Spectator shares frustrating photo of visitor ignoring national park warnings: 'Too many people not following rules'

In this case, one wrong step could have spelled the end. Spectator shares frustrating photo of visitor ignoring national park warnings: 'Too many people not following rules' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 28 minutes ago

E Ink: Spectra 6 won 2024 Display Industry Award from SID

The Society for Information Display has recently revealed the winners of its 30th Annual Display Industry Awards. These awards recognize the best displays, components, and applications introduced in the previous year. The recipients of these awards are a testament to the dynamic … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 44 minutes ago

Jennifer Garner’s Double-Stacked Kitchen Cabinets Are Ingenious

They solve a classic kitchen storage issue. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 58 minutes ago

Quoting Nathaniel Borenstein

It should be noted that no ethically-trained software engineer would ever consent to write a DestroyBaghdad procedure. Basic professional ethics would instead require him to write a DestroyCity procedure, to which Baghdad could be given as a parameter. — Nathaniel Borenstein | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 1 hour ago

iReader Smart X3 Pro Comes With a 10.65-inch 300 PPI Carta 1300 Display

Here comes the iReader Smart X3 Pro E Ink tablet which its makers claim offers class-leading experience whether for work, education, or simply entertainment. The e-note comes with a custom-sized 10.65-inch Carta 1300 display having 300 PPI resolution. The Kindle Scribe sports a 1 … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 1 hour ago

Aldi’s “Wonderful” $3 Dessert Is Back for a Limited Time

Crave something sweet at the end of the day? Stock up on this! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 1 hour ago

Tide launches new form of laundry detergent without any plastic — here's how it could rattle the industry

"Tide evo embodies over a decade of research and development." Tide launches new form of laundry detergent without any plastic — here's how it could rattle the industry first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Defynnog Yew in Defynnog, Wales

Experts have determined the Defynnog Yew to be more than 5,000 years old, making it one of the United Kingdom's oldest yew trees. Some have disputed this estimate, instead calculating the tree to be only around 1,500 years old. Either way, the yew is one of Britain’s oldest trees … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Saving China Through Science (and Technology)

Does China have a plan to save its wobbly economy? Last week in Foreign Policy I argued that it does—but not the sort of plan most Western economists are comfortable with. Western analysts blame slowing growth on a variety of factors: a communist bureaucracy paralyzed by purges a … | Continue reading


@scholars-stage.org | 1 hour ago

Linux: start an mdraid check even though bash's noclobber is set

A quick post for today. When trying to force my NAS’s mdraid array to run a check, in a root terminal, I got this error: # echo check > /sys/block/md0/md/sync_action -bash: /sys/block/md0/md/sync_action: cannot overwrite existing file This is because I have the bash shell on all … | Continue reading


@dzombak.com | 1 hour ago

Panshanger Great Oak in Hertford, England

Around the corner from the Panshanger Orangery is a large tree fenced off. This is the Panshanger Great Oak. The tree is estimated to be around 500 years old and may have been planted by Queen Elizabeth I. Winston Churchill also visited and planted one of the acorns from the tree … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Dutch Windmill Museum in Nederland, Texas

The Dutch Windmill Museum and neighboring "House of Acadia" are a quirky pair of museums that honor early immigrants to the area. The museums are home to items donated by local families that represent the Netherlands's history. The museum also houses items from country music star … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

The Surprising Trick for Making Crispy, Golden Air-Fryer Fried Chicken Cutlets

Skip deep frying and use your air fryer for easy, juicy katsu-style chicken encased in crunchy panko bread crumbs in under an hour. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

The Easiest, Creamiest Hot Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Spinach-artichoke dip is the perfect party appetizer—our recipe nails the ideal proportion of spinach to artichokes, and a trifecta of cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream give the dip its ultra creamy texture. Baked until golden and bubbling, it's the perfect pairing for any crack … | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

Le Creuset’s “So Cute” Strawberry Cocotte Is a Must-Have for Summer (You’ll Want 2!)

It’s on sale! READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 2 hours ago

(Podcast) Clockwise 553: Love, Medical Care, and an Angry Lawyer

How we recommend iPads to people, whether Apple should stop holding events, what one task our perfect chatbot would do, and how we feel about the Apple Pencil.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 2 hours ago

Modular: Developer Voices: Deep Dive with Chris Lattner on Mojo

Developer Voices: Deep Dive with Chris Lattner on Mojo | Continue reading


@modular.com | 2 hours ago

Read an Excerpt From India Holton’s The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love

Rival ornithologists hunt through England for a rare magical bird in this historical-fantasy rom-com. The post Read an Excerpt From India Holton’s The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 2 hours ago

James Bond's Grave in Kalsoy, Faroe Islands

Since Ian Fleming created James Bond in 1953, the fictional British spy known as 007 has defined the spy thriller. Fast cars, casinos, beautiful women, gun fights, high-tech gadgets, and snappy quips have all become genre staples thanks to Bond. Through the years, actors who have … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 2 hours ago

Expert gardener demonstrates affordable method to speed up new plant growth: 'This is the real deal'

"Great idea." Expert gardener demonstrates affordable method to speed up new plant growth: 'This is the real deal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Steve Albini Has Died

What a loss, and what a life. A trip through Steve Albini’s catalogue as a recording engineer — never “producer” — is a varied and lengthy excursion. Yes, he recorded Nirvana’s “In Utero” and it is very good, and he also worked with Cloud Nothings, and Sunn O))), and Low, and bla … | Continue reading


@pxlnv.com | 2 hours ago

Got $200K & Want To Fly Electric? This Ultralight eVTOL Ships In July & Doesn’t Require A Pilot License

For about $200,000, you might be able to attain the ultimate in e-mobility early adopter status, because the Pivotal Helix eVTOL is now available for order in the US, with deliveries starting in July, and you don’t even need a pilot license to fly one. While we patiently await th … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

My Mother Used This Rice Cooker Every Day— and It's Still My Favorite

This rice cooker, which is a staple in many Asian American households, makes perfect fluffy rice every time. It would make a wonderful gift that'll keep on giving this Mother's Day. | Continue reading


@seriouseats.com | 2 hours ago

Big Video Game Publishers Like Microsoft Are Paving Their Own Path To Irrelevance

The logical endpoint of prioritizing short-term profits over long-term anything The post Big Video Game Publishers Like Microsoft Are Paving Their Own Path To Irrelevance appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 2 hours ago

On guestbooks

Sometimes you have to listen to the messages life sends your way. And today that message is that I have to write something about guestbooks. In less than 2 hours, two emails landed in my inbox—I love emails, if you want to get in touch please do send one—both on the topic of gues … | Continue reading


@manuelmoreale.com | 2 hours ago

Residents raise concerns as state's poultry industry takes advantage of lax waste management regulations: 'We can do better'

The poultry industry in the state has already been linked with a number of environmental concerns. Residents raise concerns as state's poultry industry takes advantage of lax waste management regulations: 'We can do better' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Slop is the new name for unwanted AI-generated content

I saw this tweet yesterday from @deepfates, and I am very on board with this: Watching in real time as "slop" becomes a term of art. the way that "spam" became the term for unwanted emails, "slop" is going in the dictionary as the term for unwanted AI generated content I'm a big … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 3 hours ago

OpenAI Model Spec, May 2024 edition

OpenAI Model Spec, May 2024 edition New from OpenAI, a detailed specification describing how they want their models to behave in both ChatGPT and the OpenAI API. “It includes a set of core objectives, as well as guidance on how to deal with conflicting objectives or instructions. … | Continue reading


@simonwillison.net | 3 hours ago

Handling the Undead Trailer Gives Us a Quiet Zombie Movie that Rips Your Heart to Pieces

There is no lack of zombie movie fare in the world, but if the trailer for the Norwegian film Handling the Undead is any indication, the movie brings an arthouse feel to the genre and has a strong possibility of quietly wrecking you as you watch. The film is based on an eponymous … | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 3 hours ago

(Podcast) The Rebound 494: Ya Burnt, David Copperfield

A startling John Ternus of events.… | Continue reading


@sixcolors.com | 3 hours ago

UK Audiobook Segment Records 24% Revenue Growth Last Year

Audiobook downloads in the UK between 2022 and 2023 have increased by 17 percent, The Guardian reported citing data from the Publishers Association. The total number of audiobooks downloaded during the period has jumped from 50 million to 59 million during the period. This has co … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 3 hours ago

Just a Few Little Wishes: The Monstrous Misses Mai By Van Hoang

A review of Van Hoang's new historical fantasy/horror novel. The post Just a Few Little Wishes: The Monstrous Misses Mai By Van Hoang appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading


@reactormag.com | 3 hours ago

Before & After: Striking Green Cabinets and Pink Tile Add Drama to a “Cramped” ‘80s Kitchen

The $20,000 makeover brings new life to the space. READ MORE... | Continue reading


@thekitchn.com | 3 hours ago

Save Almost $3K On An EcoFlow Delta Pro + 400W Solar & Smart Home Panel Bundle For Mother’s Day

EcoFlow has some hot deals running right now on home backup power systems, portable power stations, solar panels, and more for Mother’s Day. And while a home energy storage system might not be a conventional Mother’s Day gift, you don’t have to be shopping for a gift for mom in . … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 3 hours ago

Favorites of April 2024

A bit late to the party, but hey, it’s May! And just like the previous month flew by, I have no idea what actually happened besides the fact that the total and utter chaos at work combined with the naughty pranks of our toddler-to-be completely drained my batteries. I have to adm … | Continue reading


@brainbaking.com | 3 hours ago

World's largest direct air capture plant starts sucking CO2 from the sky

Climeworks has officially switched on the world’s largest “direct air capture” plant, which sits on a lava plateau in southern Iceland. On Wednesday, the Swiss company said it started operations at its Mammoth facility , marking an important milestone in the world’s emerging effo … | Continue reading


@canarymedia.com | 3 hours ago

Glass waste and trash-ash find their way into better, greener bricks

Bricks made partially of discarded glass and recycling-waste ash have been shown to insulate better than regular bricks, while also requiring less energy to produce. And of course, they additionally use materials which would otherwise end up in landfills. Continue Reading Categor … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 3 hours ago

Magic Rays of Light: Dark Matter and the iPad Let Loose

This week on Magic Rays of Light, Sigmund and Devon break down all of the announcements from Apple’s Let Loose event, grade their event predictions, and highlight this week’s release of sci-fi series Dark Matter. Show Notes Highlight Dark Matter Let Loose Event Recap Apple Event: … | Continue reading


@macstories.net | 3 hours ago

Important word enjoys night off!

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2024 Blue America's faux journalism: Last night, a key word was largely given the night off on Blue America's "cable news" channel. The key word is "allegedly." At issue was the testimony by Stormy Daniels, very little of which can be confirmed for its accuracy. … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 3 hours ago

Learning New Stuff As An Adult Rules

I mean it also sucks, but it also rules The post Learning New Stuff As An Adult Rules appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 3 hours ago

Biotech company develops promising bacteria-based technology to cut down worldwide pollution: 'We actually see a path to a solution'

"We stand at a critical moment in history and are ready to meet the challenges head-on." Biotech company develops promising bacteria-based technology to cut down worldwide pollution: 'We actually see a path to a solution' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Airline offers first-of-its-kind promo to help passengers qualify for elite status — and to help the planet

"We're really seeing a lot of uptake in that next-generation traveler." Airline offers first-of-its-kind promo to help passengers qualify for elite status — and to help the planet first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

65 million-year-old cow relative looked like a chinchilla and weighed only a pound

Militocodon lydae, a mammal that looked like a chinchilla but is more closely related cows, roamed what is now Colorado after the nonavian dinosaurs went extinct. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 3 hours ago

Render (RNDR) Price Prediction 2024 – Next AI Crypto to Watch?

Render (RNDR) outperformed other top AI cryptos in the last seven days with an impressive 40% pump. While other notable… Continue reading Render (RNDR) Price Prediction 2024 – Next AI Crypto to Watch? The post Render (RNDR) Price Prediction 2024 – Next AI Crypto to Watch? appeare … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 4 hours ago

Going through pictures, planning something. Not sure why I haven’t thought of this before. Growth, planting… Sonoma County […] | Continue reading


@bottledaux.com | 4 hours ago

Recently listed home garners attention for its unique, upcycled design: 'The bottles keep the house really comfortable'

This home isn't the only example of how alternative building methods can help regulate internal temperatures. Recently listed home garners attention for its unique, upcycled design: 'The bottles keep the house really comfortable' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 4 hours ago

Palestine (the one in Illinois) and the mystery of Jean LaMotte

Palestine is the name of a village in Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 Cencus, it had a population of 1,233 (~95% white), and the median income per household was $41,700. But why is it named Palestine? Well, according to an archived page from Pioneer City, it looked like Palestine: … | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 4 hours ago

Your Child Will Be Disenrolled from Camp Unless You Upload a Form That You’ve Never Heard of and We Will Not Explain

Dear Parent, This is an automatically generated message. A sweep of our camp registration system indicates we’re missing information we need in order to welcome your camper. The due date for this information has passed, and if we don’t receive it by the end of the day, your campe … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 4 hours ago