I've got about another 10 months left at my current job and after that... I don't know what I'll do. I've already moved down to 4 days a week in an effort to glide down to FIRE. Do I really want to go back up to 5 days? Could I find somewhere that would be […] | Continue reading
Into the 20th century, fog became a popular compositional device. Examples from Monet, Pissarro, Vallotton, Hodler and others. | Continue reading
Overcast and cool. A pair of love-struck squirrels appear to have designs on my house, climbing the red cedar, peering in the windows. | Continue reading
In my Sunday Musings today, I mentioned that there was no photo of the Coconut and Jam cakes that Julie baked yesterday. It turns out that there was a photo after all. Pastry cases lined with jam, and coconut sponge filling. Really delicious! | Continue reading
There are times when we find ourselveson colder than usual morningsand the summer is supposedly on its way. But where’s the sun? And there are times when we findourselves in front of the windowand watching the rain as it drizzles,because plans changedwhen the sky became gray,and … | Continue reading
I started this one with a grid of squares. I imagined an invisible circle growing from the centre of the grid, and the squares changing size depending on their closeness to the circle. First I drew the grid, and also the circle just so I could visualise its placement. See the Pen … | Continue reading
Read to the end for an important statement about X… or Twitter? | Continue reading
The situation with Fluent Models and Sendable warnings | Continue reading
A new theory of quantum gravity, which attempts to unite quantum physics with Einstein's relativity, could help solve the puzzle of the universe's expansion, a theoretical paper suggests. | Continue reading
"Our main goal is to convert ground trips involving four- to eight-hour drives [into sub-regional flights]." Aerospace startup makes major strides toward producing all-electric aircraft with eye-catching features — here's a closer look first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Challengers was definitely a movie. I enjoyed watching it; it was fun. I enjoyed the slow-motion scenes, especially while the characters stood in serve positions, accompanied by the thumping club music. It made those scenes seem more exciting? That got me a message from my wife d … | Continue reading
Cluvens' 2024 model J20 Gatling Workstation has broken cover and it is both bigger and stronger than the first model. Most importantly, it offers a fully adjustable three-screen computer workstation (with attitude) for just USD $4200. Continue Reading Category: Computers, Technol … | Continue reading
This is the final part of a fiction serial, in 850 words. After two years in the cottage, Hettie used a little of her savings to have a bathroom built on the back. Other people in the street had done the same, and losing most of the outside space was compensated by being able to … | Continue reading
Over a hundred years ago, J.M. Barrie told the graduating class of St. Andrews never to lose heart—even in the face of death. | Continue reading
Die Agentur fischerAppelt, live marketing mit Hauptsitz in Köln und mehreren Niederlassungen im In- und Ausland hat bei der 14. Ausgabe der Eventex Awards zweimal Platin, elfmal Gold und dreimal Silber erreichen können. | Continue reading
The spring birding/nesting season outings have not gone as planned, other than the adorable sandhill crane, and after discovering there has been an alligator sighting at our favorite park, I’m beginning to think between all the bird and wildlife drama you may only be seeing food … | Continue reading
"You have to deadhead regularly, but they are easy to grow." Garden expert shares common store-bought plant perfect for deterring pests from garden: 'I've done this for years' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
The Hubble Space Telescope's stunning image of the dusty 'train-wreck' galaxy NGC 4753 reveals what may be one of the greatest optical illusions in the nearby universe. | Continue reading
I wrote a 3000 word blog post in response to a Tweet about how having kids changed my career (which in retrospect probably doesn't even answer the question). So I decided to pull this section out into its own post. It became a 2000 word blog post about planning, sigh. This is why … | Continue reading
2024 May 16: CIDRAP [news bulletin from academic source, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at U of Minnesota]: "USDA experiments suggest H5N1 not viable in properly cooked ground beef" by Lisa Schnirring: Researchers inoculated the ground beef patties with high le … | Continue reading
If you were to think of practical places to locate a water park, the Saudi Arabian desert probably wouldn't be high on the list. However, Saudi authorities don't seem too worried about practicalities lately so Aquarabia is currently under construction, and is set to create waters … | Continue reading
(h/t u/genesurf on Reddit's r/H5N1_AvianFlu) Note! While clade 2.3.4.4b of H5N1 is (I am informed by the video linked below) the clade from which the present circulating panzootic HPAI is, the particular variant studied in this paper is not the same as the one presently predomina … | Continue reading
The next big fusion headline could come anytime. Researchers achieve major breakthrough toward realizing fusion energy: 'It is a pivotal moment' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
On a clear day, sometimes a green flash appears with the sun on the horizon just after sunset or before sunrise. But why does this happen? | Continue reading
Obviously the weather is going to feature. The weather lady on TV told me that temperatures had been ‘above average’ for May. Well I think she was having a laugh, as earlier this week I was wearing three layers of clothing in the house and seriously considering turning on the cen … | Continue reading
The sun is trying to shine in Beetley, so smiles seem appropriate. | Continue reading
[edit] I appear to have migrated from Jekyll to WordPress. | Continue reading
"There is no way they are actually pretending that there are eco-friendly yachts." Internet not buying claims after Bill Gates announces selling of 'green' megayacht: 'There is no way' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Photo by Kübra Arslaner "This was not only an aesthetic issue, cracks are where the light gets in, but also where moisture, dirt, cold air and pests get in ...": mumimor has a fantastic comment discussing the architectural history of ornamentation – practical, industrial, and soc … | Continue reading
Launching an app for the first time used be simple. Now we have the SSV, launch constraints and app translocation to contend with. | Continue reading
Finishing touches being applied. All systems go. | Continue reading
"It’s a great example of how clean energy should be bipartisan." State legislators pass new measures making affordable solar program more accessible to Virginian region: 'It's a step forward in building an equitable clean-energy economy' first appeared on The Cool Down. | Continue reading
Here I am with another Sunday Meals of the Week post. This is the day I generally share with you all of the main meals which I have cooked for myself and or enjoyed over the previous seven days. A delicious recap of how I have been feeding myself! Or at least I think it is anyway … | Continue reading
Kino International in Berlin will close its doors for two years while the cinema’s technical systems are refurbished. Kino International Berlin closes its doors Berlin’s iconic... | Continue reading
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