Midweek Chuckles

It’s Wednesday, it’s pouring with rain outside, so let’s get chuckling! | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 22 minutes ago

Songs I Like (34)

I’m in the mood for a funky song with nice harmonies, good memories, and getting my feet tapping. “A Night to Remember” is a song by American R&B group Shalamar. It was released in 1982, when I was 30 years old. As I recall, this was their biggest hit in the UK, with the group … … | Continue reading


@beetleypete.com | 23 minutes ago

It Was a Big Week for the Power Grid

Transmission has been one of the biggest obstacles of decarbonizing the power grid in America. In the past week, however, the country has taken two big steps toward finally removing it. Last week, the Department of Energy published a list of 10 high-priority areas for grid develo … | Continue reading


@heatmap.news | 25 minutes ago

10-euro tickets: Dutch rail company announces new services across Europe

The Dutch train operator Flywise will launch new GoVolta services between Amsterdam, Berlin, Basel and Copenhagen in the spring of 2025. GoVolta to launch daily Amsterdam-Berlin... | Continue reading


@iamexpat.de | 29 minutes ago

Read 20 Short Stories From Nobel Prize-Winning Writer Alice Munro (RIP) Free Online

Note: Back in 2013, when Alice Munro won the Nobel Prize in Literature, we published a post featuring 20 short stories written by Munro. Today, with the sad news that Alice Munro has passed away, at the age of 92, we’re bringing the original post (from October 10, 2013) back to t … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 35 minutes ago

Newly discovered Earth-sized planet may lack an atmosphere

Circling a cold, Jupiter-sized star, the new world could offer an unobstructed view of its surface composition and history. | Continue reading


@news.mit.edu | 35 minutes ago

Enchanting Axioms: The Snake Oil in the Water We Drink

As-Long-As-Your’re-Happy . . . Follow-Your-Heart . . . Be-True-To-Yourself . . . Believe-In-Yourself . . . Live-Your-Truth . . . Be-Your-Best-Self . . . Do-What-You-Love — the aphorisms of our day are elegant. They sound like beautiful advice. They’re certainly enticing. Who woul … | Continue reading


@frontporchrepublic.com | 35 minutes ago

Shopper issues warning after examining sickly plants for sale at local home improvement store: 'This physically pains me to look at'

"You can never be too careful with new plants from anywhere." Shopper issues warning after examining sickly plants for sale at local home improvement store: 'This physically pains me to look at' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 35 minutes ago

Chaos and tension at OpenAI

Safety seems to be taking a back seat | Continue reading


@garymarcus.substack.com | 36 minutes ago

Map of magnetic fields in the Milky Way

Based on data from NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA), Villanova University… Tags: magnetic fields, Milky Way, NASA, Strange Maps | Continue reading


@flowingdata.com | 46 minutes ago

Inside a California oil town’s divisive plan to survive the energy transition

Kern County is betting on carbon capture to replace oil jobs and tax revenue. But will the county’s new economy repeat the sins of the old one? | Continue reading


@grist.org | 50 minutes ago

Transparent bamboo: A fireproof and waterproof alternative to glass

Glass might soon have some competition from an unlikely rival – bamboo. Scientists in China have turned regular old bamboo into a transparent material that’s also resistant to fire and water, and suppresses smoke. Continue Reading Category: Materials, Science Tags: Wood, Bamboo, … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 54 minutes ago

20 Must-Have VS Code Extensions for 2024 🔥

In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) has established itself as one of the most powerful and versatile code editors, beloved by developers worldwide for its customi … | Continue reading


@dev.to | 1 hour ago

Tribes could lease their water to dry states. Why is it so hard?

The Colorado River Indian Tribes can now lease water to non-Indigenous users along the drought-stricken river. Most nations can’t do the same. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 1 hour ago

Wes Anderson Directs & Stars in an Ad Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Montblanc’s Signature Pen

One hardly has to be an expert on the films of Wes Anderson to imagine that the man writes with a fountain pen. Maybe back in the early nineteen-nineties, when he was shooting the black-and-white short that would become Bottle Rocket on the streets of Austin, he had to settle for … | Continue reading


@openculture.com | 1 hour ago

A trillion cicadas will emerge in the next few weeks. This hasn’t happened since 1803.

They're a little early, thanks to climate change. | Continue reading


@grist.org | 1 hour ago

Generate Object Mapping Using MapStruct

The blog introduces MapStruct, a tool that simplifies mapping code generation between different object models. It explains MapStruct's features and prerequisites, and demonstrates mapping between DTO and domain models using the Spring Boot project. The blog also covers the creati … | Continue reading


@mydeveloperplanet.com | 1 hour ago

Meme Stocks Outperform Bitcoin Price In May – Are These Under-the-Radar Solana Meme Coins Next?

If someone asked you about the hottest story in crypto this week, the unexpected answer might be meme stocks. Even… Continue reading Meme Stocks Outperform Bitcoin Price In May – Are These Under-the-Radar Solana Meme Coins Next? The post Meme Stocks Outperform Bitcoin Price In Ma … | Continue reading


@readwrite.com | 1 hour ago

The Vary HTTP Header

Recently, I stumbled upon the list of all registered HTTP Headers. This post is dedicated to the Vary HTTP Header. The post The Vary HTTP Header appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading


@foojay.io | 1 hour ago

Software Testing as a Debugging Tool

Software testing functions as a critical debugging tool, significantly enhancing code reliability and streamlining the development process. The post Software Testing as a Debugging Tool appeared first on foojay. | Continue reading


@foojay.io | 1 hour ago

Merge conflicts in go.sum

Configure git to automatically handle merge conflicts in go.sum | Continue reading


@gabnotes.org | 1 hour ago

Surf Coast House / Baker Drofenik Architects

This new 7.8 star rated energy efficient family home on the Surf Coast is built on four acres for a young active family. The home stretches out across a re-vegetated native landscape to capture north sun and views across an existing pool to a creek beyond. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 1 hour ago

In the agrifood sector, women can be agents of change

EIT Food’s Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) programme offers female entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop the kind of innovative ideas needed to create a future-fit food system. Women play a crucial role for the development and economic growth of rural communities across Eur … | Continue reading


@emerging-europe.com | 2 hours ago

Why heat-pump water heaters could soon take off

Canary Media’s Electrified Life column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. Planning on replacing your water heater in the next few years? You could find yourself in the midst of a … | Continue reading


@canarymedia.com | 2 hours ago

A pillar of the internet shifts, as Google starts doing the Googling for you

If you've been online since the mid-90s, you'll remember the chaos of pre-Google search, which is probably best exemplified by Dogpile, a search engine that literally searched all the other search engines for you, to give you some hope of finding what you wanted. Continue Reading … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

How a handful of independent publishers are doing their thing

I’m completely fascinated by independent publishing. It’s mainly because I’m thinking a lot about the future of this publication, so let me explain what fascinates me about these publications. The first is The Cascade by Robin Rendle. You’ve almost certainly read Robin’s fantasti … | Continue reading


@piccalil.li | 2 hours ago

Stealthy off-grid camper trailer flips out above-ground bathroom tent

We've already seen the unique spin Australia's BRS Offroad was able to put on the teardrop trailer, and more recently, it's further honed its craft on a larger, blacked-out stealth machine that disappears into the nighttime landscape like an international dark sky park. The new P … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 2 hours ago

Migrating from Oracle Java Undermines Digital Transformation Efforts 

There's a myth that Java migration is expensive, ties up developer resources, and sets digital transformation efforts behind. The post Migrating from Oracle Java Undermines Digital Transformation Efforts appeared first on Azul | Better Java Performance, Superior Java Support. | Continue reading


@azul.com | 2 hours ago

EUreka3D at the XV Jornada d’Estudi i Debat in Barcelona

The 2024 theme of the conference is: New heritages, new feudalisms: the servitudes of digital documentation This annual conference is organized by the Professional Association of Archives and Document Management of Catalonia. The programme of 2024 edition discusses importance and … | Continue reading


@digitalmeetsculture.net | 2 hours ago

Daimler Buses & ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft Celebrate Completion Of Electrified e-Bus Depot

Daimler Buses Solutions GmbH carried out all construction work for 120 charging stations as general contractor A total of 120 eCitaro Solo buses delivered since project start in 2019 Project completion celebrated with Andreas Kowol, Head of Building and Transport of the City of W … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 2 hours ago

Folding for Lucy

After the death of my niece, Lucy, I decided to donate a portion of our household compute to cancer research through Folding@Home | Continue reading


@chrisshort.net | 2 hours ago

New report shows concerning trend in global deforestation rates: 'The world took two steps forward, two steps back'

While there have been some positive developments in curbing rainforest destruction, the continued loss of these vital ecosystems poses a significant threat to our planet's health. New report shows concerning trend in global deforestation rates: 'The world took two steps forward, … | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 2 hours ago

Arbitrariness Costs

I’ve long held that civilization is the process of turning the incomprehensible into the arbitrary. The incomprehensible can be scary but the arbitrary tends to be merely exhausting. Unless the stakes are high, such as in paperwork around taxes or passports and visas. Then the ex … | Continue reading


@ribbonfarm.com | 2 hours ago

New heritages, new feudalisms: the servitudes of digital documentation

Barcelona, 15th May 2024 The Conference, which is structured around three lines of debate, aims to reflect on the future of digital heritage and the dependencies and cooperations that germinate in the liquid age from a scientific, social and humanistic perspective, while transiti … | Continue reading


@digitalmeetsculture.net | 2 hours ago

Parque Augusta Apartment / Juliana Garcia Arquitetura

An open and integrated space was the vision for a couple when they approached architect Juliana Garcia for their project on Rua Augusta, São Paulo. The color and material choices for the decoration also stand out. Continue reading | Continue reading


@homeworlddesign.com | 2 hours ago

KI und Open Data in der MICE-Branche

ARTIKEL DER WOCHE: Im Eventsektor kann Künstliche Intelligenz (KI) Symbiose zwischen menschlichem Know-how und maschineller Produktivität schaffen. Grundlage dessen ist der Zugang zu hochwertigen Daten bzw. Open Data. | Continue reading


@event-partner.de | 2 hours ago

How to find what you want in the log

A strategy for diagnosing problems using the log. How to limit the number of entries shown using appropriate periods and predicates, and more. | Continue reading


@eclecticlight.co | 3 hours ago

Very Busy Week

Yesterday and today, two miles each. Fruit breakfast, shower, Morning Prayer (at church yesterday, at home today), finished paperwork, caught up (somewhat) on email, and so on and so forth. Monday was a long trip to Church House in Kidlington; this morning will be a Zoom conferen … | Continue reading


@akma.disseminary.org | 3 hours ago

Cory Doctorow on AI

Spicy autocomplete absolutely can’t replace journalists. — Cory Doctorow on AI There’s something very deep in our response to righteous anger. Spicy autocomplete. Righteous anger, followed by italic uncertainty. Dehumanizing the AI so that we’re ready for eradication. At the same … | Continue reading


@veselin.blog | 3 hours ago

React Native Testing Options Overview

After investigating 100 articles about testing React Native applications I detected 2 main methods of testing which helped me succeed and can definitely help you. Unit testing A lot of people use Jest with Enzyme to make unit testing more confident and more easygoing. You can do … | Continue reading


@dev.to | 3 hours ago

New LHC results refute Fermilab’s “hole” in the Standard Model

In all of scientific history, no single theory has been tested more robustly — and still stands without a single failure — than the Standard Model of elementary particles and forces. Successfully describing every known species of quantum particle in existence as well as their pro … | Continue reading


@bigthink.com | 3 hours ago

Arborist shares frustrating footage of efforts made to slowly kill trees: 'This should be illegal'

"This is extremely upsetting!" Arborist shares frustrating footage of efforts made to slowly kill trees: 'This should be illegal' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading


@thecooldown.com | 3 hours ago

Hot Italian Sliders

I am a huge lover of the Hot Sandwich. In fact I guess you could say I am a lover of the Sandwich in general. Sandwiches, savory bakes and pies, they are a weakness of mine. In fact I would have to say that I love savory things far more than sweet things. I could easily live with … | Continue reading


@theenglishkitchen.co | 3 hours ago

My Podcast History

In 2005 I got an iPod Video (5th generation) for Christmas. The first thing I did was plug it in and start syncing my music collection that I'd been ripping in preparation for getting it. While I was waiting for the music to transfer over the mega-slow USB 2.0, I started browsing … | Continue reading


@rknight.me | 3 hours ago

Leaf-blower "silencer" from Black & Decker will save our Sundays

There are few power tools that raise a neighbor’s hackles quite like the leaf blower. Sure, others can be loud, but there’s just something about their particular ear-splitting drone that cuts in like a dentist’s drill. Perhaps it's people's frustrating tendency to use them early … | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago

The True Cost: Deploying Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Nationwide

When President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in 2021, he announced a goal to install 500,000 new electric vehicle chargers across the nation by 2030. The Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office has tasked the experts at Idaho National Laboratory to ans … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago

New Analysis Platform Shines Light On Utilities’ Solar Energy Future

Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with three other national labs, have developed a free online platform to help utilities understand how solar energy projects will affect the operation of their power systems. This capability … | Continue reading


@cleantechnica.com | 4 hours ago

Video: 'Monster Chopper' goes full send on its first test ride

Take it off any sweet jumps yet? Yes, yes they have. Continue Reading Tags: Choppers, Off-road, Custom Bikes, Motorcycle, KTM, Crazy | Continue reading


@newatlas.com | 4 hours ago