Pet owner crafts beautiful indoor playground for cats out of unexpected material: 'A true labor of love'

"Seriously well done." Pet owner crafts beautiful indoor playground for cats out of unexpected material: 'A true labor of love' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 14 minutes ago

Telegram Premium allows you to convert voice messages to text. But Telegram Premium isn’t officially available in Germany. So why not develop your own solution? That’s exactly what I did this morning: I created a Telegram bot that takes the voice message and transcribes it using … | Continue reading


@jlelse.blog | 34 minutes ago

World War Z Aftermath gets a new free update and a weir YouTube vid

Just in time for the Easter weekend’s activities, World War Z Aftermath is getting a brand-new free monster DLC. The… Continue reading World War Z Aftermath gets a new free update and a weir YouTube vid The post World War Z Aftermath gets a new free update and a weir YouTube vid … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 49 minutes ago

Death Stranding 2 – Release date, trailers, platforms, and everything we know

Death Stranding is a little bit like Marmite – you either love hauling packages around beautiful vistas, or you are… Continue reading Death Stranding 2 – Release date, trailers, platforms, and everything we know The post Death Stranding 2 – Release date, trailers, platforms, and … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 52 minutes ago

TGIF: Make America Pray Again

Trump publishes the MAGA Bible. Kamala dances to the wrong tune. RFK Jr. hires Nicole Shanahan. NBC fires Ronna McDaniel. Plus, Candace Owens and much more. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 58 minutes ago

Women in the DRC are pushing for land rights, and curbing gender-based violence in the process

For centuries, male land inheritance in the DRC has stymied women’s access to livelihoods. In one region, women are pushing back The post Women in the DRC are pushing for land rights, and curbing gender-based violence in the process appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 1 hour ago

Researcher develops 'building clothing' with recycled materials — here's how it can change construction

This "building clothing," as Dr. Shou calls it, has the potential to revolutionize green technology. Researcher develops 'building clothing' with recycled materials — here's how it can change construction first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

4 ways you can help NASA study the April 8 solar eclipse

From observing how the sun works to how animals react to darkness in the daytime, here are 4 simple, NASA-funded science projects you can contribute to during the April 8 total solar eclipse. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 1 hour ago

Capcom survey quizzes players on Dragons Dogma 2 DLC prices

Games producer Capcom has released an in-depth survey document to receive user feedback on all things Dragons Dogma 2. The… Continue reading Capcom survey quizzes players on Dragons Dogma 2 DLC prices The post Capcom survey quizzes players on Dragons Dogma 2 DLC prices appeared f … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

iPhone Journey Update

I’ve been on my iPhone Journey for six months and have discovered it has taken me in many unexpected directions. My morning coffee somehow took on a very very important part of my day and while I love trying new seasonal lattes, so far the winning coffee is a freshly ground home … | Continue reading


@cimple.life | 1 hour ago

5 secrets to grow your best tomatoes ever

By growing their own food, people can save thousands of dollars on produce over a 10-year span. 5 secrets to grow your best tomatoes ever first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Who will be the new babysitters for my new needy AI apps?

I used to play Animal Crossing a bunch (2006). You know, the Nintendo game where you live in a village of talking animal friends. When it’s light out, it’s light in-game; when it’s dark, it’s dark; when it’s summer, it’s summer. It keeps you playing! Carrot – new things to dig up … | Continue reading


@interconnected.org | 1 hour ago

James Bond Roulette Betting Strategy – Guide to 007 Roulette Strategy

James Bond roulette strategy is a kind of betting tactic that aims to cover as many bases as possible. In… Continue reading James Bond Roulette Betting Strategy – Guide to 007 Roulette Strategy The post James Bond Roulette Betting Strategy – Guide to 007 Roulette Strategy appeare … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

The Strong, Complex Women of Historical Mystery and Romance

Two of my great literary loves are historical mystery and romance–especially when they star strong, complex, and messy female main characters. The kind that reviewers call unlikable, or spoiled, or complicated, and who sidestep completely the trap of “not like other girls.” My fa … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 1 hour ago

Homeowner seeks advice after HOA's landscapers destroy property without permission: 'What recourse do we have?'

"What a power trip." Homeowner seeks advice after HOA's landscapers destroy property without permission: 'What recourse do we have?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

A REALLY REAL GOD

If an invisible world is a reality, then a creator is probable, as the deists suggest, and perhaps even plausible. God may well be really real, just as I had supposed in my childhood years. I believe so. | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 2 hours ago

How to Screen Record on Macs and MacBooks

A few simple shortcuts on Macs make it incredibly easy to record your screen, perhaps even easier than screen recording on mobile. These options also allow you to record audio, which will come through the Mac’s built-in microphone or any connected microphone, so don’t expect you’ … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

With energy demand surging, utilities fall back on their old standby: Fossil fuels.

Federal incentives for clean energy are struggling to overcome old-school planning. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 2 hours ago

Puerto Rico declares an emergency as cases of dengue fever spike

Warmer temperatures are driving outbreaks of dengue worldwide, with millions of cases already reported in 2024. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 2 hours ago

Reimagining Central and Eastern Europe’s future development through the Three Seas Initiative

Historical infrastructure investments have favoured East-West routes. The 3SI on the other hand also prioritises the development of North-South connectivity, which is essential in order to unleash the full economic potential of the region. The past two years have once again posit … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 2 hours ago

First-of-its-kind satellite detaches from SpaceX ship, enters orbit: 'Knowing ... how the rates are changing is essential'

The ultimate goal is to set a standard for governments and energy corporations alike and ensure that quotas are being met. First-of-its-kind satellite detaches from SpaceX ship, enters orbit: 'Knowing ... how the rates are changing is essential' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

If you could have something named after you, what would it be?

I wouldn’t mind a great-grandchild named after me. My name is cool and means happy, or happyin. Not sure where the in came from but it appeared at least a century ago. Apart from that, perhaps the rule is to not deploy important software changes last thing on Friday. Some things … | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 2 hours ago

Kindle lock-screen ads now seen featuring AI-generated books

Kindle e-readers have long served as a medium for showing ads. Users either chose to live with it or pay the extra $20 to get rid of those though many said that just politely asking the Amazon support staff to remove the ads worked for many. So far so good but as Futurism reporte … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

Big Bend National Park Will Be Easy For EVs Soon

If you’re looking for a nice, dark place to see the stars at night in all of their glory, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better place than Big Bend National Park. Being far from not only cities, but even a ways from all but the smallest towns, there’s just ... [continued] The po … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Gertrude Stein Gets a Snarky Rejection Letter from a Publisher (1912)

Gertrude Stein considered herself an experimental writer and wrote what The Poetry Foundation calls “dense poems and fictions, often devoid of plot or dialogue,” with the result being that “commercial publishers slighted her experimental writings and critics dismissed them as inc … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 2 hours ago

US podcast listening reaches all-time high

In Podnews today: And the curious case of 'free lives in a game if you subscribe to a podcast'. This is sponsored by CoHost. Leverage CoHost listener data like social media habits, interests, and income to win sponsors.. Visit https://podnews.net/update/podcast-listening-increase … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 hours ago

These incredible solar 'hammocks' will give you free energy while protecting your garden

This brilliant product can turn backyard landscapes into powerhouses. These incredible solar 'hammocks' will give you free energy while protecting your garden first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

California regulator takes income-based electric bills off the table

The controversial plan to require California’s three biggest utilities to start charging their customers based on how much money they make has been shelved by state regulators — at least for now. Instead, the California Public Utilities Commission is proposing a less radical — if … | Continue reading


@canarymedia.com | 3 hours ago

Chart: Which states support community-led clean energy the most?

Canary Media’s chart of the week translates crucial data about the clean energy transition into a visual format. Local policies can either help or hinder community-led clean energy solutions — but according to a new report, most states are doing more hindering than helping. This … | Continue reading


@canarymedia.com | 3 hours ago

Keeping cool: control

Signs of thermal strain in a Mac, including what kernel_task is doing, how to encourage heat dissipation and reduce it production. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 3 hours ago

Researcher employs unique solution to region's rampant issue with invasive species: 'We currently don't have a tool like this'

“The biggest success will be if the people use it." Researcher employs unique solution to region's rampant issue with invasive species: 'We currently don't have a tool like this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Building Brain Activity

Let’s do a brain activity for kids. This simple activity is a great way to build new pathways in the… The post Building Brain Activity appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 3 hours ago

Participation Awards

So, let’s talk about the Stanley Cups. I think it’s wild that they suddenly became the talk of the town, err… Target? Yes, Target of all places. I first heard about them from a friend who couldn’t stop raving about how they were the ultimate must-have item. I kinda thought that w … | Continue reading


@musingsfromatangledmind.com | 3 hours ago

Your 2024 journey with /e/OS and Murena (and a V2!)

At the heart of /e/OS’s philosophy is a strong belief that individual choices can drive significant change. The decision to use one product over another is a powerful statement about the kind of world we want to live in. /e/OS challenges users to reconsider their choices, questio … | Continue reading


@gaelduval.com | 3 hours ago

Mapping NBA basketball shots

Alasdair Rae outlines the basics of visualizing basketball shot data with QGIS, an… Tags: Alasdair Rae, basketball, QGIS | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 3 hours ago

Homeowner sparks discussion after photo reveals misguided landscaping decision: 'Shocks the tree quite a bit'

"Just because a trunk isn't perfectly vertical doesn't mean it's a hazard." Homeowner sparks discussion after photo reveals misguided landscaping decision: 'Shocks the tree quite a bit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Berlin to install 20 new bike repair stations

The city of Berlin has announced that it will install 20 additional, free bike repair stations for locals to pump up their flat tyres and tighten their brakes. Berlin installs... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 4 hours ago

Homeowner sparks discussion after photo reveals misguided landscaping decision: 'Shocks the tree quite a bit'

"Just because a trunk isn't perfectly vertical doesn't mean it's a hazard." Homeowner sparks discussion after photo reveals misguided landscaping decision: 'Shocks the tree quite a bit' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

New Visions Of Mana Trailer Shows New Characters, New Exploration Mechanics And Classes

A new trailer for Visions Of Mana, the upcoming new action-RPG from Square Enix, has dropped. The short 1-minute trailer packs a lot of new gameplay elements. First off is the new cast of characters revealed. Alongside protagonist Val is Hinna, the Aim of Fire from Tianeea who mu … | Continue reading


@gamermatters.com | 4 hours ago

Error'd: Good Enough Friday

We've got some of the rarer classic Error'd types today: events from the dawn of time, weird definitions of space, and this absolutely astonishing choice of cancel/confirm button text. Perplexed Stewart found this and it's got me completely befuddled as well! "Puzzled over this c … | Continue reading


@thedailywtf.com | 4 hours ago

Photo of absurdly packaged airport snack sparks anger: 'You're literally shortening their shelf life by doing this'

"Normally, you’d take care of such concerns by just washing it before eating." Photo of absurdly packaged airport snack sparks anger: 'You're literally shortening their shelf life by doing this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Bread & Butter Pudding (small batch)

If you are looking for a very simple, classic dessert to make at the weekend, you can't really go wrong with this classic bread and butter pudding recipe. This recipe has been pleasing people for many, many years. It has always been a favorite in my home, and has always been a fa … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 5 hours ago

Russia intensifies Ukraine missile attacks

Catch up quickly with the stories from Central and Eastern Europe that matter, this week led by the ongoing bombardment of Ukraine by Russian forces, primarily targeting energy facilities. Russia’s war on Ukraine Russia fired salvoes of drones and missiles overnight at southern a … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 5 hours ago

Couple files appeal after receiving notice from town department of code compliance about home garden: 'Someone called in a complaint'

"We wanted people to see." Couple files appeal after receiving notice from town department of code compliance about home garden: 'Someone called in a complaint' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

Ask Ethan: How do symmetries lead to conservation laws?

In this Universe, there are certain physical quantities that are — quite importantly — always conserved. Laws like the “conservation of energy,” “conservation of momentum,” and “conservation of angular momentum” are cornerstones of theories ranging from Newtonian mechanics all th … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 5 hours ago

fluffy rambles: DaVinci Resolve: a beginner's (exceedingly grumpy) review

I’ve recently joined the video editing team at Trans Academy, and that team has standardized on DaVinci Resolve for all editing. Since I’ve been coming up on the limitations of Final Cut Pro for quite some time I figured I’d finally give it a try, and since I’m working on finishi … | Continue reading


@beesbuzz.biz | 5 hours ago

Experts sound alarm over major threat to one-fifth of major river's fish: 'Still potentially gaining momentum'

"If we take action, collectively take action, to develop the river sustainably, there’s still hope." Experts sound alarm over major threat to one-fifth of major river's fish: 'Still potentially gaining momentum' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 5 hours ago

What went right this week: the good news you should know about

Florida shielded children from social media, Scotland passed a ‘momentous’ wildlife bill, and a diet offered climate hope, plus more The post What went right this week: the good news you should know about appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 5 hours ago