Over a decade ago, there was a recall for the white MacBook, specifically for replacing the notebook’s bottom part. This part, made of rubber, had a tendency to peel off due to the heat generated by the computer. In the United States, MacBook users had the option to either take t … | Continue reading
In yesterday's note I added a bunch of YouTube embeds. I remembered that I've been meaning to use a better alternative for a while now. I didn't have time for that yesterday so I swapped them out today. In terms of performance, YouTube embeds are pretty woefull, downloading way t … | Continue reading
Our heroes in Vineyard Vines. Plus: Drew Barrymore and Momala. Why the campus jihadis should run the border. Pro-natalist and proud. And much, much more. | Continue reading
A way forward to eating fish without damaging the oceans The post Lab-cultured fish: the newest alt-protein making a splash appeared first on Positive News. | Continue reading
Climate models can be a million lines of code long and can take months to run on supercomputers. A new algorithm has dramatically shortened that time. | Continue reading
"If any OEM can do it solo, it is Tesla." Tesla makes move to continue plan for first-of-its-kind charging infrastructure for electric semis — though new layoffs leave project in doubt first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The James Webb Space Telescope's possible detection of biological chemicals on the exoplanet K2-18b may just have been methane gas, a new study cautions. Planned follow-up observations could solve the mystery for good. | Continue reading
Farwa Moledina, a resourceful DIYer, elevated a plain IKEA BILLY bookcase with scalloped wood trim, turning it into statement furniture that complements her kitchen. Moledina needed additional storage for her growing family, and the BILLY bookcase, with its adjustable shelves and … | Continue reading
Getting into the mind of MCI Group CEO Sebastien Tondeur provides a compelling insight into the company's strategic direction and the evolving landscape of the events industry. -Miguel Neves | Continue reading
Microsoft has continued to stand firm in its stance against law enforcement using its Azure OpenAI Service for generative artificial… Continue reading New rules from Microsoft ban use of AI for facial recognition by law enforcement The post New rules from Microsoft ban use of AI … | Continue reading
With $6.4 million, you could pay to remove 4,923 tons of carbon from the atmosphere. You could buy 533 used Chevy Bolts — far more than enough to give one to every incoming freshman at Swarthmore College — or supply an entire county with low- and no-emissions buses. Or, if you’re … | Continue reading
Personal flight is currently undergoing a renaissance thanks to the rapid advancement of so many requisite industrial technologies. The next phase of personal flight is poised to begin and the production version of this aircraft could well mark the occasion in history. Continue R … | Continue reading
Today's links Google is (still) losing the spam wars to zombie news-brands: "Site reputation abuse" goes beyond third party content farms. Hey look at this: Delights to delectate. This day in history: 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, 2023 Upcoming appearances: Where to find me. Recent app … | Continue reading
Let us add being serenaded by a peacock for two hours in the middle of the night to that very long list of I never saw that coming. It may take many hours of listening to Hauser to erase the memory of the sound of the peacock roosting right outside my window. Song of the […] | Continue reading
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s payments firm Block has announced plans to plow 10% of profits from its products back into… Continue reading Jack Dorsey’s Block invests in Bitcoin’s with 10% monthly profit allocation The post Jack Dorsey’s Block invests in Bitcoin’s with 10% monthl … | Continue reading
Amazon is done with the Kindle Oasis. There aren’t going to be any successor to the version currently available and there aren’t many of the Oasis available either. That said, Amazon is holding a sale right now wherein international versions of the Oasis are on offer. As per the … | Continue reading
Stumbling on a post by an American author that I highly respect reignited my doubts about a dominant growth at all costs culture from the US. While expressing my thoughts about minimalism sold as a product, I indulged on the uncomfortable question if I was biased against the supp … | Continue reading
From the time gold was discovered here in 1871, Alaska has been a magnet for a certain type of risk-taker. Daredevil fortune seekers came, seduced by the area’s seemingly infinite riches – miners, traders, trappers, and crab fishermen all answering Alaska’s siren song. Throughout … | Continue reading
I’ve probably written enough recently about the scale of LEGO trains, so my only nod in that direction here will be to note from the outset that LEGO track elements, and even the best LEGO-compatible curves and points from third parties, are wildly tighter and wigglier than anyth … | Continue reading
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"What a happy story!" Homeowner shares amazing impact of converting front lawn: 'Gardening is a wonderful way to make friends with your neighbors' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
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TIL: The loudest Lisp program in the world Today I learned about a program that generates the sounds that help people navigate as they exit long tunnels when an emergency such as a fire has destroyed the visibility. The World's Loudest Lisp Program to the Rescue This describes th … | Continue reading
Even if you can name only one ancient Greek, you can name Plato. You can also probably say at least a little about him, if only some of the things humanity has known since antiquity. Until recently, of course, that qualification would have been redundant. But now, thanks to an on … | Continue reading
Leakers gonna leak. After rumors of a delay to the Resident Evil 9 game that has been in development for… Continue reading Resident Evil 9 is set for release early next year according to leak, announcement soon The post Resident Evil 9 is set for release early next year according … | Continue reading
Century Aluminum Co. hopes half a billion dollars in federal funding will help it revive a dying industry while making it less polluting. | Continue reading
In one Chicago suburb, people have been waiting for relief for years. | Continue reading
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Swedish fashion model Ingmari Lamy was on vacation in Paris when a model scouted her in a night club. The next day she took some test shots with a local photographer. Unbeknownst to her, those photos would wind up on the cover of Harpers Bazaar magazine. From there, Lamy signed w … | Continue reading
In 1989, British electro pop duo The Pet Shop Boys met Hollywood star Liza Minnelli. Add a ‘theatrical’ song from Stephen Sondheim, and I give you ‘Losing My Mind’. I shouldn’t really like it, but I love it! The sun comes up, I think about you The coffee cup, I think about you I … | Continue reading
"We want people to feel the inspiration and excitement that we feel." Local nonprofit considers revival of beloved annual festival after unexpected cancellation: 'It feels like the right time' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
For a long time, the principal driver of traffic to this otherwise utterly obscure site has been [the wonderful] Jenee Woodard’s The Text This Week resource. As I settle back into parish ministry, it makes sense for me to resume my once-upon-a-time practice of posting my sermons … | Continue reading
No run on this rainy morning; coffee and fruit, put the bins out, laundry, Morning Prayer, pastoral care business, then home to catch up on marking, maybe a little Perdido Street Station as a reward if I make progress. This morning Señora Flora Dora Dinosaura (the Big Burrito) go … | Continue reading
One year ago, New York state passed one of the country’s most ambitious clean energy and climate justice laws. The Build Public Renewables Act authorized the New York Power Authority, a state-owned public power utility, to build and own clean energy projects for the first time. I … | Continue reading
Despite the steady drumbeat of negative headlines about the electric vehicle market, EVs are breaking sales records across the globe. This year, around 17 million new fully electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) will be sold worldwide, according to new estimates from the Inte … | Continue reading
Canary Media’s Charging Up column chronicles gender diversity and notable career moves in the climatetech sector. Got a person or event you’d like to see us cover or a hot job tip? Let us know! Zoe Berkery: On staking a claim Zoe Berkery is chief operating officer at CleanCapital … | Continue reading
Photobiomodulation (PBM) is a non-invasive technique that uses low-intensity light from lasers or LEDs to produce a therapeutic effect. It’s been used to treat medical conditions as varied as heart disease and wounds. Transcranial PBM, using light on the head, has also shown prom … | Continue reading
“Can you really be ‘passionate’ about digital marketing?” I am really enjoying the articles in Unherd and this one in particular resonated. | Continue reading
Some key new initiatives look set to help Latvia’s start-up scene move out of the shadow of its northern neighbour Estonia. That Estonia’s start-up scene owes so much to Skype is no secret. Just ask anyone in the technology and innovation sector in neighbouring Latvia, which has … | Continue reading
"Halfway through a raised garden build." Novice gardener sparks debate after sharing photos of raised garden bed project: 'This will never work' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The first land plants burst forth from ancient algae onto the Earth about 550 million years ago. This one-off evolutionary event, known as plant terrestrialization, fundamentally changed the planet’s surface and atmosphere and made possible the development of all other terrestria … | Continue reading
Introduction I am born in Bavaria and raised with Bavarian and Austrian accents mainly. My high school education in Bavaria gave me a solid foundation in English. And I am truly thankful for that. English skills are so important these days! Most of my lessons in my Computer Scien … | Continue reading
Classic Mac OS could give the size of data and resource forks. High Sierra ignored extended attributes, and Sonoma tries to add them, but only includes some. | Continue reading
"It doesn't even look better." Shopper calls out Folgers over change to coffee product: 'Wrapped in non-recyclable plastic for no reason' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Inspired by Chris' post, herein lies my favourite games across the genres I play. Also like Chris, a ★ indicates what I think is a greatest of all time game. I have a fairly large collection of physical games which you can see on my games collection page. 3D Platformers ★ Jak and … | Continue reading
"Oof. Do people really not see the irony here?" Shopper shares photo of painfully ironic Earth Day product: 'That's like going to someone's birthday and giving them their coffin' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Have you ever wondered whether there’s more to reality than what we can see, perceive, detect, or otherwise observe? One of the most intriguing but speculative ideas of 20th and 21st century physics is the notion that our Universe, which seems to consist of three spatial and one … | Continue reading
I had seen a video on Stella Drivas' Instagram the other day for what looked to be incredibly delicious chicken! I am always looking for new ways to cook chicken. I like to try new things and get bored of doing things the same way all the time. I like my food to be new and exciti … | Continue reading