I’ve been talking to Canadian and American friends after this latest round of college admissions and they have one message in common: Don’t let kids take honors and AP classes in high school. College admissions these days are mostly about GPA, which means that a B in AP physics i … | Continue reading
In a recent issue of Car and Driver, a mysterious full-page ad announcing the return of GM’s Pontiac brand (which got killed during the GM bailout 15 years ago) has people arguing and debating. Is it a real ad, or a joke by C&D or someone else who paid for ... [continued] The pos … | Continue reading
This is a current list of where and when I am scheduled to speak: I’m giving a webinar via Zoom on Wednesday, May 22, at 11:00 AM ET. The topic is “Should the USG Establish a Publicly Funded AI Option?“ The list is maintained on this page. | Continue reading
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5-14-24 Tired of negative people and what they attempt. Today is beautiful and full of invitation, so those […] | Continue reading
It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year—when instead of going out into the blazing heat of summer, we can stay inside where it’s nice and cool, read a bunch of comics, and still get the seasonal best of both worlds thanks to DC’s annual celebration of cake in all its beef … | Continue reading
Vienna is an old city that lived through various empires, sieges, and wars. Signs of these events can still be found throughout the city, but not many pay tribute to the past invaders. The Ottomans attacked the city in 1529, laying siege for two weeks before being driven away. Th … | Continue reading
The funniest bit Conan O'Brien has ever done is the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever. The post A Love Song to the Walker, Texas Ranger Lever, on the Occasion of Its 20th Anniversary appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Japan has announced plans to add fin whales — the second-largest animal on Earth — to its list of commercial whaling species, which currently includes Bryde's, sei and minke whales. | Continue reading
Swirling nanoscale electron vortices are among the unique behaviors of graphene, a super-strong 2D material with EV applications. The post Graphene Is Giving Up Its Secrets (And EVs Will Benefit) appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
Wisconsin has officially become the first state to buy bitcoin, according to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. And while $98 million isn’t considered a lot of money for a state pension fund, it’s still a notable move given how notoriously volatile cry … | Continue reading
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Tree rings suggest the Northern Hemisphere summer of 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, with temperatures exceeding those of the coldest summer in the same period by 7 degrees Fahrenheit (3.9 Celsius). | Continue reading
Conspiracy theorists on social media have been busy at work peddling their latest conclusion: The magnificent auroras seen over swaths of four different continents over the weekend were caused by a University of Alaska program that studies the ionosphere. Which, of course, is pur … | Continue reading
For better or worse, Moab, Utah, is more popular than ever. Not only is it a beautiful place itself, with a green, irrigated valley along the bottom and beautiful red rocks on every side, but it’s loaded with opportunities for outdoor recreation. It’s surrounded by national parks … | Continue reading
Overnight travel is freaking amazing. I've taken overnight trains and buses in the 'States, Europe and Asia and always loved it. To be unconscious during the boring parts of travel, then wake up at your destination, is the closest thing we have to teleportation.This Swift Pod con … | Continue reading
The Looking Glass Factory has launched two new spatial displays for creative professionals "who demand cutting-edge visualization tools for developing, presenting, and interacting with 3D digital images, video and applications in real time." Continue Reading Category: Technology … | Continue reading
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a common building block of AI software engineering. A deep dive into what it is, its limitations, and some alternative use cases. By Ross McNairn. | Continue reading
The more I think about it, the more I’m squarely in the camp of people who want iPad-like hardware that runs macOS, and I’m not sorry for saying it. | Continue reading
This summer, it’s time to return to Westeros. House of the Dragon season two is coming to HBO on June 16 and the latest trailer just dropped. In it, there’s plenty of drama, intrigue, old characters, new characters, and yes war is coming. Read more... | Continue reading
Today, there is no rain and no cold. It is a good day for photos. We are going to Vermont briefly to help a friend who needs her house and dog cared for while she gets some medical tests. We will be back after lunch. I might be playing chess with Ian McRae tonight. I […] | Continue reading
GameStop stock was once again skyrocketing Tuesday, a day after the return of Roaring Kitty — the American investor known for his Reddit posts — drove the shares sharply higher and brought meme stock mania back to the market. Read more... | Continue reading
Brilliant design is when you can take a waste product and transform it into something badly needed.In 1989 Phil McCrory, an Alabama hairdresser, was shampooing a customer's head. The TV in the salon was on, and news footage of the Exxon Valdez oil spill was being broadcast. As Mc … | Continue reading
On Monday, Apple and Google jointly announced a new privacy feature that warns Android and iOS users when an unknown Bluetooth tracking device travels with them. [...] | Continue reading
This thrifter got around a 90% discount by shopping secondhand. Shopper delighted after finding cult-classic kitchen appliance deeply discounted at thrift store: 'I've been looking for one' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Jurassic World: Chaos Theory continues the adventures ofAmblin and Netflix’s hit animated seriesJurassic WorldCamp Cretaceous, taking place during the events and aftermath of the Jurassic World films. Read more... | Continue reading
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The Deno Standard Library has moved to JSR, supporting SemVer ranges in imports and compatibility with Node.js, Cloudflare Workers, and more. | Continue reading
Sylas K. Barrett discusses chapters 26 and 27 of Robert Jordan's Winter's Heart. The post Reading The Wheel of Time: Elayne Goes on the Attack in Winter’s Heart (Part 18) appeared first on Reactor. | Continue reading
Located in the historic terminal Kaohsiung Station, the Takao Railway Museum commemorates Kaohsiung's historic railway. Kaohsiung Station opened at this site in 1908 during the Japanese colonial period, when Kaohsiung was part of Takao prefecture. The station served as the termin … | Continue reading
The chip-scale device could provide sensitive detection of lead levels in drinking water, whose toxicity affects 240 million people worldwide. | Continue reading
The back-and-forth of the Florida sports betting bill wages on as the US Department of Justice (DoJ) filed its response… Continue reading Florida sports betting case doesn’t belong in SCOTUS, US DOJ says The post Florida sports betting case doesn’t belong in SCOTUS, US DOJ says a … | Continue reading
Like a modern day Fleetwod Mac if they were working alongside Caroline Polachek or Jack Antonoff, the music explored by Mery's Key on "My Own Way" is absolutely stunning. | Continue reading
When Maria is excited about the word she’s doing, she invites me into her studio to see it and help her with a video. This is great fun for both of us – I’m a former TV producer – and Maria is one of those people that the camera loves. She never shows the slightest […] | Continue reading
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OKX, a prominent global digital asset exchange, has officially commenced operations in Australia, marking a significant milestone since establishing its… Continue reading OKX continues global expansion with Australia launch The post OKX continues global expansion with Australia l … | Continue reading
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Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, announced on Tuesday in an X post it was facing a “system-wide outage.” The company… Continue reading Coinbase sees global outage but says ‘funds are safe’ The post Coinbase sees global outage but says ‘funds are safe’ appeared first o … | Continue reading
All I want for Christmas is the ability to take notes on my Apple Watch. On my iPhone I can invoke Siri and say “Create a new note” and then dictate the note. But I can’t do that on my watch. The reason I’ve heard in the past is that in order for notes to […] | Continue reading
We’re having one last sale to get our inventory under control. We have put seven books on sale from now until June 14 – some of them deeply discounted. You can see all the titles on sale here. We don’t like to put things on sale, so why do this? Last year we bought a... | Continue reading
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Sydney Sweeney’s Barbarella movie might have found its writers. Chris Pratt has very high hopes of an MCU return—and a DC debut. Planet of the Apes’ producer wants at least five more movies of simian shenanigans. Plus, get a creepy look at David Cronenberg’s latest film. Spoilers … | Continue reading
Sharks, glorious sharks. One of the trinity that makes up elasmobranchs, a group of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks, rays, and skates. Sharks get their fair—actually unfair—share of hate for negative portrayals in media, especially of great white sharks, but the animals a … | Continue reading
This bright and refreshing iced coffee is made with fresh lemon juice, sugar, and strongly brewed coffee such as cold brew, espresso, or an iced coffee concentrate. Often dubbed the "world's first," it's good enough to also be ranked as the "world's best." The secret to making it … | Continue reading
An unknown number of orcas sunk a sailing yacht in Moroccan waters in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday, according to Spain’s maritime rescue service. While orcas are typically peaceful, this is the latest in a string of attacks that have hit the region in the past four years. Re … | Continue reading
Melissa Heikkilä in the MIT Technology Review: I’m stressed and running late, because what do you wear for the rest of eternity? This makes it sound like I’m dying, but it’s the opposite. I am, in a way, about to live forever, thanks to the AI video startup Synthesia. For the pas … | Continue reading
In 1951, a diesel-powered US Navy submarine called the U.S.S. Catfish passed under the Golden Gate Bridge and did a short tour of San Francisco Bay. While there, the crew decided to snap some photographs of San Francisco through its periscope. The photographs were rediscovered by … | Continue reading
One of the best things about having pets is how many laughs they bring. The Comedy Pet Photography Awards celebrates this fact with its annual competition, and this year there are 30 finalists to brighten up your day. Continue Reading Category: Photography, Technology Tags: Pets, … | Continue reading