With a secondhand solar panel, a battery and a Raspberry Pi minicomputer, game developer Kara Stone got the server powering her games running for just a few hundred dollars. When people point out that cloudy days could leave the server unpowered and her games inaccessible, Stone says that’s part of the point. “We can’t expect everything to be constantly available to us 24-7, and it’s OK that things are temporarily up and then down,” Stone…
"Video Games Are Finally Waking Up to Climate Change"
SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the series finale of HBO‘s Barry. “Wow.” Not only is this the title of the Barry series finale, written and directed by co-creator and star, Bill Hader. It’s also, naturally, the sentiment with which we, as an audience, are left. By the end of the episode, Hader’s hitman-turned-actor is dead, even if he was about to turn himself in to the police, shot in the chest and…
"Sarah Goldberg On Fate Of Barry & Sally, ‘Industry’ Role, More – Deadline"
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A man who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea was formally arrested Sunday and faces up to 10 years in prison on a charge of violating the aviation security law, officials said. During a preliminary questioning, the 33-year-old told investigators that he felt suffocated and tried to get off the plane quickly, according to police. Twelve people were slightly injured on Friday after he opened…
"South Korean arrested for opening plane emergency exit door, faces up to 10 years in prison"
Ten years ago, most cannabis consumers couldn’t tell a terpene from a cannabinoid. But today things are different. Cannabis flower is categorized according to terpene profile. Product manufacturers add terp blends back into edibles and concentrates. Limonene is practically a household name. And for good reason. Sure, terpenes impart desirable flavors and aromas. They appear to be good for the body, as well.1 Now it turns out that some terpenes also may contribute to the…
"Which Terpenes Enhance the Cannabis High?"
Boeing refused to give the Pentagon cost data for almost 11,000 replacement parts over a year, according to a congressionally mandated report intended to shine a light on some military contractors’ opaque pricing data. The data denials for 10,659 items under a single contract accounted for 97% of such refusals by contractors during negotiations from October 2020 through September 2021, according to a previously undisclosed Pentagon assessment submitted to House and Senate defense committees. Boeing’s…
"Boeing refused to give cost data for 11K replacement parts, Pentagon says"
Safety in and around the workplace is essential. It allows customers and employees to remain as safe and healthy as possible. Here are some affordable things every business should invest in to maximize workplace safety. Improve the protection of your windows Every workplace must have safe and secure windows to eliminate intruders or weather problems. If you are wondering, is window security film worth it? the answer is yes. You will ensure to protect your…
"Affordable Things To Invest In To Maximize Workplace Safety" Netflix on Tuesday expanded its crackdown on users sharing passwords with people beyond their immediate family, starting with the US, as it seeks to shore up revenue at the leading streaming television service. As growth at Netflix cooled last year, the streaming giant set out to nudge people watching for free with shared passwords to begin paying for the service without alienating subscribers. Netflix also launched a cheaper ad-subsidised offering around the same time, in…
"Netflix expands password-sharing crackdown worldwide"
He was struck by a 17-year-old female driver who stayed at the scene as emergency responders arrived; no charges have been filed A 41-year-old father, who stopped to help ducklings cross a Northern California road, was killed by a teen driver, authorities said on Monday. The tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening in Rocklin, a city just outside of Sacramento. “The man was reportedly trying to help some ducklings that were in the intersection,” Rocklin…
"Dad Helping Ducklings Cross Road Killed By Teen Driver in Front of His Children"
Everyone enjoys a monitor with great image quality but, for graphics designers, image quality is a professional necessity. Graphics designers need a monitor that has accurate color and supports the correct color gamut for their work. Monitors that fall short make it difficult for designers to know their work will look correct when it’s viewed on other monitors or put into production. This guide rounds up the best monitors for graphics design across a range…
"Best monitors for graphic design 2023"
We have been working with the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission incessantly since 2015, when rulemaking commenced for the adult use program. Over the years, we’ve dealt with many, many compliance-related issues, including Notices of Proposed License Cancellation to licensee clients from OLCC. We’ve also seen the Commission change its position and philosophy drastically on enforcement. In the early days, OLCC emphasized “teaching compliance” and working with licensees who made mistakes—honestly or otherwise. We later…
"The Real OLCC Scandal Is There Are Two Sets of Rules"