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ai 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide) By digital-photography-school.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 09:00:06 +0000 The post 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. How do you do portrait photography that has the wow factor? Capturing stunning portraits often seems difficult, but it’s actually pretty easy once you know a few tips and tricks. Below, I share my 10 absolute favorite techniques for shooting portraits, including tips for lighting, composition, perspective, and much more. I’ve also included plenty of […] The post 10 Ways to Take Stunning Portraits (Portrait Photography Guide) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Darren Rowse. Full Article Photography Tips and Tutorials beginners Portrait Photography
ai 7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography By digital-photography-school.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 The post 7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. When the weather gets rainy, most photographers put away their gear – but in my view, that’s a mistake! There are literally hundreds of great rainy day photography ideas. They don’t take great technical expertise, fancy equipment, or waterproof housing; in fact, all of them can be done from the comfort of your own home. […] The post 7 Ideas for Rainy Day Photography appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Megan Kennedy. Full Article Photography Tips and Tutorials beginner creative photography
ai 12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples) By digital-photography-school.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 The post 12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Starting a self-portrait project? Want to capture beautiful portrait photos using nothing but a camera, a tripod, and your own ingenuity? Self-portrait photography can be an outstanding creative outlet, and it can be a lot of fun, too. But it can also be very challenging; you have to deal with a variety of factors, including […] The post 12 Tips for Self-Portrait Photography (+ Examples) appeared first on Digital Photography School. It was authored by Guest Contributor. Full Article Photography Tips and Tutorials beginner Portrait Photography
ai Writing Routines, Agent Queries, and Rollercoaster POVs: Jake Maia Arlow on Her MG Debut ALMOST FLYING By www.inkygirl.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:15:00 +0000 By Sara Truuvert Sweaty palms, shaking limbs, and the distinct possibility of puking. Am I describing riding a rollercoaster or having a crush in middle school? These two thrill rides collide in Jake Maia Arlow's MG debut Almost Flying. The novel follows thirteen-year-old Dalia, who has planned the perfect summer: finally ride a rollercoaster and make a new best friend. But when Dalia's dad announces he is engaged and expects Dalia to bond with her soon-to-be stepsister, Alexa, Dalia thinks her summer plans are shot. Luckily, Alexa agrees to take Dalia and Rani, a new girl from Dalia's swim team, on an amusement park road trip. What should be a smooth week takes a turn when Dalia realizes she might have more-than-friend feelings for Rani. Almost Flying launched on June 8th, 2021 with Dial Books and is widely available to order. Jake Maia Arlow is a writer, podcast producer (listen to her work on shows like NPR's Invisibilia), bagel connoisseur, and co-writer of a musical about a gay demon competing in a reality TV show. You can find out more about Jake on her website, Twitter, and YouTube channel. Watch for her YA debut, How To Excavate A Heart launching from HarperTeen in 2022. Q. A huge congratulations on your MG debut! Your protagonist Dalia is thirteen, which is such a weird, wild, sometimes(?) wonderful age. Did that time in your own life influence this story? A. Thank you so much! That time in my own life absolutely influenced this story—mostly in that I was a complete weirdo in middle school. And while I wasn’t brave enough or self-aware enough to understand my own early queer feelings, I was so deeply idiosyncratic that I could write 1,000 middle grade novels and never touch on all of my bizarre behavior. For example: I wore mismatched toe socks to school every. Single. Day. Q. I love how unique Dalia is—for starters, she absolutely loves watching rollercoaster POVs (but would rather keep this hobby to herself!). Would you speak a bit about developing Dalia’s character? A. Developing her character was one of the most exciting parts of the writing process, because it involved watching a ton of rollercoaster POV videos! Part of my process included taking notes on different POV videos in Dalia’s voice—some of those early free-writes even made it into the novel in various forms. It’s hard for me to start writing before I know a character’s voice, but Dalia’s came very naturally to me. She’s an anxious queer Jew from Long Island … just like me haha! Q. Dalia has to navigate some complicated feelings she develops for her friend Rani. Did you map out the trajectory of their relationship before you began writing? Or was it more a matter of seeing where your writing took you? A. I knew that Dalia had a crush on Rani from the very beginning, but it took me a few rounds of edits to realize that Rani also had a crush on Dalia from the start. Dalia overthinks everything, and even though Rani gives her some pretty clear signals, she doesn’t pick up on them. It was really more of a discovery writing process than I thought it would be! Q. Do you have any writing routines or rituals that help you get into a good workflow? A. Oooh, I love this question! I always have rain sounds playing in the background, regardless of whether or not it’s actually raining outside. Other than that, I do the pomodoro method (25 minutes of writing with a five minute break) and I try to have a friend around so I can bounce ideas off of them! Q. You have a helpful (and funny) post on your website about the process of getting your agent, which, understandably, involved a fair amount of nerves and panic. What would you say to an author who feels daunted by the idea of starting this process? A. I’m thrilled that someone has read that! My advice is always to be over prepared. I am almost chronically over prepared because of my anxiety, but in this case it served me well. Listen to podcasts, read sample query letters, read the acknowledgements of your favorite books. There are so many incredible resources that you never have to go through this alone. Q. Do you have any advice for young writers? A. YES! So many people like to say “read,” which is awesome advice, and you should absolutely do that, but my other piece of advice is to WRITE! Write in a journal, write your earth-shattering novel idea on a Google Doc and share it with friends, write recipes, write spells. Write anything and everything. At the very least, you’ll have something to look back on. Q. Finally, I understand that both you and Dalia are bagel connoisseurs. I must know, what separates a great bagel from a good bagel? A. This is the greatest question I’ve ever been asked. First of all, if a bagel isn’t boiled, it’s not a real bagel— it’s just a piece of bread with a hole in the center. But other than that, a great bagel is freshly made, a little warm on the inside; it’s chewy on the outside and soft on the inside. And, most importantly, a great bagel is one that you eat with friends and family. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sara Truuvert completed her MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. She also holds a Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers and a BA in English, Drama, and the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Toronto. Her work has appeared in the Literary Review of Canada among other publications. For more interviews, see the Inkygirl Interview Archive. Also see Advice For Young Writers and Illustrators, a compilation of tips generously offered by children's book creators Inkygirl.com has interviewed over the years. 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ai "An hour a day can be enough." Victor Piñeiro Gives Writing Advice and Discusses His MG Debut TIME VILLAINS By www.inkygirl.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Jul 2021 16:17:00 +0000 By Sara Truuvert When your novel is deemed "the greatest idea for a book ever", you're probably on to something. That certainly seems to be the case for debut author Victor Piñeiro, whose novel Time Villains has garnered a starred review from Kirkus and a spot as an Amazon Best Book of the Month. The book promises time-hopping high jinx, historic and literary Easter eggs, and even some one-sentence Puerto Rican recipes. Time Villains follows sandwich-obsessed Javi Santiago, who has to nail his homework assignment if he wants to pass sixth grade. The assignment seems simple enough: if you could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be? Plus, Javi has his best friend Wiki and little sister Brady to help him. What could go wrong? Turns out, a lot! The trio accidentally uses an antique dining table to summon the dinner guests for real. Now, Blackbeard the Pirate is on the loose, and Javi, Wiki, and Brady must figure out how to send him back (perhaps with the help of other historical figures...). Time Villains is the first novel in a three-part series. It launched on July 6th, 2021 with Sourcebooks and is widely available to order. Victor Piñeiro is an author and a Creative Director at HBO Max. He has also done a multitude of other cool things, like teach, make documentaries, lead content/social strategies for Big Spaceship, YouTube, Hasbro, and Google, and answer these interview questions while caring for his two-week-old child. You can find out more about Victor on his website, Twitter, and Instagram. Q. A huge congratulations on your literary debut! Would you tell me a bit about your journey to publication? A. Thank you! Being a published author has been the dream since I was a kid, so it’s been quite the journey! In my teens and twenties I couldn’t silence my inner critic long enough to write novels, so I turned to poetry and screenplays, writing and producing documentaries for a spell. I finally coaxed a book out in 2017 after writing daily on my (long) commute for three years. It was a very unconventional first book—the only kind I could coax out on my first try—so I shelved it and started working on Time Villains. Three drafts in I sent Time Villains to a bunch of agents, and after chatting with a few, a friend put me in touch with Elana Roth Parker. I feel so incredibly lucky to work with Elana—she saw the seed of something in my draft and we developed it into something far more compelling. When Annie Berger at Sourcebooks showed interest in the book, it felt like winning the lottery twice. Annie and the whole team have been the most incredible partners—thoroughly brilliant and a complete joy to work with. And here we are—the book just hit shelves this week and I’m not sure what to do with myself! Q. Would you please introduce us to the novel’s hero, Javi Santiago? (I must know what level of dedication to sandwiches it takes to be classified as ‘sandwich-obsessed’!) A. Javi’s an aspiring chef and sandwichéaste (think cinéaste but for sandwiches) who’ll do anything to pass sixth grade. He’s a zany kid with an overactive imagination and a penchant for asking deep questions about food (because what makes a sandwich a sandwich, really?). He peppers in one-sentence recipes throughout the book—some of Puerto Rico’s most delectable dishes, mixed in with his own recipes (like the Spanglish Sandwich aka The Spanglo Sando™). And while he’s fun and eccentric, underneath the silliness he’s a first generation Puerto Rican kid struggling with imposter syndrome as he tries to excel at something in his life. Q. You offer us such a hilarious dynamic between your protagonists – we have the almost-failing student, Javi, paired with his best friend, Wiki, the human Wikipedia/young professor (plus, Javi’s little sister, who wants to be the president’s bodyguard!). How did you land on this dynamic? Is it something you envisioned from the get-go? A. The characters were floating around my head disparately but when I put them together I realized how fun their dynamic would be. I know a few folks who are so brilliant they seem weighed down by their intelligence—it’s made them world-weary. I thought that’d be really fun to capture in an extremely-precocious sixth grader. As I was coming up with the character I remembered a line in a hip hop song I love, “Catch me solving mysteries like Wikipedia Brown.” And that’s where Wiki’s name emerged and the character solidified in my head. In terms of Brady, I knew I wanted a hot-headed sibling/partner to steal the spotlight and do much of the butt kicking because I love that dynamic in stories, going all the way back to Frodo and Sam. I also have a few friends with wild kid sister energy and they’re the life of any party, so I knew I wanted to bring that to the trio. Q. You had to develop a wide array of voices for this story, including kid Mozart, the Earl of Sandwich, and Blackbeard the Pirate. Was that a challenge? A joy? A spiralling research nightmare? A. A spiralling research dream! This series gives me the best excuse to research my favorite folks in history and fiction, and it’s been a blast. I loved reading old texts on pirates, delving into the specifics of Mozart at age twelve and dusting off copies of old novels with iconic characters as I researched this book. And I knew nothing about the Earl of Sandwich before writing this, but how could Javi not invite him? There was one aspect of research that was a bit frustrating. A big focus of this series is exploring characters more representative of the world’s history and fiction, because I’m hoping this book is ultimately a gateway to other books, characters and historical figures for kids to explore. Finding a wealth of information about some historical and mythological figures from other cultures was incredibly difficult. I knew it wouldn’t be easy, but I wasn’t prepared for it to be quite so challenging—which invigorated me to include more of them in the book! Q. You have such lovely, concise, concrete writing advice available on your website. Is there any advice my-novel-is-getting-published Victor would give I’m-starting-to-write-a-novel Victor? A. So much advice! I think there are a few super important things that would’ve had me writing novels decades ago, so I take any chance I can get to relay them to other aspiring/young writers. 1. An hour a day can be enough. I always thought I needed to quit my job and write eight hours a day to finish a novel, which held me back for years. Then I read a Murakami interview where he said he completed his first novel by writing an hour a day after work. In that moment I felt like the universe gave me permission to write mine. 2. Lower the bar far lower than you’re comfortable with for that first draft. (No, lower!) There are passages in the first draft of my books that are barely intelligible, but I now know that’s okay. The first draft is about discovery and getting the story out of your head and onto the page. It’s far too early to be precious about anything. Just get it all out and see what you’ve got when you’re done. 3. Don’t dread rewriting—it’s far more fun than expected. Before writing my first book I was terrified of it, but it’s become one of my favorite aspects of writing. (Which is a good thing considering it’s 75-90% of what you do as a writer!) Q. Do you have any advice for young writers in general? A. Absolutely. Besides everything I said above, read about writing and join online writing communities. Screenwriting books are great for story structure basics, Stephen King’s On Writing is great for process, Brandon Sanderson’s free writing course on YouTube is absolutely brilliant, Neil Gaiman and David Mamet’s Master Class courses are gold, and Reddit’s /r/writing is a fantastic place to learn alongside others in the trenches. I also love John Truby and Lisa Cron’s books. But maybe it’s best to start with this short Ira Glass video. Or this brilliant reflection on writing advice Chuck Wendig just wrote. Q. Finally, I read that you used to be a documentary filmmaker and a blogger. What are some questions you would ask Blackbeard, if you met him? A. It’d be one of those long interviews—the kind that take up the entire documentary and usually take the film crew multiple days to shoot—because I’d want to lead up to asking him how many people he actually killed. (Some historians say almost zero!) And I’d also want to ask him a lot of questions about Stede Bonnet, “The Gentleman Pirate” who was an equally fascinating and thoroughly hilarious character. He was rich, had a midlife crisis, became a pirate, and got thoroughly swindled by Blackbeard. (Side note: I was so happy when I heard the news that Taika Waititi would be creating a show about him!) Finally, I’d ask him to get battle ready. Before a skirmish Blackbeard would light fuses or small candles in his beard, since the smoke gave him a demonic appearance. It was his favorite scare tactic. I’d love to see it live! ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sara Truuvert completed her MLitt in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews. She also holds a Certificate in Creative Writing from the Humber School for Writers and a BA in English, Drama, and the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of Toronto. Her work has appeared in the Literary Review of Canada among other publications. For more interviews, see the Inkygirl Interview Archive. Also see Advice For Young Writers and Illustrators, a compilation of tips generously offered by children's book creators Inkygirl.com has interviewed over the years. Full Article Advice for young artists and young writers Business of writing Craft of writing Debuts Guest Interviewer: Sara Truuvert Inkygirl Interviews Writing Habits advice debut diversity interview mg
ai SOUP DAY by Melissa Iwai: A Soul-Satisfying, Delicious Comfort Read By www.inkygirl.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Jul 2021 18:01:18 +0000 I've been gradually adding new and older BookADay posts to my new Bookstagram. One of the most recent: SOUP DAY by Melissa Iwai (Henry Holt): Celebrates the importance of making a nutritious meal and sharing in the process as a famly. Also be sure to check out Melissa's newest book, DUMPLINGS FOR LILI (Norton Young Readers). Full Article BookADay
ai The New PAX Wardrobe: IKEA’s Boldest Claims Yet (And We’re Excited To Test) By ikeahackers.net Published On :: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 IKEA has just unveiled a major upgrade to its beloved PAX wardrobe system, introducing a new foldable frame design. This innovation tackles head-on the long-standing challenges PAX customers have grappled with for years. IKEA makes two bold claims that have caught our attention: first, they promise to slash assembly time by half, and second—brace yourselves—they suggest you can now “fold-up the PAX and go” when it’s time to move. These upgrades could be a game-changer for both assembly and relocation. […] The post The New PAX Wardrobe: IKEA’s Boldest Claims Yet (And We’re Excited To Test) appeared first on IKEA Hackers. Full Article Products IKEA PAX Wardrobe Hacks and Ideas Latest on IG
ai Elevate Your Curtains Instantly with This Simple Pelmet DIY By ikeahackers.net Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 Sometimes the best hacks are the ones hiding in plain sight, just waiting for a bright spark to shine light on it. Süreyya Tuncer of @sues_daily took a simple IKEA MOSSLANDA picture ledge and turned it into an affordable curtain pelmet. I’ve come across lots of picture ledge hacks over the years but this is the first time I’ve seen it used this way. It’s a straightforward repurposing of the ledge yet this simple twist made a stark difference. Süreyya […] The post Elevate Your Curtains Instantly with This Simple Pelmet DIY appeared first on IKEA Hackers. Full Article Curtains Latest on IG Mosslanda
ai The PAX Height Extension Hack We’ve All Been Waiting For By ikeahackers.net Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 When I saw John J.’s hack, I was thrilled. His clever integration of IKEA wardrobes with kitchen units answered so many questions our community had been grappling with. It felt like he’d cracked a code, opening up possibilities for combining these IKEA ranges. John successfully mixed elements from the IKEA PAX wardrobe and METOD kitchen range to create a built-in wardrobe with drawers and horizontal storage cabinets above the PAX wardrobes. It certainly goes beyond the typical wood frame and […] The post The PAX Height Extension Hack We’ve All Been Waiting For appeared first on IKEA Hackers. Full Article Wardrobes IKEA PAX Wardrobe Hacks and Ideas Latest on IG Metod
ai Failed Furniture Hunt Inspires Couple’s Fabulous Entryway Console Hack By ikeahackers.net Published On :: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 We’ve all been there – the frustration of searching high and low for that elusive piece of furniture to turn our home decorating vision into reality. For Sabrina, her search was for the ideal console table. “Unfortunately, I could not find the perfect console, so my husband had to believe in it again and build one himself!” she shared on her Instagram post. After realizing that the perfect entryway console was nowhere to be found, the couple decided to take […] The post Failed Furniture Hunt Inspires Couple’s Fabulous Entryway Console Hack appeared first on IKEA Hackers. Full Article Console Entryway Lack Latest on IG
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ai Can My School See My Email and Other Messages? By askleo.com Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2024 15:00:41 +0000 Numerous people and programs can track your internet activities. But are you really that interesting? Can My School See My Email and Other Messages? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com Full Article Email Security account security encryption isp Proxy services school VPN
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ai Is Automatic Sign-in Safe for My Email? By askleo.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 Having your email automatically or continually signed in to can be a security risk in some situations, but very convenient in others. Is Automatic Sign-in Safe for My Email? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com Full Article Privacy
ai What Does “CHKDSK Is Not Available for RAW Drives” Mean? By askleo.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 16:00:14 +0000 CHKDSK can't check an empty drive, and Windows considers RAW to mean empty. What Does “CHKDSK Is Not Available for RAW Drives” Mean? from Ask Leo!. Get the Confident Computing weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.askleo.com Full Article Hard Drives (HDD) disk format
ai Wait Until They Find Out About The "It's A Free Country" Part By clientsfromhell.tumblr.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Jan 2022 02:00:27 -0800 Me: “I’ve looked at the brief and it’ll cost [total].” Client: “I thought you were a freelancer.” Me: “I am.” Client: “No, you’re not. You’re a chargelancer!” Full Article
ai BOOKS AVAILABLE By egypt.urnash.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:50:59 +0000 Categories: BlogDid you miss the last Kickstarter? Would you like a copy of the omnibus, or a copy of book 3 to keep your copies of books 1 and 2 from getting lonely? Now you can pick up a copy of either of those from my friends at Jarlidium Press! Decrypting Rita And with that, I […](Read more...) Full Article Blog
ai Tesseract home has views of the mountain and city By inhabitat.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:30:00 +0000 The spirit of sustainability and being eco-friendly is all about using what's already there. Use a piece of land the way it is, without hanging it to suit the needs of a building. In the spirit of reclaiming wood, repurposing furniture and making use of everything the Tesseract was created. This home is a beautiful reboot of a former bachelor pad turned beautiful multi-person home. It's warm, inviting and modern.[...] Full Article Homes net zero washington Seattle home design post-format-gallery
ai Explore these unique sustainable pergola design Ideas By inhabitat.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000 The pergola is one aspect of ancient architecture that remains relevant today. Pergolas date back to ancient Egypt, but the concept itself might have come much earlier. The evolution of pergolas has witnessed many changes along the way. Today, it is technically impossible to draw a line between a pergola and a gazebo. However, for clarity, we will stick to the traditional idea of a pergola, one that is relatively merged with the house design.[...] Full Article Design outdoor furniture gazebo pergola Outdoor Furnishings
ai Here's how you could make your next camping sustainable By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 29 Jun 2023 17:30:00 +0000 Camping is one of the greatest joys of summer. With warmer weather, you do not have to be the most experienced camper or have the best gear to survive cold nights. Even amateur camping trips have bug repellent, shelter and s’mores. Stepping up your camping game includes being more sustainable, and many of the ways to do that are easier than you think.[...] Full Article Sustainable Travel summer camping activities Hiking/Camping
ai What are 3D-printed meats and are they actually sustainable? By inhabitat.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0000 3D-printed foods are a growing component of the additive manufacturing industry. Within this realm, 3D-printed meat is gaining speed. Like other 3D-printed objects, edible material is extruded in layers to produce a variety of meat products, including ground meat, burger patties, sausages and kebabs. Nowadays, with advances in additive manufacturing, the ability to 3D print foods is becoming more widely accessible, cost-effective and eco-friendly. [...] Full Article 3D printing Meat meat alternatives 3d printed Food
ai Luxury Bel-Air hilltop home is an energy-efficient dream By inhabitat.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 RO54 is a split-level modern home perched on a Bel-Air hilltop. But this is not what your mind probably conjures when you think of a split-level home. RO54 by Arshia Architects is a dreamy façade of floating glass with view of the Pacific Ocean, designed in layers to allow a gradual ascent to the top of the roof with little effort.[...] Full Article Homes natural light California green buildings rainwater filtration post-format-gallery home d
ai What can you do in your own home to improve air quality? By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 17:30:00 +0000 If you live in an urban area with cars, industry and unpleasant city smells, you might retreat to your house for safety from environmental pollutants. But how good is your air quality at home?[...] Full Article Air quality Health air pollution home air quality Avoiding Toxins
ai Will AI be important to the future of eco construction? By inhabitat.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 Global construction is one of the biggest consumers of resources and one of the biggest polluters. According to AI Magazine, construction is responsible for 38% of global energy consumption, and the building sector alone accounts for almost 55% of final energy use. Buildings also account for 40% of global final energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gases. It's also well known that concrete and steel account for excessive emissions and material waste in building construction. [...] Full Article Design construction Technology artificial intelligence AI sustainable construction
ai Did you know dairy products can be made without cow or nuts? By inhabitat.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000 From cows to goats to sheep, the availability of dairy is ubiquitous. But with copious environmental and health issues around traditional dairy products, alternatives are in the spotlight more than ever. Now there’s a way to enjoy yogurt, cheese and ice cream without a heavy reliance on animals or nuts. It’s called Precision Fermentation, and it puts an old technology to new use. [...] Full Article food Dairy Drinks precision fermentation dairy alternatives
ai 5 unique and sustainable fencing options for your garden By inhabitat.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2023 17:30:00 +0000 Gardening is one of the most ecologically conscious projects that most people can practice. With concepts such as net-zero gardening taking shape, gardeners go to unimaginable lengths to avoid harming the environment. The one aspect most gardeners never consider is that a garden fence can have negative environmental effects and must be installed with consciousness. Creating a sustainable garden only to install an unsustainable fence negates the entire purpose of your project. Interestingly, installing a sustainable fence is easy and often more affordable than traditional options. [...] Full Article sustainable gardening gardening Outdoors fencing fence
ai New Washington library is encompassed in sustainability By inhabitat.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 16:30:00 +0000 Sustainable construction and design have become a trendy topic in real estate, with homebuyers now proudly showing off their graywater systems and solar panels. But the new Mount Vernon Library Commons by HKP Architects in Mount Vernon, Washington proves that sustainable design can be used by any company, any government and anyone who wants to make an impression.[...] Full Article washington library greywater system community center ev charging station post-format-gallery Public Spaces
ai The most sustainable building in Germany is a timber beauty By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Jul 2023 17:30:00 +0000 Germany's most sustainable building is in Berlin, and it's a beauty. The EDGE Suedkreuz Berlin is a seven-story office complex consisting of two buildings comprising 32,000 square meters of floor space. It has been built by TCHOBAN VOSS Architekten using sustainable, climate and resource-saving techniques. Plus, it has a modular hybrid-timber construction that makes this hybrid-timber building one of the largest in Europe. [...] Full Article germany Office Europe post-format-gallery sustainable architecture Businesses hybrid timber buildings
ai Best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden By inhabitat.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:30:00 +0000 Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there is a lot more to it than that. Cut flowers are often grown from specific varieties that tend to have long, sturdy stems and big, beautiful blooms, and each variety has its own tips to keep them healthy. It also can be hard to find the right varieties in sustainable versions. [...] Full Article plants garden flowers home gardening Plants
ai Here are the latest sustainable construction materials By inhabitat.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:30:00 +0000 According to the U.N. Environmental Program, the construction industry is not making enough efforts to achieve net-zero emissions. While all sectors are making efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the construction sector is still to get an organized strategy. Today, up to 50% of the world's climate change is caused by the construction sector. The same industry is responsible for up to 40% of the pollution in water bodies. These figures just go to show, how significant the construction industry is in regards to environmental impact.[...] Full Article Design construction Sustainable Construction construction materials Design
ai From the urban tapestry of Los Angeles to a sustainable city By inhabitat.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:27:49 +0000 Los Angeles, often hailed as the entertainment capital of the world, is not only a hub for the film and music industries but also a fascinating canvas of urban design. The city's architectural landscape reflects a rich tapestry woven with threads of history, culture, and innovation. As one navigates the vast expanse of Los Angeles, it becomes apparent that the city's design is a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity.[...] Full Article Architecture
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ai Arsenal Women Arsecast 87: August Mailbag By shows.acast.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:08:59 GMT In this episode of the Arsenal Women Arsecast, Tim and Jamie Spangher to discuss the signing of Rosa Kafaji and the departure of Cloe Lacasse. Then Tim and Jamie answer listener questions on how the midfield will look next season and whether changes are afoot there, the future of Kathrine Kuhl, a big season ahead for Kyra Cooney-Cross, where Arsenal most need reinforcements and whether the women’s team should have its own away kit every year.You can follow Tim @Stillmanator and Jamie @jamiespangherGet extra bonus content and help support Arseblog by becoming an Arseblog Member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/arseblog Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Full Article
ai How Harlan Ellison Claimed <i>The Terminator</i> By www.neatorama.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:57:21 -0800 Prolific science fiction author Harlan Ellison wrote two episodes of the TV series The Outer Limits, "Soldier" and "Demon with a Glass Head." They both ran during the show's second season in 1964. In 1984, Ellison heard that James Cameron was working on a film that seemed quite similar to the plot of "Soldier," which you can watch in full. Hemdale Productions wouldn't let him see the script. When he saw The Terminator, Ellison was ready to sue. The lawsuit never came about, because Hemdale Productions settled the case, for money, screen credit in subsequent releases of the film, and a gag order. To this day, people argue over whether The Terminator was at all plagiarized and if so, how much. Read what Ellison had to say about the case at the time and the reaction from James Cameron at Den of Geek. You've probably already seen The Terminator, and it's up to you to watch The Outer Limits episode if you want to form your own opinion. Full Article
ai 20 of Our Favorite Reactions to Marijuana Legalization in California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada By cheezburger.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0800 Full Article twitter news marijuana laws reactions smoking weed funny politics
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ai Extremely rare 'failed supernova' may have erased a star from the night sky without a trace By www.livescience.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:05:32 +0000 An artist's rendering of a black hole Full Article Black Holes Space Astronomy
ai Should you shop on Prime Day, or wait for Black Friday? By www.livescience.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Prime Day sees some pretty tempting deals and discounts on science gifts, but is it worth waiting for Black Friday to potentially save even more? Full Article Tech
ai Google’s AI Tool Big Sleep Finds Zero-Day Vulnerability in SQLite Database Engine By thehackernews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:34:00 +0530 Google said it discovered a zero-day vulnerability in the SQLite open-source database engine using its large language model (LLM) assisted framework called Big Sleep (formerly Project Naptime). The tech giant described the development as the "first real-world vulnerability" uncovered using the artificial intelligence (AI) agent. "We believe this is the first public example of an AI agent finding Full Article
ai Cyber Threats That Could Impact the Retail Industry This Holiday Season (and What to Do About It) By thehackernews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 16:30:00 +0530 As the holiday season approaches, retail businesses are gearing up for their annual surge in online (and in-store) traffic. Unfortunately, this increase in activity also attracts cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities for their gain. Imperva, a Thales company, recently published its annual holiday shopping cybersecurity guide. Data from the Imperva Threat Research team’s Full Article
ai Critical Flaws in Ollama AI Framework Could Enable DoS, Model Theft, and Poisoning By thehackernews.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:38:00 +0530 Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed six security flaws in the Ollama artificial intelligence (AI) framework that could be exploited by a malicious actor to perform various actions, including denial-of-service, model poisoning, and model theft. "Collectively, the vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to carry out a wide-range of malicious actions with a single HTTP request, including Full Article
ai Malware Campaign Uses Ethereum Smart Contracts to Control npm Typosquat Packages By thehackernews.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:03:00 +0530 An ongoing campaign is targeting npm developers with hundreds of typosquat versions of their legitimate counterparts in an attempt to trick them into running cross-platform malware. The attack is notable for utilizing Ethereum smart contracts for command-and-control (C2) server address distribution, according to independent findings from Checkmarx, Phylum, and Socket published over the past few Full Article