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Today's quotable quote: Steven Wright: I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.

This day in history: 25 April 2025: United Negro College Fund Established (1944). Founded in 1944 by Frederick D. Patterson and Mary McLeod Bethune, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) provides college tuition for African-American students and scholarship funds for its approximately 40 member colleges. Many of its beneficiaries are the first in their families to attend college, and it counts many distinguished individuals among its alumni, including Martin Luther King, Jr. The UNCF motto is one of the most well known slogans in the history of advertising.


Abandoned

These weren't just "oaks" - they were planted between larch and spruce so that they would grow tall and straight, which means the navy oak forests are rather unusual., 20 April 2025

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These weren't just "oaks" - they were planted between larch and spruce so that they would grow tall and straight, which means the navy oak forests are rather unusual.




The Vintage

The real question is why was a 46-year-old interested in a 13-year-old......, 01 March 2025

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The real question is why was a 46-year-old interested in a 13-year-old......

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In the news

New supplement could save pollen-starved beehives: Beekeepers in many regions are having a hard time of it, as their honeybees struggle to find enough pollen to sustain the colony. Posted on 22 April 2025.

Facebook isn’t eavesdropping, but the truth is more disturbing: Perhaps one of the most pervasive longstanding technology conspiracy theories is that your smartphone is constantly listening in on your private conversations. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Nintendo Once Again Seeking To Unmask Discord User For Leaking Content: Leaks can be both embarrassing and aggrevating for any content producer, though we often see the most anger over this sort of thing coming from large corporate interests. Posted on 25 April 2025.


Cape Town weather

5 day forecast

  • Fri 25: scattered clouds

    17 ° - 22 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 35 %
  • Sat 26: overcast clouds

    18 ° - 24 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Sun 27: overcast clouds

    19 ° - 23 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Mon 28: overcast clouds

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Tue 29: light rain

    15 ° - 18 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 9 %

See next two weeks

News (continued)

Top 10 AI Tools That Will Transform Your Content Creation in 2025: Looking to level up your content creation game in 2025? You're in the right place! The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and AI tools have become essential for creators who want to stay ahead of the curve. Posted on 02 January 2025.

Bala, Agrawal, Pascual elected to arts and sciences academy: Provost Kavita Bala and professors Anurag Agrawal and Dr. Posted on 24 April 2025.

Ofcom announces new rules for tech firms to keep children safe online: Companies will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content under UK’s Online Safety Act or face large finesSocial media and other internet platforms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content from July or face large fines, Ofcom has announced. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Non-hormonal male contraceptive implant lasts at least two years in trials: Product known as Adam implanted in sperm ducts could offer a reversible alternative to condoms and vasectomiesAn implantable, non-hormonal male contraceptive has been shown in trials to last for at least two years. Posted on 25 April 2025.

The best VPNs for streaming in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed: Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground: Climate activists may be going deeper underground. Posted on 24 April 2025.

More than 50 House Democrats demand answers after whistleblower report on DOGE: Members of the Congressional Labor Caucus wrote the letter after NPR reported that a whistleblower says DOGE may have removed sensitive labor data and compromised the security of computer systems. Posted on 24 April 2025.

Some shark bites may be 'survival instinct' rather than planned attacks, contrary to media portrayal: Sharks are often perceived as the ultimate beasts, an image largely imposed on them by the media. Posted on 25 April 2025.

If A.I. Systems Become Conscious, Should They Have Rights?: As artificial intelligence systems become smarter, one A. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Intel Cuts Outlook, Says Layoffs Are in Store: . Posted on 25 April 2025.

The best VPNs for streaming in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed: Netflix won't easily block our favorite streaming VPNs, and we've tried and tested the best VPNs for high-speed, reliable streaming. Posted on 25 April 2025.

‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Don’t Play With Their Food. They Wear It.: Carnivorous caterpillars discovered on the Hawaiian island of Oahu have a freaky fashion sense. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Scientist answer burning question about volcanic magma under Yellowstone: Researchers from Rice University imaged the magma underneath Yellowstone and showed how it vents pressure, reducing the likelihood of a massive eruption anytime soon. Posted on 23 April 2025.

Slate emerges with customizable EV pickup available for under $20k [Video]: After about a month of speculation and subtle hints from industry insiders, American EV startup Slate has emerged from stealth to share its flagship model with the world. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Air Pollution Still Plagues Nearly Half of Americans: An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Air in the U. Posted on 25 April 2025.

Georgia leads toward a nuclear future with its first operating reactor: Georgia Power Co. announced one of its two new reactors reached self-sustaining nuclear fission on Monday. Posted on 07 March 2023.

Saturn: Facts about the ringed planet: Discover interesting facts about Saturn, its rings and whether it could contain extraterrestrial life. Posted on 24 April 2025.


Some of the tech in my workday

Best programming language?

The PYPL PopularitY of Programming Language Index is created by analyzing how often language tutorials are searched on Google.

The TIOBE Programming Community index measures popularity based on the number of skilled engineers world-wide, courses, third party vendors and search engine activity.

w3techs analyses page content to determine the technology used, and also uses publicly available information from sources such as Alexa, Google, Microsoft and ipinfo.io.

While Java and Python top the popularity charts, more than 80% of all websites run on PHP.


Longer term weather forecast

Cape Town weather

  • Fri 25: scattered clouds

    17 ° - 22 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 35 %
  • Sat 26: overcast clouds

    18 ° - 24 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Sun 27: overcast clouds

    19 ° - 23 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Mon 28: overcast clouds

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Tue 29: light rain

    15 ° - 18 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 9 %
  • Wed 30: light rain

    13 ° - 16 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 32 %
  • Thu 01: moderate rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 98 %
  • Fri 02: moderate rain

    11 ° - 14 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 95 %
  • Sat 03: moderate rain

    13 ° - 17 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 5 %
  • Sun 04: light rain

    14 ° - 17 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 92 %
  • Mon 05: sky is clear

    13 ° - 19 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 10 %
  • Tue 06: scattered clouds

    15 ° - 19 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 32 %
  • Wed 07: broken clouds

    15 ° - 18 ° Wind 10 km/h / Clouds 80 %
  • Thu 08: broken clouds

    14 ° - 19 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 63 %
  • Fri 09: scattered clouds

    14 ° - 18 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 36 %
  • Sat 10: sky is clear

    15 ° - 18 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 0 %