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Yes, everything is art. But noticing it is something else.
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Hong Kong scientists made a device that absorbs sound and converts it into electricity. Not magical enough? The decorated membrane resonator (DMR) also happens to be really, really small. That matters because traditional sound-absorbing materials need a thickness ranging from 17 millimeters to 17 meters, depending on the sound’s frequency. These sorcerous discs from Asia … Read more
Update: I’ve created a simpler and better-tasting solution. Here you go: Cocopower Coffee Bamzoom: * 1 cup of coffee. * 1-3 teaspoons of organic cacao powder (to taste). * 1-3 tablespoons organic unrefined coconut oil (again to taste). * 1-2 tablespoons organic coconut cream (to taste). * Vigorously mix all of the above. Seriously, whip … Read more
Courtesy of @davidgallan:
1. Calm your mind.
2. Note your joy.
3. Wish happiness for others.
Inspired by this fellow, I believe, and related to the work of this other mind engineer.
The risks of riding in New York force the experience into the realms of the spirit; only religious reasons could compel one to face the daily barrage of idiots, crumbling infrastructure and rage. In my new $3.99 book on Amazon, Zen and the art of bicycle riding in New York, I share ideas about shaping … Read more
In a dispute over the pricing of ebooks between Amazon and a publisher, Jeff Bezos and co. have gone after authors in an attempt to get what they want. A New York Times article about the fight said that an organization of writers purchased an ad in The Times for $104,000 to protest the maneuvers. … Read more
There’s one reason you should watch “I Declare War.” It’s so you can hear this line: “You’re no fun to play with.” It’s why a character in the film ceased his friendship with another character. The movie will make you wonder if you’re fun to play with. But that’s really just asking if you are … Read more
Speaking Computer on a Sunday when I should be enjoying brunch. I modified it a bit so you can see the number and what is happening with each, rather than follow the test rules to the letter. In the JS tab in the embedded CodePen pen below, I also included a much more readable way … Read more
I got a bit obsessive about choosing my favorite Sublime Text theme, but doing so required jumping through the menu too many times. Above is the star of the show, Espresso Libre. After the jump, you can see the rest, and find the one that works best for you. Each one has its name at the base of the image.