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RIP a Livecast #648 – Cat As Trophy

We have a big announcement at the top of the show and some fun stories to discuss. We kick off the show revealing our new podcast name – RIP a […]




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RIP a LIVECAST #649 – Specially Speaking

It's a new era for the show, and we kick it off with a new voice. Sid explains all the different types of Drag Race there are. Rob explains poppers. […]



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RIP A Livecast #650 – Splashing the Gooch

We kick things off talking about Warsteiner beer, and Rob recalls a notable part of his trip to Germany. Rob discusses a previous feature on the site, the Suicide Girl […]




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RIP a Livecast #651 – Basquiat Scampi

We kick off the show talking about how old we all are. We then discuss the recent messages from Kid Rock and Monster Truck where they act like they're not […]




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RIP a Livecast #652 – Get a Good Spin Going

We kicked things off on the final Livecast of 2021 with Sid telling a scary story about his mother. Rob tells the latest stories of geriatric interactions at his Russian […]



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RIP a Livecast #653 – Celebrity Rug Pull

We kick things off wishing Darren a happy birthday and hearing about his New Year celebration. We briefly discuss the upcoming riot anniversary and the current state of the pandemic. […]




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RIP a Livecast #654 – Excessive Wind-Breaking

We kick things off by discussing our new Twitch channel. We review Alex Skolnick's new rap video about the Capitol riots. We discuss the new Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot. […]



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RIP a Livecast Bonus: The Matrix Resurrections Roundtable Discussion

As a special bonus, we have unlocked the first of two bonus episodes this month on the RIP a Livecast Patreon page, where we go through our thoughts on all […]




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RIP a Livecast #655 – This is the Hot Stuff with special guest Alex Skolnick

This will be the last episode of the Livecast posted to Metal Injection, get future episodes at ripalivecast.com Skoly-D himself, Alex Skolnick sits in with us to chat about our […]



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4 Business Scaling Strategies to Implement in 2023

Business scaling is setting the stage to support growth in your company. In other words, it means investing in cutting-edge technology, hiring top talent, and executing effective marketing campaigns to successfully grow your business. And while business owners often wish to achieve success overnight, scaling requires a long-term, sustainable strategy.  Scaling a business is often […]




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6 Tactics for Promoting Your Local Business

As a small business proprietor, you must establish connections with local patrons, integrate into the community, and differentiate yourself from your rivals. However, understanding how to market your business locally requires clever marketing techniques. Given the limited pool of potential customers in your vicinity, prioritizing local marketing endeavors is essential, especially when considering that your […]




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Abstract Table, An Interesting Tasting Menu in Oakland, California

Chefs Duncan Kwitkor and Andrew Greene — Abstract Table, offering up a 5 and 7 course tasting menu Friday and Saturday nights at Gastropig. Last night my wife and I had a chance to dine at the opening of a new pop up style 7 course tasting menu called Abstract Table, currently being offered as …




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FOB Kitchen, Great New Filipino Hot Spot in Oakland, California

I had the pleasure to try FOB Kitchen last night, a hot new Telegraph Avenue Oakland Filipino menu in Oakland (Thanks cristina_thebaker!). 5179 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609. You would not know it from the unassuming Temescal strip mall setting, but once inside you are treated to an amazing and flavorful Filipino menu from this …




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Can Your Logo Maker Do This: A Real Designer vs A Logo Maker

  Every business needs a logo and all major ones will view it as a key aspect of their brand building. A logo is the first impression a customer will get of your brand, so it has to look clean, professional and tell a story about who you are and what you do. Which is … Continue reading Can Your Logo Maker Do This: A Real Designer vs A Logo Maker

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Duplicator Vs. UpdraftPlus Vs. BackupBuddy – Which One is Better?

Are you looking for a great backup solution for your WordPress site? Duplicator, UpdraftPlus, and BackupBuddy are three of the best plugins to help you back up your site.  They stand above the rest because of their simplicity of use, many features, and security.  Even though they are all great, you need just one backup […]

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Podcasting with Dave Moyer

Planning Who let you in? Format Daily Weekly Monthly Hour/half hour A show’s Outline – Intro -What is this thing? Who are you Location of your podcast URL and contact Details The fun part Script or outline On the fly fix it later Ads and “breaks”? Save the good stuff What you may need: Aplications: […]

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Calling custom fields for next/previous posts

Custom fields are definitely very useful and are used on many WordPress installs. Today I’m going to show you how to easily get custom fields values outside the loop.

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bbPress 1.0 Release Candidate 3

Another milestone in the sister application of WordPress; bbPress is that much closer to final release! Check out this video from WordCamp Development day

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WordCamp comes to Los Angeles

Another WordCamp has arrived at my doorstep, this time I am the organizer of the event. So if any of you WordPress fans are in the greater Los Angeles area, or within a 200 mile radius I suggest you get you fingers type or click on this link. For more info I suggest heading over […]

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AutoSpares – Free WP Theme for Autos/Cars related Blogs

A perfect WP theme with  Unique and modern style, having the classic combination of white, silver, navy blue and orange. XHTML 1.0 Transitional Adsense Ready A lot of advertising spots 125×125 Admin CMS Options   DOWNLOAD | PREVIEW    




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Jobs Newcastle – Free WP Theme

Jobs Newcastle is two columns free wordpress theme with unique and glossy look, having the classic combination of  blue, grey and black. Features: XHTML 1.0 Transitional Widget Ready Adsense Ready Threaded comments support FeedBurner subscribe via email support Note: Jobs Newcastle Theme is Distribute by ElegantWPThemes.com Designed by Web Design Leeds and made free by [...]




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CARS – Another Free WP Theme

Cars is a 3 columns free wordpress theme with simple, clean look, Unique and modern style, having the classic combination of blue, white, black and red, Ideal for Autos, Cars, technology, and other niche. Features: XHTML 1.0 Transitional Widget Ready Adsense Ready Threaded comments support FeedBurner subscribe via email support Note: Cars Theme is  Designed [...]




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Getting To The Bottom Of Minimum WCAG-Conformant Interactive Element Size

WCAG provides guidance for making interactive elements more accessible by specifying minimum size requirements. In this article, Eric Bailey discusses the nuances of interactive element sizes and clarifies what it looks like to provide accessible interactive experiences using WCAG-compliant target sizes.




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If I Was Starting My Career Today: Thoughts After 15 Years Spent In UX Design (Part 1)

In this two-part series, Andrii Zhdan outlines common challenges faced at the start of a design career and offers advice to smooth your journey based on insights from his experience hiring designers. Learn why mastering design tools is crucial, how to build a strong portfolio, and tips for acing your first interviews.




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If I Was Starting My Career Today: Thoughts After 15 Years Spent In UX Design (Part 2)

In this two-part series, Andrii Zhdan outlines common challenges faced at the start of a design career and offers advice to smooth your journey based on insights from his experience hiring designers. In Part 2, Andrii speaks about how you can grow faster in your brand-new junior UX job.




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Using Multimodal AI Models For Your Applications (Part 3)

In this third part of the series, you are looking at two models that handle all three modalities — text, images or videos, and audio — without needing a second model for text-to-speech or speech recognition.




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Alternatives To Typical Technical Illustrations And Data Visualisations

Thomas Bohm rethinks technical illustrations and data visualizations, sharing interesting and uncommon examples of how to present data and information. Bar graphs and pie charts are great, but there’s so much more to explore!




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California Study: Four Widely Used Neonicotinoid Pesticides Harm Bees

Center for Biological Diversity Press Release WASHINGTON – Four commonly used neonicotinoid pesticides can harm bees and other pollinators, according to a new analysis by California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation. The study found that current approved uses of the “neonics” … Continue reading




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‘Warning Bells Going Off’ as NOAA Forecasts Entire Great Barrier Reef at Risk of Coral Bleaching and Death

By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams “This is a wake-up call,” says one Australian marine biologist. “Given sea temperatures usually increase as we get towards March, this is probably conservative.” Delivering yet another “wake-up call” after recent studies have shown that … Continue reading




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‘Coming Mass Extinction’ Caused by Human Destruction Could Wipe Out 1 Million Species, Warns UN Draft Report

By Jessica Corbett Common Dreams Far-reaching global assessment details how humanity is undermining the very foundations of the natural world     On the heels of an Earth Day that featured calls for radical action to address the current “age … Continue reading




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Escape Flight





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Leonardo DiCaprio Premiers “Before the Flood” Climate Change Documentary

Environmental activist and Academy Award®-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens premier their documentary film, Before the Flood, a compelling account of the powerful changes occurring on our planet due to climate change. Before the Flood will … Continue reading




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13 Year Old is “America’s Top Young Scientist”

Maanasa Mendu, a Ohio 9th grader, developed an inexpensive energy-producing device inspired by systems observed in plants, winning the 2016 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Maanasa hopes her invention will help to provide energy to the world in an … Continue reading




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Muscadines, Gloom, and the Healing Power of Sunshine

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been sending my thoughts out here into the void that is the world wide web for a full two decades. But, here I am. Today officially marks the 20th anniversary of this blog. When I wrote those first words, “Welcome to My Site,” all…




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Putin Ally Calls for Destruction of Critical U.S. Infrastructure

In a recent broadcast, Vladimir Solovyov, a Russian state TV host and known ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, called for the destruction of America's critical infrastructure if the United States tries to give Moscow "any kind of an ultimatum" in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.




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[Podcast] Humour in Branding with Paddy Gilmore

Discover how clever humor can enhance brand identity, engage audiences, and create memorable marketing campaigns.




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7 Best AI Image Upscalers to Boost Quality and Resolution

Discover top AI image upscalers to boost resolution and clarity without quality loss—perfect for designers, marketers, and content creators.




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✚ Make the Chart: Scatterplot Using Text Instead of Dots

I made a chart about Halloween candy. Even dumb charts need attention and require that choices are made.

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Meredith Brooks Abbott – American Impressionist

Modern American Impressionist, Meredith Brooks Abbott, is one of California’s leading plein air painters. Born in 1938 in picturesque Carpinteria, on California’s central coast, Abbott’s work focuses on the perishing rural landscape. She is a founding member of The Oak … Continue reading




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Expedition Antarctica

traveled a long way back home




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How a Business Degree Can Help Business Owners Succeed

Starting a small business is a different kind of career move, since you don’t need to have any educational achievements to get started. Unlike applying for employed job roles, where employers might state the degrees or other qualifications that they expect candidates to have, anybody can start their own small business, even if you dropped […]

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America’s Immigration Crisis sankey diagram

I really like this Sankey Diagram explanation of the numbers behind one of this year’s hottest political topics in the U.S.: How to Fix America’s Immigration Crisis. The original article adds a scrolly-telling element that makes it even better by slowly revealing each branch and explaining the data.

I know this article is hidden behind the NY Times paywall. If you’re not a NY Times subscriber you can try to view the original article with this LINK or try using reader mode on your browser. Let me know if this link doesn’t work, and I’ll try to post a new one.




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The Mammoth Cost of Operating America's Combat Aircraft

The Mammoth Cost of Operating America’s Combat Aircraft shows the operating cost per aircraft in 2018. Statista created this infographic when the non-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released an overview of mission capable rates and the cost of operating U.S. military aircraft in 2020. Over 40 aircrafts were examined, Statista chose to highlight these 15 in their infographic.

The non-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) recently released an overview of mission capable rates and the cost of operating U.S. military aircraft. It examined more than 40 different aircraft types, finding that only three of them reached their mission capable goals between fiscal years 2011 and 2019. In total, the report put the collective cost of operating all of the U.S. military's aircraft fleets at $49 billion in fiscal year 2018, taking operational & support (O&S) costs such as maintenance as well as supply support in account. O&S generally makes up 70 percent of a weapon system's total life cycle costs and it includes spare parts, depot and field maintenance, contract services, engineering support and personnel, amongst other factors.

It would be nice to see how many we have in service too. The stacked bars work well. As a reader you can tell the values between operating/support and maintenance, but the total is what matters.

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How Long Can People Cover Their Needs Without Income?

How Long Can People Cover Their Needs Without Income? infographic by Visual Capitalist.

How Long Can People Cover Their Needs Without Income?

With nearly half of people under 34 worldwide unable to cover their needs for a month or less without income, it is no surprise that financial resiliency is a hot topic.

So, for this graphic, Visual Capitalist has partnered with Lloyd’s Register Foundation to explore economic resilience further and determine how long the average person can afford to cover their needs without income.

World Risk Poll 2024 Report: Economic Resilience

Lloyd’s Register Foundation produces the World Risk Poll every two years in partnership with Gallup, and the World Risk Poll 2024 report explores the everyday risks of 147,000 people from 142 nations.

They asked respondents how long they could afford to cover basic needs, such as food, transport, and shelter, if they lost all income. 

The results reveal a distinct trend across all age groups, with respondents typically falling into two categories: those with one month or less of financial runway, and those with more than four months. Relatively fewer respondents reported being able to survive two to three months.

I think this is a really interesting adaptation of a Sankey/Alluvial diagram. I’d like to see summaries of each timeframe to support their discussion around trends.

Found on Visual Capitalist.