H.J. Noltie When the museum and library of the East India Company (EIC), following its inheritance by the India Office of the British government, was dispersed in 1879...| Botanics Stories
Compute is the lifeblood of AI. He who controls the spice controls the universe the compute will control the production of tokens and reap the benefits of AI. Without compute you do not have a seat at the table. The United States technology community is all in on compute and AI as the next platform […]| SemiAnalysis
Two-and-a-half years ago, we flagged a looming “cloud crisis” at AWS. Today, the evidence has mounted. AWS is the crown jewel of the Amazon empire, generating ~60% of group profits, and dominating …| SemiAnalysis
Chris Killip: ‘Askam-in-Furness’ 1982 at Cooke’s Studios, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, will include almost 80 previously unseen prints and two letters from Killip to members of the community The post Chris Killip’s newly uncovered archive is being exhibited in Cumbria appeared first on 1854 Photography.| 1854 Photography
Cutting up the canon of photographic images gave Justine Kurland an interest in collage that has blossomed into The Rose, a celebrated exhibition on show and in print this summer The post Over fifty women photographers use collage as a feminist form at CPW, Kingston appeared first on 1854 Photography.| 1854 Photography
When I moved to Portugal in 2021, I was already working as a freelancer, but over time, I realised that a company structure might suit... The post How to start a company in Portugal as a foreigner appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Lisbon can be a busy city, but what is it like in November? Well, if you want to avoid the crowds, you’re in for a... The post 10 Amazing reasons to explore Lisbon in November appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Lisbon in October is a great month to visit the Portuguese capital. The climate is mild, and the temperatures are lovely. Hot days are gone, but there might be a rainy day here and there. October in Lisbon has fewer crowds than the busy summer months, and it's a much-loved destination for an autumn break. The prices of hotels also tend to drop. There are many events, such as the Lisbon Marathon and the Film Festival. Reason enough to visit this beautiful city!| Discover Portugal
By: Laila Ali / Arab America Contributing Author We live in an age of Arab American Studies, when ethnic and religious minorities are recognized for their influence on U.S. history and culture. We know the stories of waves of Arab migration to the United States, and the rich histories of Arab communities, such as in … Continued The post Arab American Intellectuals in Early U.S. Universities appeared first on Arab America.| Arab America
These top rated breastfeeding products from mom-owned businesses are going to be your new favorite breastfeeding goodies this fall.| Navigating Parenthood
Back in the ‘70s in South Los Angeles, Big Sleep grew up wanting to be part of the elite crowd […] The post Hot Bike Archvies November 2009 – Big Sleep’s Dream Harley-Davidson Softail appeared first on Hot Bike Magazine.| Hot Bike Magazine
For last year’s words belong to last year’s languageAnd next year’s words await another voice. T. S. Eliot’s Little Gidding| Mark Carrigan
Explore strategies to prevent link rot, a common issue where web links become obsolete, and learn how to prevent it.| Linkwarden Blog
'I fell into a melancholy train of thought. I wasn't suited to live under Fascism but Fascism would win. It was the worst people who won wars.' From 1955, short fiction by Italo Calvino. The post Archive | A Trip to Mentone by Italo Calvino appeared first on The London Magazine.| The London Magazine
Cyril Connolly's notes on a cure for the fear of death were written in 1949 for a girl who had expressed a fear of dying to the author.| The London Magazine
How social media interactions are contributing to the crisis of masculinity| IM—1776
Co-authored with Cynthia Conti-Cook and Pratika Katiyar and published in User Mag, this piece unpacks how age verification laws serve Big Tech profits and political theater while undermining rights for everyone online.| Rebecca Williams
This apple blueberry crisp is the perfect sweet and slightly tart dessert! Made with fresh apples and blueberries, it’s topped with a warm, spiced, crunchy oat crisp topping. This is the perfect dessert to make as summer winds down! Plus, you can easily make this recipe dairy-free or vegan, making it the ideal dessert if... Read More The post Apple Blueberry Crisp appeared first on Cookie Dough Diaries.| Cookie Dough Diaries
This chocolate chip zucchini loaf is packed with flavor thanks to warm spices and mini chocolate chips! This moist and soft chocolate chip zucchini bread is made in one bowl.| Cookie Dough Diaries
Friends, A few links before finance stuff today: 📖RTFM I never heard this acronynm before — “read the f’ing manual”. I came across it in a link embedded in Byrne Hobart letter referencing engineering video game Shenzen I/O. Wikipedia says: RTFM is an initialism and internet slang for the expression “read the fucking manual”, typically used to reply … Continue reading Moontower #281→ The post Moontower #281 appeared first on Party at the Moontower.| Party at the Moontower
Many of our customers value the broad module support and high detection coverage found in our professional-grade products. However, we are also committed to continuously improving our free tools, ensuring that the gap in detection capabilities does not grow too wide.| Nextron Systems
The post How sharp was the decline in live births in Central and Eastern Europe after the collapse of communist regimes? appeared first on Significance magazine.| Significance magazine
Frontier model training has pushed GPUs and AI systems to their absolute limits, making cost, efficiency, power, performance per TCO, and reliability central to the discussion on effective training. The Hopper vs Blackwell comparisons are not as simple as Nvidia would have you believe. In this report, we will start by present the results of […]| SemiAnalysis
To many power users (Pro and Plus), GPT5 was a disappointing release. But with closer inspection, the real release is focused on the vast majority of ChatGPT’s users, which is the 700m+ free userbase that is growing rapidly. Power users should be disappointed; this release wasn’t for them. The real consumer opportunity for OpenAI lies […]| SemiAnalysis
The first portion of this report will explain HBM, the manufacturing process, dynamics between vendors, KVCache offload, disaggregated prefill decode, and wide / high-rank EP. The rest of the repor…| SemiAnalysis
The political and media establishment has finally begun to acknowledge Palestinian suffering, but this shift remains hollow until those complicit in Israel’s genocide are truly exposed| Declassified UK
Exclusive: Lindsay Hoyle blocked the release of his own email correspondence, using a ‘get out of jail free’ card| Declassified UK
Co-authored with Cynthia Conti-Cook and Sawyeh Esmaili and published in Convergence Magazine, this piece describes how digital IDs (and expanding mDL programs) threaten to expand government power to police people’s movement and reproductive care.| Rebecca Williams
Published by the Surveillance Resistance Lab, these resources include a live state-by-state status tracker, actionable organizing strategies, and a rights-based framework outlining key demands to resist digital ID systems.| Rebecca Williams
Published in Tech Policy Press, this piece explains how budget loopholes and cybersecurity authorities enabled the rise of DOGE’s parent agency, the U.S. Digital Service. It outlines how Congress could defund DOGE to reclaim oversight.| Rebecca Williams
Check out my talk, "Digital Identity Crisis: How Digital ID Threatens Democracy, Safety, and Our Humanity—and Just Alternatives" which succinctly describes harms created by historic IDs and new harms created by digital IDs, ways to resist digital IDs, and how to begin thinking beyond IDs.| Rebecca Williams
Self-expression, lifelong learning, and sublimating your technical day job with online art classes.| Rebecca Williams
I am pleased to announce I have joined the MuckRock Board of Directors. MuckRock is a nonprofit, collaborative news organization in the U.S. that promotes transparency for an informed democracy.| Rebecca Williams
Published in Artificial Intelligence in the City: Building Civic Engagement and Public Trust, this essay proposes how policies related to AI and data governance can support the restoration of rights and accountability for harms, drawing from restorative justice principles.| Rebecca Williams
Check out my talk, "Commercial Spyware, Data Brokers, and More - An Overview of Surveillance Technology Markets" which succinctly demystifies various surveillance markets.| Rebecca Williams
I am pleased to announce I have accepted a new role at the American Civil Liberties Union's National office as their first Data Governance Program Manager.| Rebecca Williams
The limits of "Customer Service" and "Administrative Burden" frameworks.| Rebecca Williams
Published by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center Technology and Public Purpose Project, this report examines the civil liberties risks posed by “smart city” technologies and offers a ten-point call to action to safeguard democratic values in urban tech infrastructure.| Rebecca Williams
Published by the Harvard Kennedy School, this piece provides practical tools for identifying surveillance infrastructure in your city—and shows how communities can influence oversight through public records and advocacy.| Rebecca Williams
Published by the Harvard Kennedy School, this critical analysis examines gaps in local surveillance oversight laws across the U.S. It identifies loopholes and enforcement challenges and offers recommendations for building more accountable and equitable frameworks.| Rebecca Williams
Co-authored with Liz Sisson and published by the Harvard Kennedy School, this piece challenges investors and governments to prioritize public purpose in “smart city” procurement and warns against treating cities as testing grounds for extractive technologies built on surveillance and data capture.| Rebecca Williams
Hosted by the Brooklyn Public Library, this Burner Phone 101 workshop introduced participants to phone-related risk modeling, privacy-protective smartphone practices, the full spectrum of burner phone options, and when to leave phones behind entirely.| Rebecca Williams
Friends, We had company over a few days ago. How’s that for a throwback term to when your cable remote had a wire — “company” as a term for guests. So we’ve got some friends and family hanging out and the topic of jealousy comes up. Not in the adulterous context so much as the … Continue reading Moontower #280→ The post Moontower #280 appeared first on Party at the Moontower.| Party at the Moontower
Q: What Were The Spirits Of The Watchers Of Cirith Ungol? ANSWER: Although Tolkien fans have discussed the nature of the Watcher for decades, there has never been a definitive answer to this questi…| Middle-earth & J.R.R. Tolkien Blog
As a home baker, your creations are personal. A beautiful cake with a cascade of flowers can brighten up the birthday girl’s day. Or the simple lemon blueberry cake you made on a whim ends up being your dad’s favorite cake. Baking and caking matters. But it can be stressful. So let me show you how to design a cake with my stress free method. This page may contain affiliate links which means I may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate (or other affiliate program) from qualifyi...| Bakes and Blunders
The interactive Wine Experience Museum in Vila Nova de Gaia is a must-visit for wine lovers visiting Portugal. It’s part of the WOW (World of... The post Discover the Wine Experience Museum at WOW in Porto appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
One of the most famous sights in Oporto is Sé do Porto or Porto Cathedral. The building stands high on top of a hill, offering stunning views. But the interior is just as beautiful! I visited the famous cathedral in Porto on a rainy day in December, which proved to be the perfect spot when the weather wasn't great. Let's take a closer look and discover what there is to see inside the cathedral and the Bishop's Palace next door! The post The must-see Porto Cathedral and the beautiful Bishop...| Discover Portugal
Is the harsh light ruining family photos? Discover why your Lisbon vacation photos feel flat when you’re not shooting at the right time! The city... The post What is the best time for a Lisbon photo session? appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Do you plan a surprise proposal in Lisbon? Then this guide is for you. I work as a photographer in the capital and will happily share some insider information about the best places to propose in Lisbon. Especially if you've never visited, this post with multiple locations and tips will help you find the best spot for your Lisbon proposal! So get the engagement ring ready and create a memorable proposal! The post 15x the best place to propose in Lisbon (tips from a local photographer!) appeare...| Discover Portugal
Do you love flea markets? Then Feira da Ladra in Lisbon is a must-see spot! You can enjoy the vintage market vibes every Tuesday and Saturday from dusk till dawn. Who knows, maybe you'll find some unique treasures in the junk or score some excellent hand made artisan goods! Many vendors are selling close to the Alfama district, and it's a fun place to walk around. If you are looking for bargains, antiques, furniture, coins, clothes, shoes or hidden gems, Feira da Ladra market is the place to be!| Discover Portugal
By Alice Millard, Archivist To mark the recent upload of the Graylingwell Hospital Archive catalogue to our website, this blog will dip into the vast history of this significant hospital through it…| West Sussex Record Office
5 Misconceptions About Babywearing for New Moms Babywearing has a huge list of benefits and some of the most common misconceptions about babywearing help prove those points to be true! The post 5 Misconceptions About Babywearing for New Moms appeared first on Navigating Parenthood.| Navigating Parenthood
Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to breastfeeding? We're sharing 11 breastfeeding myths that are still told to new moms!| Navigating Parenthood
The Pears Cyclopaedia was first published in 1897. Sold for a shilling, it was originally referred to as “A Mass of Curious and Useful Information about Things that everyone Ought to know in Commerce, History, Science, Religion, Literature and other Topics of Ordinary Conversation.”| Museum of Material Memory
The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church says Russian soldiers who die in the line of duty in Ukraine have all of their sins forgiven.| AP News
Carrot cake lovers have got to try this carrot cake loaf cake! I’ve topped it with an optional cream cheese frosting, but it tastes just as good on its own!| Cookie Dough Diaries
Robots have powered manufacturing for decades, yet they stayed single-purpose and thrived only in perfect settings. Previous attempts at intelligent machines overpromised and underdelivered. But th…| SemiAnalysis
The post Walking Dublin’s Queer Literary History Tour | 10 Years of Marriage Equality appeared first on International Literature Festival Dublin.| Festival Archives - International Literature Festival Dublin
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The post Yoga Lunch Break | The Space Between appeared first on International Literature Festival Dublin.| Festival Archives - International Literature Festival Dublin
“The best book on the Irish language I have ever read – so funny, so soulful.” Tommy Tiernan| International Literature Festival Dublin
Exclusive: Parliament authorities launch probe into two MPs who met Israeli president Isaac Herzog| Declassified UK
Sir Rich Knighton refused to talk to Declassified about his support for Israel’s air force as their commander landed in England.| Declassified UK
Director Ari Aster (‘Eddington’) on making a modern western, collaborating with Joaquin Phoenix, and how AI will alter the future of film.| Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
Paul Laib photographed works of all the major artists working in Britain between 1900 and 1945. The collection is largely unpublished and shows prominent artists at work and pieces often prior to completion.| Photographic Collections - Courtauld
The complete archive of black and white images taken by Anthony Kersting (1916-2008), one of the greatest architectural photographers. The collection of prints, glass and film negatives is documented in detail in hand-written ledgers, and covers the UK, Europe, and the Middle East. | photocollections.courtauld.ac.uk
Are you planning to travel from Lisbon to Sintra by train? Look no further. With this guide, written by a local, you´ll travel like a local before you know it! It only takes 40 minutes from Portugal's capital to the historic town of Sintra. It's not for its stunning palaces, castles, villas, and much more: it's an absolute must-see destination from Lisbon! Let's get straight to the essentials so you can easily travel the Lisbon Sintra by train! The post How to get from Lisbon Sintra by train...| Discover Portugal
Sintra is a number 1 day trip from the Portuguese capital, and there is SO much to see! Sintra National Palace is one of those highlights, and there is much to see! Discover mesmerising rooms, furniture, and courtyards. And, of course, the famous kitchen with the chimneys the structure is known for. Palacio National de Sintra is a true icon and a must-see location on your holiday in Portugal. The post Sintra National Palace: Discover the beautiful palace close to Lisbon appeared first on Disc...| Discover Portugal
Lisbon in August is one of the warmest months, but it's the perfect time to combine a city trip with a beach holiday! Let's take a look at what the weather is like in Lisbon and which events you can attend in the Portuguese capital. The post Lisbon in August with highlights, sunny weather and fantastic festivals appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Lisbon is an incredible city, but there are also fantastic places nearby. I moved to Lisbon in 2021 and explore the Portuguese capital's surroundings whenever possible. With this compilation of places near the city, you can easily plan and schedule an incredible day trip from Lisbon yourself. The post 33 incredible and easy day trips from Lisbon appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Dreaming of a wedding in Portugal, but confused by Portuguese wedding paperwork? You're not alone! We got married in Portugal in 2024, and there was a fair bit of planning involved! So many questions to| Discover Portugal
By Alice Millard, Archivist If you haven’t read part one of the Tommie and Betty Archive blogs, you can catch up here. Just as we used the archive to delve into the early lives of Tommie and Betty …| West Sussex Record Office
13 Books to Read With Your Littles This Summer The perfect time for laying out on a picnic blanket with some treats and a good book . . . or 13. Keep up with the Summer reading programs, and keep bedtime routines interesting with these 13 new books for Summer. The post 13 Books to Read With Your Littles This Summer appeared first on Navigating Parenthood.| Navigating Parenthood
Finding the right toothpaste for babies and toddlers is tough! I reviewed Jack N' Jill Natural Toothpaste to help with your search.| Navigating Parenthood
Everything is going to be okay.| More To That
Catch up on past and present environmental updates from our E-Newsletters in this archive, dating back to 2022. The post View our E-Newsletters here appeared first on Northern Alaska Environmental Center.| Northern Alaska Environmental Center
A guest blog by Helen Clutton, a MA Medieval Studies student, recalling a placement with Special Collections earlier this year| Special Collections Blog
This small batch chocolate cupcakes recipe makes 6 perfect chocolate cupcakes! I’ve frosted these small batch cupcakes with chocolate frosting, but you can easily swap that out for vanilla buttercream or your favorite frosting. These small batch cupcakes are perfect for when you want a little sweet treat at home but don’t need over a... Read More The post Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes appeared first on Cookie Dough Diaries.| Cookie Dough Diaries
You have to make these vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting for your next birthday party! A soft, fluffy vanilla cupcake topped with my favorite chocolate frosting, what could be better!| Cookie Dough Diaries
Long time readers will recall that SemiAnalysis covers more than just datacenters and AMD. Today we’re back to semiconductors with a tech-focused roundup of the best from this year’s VLSI conference, the premiere design and integration. That includes the latest in chips manufacturing: fab digital twins, the future of advanced logic transistors and interconnects, DRAM […]| SemiAnalysis
Meta’s shocking purchase of 49% of Scale AI at a ~$30B valuation shows that money is of no concern for the $100B annual cashflow ad machine. Despite seemingly unlimited resources, Meta has been falling behind foundation labs in model performance.| SemiAnalysis
Britain’s obedient defence correspondents are refusing to report a story of clear public interest in the middle of a genocide.| Declassified UK
In this article I will show you how you can attach PDF files in Java using our JPedal PDF SDK toolkit, using a few lines of Java code. JPedal offers other PDF manipulation features, to aid Java developers working with the PDF format. Introduction PDF is a powerful format, and one such feature is the […] The post How to attach files to a PDF in Java (Tutorial) appeared first on Java PDF Blog and was written by Jacob Collins.| Java PDF Blog
Congratulations! You can make one killer cake. It tastes amazing, but unfortunately, it looks just a bit messy. Does this sound familiar? Making a delicious cake is only half the battle. Now let’s talk about how to make neat and tidy cakes with beautiful presentation. This page contains affiliate links which means I may earn a commission as an Amazon Associate (or other affiliate program) from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products that I use and trust. This post was o...| Bakes and Blunders
Are you looking to hire a photographer in Lisbon? I would love to help out! Hi, my name is Marga and I am a professional... The post Choose the best Lisbon Photoshoot Package for you appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Not sure how to use your camera but you want to take stunning pictures during your trip in Lisbon? Join a photography class in Lisbon today! Learn how to use your camera in manual mode or get creative with your smartphone. The post Join a fun workshop and photography tour in Lisbon appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
Azulejo tiles, stunning viewpoints and tiny cobblestone streets? Welcome to Lisbon! It will be hard putting your camera down in this photogenic city! As a... The post 20 Best photo spots in Lisbon you can’t miss appeared first on Discover Portugal.| Discover Portugal
During your trip to Lisbon, there are many things to see and do. To get the most out of your time in the Portuguese capital, booking a tour will be easy. Tours are an affordable way to explore the city, and your guide will know where the best places are. Also, a local will know where to take you if you're looking for hidden gems.| Discover Portugal
'That they have been aided by a culture which celebrates men behaving badly and football as an art form is without doubt.' From 1997, Archie Cotterell's take on Oasis. The post Archive | Oasis in 1997 by Archie Cotterell appeared first on The London Magazine.| The London Magazine
If you’re a chocolate covered strawberry lover, then you are going to love this chocolate strawberry cake! Moist chocolate cake layers with a homemade strawberry filling and strawberry buttercream - what could be better! This is the perfect layer cake for birthdays, baby showers, or just because it’s strawberry season. Chocolate and strawberries are a... Read More The post Chocolate Strawberry Cake appeared first on Cookie Dough Diaries.| Cookie Dough Diaries
These baked banana donuts are super soft and moist, and topped with a warm cinnamon glaze. Since these banana donuts are baked instead of fried, they’re super easy to make!| Cookie Dough Diaries
SemiAnalysis is hiring an analyst in New York City for Core Research, our world class research product for the finance industry. Please apply here It’s been a bit over 150 days since the launch of the Chinese LLM DeepSeek R1 shook stock markets and the Western AI world. R1 was the first model to be publicly […]| SemiAnalysis
Oracle’s Cloud Infrastructure business is firing on all cylinders and is greatly outpacing expectations. All eyes are on the high-profile Stargate JV and the massive Abilene, Texas datacenter…| SemiAnalysis
The largest AI labs are racing to build multi-gigawatt-scale datacenters, and stressing our century-old power grid to an unprecedented extent. Not only is the scale massive, but AI training wo…| SemiAnalysis
In our AI Scaling Laws article from late last year, we discussed how multiple stacks of AI scaling laws have continued to drive the AI industry forward, enabling greater than Moore’s Law grow…| SemiAnalysis
Any software expected to have a long lifetime will require maintenance which in turn means that you need to be able to build the software again in the future. So how can you ensure that in 10 years time that you will even have a system that is capable of running today’s build system? How …| www.thegoodpenguin.co.uk
Exclusive: Elbit Systems pushed for retrial after charges against Palestine Action co-founders were dismissed, new documents show.| Declassified UK
Explainer: Get to know the controversial warplane at the centre of UK arms exports to Israel.| Declassified UK
