"I couldn't do anything with the space." Homeowner shares before-and-after photos after transforming backyard overgrown with invasive plant: 'It looks so much cleaner' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Most batteries used in technology like smart watches and electric cars are made with lithium that travels across the world before even getting to manufacturers. But what if nearly half of the lithium used in the U.S. could come from Pennsylvania wastewater? A new analysis using c … | Continue reading
The Warhammer Skulls event returns. The annual festival of Warhammer video games, now entering its eighth entry, will go live starting on May 23. This will be kickstarted with a showcase hosted by Rahul Kohli. Expect to see more of the upcoming shooter Warhammer 40,000: Space Mar … | Continue reading
FERC acted today to ensure the transmission grid can meet the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity with a new rule that outlines how to plan and pay for facilities that regions of the country will need to keep the lights on and power the American economy through the 2 … | Continue reading
More fish spawning should help the ecosystem. Officials share remarkable before-and-after images of lake as water nears record levels following drought: 'This level of the lake is great for us' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Ilya Sutskever, OpenAI’s co-founder and chief scientist, announced he was leaving the company on Tuesday. OpenAI confirmed the departure in a press release. Sutskever’s official exit comes nearly six months after he helped lead an effort with other board members to fire CEO Sam A … | Continue reading
"There’s a unique sort of dread that comes with being born in this time." Man shares 'staggering' statistics highlighting major issues with cars: 'An indictment of how far we [haven't come]' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
I’ve expanded on the definition of “this week” to actually mean “3 weeks that occured in March.” 👀 At least for today. The theme of this edition is dynamic README workflows. Have you heard the word? You can read more about the work Stefanni Brasil (stefannibrasil) and Aks … | Continue reading
Here at DoltHub, we made a pledge to fix Dolt correctness bugs in 24 hours or less. We're proud of this pledge and we work hard to uphold it… | Continue reading
People who choose not to rely on their cars all the time are helping the environment by reducing their contributions to harmful emissions of planet-warming pollution. Resident gets confronted by police for walking 'too much': 'They couldn't understand why' first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Today is day 14 of WeblogPoMo2024, a month long daily blogging challenge. I’m challenging myself to write about a song each day, but there are many other people writing about other things. You should check them out! Today’s song is “Transistor Radio” by Cloud Cult. When I was a s … | Continue reading
My life depends on this – the writing. The story. MY reaction to the shift, to others and […] | Continue reading
The meetings industry is dominated by women, but peek into any corporate suite and odds are you’ll find a man. Why is it that so many women having aimed for the upper echelons of management, find themselves up against a glass ceiling? -Andrea Doyle | Continue reading
DC and its Kryptonians are now set to rule over two summers in a row. James Gunn’s Superman is currently filming aimed at a July 11, 2025 release, and it’ll now be joined the following year when Supergirl: World of Tomorrow comes to theaters June 26, 2026. Read more... | Continue reading
Travel, a house. Promising myself both are MUCH closer than I prior forecasted. This will agitate skeptics and […] | Continue reading
It's still unclear how long people will have to stay on the drugs to maintain the effects. | Continue reading
For over 300 years, La Maison du Pastel has handcrafted these pastel sticks, used by artists like Degas and Monet. | Continue reading
In 2023, the global average temperature was 58.96 degrees — about a third of a degree warmer than the previous hottest year. Scientist raises concerns after climate models fail to explain record heat last year: 'We need answers for why 2023 turned out to be the warmest year' firs … | Continue reading
Up early and by water to Whitehall to my Lord, and there had much talk with him about getting some money for him. He told me of his intention to get the Muster Master's place for Mr. Pierce, the purser, who he has a mind to carry to sea with him,... | Continue reading
I’d love to see a game similar to Ironsworn or Starforged, both Powered by the Apocalypse systems, set in the Fallout universe. The combination of the rich narrative of PbtA mechanics with the iconic post-apocalyptic world of Fallout could lead to a compelling and immersive role- … | Continue reading
Villa, save money and time and shield yourself from noise and distractions. A win, logged. Little afternoon meditation, […] | Continue reading
"The enemy without may be fought with swords. The enemy within is more insidious." | Continue reading
In the twentieth century, the jetpack became synonymous with the idea of a ‘futuristic society.’ Appearing in cartoons and magazines, it felt like a matter of time before people could ride a jetpack to work. But jetpacks never became a mainstream technology, leaving many to wonde … | Continue reading
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This week on Ruminate, snack follow up, a WeblogPoMo progress update, the 100 best albums, and AI on iOS. Links and Show Notes Snacks Herr’s Carolina Reaper Flavoured Cheese Curls - 1oz (28.4g) - American Fizz The rack of KitKats WeblogPoMo #WeblogPoMo Why I spell my name with tw … | Continue reading
You know those times WordPress is all, “Hey, we’re running out of memory here… think you can increase it?” Here, maybe a screenshot will help. It’s an age-old problem with an age-old solution: update the upload_max_size deal-eo to some bigger value, say 128mb or whatever you need … | Continue reading
I had it all figured out. I would spend time with a friend in Flagstaff, travel across the Navajo Nation, then turn north into Utah, explore Butler Wash and the canyons of Comb Ridge, then go northwest to Goblin Valley and more canyon hikes, then north to the Wedge and Little Gra … | Continue reading
Plus a bonus behind-the-scenes featurette catching us up on all the characters. | Continue reading
Delisting non-consensual deepfake porn on Google is "draining," victim says. | Continue reading
Gardening is a great way to save money on produce, especially with hacks like these that help us to cultivate such a bounty. Garden expert demonstrates simple method to prevent bad fruit tree harvest: 'You have to sacrifice it' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Croham Hurst Woods is an ancient woodland in the middle of suburban South Croydon, Surrey, that is considered a nationally important archaeological site. The entire woodland covers quite a steep hill, where evidence of late Mesolithic settlements has been found. Neolithic flint t … | Continue reading
Dropbox, the world’s leading file hosting service based in the USA, has acquired the ebook reading app Readmill. This iOS and Android app will now shut down following the acquisition. The Berlin-based social and shareable reading platform – Readmill – confirmed the acquisition on … | Continue reading
Amazon has a Prime Day event lined up in July but is already offering its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe at one of its lowest prices so far. Right now, you can snag up the Kindle Scribe for $279, which is post a flat $110 discount on the regular price. This might be a … | Continue reading
The Amazon Book Sale is here, just in time to indulge your inner bookworm with the summer vacation just days away. The sale starts May 15 and runs through May 20. During this period, there are going to be hefty discounts on e-books, print books, audiobooks, or even Kindle devices … | Continue reading
Agatha All Along was, of course, Agatha all along. Tuesday, Marvel Studios finally finished its multi-year magic trick, changing the title of the upcoming Agatha Harkness show every few months, and landed on its official title. And it’s the one we expected all along: Agatha All A … | Continue reading
Apparently it's also an old diner trick! READ MORE... | Continue reading
The primary concept for Sunset Harbour Apartment was to make the view and the art collection the focal points, set against a minimalistic interior backdrop. The interiors radiate a serene ambiance with a minimalist yet warm style, allowing the artworks to take center stage. Conti … | Continue reading
We’ve turned a big corner when it comes to electrification of the auto industry. Just 5–10 years ago, automakers were largely laughing at electric cars, slow-walking the transition, and had modest electrification plans. That changed with the anticipation for and arrival of the Te … | Continue reading
Web designers and bloggers have been able to use alternative text, often referred to as “alt-text”, to describe images and photos, for decades. Alt-text helps people with little or no vision comprehend a website image, so long as the description is reasonably accurate. In recent … | Continue reading
Disney Parks has revealed the opening date for its highly anticipated Tiana’s Bayou Adventure attraction based on the world of Disney Animation’s The Princess and the Frog. Starting June 28, visitors to Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL can finally ride the water flume boats on a … | Continue reading
Google’s latest I/O conference was an absolute slurry of AI promises. The company took so many stabs with new AI models, showing off new AI capabilities that integrate Gemini into every single Google product or service under the sun. But take enough shots, and the law of averages … | Continue reading
The behavior by these tourists exhibits a carelessness and disrespect for the wildlife. Parkgoer shares concerning photo of tourists surrounding grizzly bear at national park: 'People with cameras feel so entitled' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
At age 17, chef and video creator George Lee gave up eating meat for 100 days. His A-gong, or grandfather, had passed away, and in Lee’s native Taiwan, traditional Buddhist mourning rituals require the family to abstain from meat after the death of a relative, to accumulate good … | Continue reading
MacRumors, on Threads, just four days ago: Apple’s thinnest device ever.#ipadpro #bendgate Tim Hardwick, writing on MacRumors today: Despite videos indicating that the 2018 iPad Pro models bent more easily than other models, Apple said the bend did not worsen over time or negativ … | Continue reading
Meme stock mania made a powerful comeback this week as shares of GameStop (GME) and AMC Entertainment skyrocketed. This, without… Continue reading GameStop (GME) and AMC Meme Stock Prices Pumping – 3 Best Meme Coins to Buy Now The post GameStop (GME) and AMC Meme Stock Prices Pum … | Continue reading
Ben Kawaller reports from the Dallas Reggae Festival, where one black Southern woman said the unthinkable: ‘I’ve never really experienced racism!’ | Continue reading
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