Mark Gurman, writing at Bloomberg, about who could be the next CEO of Apple, assuming Tim Cook sticks around long enough for the torch to pass over Jeff Williams, who is 61 years old, just two years younger than Cook: If Cook were to stay that long, people within Apple say, the m … | Continue reading
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In a comment on "Inerrancy and prescriptivism", Philip Minden wrote that "'just because… doesn't mean' is chalk drawn slowly down the blackboard", referring to the panel on the right. The traditional reference is to fingernails on a chalkboard, not chalk on a blackboard — if chal … | Continue reading
Skeletal remains with rods clamped across their necks, dirt in their mouths, or spears pinning down their body: These are just a few tactics that Europeans of the past used to ward off the resurrected dead—or zombies, if you will. Several archaeological sites have pointed to “rev … | Continue reading
In the far northwestern corner of Italy, the small city of Aosta is situated in a stunning Alpine setting. Founded in 25 B.C. and nestled in a long, steep-sided valley, the city has long been a stopping point on the Via Francigena, the ancient Roman road and pilgrimage route betw … | Continue reading
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
Harrison's lighthouse stands looking over the Caribbean Sea on the northwest coast of Barbados. The building has been abandoned since circa 2007, but was constructed around the 1920s, some of the outbuildings remain including the keeper's house. | Continue reading
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
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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
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
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This week on MPU: Apple has unveiled new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Stephen and David talk through the news and discuss why hardware isn’t at the heart of the iPad’s struggles. | Continue reading
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
I mean it also sucks, but it also rules The post Learning New Stuff As An Adult Rules appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading
"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