Sorolla's White Slave Trade, a mother's adultery and break up of her family, the awakened conscience offering redemption, or destitution. | Continue reading
Last week I got a new monitor, after my old one has shown worse and worse signs of what looked like burn-ins. The new monitor allowed me to get rid of two (!) cables in my setup, which pleased me quite a bit. And since there are people reading this whose eyebrows went up at the “ … | Continue reading
Some make nests inside seashells, others tote bubbles of air on their backs. | Continue reading
I quickly created a JSON feed for this website. While setting up Echo Feed to mirror my blog posts on the fediverse, I’ve discovered how its capabilities to fetch from RSS were more powerful with a JSON feed rather than my regular XML-based one. It’s been a while since I’ve tinke … | Continue reading
Anger . . .What better way to express chaosor what better way to self-destructor to explode or implodeor do be more defined;what better way is there to lose controlby trying to controlthe uncontrollable? And it’s blinding,you know?You do thingsthat you’d swear you’d never do,if y … | Continue reading
Serious questions about "religion" in Sinitic Below the fold is for advanced specialists in Chinese philology, theology, and lexicography. Even for them, it is recommended that readers prepare themselves by reviewing "Spelling with Chinese character(istic)s, pt. 4" (7/4/16). [Thi … | Continue reading
Read to the end for Ridley Scott not doing a George Lucas | Continue reading
The great planetary instability, which saw Jupiter and the other gas giants wander chaotically through the solar system, coincides with the collision that formed Earth's moon. Could the two events be linked? | Continue reading
"I can't wait to ride again." Traveler shares 'smooth' experience aboard US high-speed rail: 'My new favorite form of transportation' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Have you ever looked at someone else’s problem and immediately thought you knew the answer? It’s like being an armchair detective during a movie, confident in predicting the next turn of events and sure about what each character should do to avoid pitfalls. From the outside, ever … | Continue reading
In 1987, the political philosopher warned an audience of freshmen of the perils of not thinking for themselves. | Continue reading
Seit Anfang April unterstützt Claudia Tressler das Team von Niyu Event Production als Senior Executive Producerin. Sie berichte in ihrer Funktion an die Geschäftsführung und stelle gleichzeitig das Bindeglied zum Projektmanagement her. | Continue reading
There are plenty of apps you can turn to to generate pictures using artificial intelligence. Still, Midjourney remains one of the best and one of the most popular options, having launched in beta form in July 2022. Read more... | Continue reading
Astronomers celebrated the Hubble Space Telescope's 34th anniversary with this stunning image of the Little Dumbbell Nebula — a vast cloud of gas containing one of the hottest white dwarf stars ever found. | Continue reading
This is a super affordable way to have fresh herbs all season long. Gardening expert shares easy trick to grow fresh herbs from single store-bought plant: 'An endless supply of basil all summer long' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Fog at dawn, raucous with the calls of a whip-poor-will staking his claim to the woods’ edge, close enough that I can hear him clear his throat. | Continue reading
Photo of lemon couscous and cheese by Lisa Fotios on pexels.com NotLost is looking for recipes with high return on investment, where the taste, appearance or "wow factor" is much more than the effort, time or money put into the dish. | Continue reading
South Africa has one of the highest homicide rates in the world, eclipsed only by Honduras and a handful of Caribbean island states. Furthermore, South African police crime data shows that South Africans experience above average levels of robbery, assault and rape. The 2022/23 Vi … | Continue reading
Banks. They screw us on interest rates, they screw us on fees and they screw us on passwords. Remember the old "bank grade security" adage? I took this saying to task almost a decade ago now but it seems that at least as far as password advice goes, | Continue reading
Talking with your teen about sex and sexuality is a way to empower them. Paperkites The “birds and the bees”. The “facts of life”. Whatever you call it, many parents dread discussing sex and sexuality with their teenagers. They may be embarrassed, or worried that they don’t under … | Continue reading
Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in 2019. The mind behind the books is pioneering Ghanaian-born publisher, writer and editor Margaret B … | Continue reading
"I'm considering having an expert come to check it out." Homeowner searches for solutions after learning about major landscaping mistake made by builder: 'I stopped shortly after finding this problem out of worry of causing damage' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ultraviolet has very short and energetic wavelengths that are shorter than violet on the visible spectrum. But can people see UV? | Continue reading
We couldn’t be more chuffed that in her first year of full-time teaching at a permanent position, Pippa has been given an award by her peers in the Maine Art Education Association: ‘Philippa has not only showcased exceptional talent and creativity in the arts but has also made a … | Continue reading
bumblebeeappletree: So a while ago I commissioned @thefruitloop-chan to make a Solarpunk poster for anyone to use! And this beautiful piece was made! This is a blank for people to put text on, and here’s the two text ones that I put over Anyone can print them and put them up and … | Continue reading
If one word can sum a week, then that word is COLD. I have felt cold all week, and the heating has been on in the house for 14 hours a day, every day. Some days have been dry, but walking outside felt like winter, in a biting wind all the way from Norway sweeping … Continue readi … | Continue reading
Imagine you’re lucky enough to travel all the way to the Moon, and you’re bouncing around in your space suit, exploring its surface. How high could you jump? That’s what Miles, aged nine, from London, wanted to know. And so we found him an expert in astrophysics to help find the … | Continue reading
"This evolution of the apparel sector ... is not without environmental, social and economic consequences." Lawmakers unanimously approve bill to impose penalties against fast-growing sector in fashion industry: 'A big step has been taken' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Stereotypes are like old, worn-out labels that people slap onto others without really thinking. They’re based on the idea that everyone in a certain group is the same. Artificial intelligence might be the most important technology we ever develop. Ensuring it is safe, trustworthy … | Continue reading
Still life paintings are often packed with small details, and this one is no exception. It was painted by Dutch artist Jan Van Der Heyden in 1712, shortly before he died. Not only does this feature an exquisitely-detailed twin globe and open books, it also has a painting within a … | Continue reading
I am reposting this music post from 2013. I came across it by chance, and noticed just one like and one comment, from a great friend who is now deceased. Continuing what seems to be a musical theme this week, I am recalling some of the soul songs and dance classics, of my teenage … | Continue reading
With Leonardo and Donatello chilling. | Continue reading
Good human interface design should bring fun where it's appropriate, but fun is only justifiable when it's completed to be functional. | Continue reading
"I expected better." Customer raises concerns after sharing photo of order received from popular food chain: 'What a waste' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cold and rainy start to the mornings, yesterday and today; yesterday I was hammering away at a sermon, today I’ll be saying the Mass and preaching it at St Nic’s. Really, that’s most of the story. | Continue reading
One study showed that eradication efforts are already making a difference. Experts propose new method to combat invasive insect's spread: 'We're at war and we're losing' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
True to form the week has flown past and here we are at another Sunday, another Meals of the Week Post. I have been doing this for about a year now and these weekly round ups have become something that I really enjoy doing each week. I am determined to cook myself decent meals ev … | Continue reading
Following the Disgusting Food Museum and Museum for Bizarre Objects, another curious day out has been added to Berlin’s list of attractions. The new Bureaucracy Museum is free,... | Continue reading
Homemade Marshmallow Shooters are such a fun activity to get your kids outside. Kids of all ages will have a… The post Make Your Own Marshmallow Shooter appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
Learning about the human heart for kids is one of the body’s most exciting adventures! Because we can’t see it… The post Human Heart for Kids: Hands On Heart Activity appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
Are your girls in the awkward hair phase? Where they have tons of whispy fly-a-ways, and a new love of… The post 17 Terrific Hair Styles for Little Girls appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
Cities like Cleveland and Chicago receive significantly less radiant energy from the sun compared to other parts of North America, exacerbating the mental health impact of winter cloud cover. Experts raise concerns over serious mental health implications of unprecedented lack of … | Continue reading
"Right as I approach the intersection, they decide to gun it." Cyclist baffled by driver's inexcusable actions and police response: 'I think about this nearly every day' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
William Deringer studies “very old things and very technical things” — that have never been more relevant. | Continue reading
When people think of chemistry, the image that typically comes to mind is a variety of colored liquids in beakers, flasks, and test tubes in a lab. But in actual practice, chemistry can involve materials in all states: liquids, gases, and even solids. Scientists at the Critical M … | Continue reading
"So beautiful!" Gardener shares 'gorgeous' photo of their colorful, low-maintenance lawn meadow: 'This view never gets old' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
People in the Netherlands are increasingly trying to make their gardens, terraces and balconies greener by growing plants, flowers and shrubs, after years of gravel, tiles and... | Continue reading