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Just walking in the rain… and the wind and the snow
In the last few years researchers have begun untangling some of the little-known benefits of walking in wintry conditions. It turns out that the conditions most deterring us from taking a stroll are, in fact, excellent reasons to step outdoors…… Read More ›
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The Tories won’t recover until they face up to the disaster of Brexit
Every single word of this, every single word!
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Are Smartwatches Just A Temporary Thing?
Our beloved traditional watches have outgrown their practical use. We do not need watches any longer. We wear them because they give us a sensation that we cannot find anywhere else. There is a romance there, enough to be an… Read More ›
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Titanium Edition – Apple Watch Ultra Band
Style your Apple Watch Ultra with our everyday titanium band. We wanted to elevate our creator’s everyday look in a way that wouldn’t affect their creative journey. A lightweight yet timeless piece perfect for formal wear & on-the-go adventures. Designed… Read More ›
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“Freedom of speech” but not “Freedom of reach.”
There’s a lot of perfectly legal stuff you can say that is unpleasant to look at: racial slurs, graphic violent content, bullying, spam (more on that later). That type of content is generally bad for business because most users —… Read More ›
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The Death Artist
Deborah Carr, a sociology professor at Boston University who has written extensively on death and bereavement, says that people didn’t struggle as much with death in the past as they do today, in part because death was swift. Now, modern… Read More ›
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Rogues: True Stories of Grifters, Killers, Rebels and Crooks
Keefe brilliantly explores the intricacies of forging $150,000 vintage wines, examines whether a whistleblower who dared to expose money laundering at a Swiss bank is a hero or a fabulist, spends time in Vietnam with Anthony Bourdain, chronicles the quest… Read More ›
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Why measuring heart-rate variability is important
Since your HRV pattern is a reflection of how much stress your body is under, virtually all facets of your lifestyle can affect it. Remember that stress is more than mental — things like illness, emotional hardship, lack of sleep… Read More ›
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EPTAORA: the 7 segment clock
This project was inspired by another similar project that I saw a few years back. I mostly rebuilt it completely and challenged myself to print it as small as possible on a standard 3d printer using a standard nozzle. The… Read More ›
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Will Apple’s money grab backfire?
The sudden appearance of app ads in the App Store is a bit of a shock visually and more importantly, ethically. Obviously adverts are not a bad thing in general, but you just don’t expect them within official Apple apps…. Read More ›
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