6 went into the torture territory and was off-putting to me. I would rate the books 4/5/2 for an average of about 3. The … | Continue reading
This plugin allows you to display how many replies your micro.blog posts have - it’s a vanity metric, nothing more. SetUp You can install the plugin from the plugins page, or feel free to get it from Github by clicking design, edit theme, and then add new plugin. Call the plugin … | Continue reading
When choosing a product like an electric toothbrush, it's a good idea to consider the whole life cycle of the item. Customer shares frustration online with photo of absurd toothbrush packaging: 'Never seen anything more unnecessary in my life' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Quantum computers are coming, and with them the likelihood they can break today's encryption methods. Prepare now against the future, using iMessage's latest features. | Continue reading
Smart logging with AOP in Spring boot with our smart Logging, leveraging AOP for detailed, configurable logging. Ideal for cleaner code. The post Smarter Logging in Spring Boot with AOP appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading
iReader created history when it launched the Neo 2 e-reader device and that has to do with the all-new E Ink Carta 1300 display that the e-reader now comes with. At 6 inches, it also happens to be the smallest e-reader out there to flaunt the latest E Ink display tech. This makes … | Continue reading
Architect Rui Rosmaninho designed a bespoke single-family residence in Aveiro, Portugal, with sweeping views of the region's characteristic estuary that stretches alongside the Atlantic Ocean. Continue reading | Continue reading
Receiving a written warning at work can make you feel understandably unsettled. In this article, Carina Senf from Rotwang Law explains what exactly a written warning or formal... | Continue reading
One of the most enduring ideas in all the Universe is that everything that exists now will someday see its existence come to an end. The stars, galaxies, and even the black holes that occupy the space in our Universe will all some day burn out, fade away, and otherwise decay, lea … | Continue reading
"Why [do] people feel so threatened by electric vehicles... ugh." EV driver shares frustrating photo of diesel truck's deceitful tactics used at charging station: 'Even hung the plug on his truck bed stake hole' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
‘Shakespeare’s Sisters’ by Ramie Targoff review JamesHoare Tue, 04/16/2024 - 07:00 | Continue reading
One very well known and beloved bake shop in the U.K. is Greggs. They serve hot drinks, toast, sandwiches and are very well known and loved for their puff pastry bakes. Cheese and onion, sausage rolls, steak bakes, etc. People love LOVE their puff pastry goodies. They are served … | Continue reading
Acer has revealed three more gaming laptops coming in this year from both the Predator and Nitro brands. Two of which are 14-inch laptops, which are new to Acer’s lineup having only released the modern standard of 16-inch and 18-inch laptops. The Predator Helios Neo 14 is a new e … | Continue reading
"President Biden has made tackling PFAS a top priority, investing historic resources to address these harmful chemicals and protect communities nationwide." Government implements first-time policy that will alter tap water for millions of Americans: 'This action will prevent thou … | Continue reading
Losing the unique and iconic monarch butterfly would be a tragedy, to be sure. But this isn't just about one species. Experts issue report on distressing migration trend of monarch butterflies: 'Greatly concerns all of us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"We have completely changed direction on our energy policy." Experts disappointed by lost opportunity following landmark legislation 2 years after passage: '[It] should have tripled it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On this episode: Stack Overflow senior data scientist Michael Geden tells Ryan and Ben about how data scientists evaluate large language models (LLMs) and their output. They cover the challenges involved in evaluating LLMs, how LLMs are being used to evaluate other LLMs, the impo … | Continue reading
"The pr teams need to actually think about who they are sending it [to]." Beauty influencer calls out wasteful trend in makeup promos: 'I haven't even thought about that' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
My friend Ago got excited. We were hanging out after work the other day and he started going on and on about how the previous owners of his new house had planted perennial flowers. “They just popped outta the ground,” he said, completely astonished, eyes popping wide like a giant … | Continue reading
Nuclear energy would provide near limitless electricity in hard-to-power areas. Companies collaborate to develop ground-breaking transportable nuclear power plants: 'Offers a near-term solution to transition remote locations off of diesel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Mark Harnett investigates how electrical activity in mammalian cortical cells helps to produce neural computations that give rise to behavior. | Continue reading
The latest figures from the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) have confirmed that the inflation rate fell to 2,2 percent in March, with food prices seeing the biggest... | Continue reading
Future Moon bases may be a bit tidier thanks to an electric shield that protects equipment from destructive lunar dust. NASA's Electrodynamic Dust Shield (EDS) technology promises to tame the destructive dust that clings to equipment. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science Tag … | Continue reading
Updated regulations for the offshore oil and gas industry will strengthen risk management and financial assurance requirements WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a final rule from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to protect taxpayers from cove … | Continue reading
These minuscule particles have been found almost everywhere. Researchers find concerning contaminant within human eyes: 'Shedding light on their potential implications' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
We've looked at several rugged, expanding camping trailers from Australia's Offline Campers over the years, and now the builder is preparing a flagship. Still built tough enough for anything the Outback can throw at it, the new Solitaire carries over the Domino's jaw-like expanda … | Continue reading