Figma’s journey to TypeScript: Compiling away our custom programming language I love a good migration story. Figma had their own custom language that compiled to JavaScript, called Skew. As WebAssembly support in browsers emerged and improved the need for Skew’s performance optim … | Continue reading
"And this is why we love digging through mounds of trash!" Shopper surprised after opening suitcase bought from thrift store: 'That's quite the score' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Union of Concerned Scientists reports that Tyson Foods has dumped millions of pounds of toxins into America waterways. The post Tyson Foods Is Dumping Millions Of Pounds Of Pollutants Into American Waterways appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
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Everyday we make choices. We know in our hearts what is the best of all possible choices, but we sometimes hesitate due to lack of willpower, long-held habits, or personal preferences. Sometimes a nudge, that oh-so a gentle push, can attract our attention and move us to make bett … | Continue reading
"It's impressive that this can serve as both a boat and an RV." New company is 'breaking the limits' with revolutionary electric vehicle that is half boat, half RV: 'Blending the lines of recreational mobility' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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I never had the chance to be young. You know?What I mean is,i missed out on things that are importantor part of youth because somehow,i was trickedor robbed in away that I believed in the inaccuracies and the varying conceptsof love,or the lack thereof. I never had a prom or the … | Continue reading
This taco salad recipe is super customizable without compromising on its hearty and satisfying flavors. It's the ultimate meal prep salad! The post Taco Salad appeared first on Budget Bytes. | Continue reading
With the threat of another hot summer ahead, advocates asked a federal judge to declare 100-degree-plus conditions in uncooled Texas facilities unconstitutional. | Continue reading
Investments in industries that continue to cause planet-warming gases will take away financial backing that could be used to solve national challenges. Damning report sheds light on country's continued financial support of big oil: 'That level of funding could have retrofitted mi … | Continue reading
DARPA just tested an autonomous tank that could help keep soldiers safe — and even more self-driving military vehicles are on the horizon. | Continue reading
If you thought the less-than-stellar launch of the highly anticipated Rabbit R1 AI device was all that happened in gadget news this week, we understand. Everyone in the tech industry was talking about this thing and no one particularly likes it. Our full review is still forthcomi … | Continue reading
May the 4th be with you! But if you’d like to read some things that aren’t about Star Wars this Star Wars Day, our most-read stories of the week have you covered, from Captain America merchandise to critical reflections (and not quite so critical ones) behind the scenes of Marvel … | Continue reading
This week we’re taking a look at books, from a short discussion on banning books, to how people take notes for future you, and wrapping up with the question “should you write a book”? This is reader supported. To keep the content coming become a member Banning Books This is an ex … | Continue reading
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Marie Morelli in Syracuse.com: Former President Donald Trump testified in the New York civil fraud trial, earning rebukes from the judge for his off-topic comments. In the editorial cartoon gallery’s lead image, Nick Anderson pokes fun at Trump’s courtroom theatrics by showing hi … | Continue reading
Chris Molanphy in Slate: Quick pop quiz: Prior to this week, what was Taylor Swift’s last new No. 1 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100? I know, I know … it’s a little hard to keep up with her relentless output. If you are among the Americans only passively aware of Swift’s oeuvre, you mi … | Continue reading
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Today's links Rosemary Kirstein's "The Steerswoman": An unexpected and delightful series that almost disappeared. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. R … | Continue reading
This week saw a blast from the past as we told the tales of numerous fraud victims who were targeted by scammers on the cheating site, Ashley Madison. A new chatbot came and went leaving so many people with questions.And then there’s Elon Musk who went “hardcore” with layoffs he … | Continue reading
"Why do people think this is okay?" Hiker shares frustrating photo of litter ruining scene at beautiful waterfall: 'I don't understand how people do this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Hammer-headed bats are named after the males' oversized boxy heads, which evolved to amplify and project the honking sounds they produce to impress females during courtship displays. | Continue reading
Gentle rain. The intense green of new leaves everywhere but inside the ring of fencing around a tulip tree that appeared in my yard during the pandemic like a blessing. […] | Continue reading
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Cybercriminals openly run dozens of scams across social media and messaging apps. | Continue reading
This has to be the campest, most ludicrously sequinned, joyous shows I've seen in quite some time. I knew nothing about Pippin, but my dad saw it back in the 1970s and loved it - so I snagged us a couple of tickets. The story itself is fun enough; an over-privileged princeling go … | Continue reading
My favorite teacher wasn’t a very popular guy. He was confident, had strong opinions, and didn’t exactly teach like the other teachers. He was our history & sociology teacher in 12th and 13th grade and he made us summarize. He made us summarize everything. Through summaries, he t … | Continue reading
The Breville Bambino Plus espresso machine has been our top pick for years. It’s easy to use, quick to heat, and pulls excellent espresso shots. Right now, it’s 20% off. | Continue reading
A small selection of favourites from its huge and eclectic collection, from Duccio in about 1310 to Joseph Wright of Derby and a gem from Thomas Jones. | Continue reading
A phenomenon called a "glory" may be happening on a hellishly hot giant planet. | Continue reading
The research combined radiocarbon dating with measurements of atmospheric radiocarbon from tree rings to build a chronology of the ancient city. | Continue reading
Elon Musk became the butt of more than a few jokes after internet users pointed out Tesla’s robot demo wasn’t all it appeared to be. As it turns out, a video the billionaire posted of Optimus, the company’s much-hyped humanoid robot, was actually being controlled by a human sligh … | Continue reading
Chris is getting ready for a chair class that starts on Monday, and if all goes as planned, I’ll be gluing up panels for a Shaker project…but we’ll be also be online off and on until 5 p.m. to take your woodworking questions. So post ’em in the comments below (as always, brevity … | Continue reading
This technology is pending approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and is trying to enter a highly competitive cargo transport market. Startup makes old cargo plane technology new again with cost-cutting approach to shipping: 'The physics are in our favor' first appeare … | Continue reading
One of my most re-read books is Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. I tend to pick it up often and read through some of the passages and often they can tell me something about what is currently happening in my life. A few days ago I happened upon a passage from Book 6.20, where he uses … | Continue reading
…………. Letter l as in Reliable, Indomitable, Chivalrous ……… For Loraine Lins It’s hard not to like ……………………… l. Life ………….. Love. Luck. It’ so full of lofty ideals. A natural born leader ………………………of all the laggard…………. ………….. vowels, lugubrious u, ever loitering e. loopy o. …………… … | Continue reading
The famous shadow library site Z Library has assured users in China it has no intention to curb access to its resources for those in mainland China, SCMP reported. Z Library made the announcement to this effect on its official Telegram channel. This comes in the wake of a few soc … | Continue reading
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In our top stories this week, reporter Passant Rabie describes the rediscovery of a satellite lost in the 1990s and why we sometimes lose sight of our orbital property. Researchers have discovered what they claim is the world’s deepest blue hole, the Taam Ja’ Blue Hole in Mexico’ … | Continue reading
Garlic may not be the most expensive item at the grocery store, but this tip can save you money all the same. Gardener demonstrates simple way to grow garlic 'year-round' from supermarket head of garlic: 'This is an awesome tip' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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Ukraine has unveiled an AI-generated spokesperson, Victoria Shi, to deliver official statements from its foreign ministry, according to The Guardian,… Continue reading Ukraine introduces AI-generated spokesperson for its foreign ministry The post Ukraine introduces AI-generated s … | Continue reading
And on why reviving the Leveson Inquiry may not be the best basis for seeing what regulations are now needed | Continue reading
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The counties and county towns of England. You may have heard of all of them, but now you can place their location in the country. Beetley is in Norfolk, on the right hand side of the map. Real and unusual place names in Britain. (I live quite close to Great Snoring) An uninformed … | Continue reading