project – diy embr wave cooler thingy
see: embr wave hot flash cooler downer shuld be doable. maybe not…
embr wave hot flash cooler downer
maybe bs? see reviews below. if these reviews are to be trusted,…
Software suggestion – Thunderbird or other calendar, highlight specific calendars on mouse hover.
The snip below says it all. This example is from Thunderbird plugin…
5 Uses for ChatGPT that Aren’t Fan Fiction or Cheating at School
Chatbots are great for lots of things, but these ones may be…
Toronto’s office vacancy rate is now higher than it’s been for nearly 30 years — and peak vacancy could be years away
Study shows vacancy rate hits 15 per cent this year as companies…
Climate nears point of no return as land, sea temperatures break
The target of keeping long-term global warming within 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7…
USDA allows lab-grown meat to be sold to US consumers
Approval means US becomes second country in the world, after Singapore, to…
A Rare Domestic Resurgence of Malaria Is Circulating in the US
The mosquito-borne disease was eliminated here long ago. Now “revenge travel,” global…
Super-rich warned of ‘pitchforks and torches’ unless they tackle inequality
Global elite told at London’s Savoy hotel of real risk of ‘civil…
Australia legalises psychedelics for mental health
Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like…
Project – replace water heater (heat pump? ng tank? ng tankless? ng tank/tankless hybrid?)
META: this project started with a few notes into my s.o.c.: project…
Mexico acknowledges 112 heat-related deaths so far this year, almost triple the figures in 2022
Mexico’s health authorities have belatedly released a report showing a significant spike…
Chinese spy balloon did not collect information over US, Pentagon says
A Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States earlier this…
We Just Learned Something Incredibly Important about Bird Flu
A new study explains it. Source: We Just Learned Something Incredibly Important…
Complaint – Fires in Canada – CIFFS
more complaints… without context, most of these charts are of limited use….
Complaint – TWN “historical average” is sus.
So The Weather Network plots an “historical average” on their 14-day trend…
Anonymous Disney Imagineer Purportedly Confirms Donald Trump Animatronic Is Hillary Clinton
Disney apparently had to hastily redesign animatronic for The Hall of Presidents…
Project – determine if front trees are a threat to anything…
If there’s any danger of limbs hitting our house or either car,…
Never Interfere With an Enemy While He’s in the Process of Destroying Himself – Quote Investigator®
Source: Never Interfere With an Enemy While He’s in the Process of…
Automakers can’t quit manual transmissions so they’re cramming fake stuff into EVs
Fake manual transmission is basically like playing a simulator. Source: Automakers can’t…
Book – Bullshit Jobs – David Graeber?
my notes snipped while reading this book: mpossible. Obviously, I am being…
Column: Did Sweden beat the pandemic by refusing to lock down? No, its record is disastrous
A new study shows just how badly Sweden fared in the pandemic….
Putin breaks silence about ‘stepping up efforts’ in Ukraine
Putin is believed to have suffered grievous losses as hesought to halt…
Why Did the Howells Pack So Many Clothes for a Three-Hour Tour?
If there is a question that endures across generations of television watchers,…
Project – sun shade ideas for 2-panel over deck
a full deck recovering might take some time. maybe we leave it…
Are Scallions and Green Onions the Same Thing? What About Spring Onions?
It’s all kind of confusing. We break it down. Source: Are Scallions…
Deepfake Porn Reveals a ‘Pervert’s Dilemma’
What’s the moral difference between indulging in a sexual fantasy about someone…
Project – re-cover back deck kitchen wall
see also: Back deck roof removal – 1st two panels off.see also:…
Global heating will push billions outside ‘human climate niche’
World is on track for 2.7C and ‘phenomenal’ human suffering, scientists warn…
Here’s how much cash you can save by making these four environment-friendly changes
Taking up these technologies that are already catching on would cut the…
Cancer Warnings on Beer, Wine in Ireland Spark Industry Alarm
New health warnings by Ireland set to be the world’s strictest on…
From Gunpowder to Teeth Whitener: The Science Behind Historic Uses of Urine
Preindustrial workers built huge industries based on the liquid’s cleaning power and…
Modi’s Slide Toward Autocracy
Using Hindutva ideology, India’s leader is restyling the country as one with…
cow urine: Drinking cow urine unfit for humans, says new research | TOI Original – Times of India Videos
Fresh cow urine may contain harmful bacteria, and is unsuitable for direct…
As Texas swelters, local rules requiring water breaks for constructio…
Gov. Greg Abbott approved this week a law that will eliminate city…
What Happens When a QAnon Cult Leader Moves Into Town
After being chased off an island in eastern Canada, the so-called “QAnon…
Why Is It So Hard to Believe In Other People’s Pain?
People—and groups—who are suffering are often dismissed. Scarry’s axiom might help us…
Psychedelic Therapy Is Here. Just Don’t Call It Therapy
Psilocybin is on the cusp of becoming legally available in Oregon—but not…
Fatal Gastrointestinal Disorders Due to COVID-19: A Case Series
Source: Fatal Gastrointestinal Disorders Due to COVID-19: A Case Series well, poo….
Excellent summary of TFG’s 2nd indictment
A bit long, but entertaining. This guy is usually pretty good.
Satellites Keep Photobombing Space Images. Astronomers Need a Fix
A new technique could aid Hubble Space Telescope users, but the problem…
UN concerned by ‘discrepancy’ in Ukraine nuclear plant water levels after dam collapse
IAEA head Rafael Grossi, who will visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says there…
North Korea Funds HALF Its Ballistic Missile Program With ‘Crypto Heists’
The sophisticated hacks have netted North Korea more than $3 billion in…
Deepmind’s AI Is Learning About the Art of Coding
AlphaDev has made small but significant improvements to decades-old C++ algorithms. Its…
Youth environmentalists bring Montana climate case to trial after 12 years, seeking to set precedent
A first-of-its kind trial in Montana will decide if the constitutional right…
What the Scientists Who Pioneered Weight-Loss Drugs Want You to Know
Two researchers whose work led to the development of Wegovy and Ozempic…
Moscow Rigs Toxic Chemical Plant Next to Sulfuric Acid Lake with Explosives, Ukraine Claims
The Crimean Titan chemical plant is ready to blow, and if the…
