I admit this might be a bit much, but, to be clearthe title of this journalis called The Book of Chaosand so . . in fairness to the topic, yesI think that both love and lustand the interchangeablenessof the two can be enough to drive anyone crazy. And, so . . . Yes, sure.I am […] | Continue reading
They say project yourself, But I’m an Edinburgh man myself Manu’s post on how marketing himself makes him feel uncomfortable has been doing the rounds recently. As ever from Manu, it’s a thoughtful, honest piece that’s well worth the read. Every time I need to do something that … | Continue reading
This hack could save your fruits this summer. Kitchen hack expert shares 'game-changing' trick to make summer fruits last as long as possible: 'The best advice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you spend your hard-earned money on fresh produce, you probably hate to see it wasted at the end of the week. Doctor shares safe and healthy tip for keeping your produce fresh for longer: 'I've been doing it all wrong' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
By applying the lessons of great novels to real life, a professor predicted cancel culture decades before the internet existed. | Continue reading
Lasers have helped uncover ancient human-made structures the world over. | Continue reading
In our top stories this week, reporter Passant Rabie explores potential projects to visit and study asteroid Apophis when it performs a close encounter with Earth in 2029. Consumer Reports reveals that about 20% of fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. may have unsafe pesticide … | Continue reading
"Great advice." Expert gardener demonstrates 'simple' trick for boosting tomato production: 'I instantly got higher yields' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Everything you need to know about the humanoids that will soon enter the workforce — or are in it already. | Continue reading
This is the thirtieth part of a fiction serial, in 754 words. During the next two years, Hettie’s life changed a great deal. Edward got his long-desired move to the suburbs when they bought a pre-war semi-detached house in Beckenham, still in Kent but close to south London. He so … | Continue reading
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My cat has nothing in common with Maisie Dobbs. Let me back up. Picture the scene: it’s December 2021. My first nephew had just been born, and because of the pandemic, I couldn’t meet him in person or help my sister the way she’d helped me after my sons were born. I was feeling h … | Continue reading
Hubble Monitors Supernova In Nearby Galaxy M82 from NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Mefites are expressing joy that their seeking-tendrils have encountered the short science fiction story "Hello! Hello! Hello!" by Fiona Jones ... plus general vibrating gratitude at brainwane for … | Continue reading
What's the science behind starting a fire with flint and steel? | Continue reading
“Ending Agriculture isn’t the Climate-Crisis Solution Some Think It Is.” Taras Grescoe weighs in on the debate about lab-grown protein and makes a sensible defense of farming: “we need to forget about techno-mirages. Lab-grown protein, like the hyperloop and flying cars, will pro … | Continue reading
"Found out it's in the mint family and immediately dug it back up and put it in a pot." Gardener shares cautionary photo after realizing common planting mistake: 'RIP garden' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
This painting depicts the famous charge of the Scots Greys at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. It was painted by Lady Elizabeth Butler in 1881, and can be seen at the Leeds Art Gallery in Yorkshire, England. The canvas is just over 3 feet high by 6.5 feet wide. Like many paintings … | Continue reading
Productivity is like a flower, it needs nurturing and dies if salted. For me, the fertilizer is knowing the meaning of work, how to do it, being on a good team, and feeling enthusiasm. I feel most productive in the mornings, late afternoons, and early evenings, and least producti … | Continue reading
Here are this weekend’s Mac riddles to entertain you through family time, shopping and recreation. 1: Financial collapse […] | Continue reading
The government is leaning heavily into subsidizing the research and development needed to make nuclear energy even safer and more efficient. Government announces nearly $20 million in funding to advance nuclear energy technology: 'These awards invest in the next generation of nuc … | Continue reading
So, I recently quit my job. On the evening of 25th Feb, I finally decided I’d had enough of the bullshit and that was that. I went in to work the next day and quit. Except, I didn’t. No, I’d planned to resign on the following day but I think I was so mentally committed to the ide … | Continue reading
The Bitcoin price increase, seen easily on the Binance website, has catalyzed a renaissance of interest in blockchain technology, highlighting its potential beyond cryptocurrencies. Blockchain, the underlying technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is essentially a … | Continue reading
Our apartment above the print shop in Serrazzano is heated by a woodstove in the kitchen. We’ve landed in Western Europe during some unseasonably cold weather; nearly everyone we tells us that it was so wonderfully warm “just a few weeks ago.” It’s 8°C outside this morning, thou … | Continue reading
The current AI chaos is prompting people to write all sorts of posts and articles about the imminent death of the web. The current debacle surrounding the TikTok ban (forced sale?) in the US is making journalists believe that the internet as a global town square where people can … | Continue reading
The basic ingredients dictate Overmono mixing Turn the Page should be brilliant – I love both artists and the original song – and foregrounding the strings and swirls of the original is cool. But this sounds a bit like just welding Overmono and The Streets together. The fucking h … | Continue reading
Besides creating a nuisance and a mess, all that plastic waste contaminates the environment with microplastics. Passerby captures photos of concerning scene outside construction site: 'Not sure how they are ever going to clean up' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
If you can't run Sonoma on your Mac, how can you ensure it's still secure? Do you need to run 3rd party software? What are the risks? | Continue reading
I started the week with several days of headaches, thinking I might have caught what E had the days before. I stayed at home mostly because of it. In the second half of the week my head cleared. This week I Discussed the Digital Europe Program with a client and the national stati … | Continue reading
It is that time again – the next Call of Duty iteration is on its way and we’re heading back… Continue reading Call of Duty Black Ops Gulf War – Release date speculation, platforms, Zombies, and everything we know The post Call of Duty Black Ops Gulf War – Release date speculatio … | Continue reading
On my walk yesterday I saw a beautiful little roe deer standing maybe 30 yards away in long grass looking at me with its ears perked up. We just looked at each other for a while and then I moved on. But it was still there on my way back and I spent longer watching […] | Continue reading
If you've been following the explosion of AI hype in the past few months, you've probably heard of LangChain. LangChain, developed by Harrison Chase, is a Python and JavaScript library for interfacing with [OpenAI(https://openai.com/)]'s GPT APIs (later expanding to more models) … | Continue reading
Są takie dni kiedy ochota na słodkie nie pozwala o sobie zapomnieć. Sycące ciasto z płatków owsianych z bananami i białą czekoladą to mój sposób by się z nią uporać. Mam nadzieję, że przepis wprawi Was w błogi nastrój. Jeżeli nie zniknie od razu po upieczeniu to bez wyrzutów sumi … | Continue reading
The latest exhibition at the MO Museum in Vilnius focuses on sexuality, gender representations and relations in the visual art of the Baltic region from the 1960s to the present. Curated by Inga Lāce, Adomas Narkevičius, and Rebeka Põldsam, the title of the latest exhibition at t … | Continue reading
I am sharing a lovely teatime recipe with you today for Golden Tea Cakes. They are also known as Golden Betty's. Probably because they bake up to a lovely golden color and contain the golden warmth of ginger. The original recipe is a very old one, published in the Farmer's Weekly … | Continue reading
"This has been a cautionary tale that has left New York in a really challenging spot." Closure of nuclear plant sparks debate as new problem arises: 'It's been a real step backward' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lidl staff found millions of euros worth of the white powder among banana crates which had arrived from South America. Lidl employees discover cocaine in banana crates Employees... | Continue reading
( TL;DR: I’m working on a special project to visit every national park and prove that EVs are good enough for road trips, even if you’re not wealthy. You can donate to the effort here.) The Problem While U.S. EV sales aren’t cratering the way some media outlets and personalities … | Continue reading
Learning how to measure is an important science skill. Measuring is used in science data collection. Measuring is also a… The post Learning How to Measure: Preschool Activity appeared first on Kids Activities Blog. | Continue reading
"Most Lunchables and other packaged lunch meals are packed with saturated fat and cholesterol." Popular school lunch products targeted for removal after unsettling test results: 'There's a lot to be concerned about' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The tech podcast where every day is Earth Day, except for that time we recorded on Mars. ⏱️⏱️⏱️ Dan Moren: Meta has rolled out its new AI Assistant in several places, including its smart glasses collaboration with Ray-Ban. Does this feel like the second coming of Google Glass, or … | Continue reading
For those not subscribed to the FIT File (it’s free!) via your regular podcast app or on YouTube, here’s a quick post with the highlights from the most recent episode. In this episode, we talk about the new Sennheiser … Read More Here → | Continue reading
"If you already have it growing in your garden, take action now to ensure it's properly contained." Homeowners forced to vacate for months after invasive plant bursts through walls: 'I would urge anyone considering planting bamboo to think twice' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Lameazoid Link List for Friday 2024-04-26 26-Apr-2024 – The Games That Defined the Nintendo Game Boy Brief Summary: “35 years ago, Nintendo gifted gamers everywhere (well…technically just Japan, at first) with the Gam” 26-Apr-2024 – Suntory x Super Mario collaboration creates a c … | Continue reading
Testing of the California system is expected to be completed in 2028, with service starting by the end of the decade. California High-Speed Rail Authority releases first look at futuristic interior of new trains — here's why it's important first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"So wonderful to see!" Pleased gardener shares video of adorable visitor spotted in their unconventional backyard: 'I could watch this all day' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
A growing number of Dutch dairies are falling victim to thefts and burglaries according to an interview given by members of the Association of Farm Dairy Producers to RTL Nieuws.... | Continue reading
Waldo Jaquith: I made a new Mastodon bot, called “I Hope This Email Finds You.” Twice a day it proposes a novel way to conclude that sentence that opens so many emails. (It uses phrases from Google Books that include the phrase “finds you.”) I’ve been having fun reading these, so … | Continue reading
"There is a concern that we won't ever have the volumes we had in the past in the future." Farmers warn food aisles will soon be empty because of crushing conditions: 'We are not in a good position' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading