DELAY: A fascinating time!

TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2024 Which clan is currently worse? Quite possibly just until 11 a.m., we're on an excursion to Medical Land. For that reason, we won't be posting until this afternoon. That said, rejoice in interesting times! Has there ever been a more fascinating subject than … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 7 minutes ago

Events Industry Council and Oak View Group to Partner on Sustainability

OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach. -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading


@meetings.skift.com | 8 minutes ago

The Book of Chaos: Destiny

Good morning, my old friend Chaos. It’s me again,trying hard to find my way and trying harder to defy the ideas, which have consumed me for way too long. I find myself on the verge of another impasse or crossroads, or perhaps I am on the verge of another choice, or changeor decis … | Continue reading


@thewrittenaddiction.com | 10 minutes ago

Book Review: The End of Mr. Y - Scarlett Thomas ★★★★⯪

Oooh! This is an interesting slice of philosophical fiction. On the surface, it is a fairly standard story about a mysterious Victorian book which contains dark secrets and has since been lost to history. You probably know how it goes; our fearless heroine finds a long-lost copy, … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 12 minutes ago

Reading visual art: 128 Donkey

The humble beast of burden, carrying drunken kings, Mary and the infant Jesus, the Good Samaritan, Sancho Panza, and young lambs. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 16 minutes ago

Who Stole 3.6M Tax Records from South Carolina?

For nearly a dozen years, residents of South Carolina have been kept in the dark by state and federal investigators over who was responsible for hacking into the state's revenue department in 2012 and stealing tax and bank account information for 3.6 million people. The answer ma … | Continue reading


@krebsonsecurity.com | 19 minutes ago

April 16 2024, 7:25am

While primarily about the Humane AI Pin (which is rightly getting ripped apart as yet another techbro-ego-driven solution in search of a problem), this post by Benjamin Sandofsky (@sandofsky) has one of the best descriptions of VCs that I’ve ever read: While the people who manage … | Continue reading


@campegg.com | 21 minutes ago

6 Art Activities to Explore Senses

Try these 6 simple and fun art activities for kids to explore the senses and learn about synesthesia with a… The post 6 Art Activities to Explore Senses appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading


@kidsactivitiesblog.com | 22 minutes ago

15 More Ideas from Seth Klarman’s Margin of Safety

(Part 2): Risk-Averse Value Investing Strategies for the Thoughtful Investor | Continue reading


@investmenttalk.co | 34 minutes ago

🔗 Email DNS Records Cheatsheet

Every so often, I need to chase down some aspect of email validation. This involves a number of DNS records and queries, but I may forget just which ones. So here's a quick cheatsheet for future me to pull up the next time I don't remember which records are used to validate SPF, … | Continue reading


@yellowduck.be | 36 minutes ago

4/16/2024

In the last few minutes before the sun crests the ridge, ghosts lingering among the trees turn back into blossoming shadbush. A chickadee is singing his spring song. | Continue reading


@morningporch.com | 41 minutes ago

X.com Automatically Changing Link Text but Not URLs

Brian Krebs reported that X (formerly known as Twitter) started automatically changing twitter.com links to x.com links. The problem is: (1) it changed any domain name that ended with “twitter.com,” and (2) it only changed the link’s appearance (anchortext), not the underlying UR … | Continue reading


@schneier.com | 45 minutes ago

5 Simple Tool Organizers for the Home Workshop

Are you tired of having your tools cluttered on your garage shelves? These five creative DIY tool organizers and racks will transform your workspace. You can easily repurpose IKEA items to create custom storage that clears clutter and adds a touch of personal style to your worksh … | Continue reading


@ikeahackers.net | 46 minutes ago

Father-son duo creates one-of-a-kind home with unconventional materials: 'The house is full of memories of us building it'

In a world of suburban development and factory-made homes, building a home in this fashion is a significant environmental achievement. Father-son duo creates one-of-a-kind home with unconventional materials: 'The house is full of memories of us building it' first appeared on The … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 46 minutes ago

Metal rod that tore through Florida home was space junk, confirms NASA

NASA has completed the analysis of a chunk of metal that crashed into the roof of a house in Naples, Florida, a few weeks ago. The agency says it came from a palette of trash released from the International Space Station three years ago. Continue Reading Category: Space, Science … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 46 minutes ago

CON 58 MILA INGRESSI CALA IL SIPARIO SU EXPOLEVANTE 2024

L'articolo CON 58 MILA INGRESSI CALA IL SIPARIO SU EXPOLEVANTE 2024 proviene da BolognaFiere Group. | Continue reading


@bolognafiere.it | 58 minutes ago

Scented products with potentially harmful ingredients

For Bloomberg, Daniela Sirtori, Madeline Campbell, and Marie Patino do some product counting:… Tags: Bloomberg, ingredient, safety | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 1 hour ago

Superman vs. Superman as vintage comics become a hot commodity

When Action Comics #1 (1938) sold for US$6 million dollars last week, it was just over 14 years since the humble comic book first smashed through the $1.0 million barrier at auction on 23 February 2010. No comic had previously sold for more than $350,000, but Action Comics #1 was … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Kurczak gyros z ziemniakami i papryką zapiekany w papilotach

Przejdź do treści Menu Na skróty Hity Kwestii Smaku Znane i lubiane Filety drobiowe Polędwiczki Schab Karkówka Kotlety Burgery Pulpeciki Potrawy tradycyjne Popularne ciasta Więcej... Szybki obiad Szybkie ciasto Obiad na niedzielę Bar mleczny Naleśniki Pierogi Kluski śląskie Kopyt … | Continue reading


@kwestiasmaku.com | 1 hour ago

Why Ukrainian fintech is developing so quickly, and why that’s important for Europe

I am often asked why Ukrainian fintech is so developed and successful. I will say the key thing is the people. But it’s not just that. There is a range of factors, future directions of movement, and challenges. Even before the Russian full-scale invasion, Ukrainian fintech proved … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 1 hour ago

2.5 million podcast episode transcripts

And, discover the top 1,000 shows on Spotify. Sponsored by Podcastle. Create, Edit, Publish, and Grow your podcast -- all in one collaborative, AI-powered platform. Make your voice heard with Podcastle. Visit https://podnews.net/update/millions-of-podcast-transcripts for the stor … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 1 hour ago

Bibliophilic

Photo by shellac on Flickr In Ask Metafilter bluloo is looking for deeply engrossing beach reads, 168 would like recs for really good book blogs, and WithWildAbandon seeks what seems to be a unicorn — "a comprehensive, continually updated list of celebrity book clubs with ALL of … | Continue reading


@bestof.metafilter.com | 1 hour ago

‘It connects us to nature’: the Muslim women finding joy in England’s woodlands

A group of Muslim women from east London have found kinship, fitness and spirituality through Nordic walking in the woods The post ‘It connects us to nature’: the Muslim women finding joy in England’s woodlands appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 1 hour ago

Albertsons reduces food waste by thinking about what happens at home: 'That's where the power of the opportunity is'

"Everybody has to eat. ... Food's sort of the great equalizer." Albertsons reduces food waste by thinking about what happens at home: 'That's where the power of the opportunity is' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Review: Latest Landroid robo-mower could do with a tad more Vision

We've now spent several months with the latest wire-free Landroid robo-mower, and we've found it a mix of confusing, educational, satisfying and highly entertaining. Oddly enough, the one thing the Vision seems to need... is a bit more vision. Continue Reading Category: Around Th … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Tucker Carlson’s Turn. A Stabbing in Sydney. Plus. . .

Book bans. The widening war in the Middle East. TikTok employees say they worked for bosses in Beijing. The Free Press’s first rodeo. And more. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

How we’re tracking AI incidents around global elections

Rest of World is collecting examples of AI being used for campaigning, misinformation, and memes in a regularly updated tracker. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 hour ago

The co-founder driving India’s two-wheeler EV revolution for over a decade

Tarun Mehta is the co-founder and CEO of Indian electric two-wheeler company Ather Energy. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 hour ago

Episode 709 | The 7 Greatest Investments of My Life

In episode 709, join Rob Walling for a solo adventure as he shares his story of growing his personal wealth over the past few decades. Selling companies was the major driver of wealth, but he also explores the role of cryptocurrency, running profitable companies, and angel invest … | Continue reading


@startupsfortherestofus.com | 1 hour ago

Sexier Heat Pumps Are Hitting the Market

Quilt, a climate tech startup banking on the appeal of sleeker, smarter electric heat pumps, announced today that its products will be available to order in the Bay Area starting May 15. I first wrote about Quilt a year ago after the company raised a $9 million seed round. Its fo … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

How To Monitor And Optimize Google Core Web Vitals

The three Core Web Vitals metrics don’t only tell you how visitors experience your website but also impact your Google search result rankings. In this article, we’ll look at what Core Web Vitals are, how they are measured, and how you can use DebugBear to monitor them continuousl … | Continue reading


@smashingmagazine.com | 1 hour ago

2024 AI Elections Tracker

As dozens of countries head to the polls, we’re monitoring the way AI is being used to inform, misinform, and entertain voters. | Continue reading


@restofworld.org | 1 hour ago

A Busy Developer’s Guide to Quantum Computing - Part 2

Introduction In the previous Part of the series, I gave a quick overview of a quantum computer. In this Part, I’m going to talk a little bit about qubits and other building blocks behind that picture. I keep it lightweight, showing only the parts necessary to understand the logic … | Continue reading


@softwaremill.com | 1 hour ago

Hi-Hat House, Boulder / FLOWER Architecture

The Hi-Hat House, a project by FLOWER Architecture, offers a unique narrative of adaptability and innovation in residential design. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

Vinnova announces new partnershp with NSF on 6G research

A new agreement has been signed between Vinnova, the Swedish Research Council and National Science Foundation (NSF) in the USA which will enable joint research and innovation initiatives. The first goal is initiatives within 6G, the next generation of wireless communication techn … | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 2 hours ago

RIKEN and Argonne National Laboratory sign MOU on AI for Science

In the United States-Japan Joint Leaders’ Statement released today, the collaboration between RIKEN and Argonne National Laboratory on AI for Science was welcomed. On April 5, the two institutes signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for carrying out joint research in the are … | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 2 hours ago

Spring/Summer Personalities Awaken

crowds roam, engines roar winter solitude retreats except at sunrise | Continue reading


@cimple.life | 2 hours ago

A New Book From Stevie Turner: Only 99p/99c!

Stevie has taken time away from blogging, and is publishing a book of short stories soon. It is available to pre order. You can find the link on her site. | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 2 hours ago

Innovate UK: New agri-tech centre launches in April

Innovate UK CEO, Indro Mukerjee, has unveiled the UK Agri-Tech Centre, the UK’s largest agri-tech organisation responsible for driving innovation in the sector. This follows last September’s announcement that three existing Agri-Tech Centres will join forces to create a new integ … | Continue reading


@sciencebusiness.net | 2 hours ago

Apple Watch Heads Up Display – Navigr8 and ActiveLook – TBT Directions, Compass and Varia H.U.D.

following complex instructions it must be beneficial to have that info in your field of vision The post Apple Watch Heads Up Display – Navigr8 and ActiveLook – TBT Directions, Compass and Varia H.U.D. appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at … | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 2 hours ago

Anthony Horowitz on Giving Himself a New Role in His Latest Mystery

Anthony Horowitz is missing. Not the real Anthony Horowitz, of course. He’s exactly where you’d expect him to be—hunkered down at his desk, toiling away at the next novel even as his newest is hitting bookshelves around the world. But more than sixty pages into Close to Death (Ap … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 2 hours ago

Mozilla Firefox 125 Released with Added Conveniences

You know the drill by now: a new month rolls around, and a new version of the inimitable Mozilla Firefox rolls off the release server for us all to enjoy. And bang on cue, Firefox 125 has arrived. The big-ticket new feature in this update is URL paste suggestions: Mozilla says th … | Continue reading


@omgubuntu.co.uk | 2 hours ago

How a Hollywood Fixer Played Both Sides of a War Between Frank Sinatra and the Tabloids

By the 1950s, Wheaties had gained massive popularity as the “Breakfast of Champions.” Packaged in a bright orange box with famous sports figures on the cover, the iconic breakfast cereal was marketed to consumers as a healthy way to nourish a fit and active lifestyle. According t … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 2 hours ago

On Writing a Book When The World is On Fire

The world is terrifying. It seems like such an obvious thing to say, right? Of course, the world is terrifying! Turn on the news! Look around! The world’s always been terrifying! Still, when I think about what that means in practice, not in theory, the terror becomes sharper, mor … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 2 hours ago

Megan Campisi on the Wild Tales of Allan Pinkerton

Allan Pinkerton is a storied figure in the American imagination. Most know his agency for its violent anti-union mercenary work, but few realize that Pinkerton was an Abolitionist, as well, who ran a stop on the Underground Railroad and headed Abraham Lincoln’s secret service dur … | Continue reading


@crimereads.com | 2 hours ago

Have You Ever Totally Trusted Someone?

Have you ever totally trusted someone? I’m not talking about how you might normally trust people; I’m talking about making yourself completely vulnerable — because you’re absolutely convinced they have your best interest at heart. If you can point to a handful of people who meet … | Continue reading


@franksonnenbergonline.com | 2 hours ago

The surprising reason we blink so much more than we need to

Blinking keeps our eyes moist – but we actually blink way more often than we need to if that was the only reason. Scientists at the University of Rochester have now found that the involuntary action plays a bigger role than we thought, helping us process visual information. Conti … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

How the Berlin Wall Worked: The Engineering & Structural Design of the Wall That Formidably Divided East & West

More than thirty years after the formal dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, few around the world have a clear understanding of how life actually worked there. That holds less for the larger political and economic questions than it does for the routine mechanic … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 2 hours ago