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Today's quotable quote: Homer Simpson (The Simpsons): What's the point of going out, we're just going to end up back here anyway?

This day in history: 05 July 2025: The Battle of Wagram Begins (1809). The two-day Battle of Wagram signaled the end of the 1809 War of the Fifth Coalition between the kingdoms of Austria and France. Due to the battle's then-unprecedented use of artillery, both sides suffered tens of thousands of casualties. The Austrians were broken by the battle. Napoleon's victory forced Archduke Charles of Austria to accept unfavorable armistice conditions, stripping Austria of land and subjects.


Frogsicles: Frozen But Still Alive

youtube.com, 05 July 2025

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The wood frog's body makes its own anti-freeze that allows it to survive the winter. The secret ingredient? You'll never guess.From: CRAZY MONSTER FROGShttp:...



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......





Gariepdam loop oor

graaffreinetadvertiser.com, 31 December 2023

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OOS-KAAP NUUS EN VIDEO - Die Gariepdam het...


Hendrik van der Bijl - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org, 21 December 2023

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Hendrik Johannes van der Bijl FRS[1] (23 November 1887 – 2 December 1948) was a South African electrical engineer and industrialist and is regarded as one of the greatest South Africans for his contribution to the country's development.[2] He was the driving force behind the establishment of the S...






How to Grow Potatoes Without Soil

sharingideas.me, 20 October 2023

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Growing potatoes has always been associated with tilled lands and soil. However, with the advent of modern agricultural technology, innovative methods have surfaced, allowing farmers and hobbyists to grow crops in ways that were previously thought impossible. One such method is the aeroponic system....



Fossbytes

Swedish startup Luvly has introduced the Luvly O, a compact, electric two-seater car that can be shipped in flat pack form. Weighing 992 pounds, the microcar offers a 62-mile range and a top speed of 55 mph. While it can be transported in a disassembled state, it must be assembled in a car plant before delivery to customers due to safety standards and regulations. Luvly aims to provide affordability, with an expected price of $10,500 when it becomes available next year., 17 October 2023

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Swedish startup Luvly has introduced the Luvly O, a compact, electric two-seater car that can be shipped in flat pack form. Weighing 992 pounds, the microcar offers a 62-mile range and a top speed of 55 mph. While it can be transported in a disassembled state, it must be assembled in a car plant before delivery to customers due to safety standards and regulations. Luvly aims to provide affordability, with an expected price of $10,500 when it becomes available next year.

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In the news

No biological excuse for dads 'sleeping through' babies cries: A new study has cast doubt on the idea that women are biologically wired to wake more to a crying baby than men. Posted on 03 July 2025.

MIT tech could help warehouse bots spot broken goods before shipping: Researchers have developed a way to use high-frequency electromagnetic waves to visualize objects that are hidden from view – such as a tool in a pile of junk or a vase in a cardboard box – with much greater accuracy than before. Posted on 04 July 2025.

GOP Budget Bill Includes Massive Spectrum Handout To Large Wireless Carriers, Hurting WiFi Speeds: From the massive handout to already-wealthy Americans to the likely fatal cuts to Medicaid, there’s plenty to be disgusted by in the GOP Budget bill approved by Congress today. Posted on 04 July 2025.


Cape Town weather

5 day forecast

  • Sat 05: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 75 %
  • Sun 06: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 53 %
  • Mon 07: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 88 %
  • Tue 08: overcast clouds

    10 ° - 16 ° Wind 2 km/h / Clouds 99 %
  • Wed 09: light rain

    13 ° - 16 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 15 %

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.

Researchers create 3D interactive digital room from simple video: Researchers at the Cornell Ann S. Posted on 30 June 2025.

Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached: President also says he may visit Xi Jinping or Chinese leader could come to US after Trump last month extended app sale deadline for third timeDonald Trump has said he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. Posted on 05 July 2025.

Iron age settlement found in Gloucestershire after detectorist unearths Roman swords: When Glen Manning discovered two cavalry swords, a later dig revealed two distinct chapters of British historyIt began with an extraordinary piece of fortune: a metal detectorist on only his second expedition coming upon two very rare cavalry swords on the brink of being lost for ever. Posted on 05 July 2025.

I compared my Sonos Arc Ultra with Samsung's flagship soundbar, and it's pretty dang close: Samsung's latest flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990F, comes in hot to reclaim the home entertainment throne. Posted on 05 July 2025.

Tiny creatures gorge, get fat, and help fight global warming: Scientists find out how the epic deep sea migration of a tiny animal is storing planet-warming carbon. Posted on 04 July 2025.

College teams show off solar-powered car innovations at 3-day race in Kentucky: More than 30 college teams are showing off their innovations in solar car technology this week at a three-day race in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Posted on 04 July 2025.

Fewer people doesn't always mean better outcomes for nature—just look at Japan: Since 1970, 73% of global wildlife has been lost, while the world's population has doubled to 8 billion. Posted on 04 July 2025.

Microsoft to Lay Off About 9,000 Employees: The reductions followed cuts of about 6,000 positions last quarter, and were indicative of a tightening job market at big technology companies. Posted on 05 July 2025.

A couple transformed a 20-year-old school bus into a mobile home and traveled the country's parks: 'It's not for the lazy': Scott Heltz and his partner, Shaquita Riley, outside their renovated school bus. Posted on 05 July 2025.

I compared my Sonos Arc Ultra with Samsung's flagship soundbar, and it's pretty dang close: Samsung's latest flagship soundbar, the HW-Q990F, comes in hot to reclaim the home entertainment throne. Posted on 05 July 2025.

How Parasitic Cowbirds With No Parents Learns What Species They Are: Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and learn what they really are. Posted on 05 July 2025.

Could the Milky Way be headed for a collision?: The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (. Posted on 02 July 2025.

One College Major Is More Popular Than Ever—but Comes With Financial Catch: Voice is AI-generated. Posted on 05 July 2025.

EU Sticks With Timeline For AI Rules: Reuters: The European Union's landmark rules on AI will be rolled out according to the legal timeline in the legislation, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing calls from some companies and countries for a pause. Posted on 05 July 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.

Why are men taller than women, on average?: We don't know exactly why men are taller than women on average, but we have some genetic clues. Posted on 05 July 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

  • Sat 05: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 75 %
  • Sun 06: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 53 %
  • Mon 07: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 88 %
  • Tue 08: overcast clouds

    10 ° - 16 ° Wind 2 km/h / Clouds 99 %
  • Wed 09: light rain

    13 ° - 16 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 15 %
  • Thu 10: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 77 %
  • Fri 11: light rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 60 %
  • Sat 12: sky is clear

    10 ° - 14 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sun 13: light rain

    10 ° - 14 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 77 %
  • Mon 14: light rain

    12 ° - 15 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 25 %
  • Tue 15: light rain

    10 ° - 13 ° Wind 11 km/h / Clouds 93 %
  • Wed 16: moderate rain

    12 ° - 14 ° Wind 12 km/h / Clouds 75 %
  • Thu 17: sky is clear

    10 ° - 14 ° Wind 2 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Fri 18: sky is clear

    11 ° - 15 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sat 19: sky is clear

    12 ° - 17 ° Wind 10 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sun 20: sky is clear

    12 ° - 20 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 0 %