In the late 1960’s, former United States President Jimmy Carter, reported seeing an Unidentified Flying Object (UFO). Today unexplained objects, or phenomena, seen in the skies, are referred to as Unidentified Anomalous Phenomenon (UAP). Carter, however, was not expecting to part … | Continue reading
# All the code is wrapped in a main function that gets called at the bottom of the file, so that a truncated partial download doesn't end up executing half a script. — tailscale.com/install.sh | Continue reading
Measures are put in place to protect natural wild and plant life for a reason. Visitors spark concerns after ignoring boundaries for photo op of natural wonder: 'It's infuriating and sad' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Since time immemorial, the machine of movie merchandising has revealed plot details—or at the very least got people to wildly and often incorrectly speculate about them—well before a movie’s release. So it’s perhaps fitting then, that the most we’ve seen of Captain America: Brave … | Continue reading
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today levied fines totaling nearly $200 million against the four major carriers -- including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon -- for illegally sharing access to customers' location information without consent. | Continue reading
In today’s digital age, the power of reading and learning has transcended the traditional boundaries of physical books. One of the leaders in this revolution is Amazon’s Kindle, a tool that not only offers convenience but also a massive repository of knowledge accessible at the t … | Continue reading
My notes on gpt2-chatbot There's a new, unlabeled and undocumented model on the LMSYS Chatbot Arena today called gpt2-chatbot. It's been giving some impressive responses - you can prompt it directly in the Direct Chat tab by selecting it from the big model dropdown menu. It looks … | Continue reading
Supernatural horror detective series has witches, demons, and a charming Cat King. | Continue reading
Boards of directors are on the hook for management, governance, and disclosure reporting. | Continue reading
International spy thriller series “The Veil,” starring Elisabeth Moss will debut on FX on Hulu with the first two episodes on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. The Details FX’s “The Veil” is an international spy thriller that explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two wo … | Continue reading
Zoe Greenberg, "Are we saying 'Passyunk' wrong?", The Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/23/2024: In this time of widespread division and chaos, The Inquirer decided to unite all Philadelphians by documenting the definitive way we pronounce “Passyunk.” Were we motivated to act by a random … | Continue reading
Have you ever wanted a specific mentor in a particular area of your life? I’m sure you have. We all have. Maybe you want a mentor for … However, most of the time you can’t find a mentor because you dont know anyone who has those skills or you simply are in an area in […] | Continue reading
A new cluster of activity tracked as "Muddling Meerkat" is believed to be linked to a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor's manipulation of DNS to probe networks globally since October 2019, with a spike in activity observed in September 2023. [...] | Continue reading
There is a lot of anxiety around the use of generative artificial intelligence, some of it justified. But it seems like Congress thinks the highest priority is to protect celebrities – living or dead. Never fear, ghosts of the famous and infamous, the U.S Senate is on it. We’ve a … | Continue reading
In the late 1970s, a team of karate-loving physicists decided to perform an experiment inspired by their collective passion for martial arts. The group was made up of physicist Michael Feld, a brown belt who liked to illustrate the physics of karate via live demonstrations to his … | Continue reading
The proposed Fedje Hotel, designed by Todd Saunders, symbolizes this spirit of reinvention and community collaboration. It promises to be more than just a place to stay; it represents a catalyst for economic growth, cultural revitalization, and environmental stewardship. Continue … | Continue reading
CEO-heavy board to tackle elusive AI safety concept and apply it to US infrastructure. | Continue reading
We’ve gotten many requests for more stick chair classes this year, so we added two more to the calendar. Both classes will be held at our Covington, Kentucky, storefront and the cost includes all materials and hearty lunches – plus pastries, coffee and tea each day. Some students … | Continue reading
I have to be honest; I really do love chopping vegetables. Whether it’s for a weeknight meal, a weekend cooking project, or a holiday potluck, slicing and dicing scores of onions, carrots, peppers, potatoes, and celery is a mind-numbing (in a good way) meditative task. Plus, when … | Continue reading
While most offshore wind farms are firmly rooted in the seabed, engineers are developing new ways to float enormous wind turbines. | Continue reading
"The aim of the collaboration is to co-develop and co-produce innovative solutions in the field of high-voltage battery technology for selected battery-electric vehicles." BMW enters new era after forming partnership with cutting-edge battery tech company: 'It's a clear sign of t … | Continue reading
Remember when we called Razer’s Zephyr face mask one of the most disappointing gadgets of 2021? It’s even more disappointing when you realize that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleges the company never even submitted the face mask for testing three years later. The FTC want … | Continue reading
Knuckles hits Paramount+ with a limited series that picks up on the red echidna’s journey to making Earth home. The third Sonic franchise film may be delayed to next year, but in the meantime you can catch up with Knuckles (Idris Elba) on his own side quest with Wade Whipple (Ada … | Continue reading
Supermassive black holes may create conditions akin to "cosmic intersections with failed traffic lights" that make collisions between smaller stellar-mass black holes inevitable. | Continue reading
iPads must comply with the same DMA regulations as the iPhone. | Continue reading
FCC finalizes $196M penalties for location-data sales revealed in 2018. | Continue reading
Last week Anne put up a page for WeblogPoMo: What is it? Weblog Posting Month, 2024! If you use weblog.lol, or otherwise have a personal blog, you should absolutely participate in this month-long blog posting extravaganza! I said I'd participate so here we are, publicly committin … | Continue reading
The law aims to prevent global-scale botnet attacks. | Continue reading
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has fined the largest U.S. wireless carriers almost $200 million for sharing their customers' real-time location data without their consent. [...] | Continue reading
Credential-stuffing attack uses proxies to hide bad behavior. | Continue reading
Perfect for spooning over biscuits, grits, and eggs, this classic Southern breakfast gravy is made by mixing the drippings of pan-fried country ham with black coffee. | Continue reading
Last night I came across a ListenLater.net which has an interesting value proposition – send them text or the link to an article and they’ll convert it into a podcast using AI TTS. The podcast link will be public so you can use it in your favorite podcast player, which is such a … | Continue reading
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A drone that paints over graffiti has been launched in Washington state under a new pilot program, according to a press release from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). And if the new spray drones succeed, one could easily imagine other municipalities acros … | Continue reading
Most North Dakotan grandma’s seem to agree that this beloved soup should be simple and comforting, with little more than good chicken broth and handmade (not frozen!) dumplings. | Continue reading
Robert Stewart, of Oak Ridge National Lab (ORNL), who we met at StanCon, is looking to fill the following role: ORNL Job ad: Group Leader for Spatial Statistics It’s a research group leader position with an emphasis on published research … Continue reading → | Continue reading
We already knew Fallout was a hit; the Prime Video series based on the popular video games has already been renewed for a second season. But now we know just how much of a hit it is, raking in 65 million viewers globally during its first 16 days. Read more... | Continue reading
"That's a great idea." Mom shares thrifty alternative to annoying plastic tablecloths: 'Pretty, festive, inexpensive, and far better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A review of S.A. Barnes's new SF horror novel. The post Read an Excerpt From S.A. Barnes’s Ghost Station appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
The JDE Peet's office, designed by BIT CREATIVE, occupies an expansive area exceeding 800 square meters, echoing the rich flavors and scents of the coffee and tea that the brand is renowned for. Continue reading | Continue reading
Today's links Cigna's nopeinator: When computer says no, doctors are the moral crumple-zone. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent appearances: Where I've been. Latest books: You keep readin' … | Continue reading
Tyrannosaurus rex was just about as smart as modern crocodiles and other reptiles, according to a team of researchers that investigated recent claims that the Cretaceous predators may have been as smart as monkeys. Read more... | Continue reading
The Financial Times announced a deal with OpenAI on Monday to license its world-class journalism for training and informing ChatGPT’s models. It joins Axel Springer and the Associated Press who struck similar deals, where OpenAI reportedly offers millions for the right to use con … | Continue reading
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The quest for faster EV charging reached another milestone this month as Israeli battery maker StoreDot demonstrated its silicon-dominant EV battery technology in a prototype Polestar electric car. In the demonstration, the company was able to reach sustained charging rates of ov … | Continue reading
The U.S. got Manuel Noriega out of the Vatican’s embassy in Panama City by playing Van Halen 24/7. I wonder if administrators at elite universities could clear their “river to the sea” encampments of Hamas/Hezbollah/UNRWA/Palestinian Islamic Jihad supporters via the magic of Tayl … | Continue reading
For its Amazing Spring Savings sale, which is running right now, Blix has a selection of e-bikes discounted by as much as $700, and in some cases, is throwing in free accessories worth hundreds of dollars, so if spring has you thinking green, perhaps now is the time to take a ... … | Continue reading
A review of the second novel in Terry J. Benton's YA contemporary fantasy series Blood Debts. The post A Chaotic New Orleans Mage Crew: Blood Justice by Terry J. Benton-Walker appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading