Introduction to OtterJet

In software architecture, observability is one of the most important characteristics. This is especially true for distributed systems. Communication between services often happens asynchronously by sending messages, which introduces complexity for the application's testability. I … | Continue reading


@softwaremill.com | 10 minutes ago

To-Go Coffee Cups Made of Turned Wood

There is a subset of Japanese artisans who pursue an almost absurd level of perfection. To those familiar with their materials and processes, the objects can inspire awe; to the layperson, it may seem that the attention paid to their manufacture needlessly surpasses the humility … | Continue reading


@core77.com | 11 minutes ago

Colleges Are Capitulating to the "Tentifada"

A university in California has promised a “review of Sabra Hummus.” | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 23 minutes ago

SOUO is a clean sheet motorcycle company with ominous intent

We love an adventurous start-up but GWM's new "clean sheet" motorcycle company announced last Friday really does look ominous in its potential to disrupt the established motorcycle industry order. Continue Reading Category: Motorcycles, Transport Tags: Honda Gold Wing, Souo Motor … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 23 minutes ago

Is There Really “Structural Overcapacity” of EVs & Solar that “the World Cannot Absorb”?

Last week, China’s President, Xi Jinping, was in Paris, France. Again, there were calls for China to address “Structural Overcapacity” that “will lead to Chinese EVs flooding Europe.” The loudest call came from Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who said … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 38 minutes ago

The Good, the Bad, and the Disruptive: Let us know where you stand in the 2024 Annual Developer Survey

This year we are asking familiar questions about your experience, but also have some new questions about what embedded programming technology you are using and what AI ethical responsibilities are most important to you. | Continue reading


@stackoverflow.blog | 46 minutes ago

Everything to Know About Bitcoin Pizza Day

On May 22, 2010, a man in Florida paid 10,000 Bitcoin for pizza. Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 47 minutes ago

Presented to He Who Is the Mark Messierest

[It helps if you know his last name is pronounced “Mess-e-a”] Over at Defector, Barry Petchesky has a review of the Mark Messier NHL Leadership Award The backstory to this award is that in 2006 someone in the NHL wondered, Wouldn’t it be fun if we created a Mark Messier award, wi … | Continue reading


@onefoottsunami.com | 48 minutes ago

This week's notable links

This is my regular digest of links and media I found notable over the last week. Did I miss something? Let me know! Share Openly: A simple icon for a new social sharing service A lovely blog post by Jon Hicks on his process for creating the ShareOpenly icon. Characteristically, l … | Continue reading


@newsletter.werd.io | 49 minutes ago

More red meat for you AI skeptics out there

Gary Smith writes: The real danger today is not that computers are smarter than us but that we think computers are smarter than us. This is in an article where he, like me, disagrees with the statement by computer scientist … Continue reading → | Continue reading


@statmodeling.stat.columbia.edu | 1 hour ago

OFFENSES: With what offense does Trump stand charged?

MONDAY, MAY 20, 2024 Our primitive national discourse: Abraham Lincoln put it best. For the record, he was quoting the New Testament when he did. We aren't Bible believers ourselves. But just to be specific, he was quoting Matthews 18:7: The Almighty has His own purposes. Woe unt … | Continue reading


@dailyhowler.blogspot.com | 1 hour ago

Blunders That Burn

Today's cakey slams are not intentional (honest!), but how are the recipients supposed to know that? Especially when you, the cake-orderer, can't stop laughing? Two words:"plausible deniability." Let's all practice together, shall we? When this shows up for Beth's birthday: "Oh m … | Continue reading


@cakewrecks.com | 1 hour ago

Chronicles of a Catsitter: King Fluff, Ding Dong, Pilaf, and Freddy

Mai Tran began catsitting in 2021 while Tran was on pandemic unemployment, often staying overnight in people’s homes. Tran has now cared for twenty-two cats and traveled to ten apartments all over New York City, observing the interior lives of cat owners and appeasing their neuro … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 1 hour ago

OmniGraffle giveaway!

I’m excited to offer the next giveaway, 2 Standard licenses ($209.98 value each) for OmniGraffle, including both iOS and Mac licenses. OmniGraffle is the premier application for visual communication of ideas. Omni makes great software, and OmniGraffle is evidence of that. This gi … | Continue reading


@brett.trpstra.net | 1 hour ago

Shopper shares excitement with photo of recent kitchen appliance bought for cheap at local thrift store: 'Does it actually work?'

Thrift stores offer affordable alternatives for home appliances, clothing, furniture, and more. Shopper shares excitement with photo of recent kitchen appliance bought for cheap at local thrift store: 'Does it actually work?' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 1 hour ago

Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt of Rivera Finally Revealed

Jerry Bruckheimer teases a new course for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. The Insidious franchise creeps forward with a sixth sequel. Plus, find out which live-action Spider-Man project is canceled at Amazon. The spoilers must flow! Read more... | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 1 hour ago

How “radical respect” can optimize collaboration

The word respect has two very different meanings. The first has to do with admiration for someone’s abilities, qualities, or achievements. That kind of admiration has to be earned. But that’s not what “radical respect” is about. The definition of respect I’m using is a regard for … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 1 hour ago

For the Ancient Maya, Cracked Mirrors Were a Portal to the World Beyond

This story was originally published on The Conversation. It appears here under a Creative Commons license. Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed my … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Puzzle Game Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Should Be Played With A Buddy

I cannot be trusted alone with tasks and math The post Puzzle Game Lorelei And The Laser Eyes Should Be Played With A Buddy appeared first on Aftermath. | Continue reading


@aftermath.site | 1 hour ago

TIL: Spring Bank Holiday in the UK used to be on a different day

From Wikipedia: Whit Monday, the day after Whitsun, remained a holiday in Britain until 1971 when, with effect from 1972, the ruling Conservative Government decided to permanently replace it, following a five year trial period, with a Spring Bank Holiday on the last Monday in May … | Continue reading


@cultrface.co.uk | 1 hour ago

High performers job hop when they can't find a high performance culture

On people leaving bad managers, frequently | Continue reading


@thedailydeveloper.substack.com | 1 hour ago

Net-zero vertical farm aims to solve a growing berry problem

Canadian researchers have embarked on a mission to produce year-round berry crops pretty much anywhere. The Agrotunnel vertical farm provides optimum growing conditions monitored by AI, and meets electricity needs with proprietary solar panels. Continue Reading Category: Good Thi … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 1 hour ago

Lawmakers strive to expedite casino licences in NYC

Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assemblyman Gary Pretlow are backing proposed legislation for the introduction of casino licenses in New York… Continue reading Lawmakers strive to expedite casino licences in NYC The post Lawmakers strive to expedite casino licences in NYC appeared fir … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

How Worried Should We Be About Hail?

Current conditions: Flooding killed nearly 100 people in Afghanistan over the weekend • Streets turned into rivers in southern Germany after heavy rain • It’s 110 degrees Fahrenheit in Delhi today, and the rest of the week will be hotter. THE TOP FIVE 1. Hail damage is making ins … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 1 hour ago

Harrison Butker is Catholic. So What?

This is America: We need to tolerate a Catholic man saying Catholic things at a Catholic university. | Continue reading


@thefp.com | 1 hour ago

Podcast: The Ludlow Massacre Site

Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we learn about the Ludlow colony in southern Colorado—a place that was once a bustling tent city and haven for miners and their families. But it wa … | Continue reading


@atlasobscura.com | 1 hour ago

Razer forced to pay over $1 million in refunds over Zephyr facemask

In 2021, Razer, the video game peripherals company, launched the Razer Zephyr, a supposedly N95-grade facemask that would supposedly protect… Continue reading Razer forced to pay over $1 million in refunds over Zephyr facemask The post Razer forced to pay over $1 million in refun … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

We take a stab at decoding SpaceX’s ever-changing plans for Starship in Florida

"On Artemis III, we anticipate using at least two of the launch sites: one at KSC and one at Starbase." | Continue reading


@arstechnica.com | 2 hours ago

It’s easy, it’s everywhere: the simple solution improving mental health around the globe

The common strand linking successful mental health projects from Guatemala to Zimbabwe and India The post It’s easy, it’s everywhere: the simple solution improving mental health around the globe appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading


@positive.news | 2 hours ago

Fallout x Fortnite: Release date, skins, leaks, event details, and more

Fallout has been the hottest talking topic of not only gamers but most of the world since the Prime Video… Continue reading Fallout x Fortnite: Release date, skins, leaks, event details, and more The post Fallout x Fortnite: Release date, skins, leaks, event details, and more app … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago

So Sorry! Just Seeing Your Ransom Note Now

Oh my god, hey! How’s it going? I feel like such a jerk, man. It has been the craziest week. I am literally just seeing this ransom note now. Ugh, I’m the worst. Okay, hang on, hang on, I’m just skimming back through—ah, shit. I see you set a meet time two nights ago, right under … | Continue reading


@mcsweeneys.net | 2 hours ago

Newly released data shows 7 countries generate all their electricity from clean energy, offering hope for other nations: 'We don't need miracle technologies'

The U.S. did not even come close to cracking the list. Newly released data shows 7 countries generate all their electricity from clean energy, offering hope for other nations: 'We don't need miracle technologies' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

‘Catland’ by Kathryn Hughes review

‘Catland’ by Kathryn Hughes review JamesHoare Mon, 05/20/2024 - 12:54 | Continue reading


@historytoday.com | 2 hours ago

Linguistic capture errors

Back in 2008, Arnold Zwicky described a category of typos that he called "completion errors": …a "completion error", a typo that results you start writing or typing a word and then drift part-way in to another word. I do this all too often with -ation and -ating words — starting … | Continue reading


@languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu | 2 hours ago

It isn't who you know - it's who knows you

I'm terrible at networking. I forget people's names minutes after meeting them, I never have business cards and lose the ones I'm given, and I can't go five minutes without burbling some nonsense. But I recognise that networking is a skill and, like any skill, it takes practice t … | Continue reading


@shkspr.mobi | 2 hours ago

SiGMA Asia Awards 2024: Boomerang Partners nominated for ‘Rising Star Affiliate Programme’

The fast-growing Boomerang Partners affiliate programme continues gaining global recognition, earning a nomination for the prestigious ‘Rising Star Affiliate Programme 2024’ category in the Asia region. With a rapidly growing network of over 5,200 affiliates across 70+ countries, … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 2 hours ago

Gizmodo Monday Puzzle: The World’s Simplest Game With a Massive Twist

Although most view tic-tac-toe as a kid’s game, puzzle designers see it as a canvas. I think the game’s simplicity almost taunts people—is a 3x3 grid with only two possible symbols really going to stump you? Yet members of the puzzle community continue to devise ingenious little … | Continue reading


@gizmodo.com | 2 hours ago

Changing Paintings: 20 Perseus kills Medusa

Perseus describes in his wedding speech how he beheaded Medusa, and how she came to have snakes in her hair. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 2 hours ago

did i just do my first pull-up?

Wanted to write a note but I guess this warrants a proper post since I’ve completed my main aspiration for 2024! Today while trying our home pull-up bar I realised I could... | Continue reading


@winnielim.org | 2 hours ago

Maternal mortality rate plummets, socially just salaries, curbing gun violence in Chicago

In today's edition of Squirrel News, we're covering groundbreaking progress in maternal mortality rates, how needs-based salaries are changing workplace dynamics for the better, and cognitive behavioural interventions are reducing gun violence rates in Chicago. | Continue reading


@squirrel-news.net | 2 hours ago

Earth from space: Rare phenomenon transforms African thunderstorm into giant ethereal 'jellyfish'

In 2018, a weather satellite captured a massive thunderstorm cloud in the shape of a jellyfish. The bizarre cloud was the result of a meteorological phenomenon gone wrong. | Continue reading


@livescience.com | 2 hours ago

A new, next gen Apple AirTag set to land in 2025

Apple is said to be developing a new edition of the popular AirTag tracker, which is to be introduced as… Continue reading A new, next gen Apple AirTag set to land in 2025 The post A new, next gen Apple AirTag set to land in 2025 appeared first on ReadWrite. | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago

New Stardew Valley Cookbook let’s you cook those tasty in-game treats in your own kitchen – Seafoam Pudding for dinner anyone?

Stardew Valley has been a phenomenon since it launched in 2016, bringing with it a whole new (and incredibly popular)… Continue reading New Stardew Valley Cookbook let’s you cook those tasty in-game treats in your own kitchen – Seafoam Pudding for dinner anyone? The post New Star … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 2 hours ago

TikTok Bookshelves to Open Across UK

TikTok is joining forces with the National Literacy Trust (NLT) to “BookTok bookshelves” in UK cities lacking in literary provision. These areas include 11 cities like Birmingham, Blackpool, Bradford, Doncaster, Manchester, Middlesborough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Peterborough, Sto … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

Will Amazon Ever Release a Kindle Color?

Yes! We have already reported on Amazon’s plan to launch next-gen Kindle with color ACeP Technology in 2025. Up until today, Kindle devices display text only in black and white. But the upcoming technology in 2025 may change things forever. Many of Kindle’s competitors including … | Continue reading


@goodereader.com | 2 hours ago

Most Common Mistakes When Wagering on Athletics

. The post Most Common Mistakes When Wagering on Athletics appeared first on the5krunner • tri bike run. The full post can be read now at the5krunner • tri bike run. | Continue reading


@the5krunner.com | 2 hours ago

Wondercraft launches “parrot mode”

And a big acquisition in London just ahead of The Podcast Show. Sponsored by Supporting Cast. What do Dateline, Radiolab, Search Engine, Criminal, The Rest is History, and Planet Money have in common? They all rely on Supporting Cast to sell podcast subscriptions. Find out why! V … | Continue reading


@podnews.net | 2 hours ago

Jiri Eischmann: Fedora 40 Release Party in Prague

Last Friday I organized a Fedora 40 release party in Prague. A month ago I got a message from Karel Ziegler of Etnetera Core if we could do a Fedora release party in Prague again. Etnetera Core is a mid-sized company that does custom software development and uses Red Hat technolo … | Continue reading


@enblog.eischmann.cz | 2 hours ago