Ukraine’s DTEK continues EU push with purchase of Polish battery storage project

DTEK’s first major infrastructure investment in Poland is a key building block in the company’s plan to create a pan-European energy system uniting Ukraine and the EU. DTEK, Ukraine’s largest private energy company which has in recent months been making a concerted push to boost … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 29 minutes ago

Obsidian just ate my article

Well fuck. I just spent the last hour writing up an article on my quest for the perfect lounge chair, and somehow, the entire thing just got wiped out. All I remember is hitting ⌘+t to open a new tab, searching for a reference article using ⌘+o, pulling it up, going back to the o … | Continue reading


@bryanmanio.com | 32 minutes ago

The Beautiful Art of Making Japanese Calligraphy Ink Out of Soot & Glue

Founded in 1577, Kobaien remains Japan’s oldest manufacturer of sumi ink sticks. Made of soot and animal glue, the ink stick—when ground against an inkstone, with a little water added—produces a beautiful black ink used by Japanese calligraphers. And, often, a 200-gram ink stick … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 35 minutes ago

5 easy hacks to achieve a spotless bathroom

Cleaning our homes is a dirty job. 5 easy hacks to achieve a spotless bathroom first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 36 minutes ago

Tesla planned firmware update could slash 'vampire drain' by 40% — here's why that's such a big deal

"This is awesome news!" Tesla planned firmware update could slash 'vampire drain' by 40% — here's why that's such a big deal first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

What to do when offered a new FileVault Recovery Key

You've just updated to 14.4 or 14.4.1 and are prompted to set up a new Recovery Key for FileVault. What do you do next, and how should you check the key? | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 1 hour ago

Link: Sam Bankman-Fried will grow old in jail. But don’t forget those who basked in his orbit

A gruesome list of Bankman-Fried groupies. Take your pick from Blair, Katy Perry, Shaq, Biden and (sigh) Larry David. Also interesting how celebrity and finance has merged into one big ball of hype and influence. It’s quite normal to discuss the POTUS and a retired quarterback in … | Continue reading


@thisdaysportion.com | 1 hour ago

Disquiet Junto Project 0639: Center (4 of 3)

Each Thursday in the Disquiet Junto music community, a new compositional challenge is set before the group’s members, who then have five days to record and upload a track in response to the project instructions. Membership in the Junto is open: just join and participate. (A Sound … | Continue reading


@disquiet.com | 1 hour ago

Fraudsters exploit Z-Library fundraising drive, New features introduced

In a concerning turn of events, the renowned shadow library platform, Z-Library, finds itself embroiled in a battle against fraudsters capitalizing on its latest fundraising campaign. The initiative, aimed at securing crucial funds that the library said it needs for project maint … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 hour ago

Homeowner gets overwhelming response after seeking advice for trimming problematic trees: 'It won't fix anything'

"You're not gonna get anything on here other than 'cut them ... down and replant with natives.'" Homeowner gets overwhelming response after seeking advice for trimming problematic trees: 'It won't fix anything' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Made Easy With Java

The AspectJ framework streamlines AOP adoption in Java. AOP improves modularity which leads to code that is easier to understand and maintain. The post Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) Made Easy With Java appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading


@foojay.io | 1 hour ago

The Top Ten Solar Eclipse Day Things To Watch Out For [Video]

When is the next solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse scheduled for April 8, 2024! Watching the Next Solar Eclipse… The post The Top Ten Solar Eclipse Day Things To Watch Out For [Video] appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 1 hour ago

Happens This Week

Most important, keep my sister Holly in your thoughts. She’s having a hard time; Margaret is on her way to sit with her, but there doesn’t seem to be any particularly good news on the horizon. Yesterday I sat down to clear out some backed-up (but not forgotten) marking, when a sm … | Continue reading


@akma.disseminary.org | 2 hours ago

Shopper sparks discussion with photo of produce section at local grocery store: 'I still can't wrap my head around it'

“I saw foam padding on every individual apple in Korea." Shopper sparks discussion with photo of produce section at local grocery store: 'I still can't wrap my head around it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Podnews Report Card unveiled for 2024

In Podnews today: Good news for Apple; but there's things to improve. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podnews-report-card-unveiled-for-2024 for the story … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 hours ago

Someone Lit An Electrify America Station On Fire, Feds Investigating

A couple of days ago, I came across a very interesting announcement from Electrify America. Using common PR speak, they said, “We are aware of an incident at an Electrify America charging station … and have taken the charging station offline while we investigate.” While most prob … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

PS5 Game Help Will Feature Community-Generated Gameplay Footage, No PS Plus Required

The PS5 will feature a new enhanced Game Help feature to be rolled out later this year. Game Help allows players to access developer-created hints and guides right from the console or via the PS App on mobile. The guides can also feature videos. However, this feature is locked be … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 2 hours ago

Homeowner seeks advice after neighbor's logging crew makes a massive mistake: 'Get a lawyer first'

"This is a clear cut case (pun intended)." Homeowner seeks advice after neighbor's logging crew makes a massive mistake: 'Get a lawyer first' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Seared Cube Steaks

Seared Cube Steaks make for a delicious mid-week option for the family which take very little time to prepare and are quite inexpensive. A steak dinner doesn't get much easier or tastier then these simple, yet flavor-filled steaks. Cube steak is something which I often pick up at … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 2 hours ago

Particle physics finally charts a healthy path forward

Just a decade ago, the field of particle physics looked to be in a state of chaos. The Large Hadron Collider had recently turned on, and although they found the Higgs boson — the final undiscovered particle predicted by the Standard Model — it failed to turn up any evidence for a … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 2 hours ago

Hair-loss treatment found in cinnamon

A component of the aromatic spice cinnamon caused hair follicles to sprout in the lab, with researchers now set on developing a novel treatment to reverse hair loss through the use of natural compounds. Continue Reading Category: Science Tags: Hair, Baldness, Yokohama National Un … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Merge pull request #1757 from simonw/heic-heif

Merge pull request #1757 from simonw/heic-heif I got a PR into GCHQ's CyberChef this morning! I added support for detecting heic/heif files to the Forensics -> Detect File Type tool. The change was landed by the delightfully mysterious a3957273. | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 2 hours ago

Scientists in Greece brace for summer months after observing concerning winter trend: 'This is a new reality, and we must take it seriously'

“Unfortunately, it is not all that surprising, given the extreme conditions in the region." Scientists in Greece brace for summer months after observing concerning winter trend: 'This is a new reality, and we must take it seriously' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

State offers generous new rebate to residents who purchase or lease new electric vehicles

The Land of 10,000 Lakes recently opened applications for its EV rebate program. State offers generous new rebate to residents who purchase or lease new electric vehicles first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

How the German Easter Bunny tradition hopped across the world

Nose twitching, cotton tail wiggling and foil-wrapped treats in tow, who can resist the annual arrival of the Easter Bunny? Without Germany’s Osterhase tradition, all we’d be left... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 3 hours ago

🔏 Private entry [Vp]

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@beesbuzz.biz | 3 hours ago

Those Obnoxious ‘Sign in With Google’ Prompts

Marco Arment: If I ran a website that supported Google-account login, I’d be pretty pissed at how they’re suddenly putting up an obnoxious overlay over my site’s layout. Why is this not bothering more people? Does anyone give a shit about their websites anymore? This aggressive d … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 3 hours ago

Expert calls attention to the harms of fashion phenomenon: 'Just going to become waste'

Opinions from users were mixed. Expert calls attention to the harms of fashion phenomenon: 'Just going to become waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Get Unlimited Access to Courses & Certificates: Coursera Is Offering $100 Off of Coursera Plus Until March 31

A heads up on a deal: Between now and March 31, 2024, Coursera is offering a $100 discount on its annual subscription plan called “Coursera Plus.” Normally priced at $399, Coursera Plus (now available for $299) gives you access to 7,000+ world-class courses for one all-inclusive … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 4 hours ago

Gravity curbside EV chargers zap 200 miles in under 15 minutes

Gravity Technologies is working hard to make electric vehicle charging faster and more widely available, particularly in populous cities like its home base of New York. Just weeks removed from launching the fastest charging station in the United States, it's revealed new 200-kW c … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives

Taking certain common contraceptive hormones for a year or more is associated with an increased risk of developing a brain tumor that requires surgical removal, according to a new study. The findings highlight the need for women to review their contraceptive medications regularly … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

Gearbox Software Leaves Embracer, Joins Take-Two

Gearbox Entertainment, the large umbrella which developer Gearbox Software resides, is no longer part of the Embracer Group. Embracer has announced that it has sold the Gearbox to Take-Two Interactive, parent company of various publishing labels including 2K. The deal is worth $4 … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 4 hours ago

Oregon Passes Right-to-Repair Law Restricting Parts Pairing

Mike Rogoway, Oregon Live: Oregon became the fourth state to pass a bill giving consumers a legal right to fix their own home electronics Monday with legislation that requires manufacturers provide access to the tools, parts and manuals required to repair their gadgets. […] “We r … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 4 hours ago

#236 When you hit that point in the book where you suddenly can’t stop reading

It happens out of nowhere. The pace picks up, stories twist together, and suddenly the book is stuck in your hands. Your eyeballs grow wide and the clock keeps ticking as you go deeper and deeper into the dark hole that sends you straight to the last page. You know you’ve hit tha … | Continue reading


@1000awesomethings.com | 4 hours ago

Is it the school, or the students?

Study shows perceptions of “good” schools are heavily dependent on the preparation of the students entering them. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 4 hours ago

Researchers report new fuel refinery concept that could power planes without traditional dirty fuel: 'Designed to be simple, low-cost, and robust'

These are among the solutions scientists have been working on to reduce harmful pollution associated with air travel. Researchers report new fuel refinery concept that could power planes without traditional dirty fuel: 'Designed to be simple, low-cost, and robust' first appeared … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Easter weekend could see some sun (and rain!) across the Netherlands

Though we can never predict with certainty how the weather in the Netherlands is likely to go, the current forecasts for the Easter weekend are not looking too bad - Easter Sunday... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.nl | 4 hours ago

Industry Celebrates Its Purpose in April

Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April. -Miguel Neves and Refugio Garcia | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 4 hours ago

Stealthy Royal Navy ships will be hidden by stealthier decoy launchers

The Royal Navy is banking a state-of-the-art launcher to protect its stealthy ships with even stealthier, hush-hush decoys. The £135 million (US$170 million) Ancilia Trainable Decoy Launcher project will counter the latest missile and drone threats. Continue Reading Category: Mil … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

Wrap text at specified width

Wrap text at specified width New Observable notebook. I built this with the help of Claude 3 Opus - it's a text wrapping tool which lets you set the width and also lets you optionally add a four space indent. The four space indent is handy for posting on forums such as Hacker New … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 5 hours ago

llm-gemini 0.1a1

llm-gemini 0.1a1 I upgraded my llm-gemini plugin to add support for the new Google Gemini Pro 1.5 model, which is beginning to roll out in early access. The 1.5 model supports 1,048,576 input tokens and generates up to 8,192 output tokens - a big step up from Gemini 1.0 Pro which … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 5 hours ago

Wednesday 2024-03-27 – Link List

Lameazoid Link List for Wednesday 2024-03-27 27-Mar-2024 – Watch The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story short film in full here Brief Summary: “Sony Pictures Animation has teamed up with the Kevin Love Fund and released their Spider-Verse short” 27-Mar-2024 – You can give Overwa … | Continue reading


@lameazoid.com | 5 hours ago

Study finds concerning impact of major weather disasters in weeks following events: 'Broad and long-lasting impacts'

"Given the speed and scale with which these disasters have been occurring, we need to understand the problem." Study finds concerning impact of major weather disasters in weeks following events: 'Broad and long-lasting impacts' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Does Suing Colleges for Antisemitism Actually Work?

At least 50 U.S. universities have been sued for Jew-hatred on campus since October 7. Will it solve the problem? | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 5 hours ago

Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of gorgeous lawn transformation: 'From blank canvas to pollinator heaven'

Native plant lawns offer numerous benefits for your wallet and the planet. Homeowner shares before-and-after photos of gorgeous lawn transformation: 'From blank canvas to pollinator heaven' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Joseph B. Ottinger and Andrew Lombardi on _Beginning Spring 6_

Hi, Spring fans! In this episode, I'm joined by Java luminaries and Apress' _Beginning Spring 6_ authors Joseph B. Ottinger and Andrew Lombardi. | Continue reading


@bootifulpodcast.podbean.com | 5 hours ago

Tale of a Tampon

Scenes from a sit-in at Vanderbilt. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 6 hours ago

Magazines

For the past few years, I’ve been working hard to reduce my overall screen time, and one of the things I have recently begun to do is to read paper magazines again. You know, sometimes I have an idea for something and I have no idea how it’ll turn out until I do it, and I had an … | Continue reading


@mariovillalobos.com | 6 hours ago