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Today's quotable quote: Bill Vaughan: Now that women are jockeys, baseball umpires, atomic scientists, and business executives, maybe someday they can master parallel parking.

This day in history: 04 November 2024: Iran Hostage Crisis Begins (1979). In 1979, an Islamic revolutionary government overthrew Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlevi of Iran. When the exiled shah was admitted to the US for medical treatment, a crowd of about 500 seized the US embassy in Tehran, demanding the shah's extradition. US President Jimmy Carter halted Iranian oil imports and froze Iranian assets, but his diplomatic initiatives proved fruitless, and a US rescue mission failed. Fifty-two hostages were held for 444 days until the end of the crisis in 1981.


E Africa

Kolmanskop is a ghost town in the Namib in Southern Namibia, 10 Km inland from the port town of Lüderitz. It was named after a transport driver named Jonny Coleman who, during a sand storm, abandoned his ox wagon on a small incline opposite the settlement. Kolmanskop (Afrikaans for “Coleman’s peak”). Once a small and rich mining village, it is now a popular tourist destination., 30 October 2024

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Kolmanskop is a ghost town in the Namib in Southern Namibia, 10 Km inland from the port town of Lüderitz. It was named after a transport driver named Jonny Coleman who, during a sand storm, abandoned his ox wagon on a small incline opposite the settlement. Kolmanskop (Afrikaans for “Coleman’s peak”). Once a small and rich mining village, it is now a popular tourist destination.


Great Big Story

When a fish is worth more than you 🇯🇵🐟💰, 07 September 2024

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When a fish is worth more than you 🇯🇵🐟💰



Historic Photographs

The inventor of the helicopter, Igor Sikorsky, in the Sikorsky H-5 helicopter, 1945. Backstory and more photos: https://bit.ly/3X38fxK, 27 August 2024

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The inventor of the helicopter, Igor Sikorsky, in the Sikorsky H-5 helicopter, 1945. Backstory and more photos: https://bit.ly/3X38fxK


Legend_1

Full Stack Development 😅, 01 August 2024

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Full Stack Development 😅


Inside Africa

Twee­buffels­met­een­skoot­morsdood­geskiet­fontein is a farm in South Africa's North West province, that is famous for its exceptionally long place name of 44 characters. It holds the record for the longest place name in South Africa and is possibly the fourth-longest in the world., 27 July 2024

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Twee­buffels­met­een­skoot­morsdood­geskiet­fontein is a farm in South Africa's North West province, that is famous for its exceptionally long place name of 44 characters. It holds the record for the longest place name in South Africa and is possibly the fourth-longest in the world.


BusinessTech

These are South Africa's top 15 flea, street and farmers markets based on an analysis of reviews from Tripadvisor., 14 July 2024

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These are South Africa's top 15 flea, street and farmers markets based on an analysis of reviews from Tripadvisor.


Celebrity News

Namibia 🇳🇦 is Africa's emptiest country per landmass. Despite its large landmass, it has a very low population (2.6 million people). Namibia is 3.37 times larger than the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Namibia is 2.5 times bigger than Germany 🇩🇪 Namibia is three times bigger than France 🇫🇷 Namibia is two times bigger than Spain 🇪🇸 There are more cows than people in Namibia 🇳🇦. On Sundays, you can drive for an hour without seeing anyone. Beaches in Namibia most often are empty and calm. 🌹🔥, 13 June 2024

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Namibia 🇳🇦 is Africa's emptiest country per landmass. Despite its large landmass, it has a very low population (2.6 million people). Namibia is 3.37 times larger than the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 Namibia is 2.5 times bigger than Germany 🇩🇪 Namibia is three times bigger than France 🇫🇷 Namibia is two times bigger than Spain 🇪🇸 There are more cows than people in Namibia 🇳🇦. On Sundays, you can drive for an hour without seeing anyone. Beaches in Namibia most often are empty and calm. 🌹🔥


Freedom Chasers

A new perspective to juggling. Amazing ❤️, 23 May 2024

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A new perspective to juggling. Amazing ❤️


Tzvika Stein - Shooting for Fun

Lake Bled in Slovenia is known for the island with a church at the center of the lake. I think it rather looks like an eye from above., 09 May 2024

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Lake Bled in Slovenia is known for the island with a church at the center of the lake. I think it rather looks like an eye from above.


I Love Warships

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., 23 March 2024

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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 Script Lab

The struggle of sci-fi dialogue. This is hilarious. No idea what it means. Still gotta give it your all. Credit: Mielr #carriefisher #starwars #dialogue #screenwriting #acting #filmmaking #cinema #scifi #motivation, 13 March 2024

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The struggle of sci-fi dialogue. This is hilarious. No idea what it means. Still gotta give it your all. Credit: Mielr #carriefisher #starwars #dialogue #screenwriting #acting #filmmaking #cinema #scifi #motivation


History Unleashed

#AncientRome #Colosseum, 08 February 2024

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#AncientRome #Colosseum

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In the news

Nanoplastics can render antibiotics less effective: A recent study has shown that nanoplastics – plastic particles smaller than 0. Posted on 03 November 2024.

2,500-lumen 4K projector aims to make home cinema easier for beginners: BenQ has launched a new 4K UHD projector, which is aimed at folks new to the projector-based home cinema universe, with AI smarts on hand to help "transform modern living spaces into theater-style settings with unparalleled ease and sophistication. Posted on 02 November 2024.

Editor-In-Chief Of RT, Russia’s Main Propaganda Network, Says Many Of Its Presenters Are AI-Generated – If You Can Believe Her: RT, formerly Russia Today, has appeared a few times here on Techdirt. Posted on 04 November 2024.


Cape Town weather

5 day forecast

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  • Wed 06: sky is clear

    13 ° - 21 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 7 %
  • Thu 07: broken clouds

    14 ° - 25 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 77 %
  • Fri 08: overcast clouds

    16 ° - 21 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 88 %
  • Sat 09: sky is clear

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LimeWire AI Studio Review 2023: Details, Pricing & Features:  In the rapidly advancing landscape of AI technology and innovation, LimeWire emerges as a unique platform in the realm of generative AI tools. Posted on 12 December 2023.

Food waste solution wins top prize at hackathon: The hackathon included more than 150 undergraduate and graduate students from almost all of Cornell’s Ithaca campus schools and colleges. Posted on 05 November 2024.

French parents whose children took own lives sue TikTok over harmful content: Lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disordersSeven French families have filed a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of exposing their adolescent children to harmful content that led to two of them taking their own lives at 15, their lawyer said. Posted on 05 November 2024.

Scientists dismayed as UK ministers clear way for gene editing of crops - but not animals: Advocates urge government to allow ‘precision breeding’ to combat disease, but RSPCA warns of ethical dangersMinisters are preparing to introduce legislation that will permit the growing of gene-edited crops in England and Wales. Posted on 05 November 2024.

The best Black Friday Kindle deals: Early sales available now: Shop these early deals on Kindles ahead of the Black Friday deals event (that's now only weeks away). Posted on 05 November 2024.

Politicians not ambitious enough to save nature, say scientists: Representatives of 196 countries have been meeting in Cali, Colombia, as part of the COP biodiversity summit. Posted on 02 November 2024.

Social media's lax rules around misinformation worry election watchers: Leading up to the 2020 election, online platforms were policing misinformation. Posted on 04 November 2024.

Bacteria discovery could accelerate mosquito control schemes: Mosquito larvae grow faster if they're exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programs. Posted on 05 November 2024.

Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day: Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos. Posted on 05 November 2024.

Forward Air talks Omni integration, silent on rumors it’s up for sale: In This Article: Management from Forward Air said the company remains focused on the integration of Omni Logistics and ironing out a marketing strategy that includes its legacy expedited less-than-truckload services with its acquired air and ocean freight forwarding business. Posted on 05 November 2024.

The best Black Friday Kindle deals: Early sales available now: Shop these early deals on Kindles ahead of the Black Friday deals event (that's now only weeks away). Posted on 05 November 2024.

The Science That Makes Baseball Mud ‘Magical’: Scientists dug up the real dirt on the substance applied to all the baseballs used in the major leagues. Posted on 05 November 2024.

Did life start on the ocean floor — and what does that mean for alien life?: How did life start on Earth? The answer is a big scientific mystery scientists are actively investigating. Posted on 04 November 2024.

Forward Air talks Omni integration, silent on rumors it’s up for sale: In This Article: Management from Forward Air said the company remains focused on the integration of Omni Logistics and ironing out a marketing strategy that includes its legacy expedited less-than-truckload services with its acquired air and ocean freight forwarding business. Posted on 05 November 2024.

Netflix Is Removing Nearly All of Its Interactive Titles: According to The Verge, Netflix plans to delist almost all of its interactive shows and films as of December 1st. Posted on 05 November 2024.

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.

Origins of world's earliest writing point to symbols on 'seals' used in Mesopotamian trade: Researchers investigating how the first writing arose identified the motifs on preliterate "cylinder seals" used in the trade of agricultural products and textiles. Posted on 05 November 2024.


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

  • Tue 05: sky is clear

    12 ° - 18 ° Wind 10 km/h / Clouds 1 %
  • Wed 06: sky is clear

    13 ° - 21 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 7 %
  • Thu 07: broken clouds

    14 ° - 25 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 77 %
  • Fri 08: overcast clouds

    16 ° - 21 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 88 %
  • Sat 09: sky is clear

    15 ° - 18 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sun 10: sky is clear

    14 ° - 20 ° Wind 10 km/h / Clouds 3 %
  • Mon 11: sky is clear

    14 ° - 23 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Tue 12: overcast clouds

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Wed 13: sky is clear

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 4 %
  • Thu 14: few clouds

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 11 km/h / Clouds 14 %
  • Fri 15: sky is clear

    15 ° - 24 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sat 16: sky is clear

    17 ° - 29 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sun 17: light rain

    17 ° - 23 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 11 %
  • Mon 18: light rain

    17 ° - 22 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Tue 19: scattered clouds

    16 ° - 20 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 47 %
  • Wed 20: sky is clear

    15 ° - 20 ° Wind 9 km/h / Clouds 2 %