I started Friday by watching “Godzilla Minus One” and finished it watching “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” and they were exciting. I’m glad I watched both of them in one day, it was a day full of Godzillas and the movies were actually quite different. Even though they both were … | Continue reading
"When you disturb ecosystems by changing the makeup of a food web, it can lead to lasting changes that are not quickly fixed." Researchers find adverse effects of apex predator reintroduction: 'The conservation message is don't lose them in the first place' first appeared on The … | Continue reading
When I wrote about open-air dining in seoul I thought nobody would care, but surprisingly I got quite a bit of comments and DMs from fellow covid-cautious travellers. I would keep on... | Continue reading
Advances ABB’s leadership position in the wiring accessories market Gains access to an expansive distributor network to support growth ABB announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Siemens’ Wiring Accessories business in China. The acquisition will broaden ABB’s marke … | Continue reading
If you like this content become a member. Members get access to my book notes. Remember Atomic Notes is just one way of doing things Danny talks about why he doesn’t use atomic notes. It’s important to remember that anyone telling you how to do your notes is just sharing an idea … | Continue reading
Company Announcement No. 09/2024 Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for the supply of turbines for a large-scale offshore wind power project with two construction phases in Northern Europe with a combined capacity above Vestas’ current disclosure threshold of 1 GW. If and … | Continue reading
"Say no to garbage. Say yes to proper forms of disposal." Hiker stumbles upon 'revolting' scene on shore of remote beach: 'It's always like this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Cyclum utilizes RNG-fueled microturbines to generate clean green electricity, making the truck stops carbon negative at less cost & space of electric grid or solar power Cyclum Renewables, a pioneering force in building Renewable fueled truck stops with Traditional & Transitional … | Continue reading
"There are only so many pounds of fish a body of water can hold." Resident shares concerns after encountering pile of dead fish at local park: 'Those are definitely invasive' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
BYD SHARK, BYD’s first pickup truck, makes its global debut and is officially launched in Mexico. Equipped with DMO Platform, BYD SHARK achieves enhancements in safety, power, off-road capability, intelligence, and comfort. BYD SHARK will land in more countries and regions in the … | Continue reading
For the second consecutive year, the Public Service is holding its annual Public Service Expo at the Malta Fairs and Convention Centre, MFCC, at Ta’ Qali. During the Expo, themed ‘Investing in Skills’, Prime Minister Robert Abela launched 250 electric vehicles and described the P … | Continue reading
Mercedes is backing away from its electric car plans as slower than expected sales have taken the company by surprise. The post Mercedes Latest German Automaker To Pull Back On Its Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
"I found myself in a big, giant trial where no one gave any consent, just like mice." Researchers find evidence that exposure to potent chemicals can increase likelihood of early death: 'I have no words for this' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"All in good time." Homeowner shares 'lovely' before-and-after photos after swapping grass yard for drought-resistant plants: 'What a dream' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Farmer Erik Stegink from Bathmen in Overijssel has been experimenting with a new type of ice cream since Ascension Day. The ice cream, which is made from pig’s milk, “takes some... | Continue reading
With the rise of things like BookTok and Bookstagram, it looks like the world is reading more. But what about children? In the UK, a new survey, which involved 3,000 parents with children ages 2-12, revealed that 53% of parents don’t buy books to their kids. This statistic may no … | Continue reading
The man ignored warnings and cleared away around 19,000 square meters of land with a front-loader. Man faces massive fine after bulldozing over mile of national park for driveway: 'It was just astounding … that someone could think this kind of activity was OK' first appeared on T … | Continue reading
Before the land is fully converted, the former landowner will be given two years to remove his cattle from the property. Outback cattle station the size of Yosemite transformed after massive donation: 'We really do hope this inspires other philanthropists' first appeared on The C … | Continue reading
Israel has given everyone weeks of warning about an upcoming battle in Rafah. Here’s my dumbest question of the week: Why would there be anyone left to fight the IDF in Rafah? After weeks of warnings, why haven’t fighters from the Islamic Resistance Movement (“Hamas”), UNRWA, Pal … | Continue reading
I’m gonna stop you right there. Wow, that was a blast from the mid-2010s, and I haven’t even played any of the Fallout games. It’s always three reasons for me, so here’s why I didn’t finish the title of this post: I’ll bet you already know what comes next, despite having little t … | Continue reading
"All the washing machine technicians and a lot of laundromat owners recommend vinegar." Homeowner shares how common laundry product can lead to gross buildup in washing machine: 'It is so hard to get off' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The species are crowding out native fish and having a negative impact on water oxygen levels, which reduces water quality and puts the lives of other aquatic animals at risk. Community holds annual competition to kill off highly invasive fish suffocating local ecosystem: 'They th … | Continue reading
A Plea for Sober AI Great piece by Drew Breunig: “Imagine having products THIS GOOD and still over-selling them.” | Continue reading
The Justice Department worries about the stability of Ethereum, DCG tries to bilk their subsidiary's creditors, and Biden threatens a crypto veto. | Continue reading
"They stole something from you that you'll never get back in your lifetime." Family files lawsuit after discovering neighbor cut down hundreds of trees on dream property: 'This makes me sick' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
"I would definitely choose the train over a plane any day." Passenger shares impressive experience aboard overnight train: 'The best way to travel' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
1st Americans came over in 4 different waves from Siberia, linguist argues: The languages of the earliest Americans evolved in 4 waves, according to one expert. By Kristina Killgrove, Live Science (May 3, 2024) Killgrove reports: Indigenous people entered North America at least f … | Continue reading
User acceptance testing (UAT) This week I'm heading out to observe user acceptance testing for the thing I've been working on for most of the past 12 months. This is a big milestone! I'm nervous but also looking forward to learn more from users. Bookmarks Introducing Bloggers abo … | Continue reading
Every so often, I pass a library where, written in stone atop the tall building are the words "Free Library." Every time I see these words, Free Library, I stop to think about what that means. A space where it is literally set in stone that this is a place for books. This is a pl … | Continue reading
This afternoon, I went to a charity shop in search of books. I was hoping to find an old encyclopedia, for I am curious to learn more about printed encyclopedias of past times. In my search of the shelves of books, with my head angled so I could read every book title, I found som … | Continue reading
My experience on the web has been one of dualities. I grew up with the web being around: as a child, I played PBS and BBC games on our family computer. When I grew up, I learned about programming at first in school. Then I asked my parents if I could have a Macbook. I had seen a … | Continue reading
Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Claude, a video director based out of Los Angeles. I spent my twenties making videos for Sandwich, a creative studio that specializes in the explainer video for tech companies of all sizes. I’m most proud of my work for Descript and Wistia. Th … | Continue reading
"It's very real. It could be an end." City rebounds after recent storms refill lake after years of severe drought: 'We're headed in the right direction' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Almost nineteen years into early retirement now, I’ve come to realize that the complete freedom of this lifestyle can be a double-edged sword. You’ve already heard me raving plenty about the upside: having the freedom to raise a son from the day he was born to beyond his eighteen … | Continue reading
Some of the best beer surprises are the ones you find in unexpected places. One of our new Iowa pickleball friends recommended that we try out a bar in St. Donatus for a good burger with homemade French fries. I asked about the beer, and the response was along the lines of “yes, … | Continue reading
I pay for half a dozen different newspapers. It’s important to me. They invariably want you to download and use their phone apps, but I rather include their RSS feeds in with everything else. My ideal would be to see an article from James, then Wouter, then Michel, then something … | Continue reading
An Exhibition on Rational Dress for Victorian Women JamesHoare Sun, 05/19/2024 - 00:00 | Continue reading
Towards Westminster, from the Towre, by water, and was fain to stand upon one of the piers about the bridge,1 before the men could drag their boat through the lock, and which they could not do till another was called to help them. Being through... | Continue reading
The margins by which the most recent few months have set record temperatures globally have shrunk. New findings suggest unprecedented temperature trend could soon subside: 'Will fall out of record territory in the next month or two' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
When Joe Biden was a US presidential candidate in 2019, he tweeted, “Trump doesn’t get the basics. He thinks his tariffs are being paid by China. Any freshman econ student could tell you that the American people are paying his tariffs.” Fast forward five years to May 2024, and Pr … | Continue reading
In the past year I’ve been observing a trend that’s on at least a couple of continents. Delivery trikes now come without boxes of their own. The boxes are separate and they get packed in distribution centers with the intent of being delivered to a pickup point for an electric ... … | Continue reading
Ron DeSantis, the so-called governor of Florida, this week signed legislation to expunge talk of climate change in the Sunshine State. The post Ron DeSantis Signs Anti-Climate Change Law In Florida appeared first on CleanTechnica. | Continue reading
A coalition of gas companies and their supporters have partnered with restaurant associations to ensure the right for chefs to cook with gas. The coalition has made headway in several prominent communities and is now planning to confront rules across the western US to limit the i … | Continue reading
"Lawn removed in late 2021 and planted in 2022." Homeowner shares before-and-after images of 'amazing' front yard transformation: 'This makes me both jealous and happy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
useless-catalanfacts: Roses decorating Casa Navàs (built 1901-1908) in Reus, Camp de Tarragona, Catalonia. Photos by amiplim on Instagram. | Continue reading
Alexandre Andorra interviewed me for his Learning Bayesian Statistics podcast. The topic was my new book with Aki, Active Statistics: Stories, Games, Problems, and Hands-on Demonstrations for Applied Regression and Causal Inference. In the podcast, Alexandre and I discussed the … … | Continue reading
Over the past 4 years I’ve really come around on PC being my favorite gaming platform. Part of that is the ability to play at higher visual fidelity than is possible on any console, part of it is more flexibility with playing older games, and a third critical | Continue reading
Amazon has been offering attractive discounts on its flagship Kindle device, the Kindle Scribe for some time now. The good thing here is that the price now has hit an all-time low of $240. This translates to a flat $100 discount or 29 percent off the original price of $340. What … | Continue reading