Heymat recently added the Heymat+collection of doormats to their collection, consisting of a trio of three-dimensional designs in monochromatic hues. The sand, water, and vegetation-inspired motifs bring to mind the calming effects of designs made in soft sand, and add a tranquil… Read More ›
Misc
3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview
What shapes our perceptions (and misperceptions) about science? In an eye-opening talk, meteorologist J. Marshall Shepherd explains how confirmation bias, the Dunning-Kruger effect and cognitive dissonance impact what we think we know — and shares ideas for how we can… Read More ›
JUUL – building a new addiction
JUUL is the poster child of the vaping industry with a $38 billion valuation and teenagers hooked on the product all over the world. I have vaped for a few years and use 6mg nicotine content which is more than… Read More ›
Oooh!! Coffee
Quite amazing, and soothing, to watch.
The Winckler
“The inspiration came from the idea of building a whimsical cottage by the sea and capturing elements of fairy tale and storybook designs to complement the natural surroundings,” says Daniel Huscroft, a musician and builder who constructed the home. The… Read More ›
Twitter attacks don’t count (they do)
Elon Musk is fighting a libel claim from a British rescue diver he accused of paedophilia, arguing that his statement was obviously flippant because it was made on Twitter. The technology billionaire, 47, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit… Read More ›
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you. Sorry the content has been slow at times, but that will likely continue due to family and paid writing commitments. Will still add stuff when I have the time though. I hope you all… Read More ›
Young people who have attempted suicide – it’s not serious enough to get help
The tweet above from Natasha Devon is 100% accurate. We are now at the point in the UK where even if a child has tried to kill themselves they cannot get any official mental health assistance. It used to be… Read More ›
‘nom nom’
ADULTS who think it is quirky and fun to use words like ‘sleeps’ and ‘holibobs’ have been told to just stop it. Other phrases that should never be spoken by anyone over the age of 20 include ‘yummy’ and ‘nom… Read More ›
Uber
Its creators had forbidden the car from slamming on the brakes in an emergency maneuver, even if it detected “a squishy thing” — Uber’s term for a human or an animal, sources told Business Insider. And the NSTB report said… Read More ›