No matter what you call the bathroom—the latrine, loo, john, lavatory, or powder room—one thing is for certain. The bathroom is one of the most crucial places in our homes. It’s where we get ready before work, school, or a date, the place where we can take a hot shower or bath and unwind after […]

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For many actors, getting into character means more than just memorizing lines; it requires immersing themselves completely in the role. Some actors take this process to remarkable extremes, adopting unconventional and sometimes controversial methods to embody their characters. Whether through physical transformation, intense psychological preparation, or bizarre routines, these actors go above and beyond to […]

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There are a million facts from history, and every year, we seem to learn more of them. With as long as civilization has existed on this planet, there is simply no way that any one human could know everything about the world. That makes it kind of fun, though, doesn’t it? If you’re a history […]

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Looking for the best Torrent sites? Here is a list of the most popular ones of this year.

(Telecompaper) Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said SoftBank, GMO Internet Group, Highreso, KDDI, Rutilea and Sakura Internet are building AI infrastructure with Nvidia...

(Telecompaper) The Spanish government said it has approved a Royal Decree that includes measures negotiated with telecommunications operators to automatically...

(Telecompaper) The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened a consultation on a Draft Numbering Plan that proposes a number of changes...

(Telecompaper) Motorola Solutions has won a 7-year contract from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) to provide a cloud-hosted Control Room Solution (CRS)...

(Telecompaper) Ninety-five percent of Russian telecommunications operators expect prices for telecommunications services will increase in 2025, according to a study from the agency TelecomDaily...

(Telecompaper) Telcofactory has started the first phase of its roll-out plan as a new MVNO in the French B2C market segment...

(Telecompaper) SoftBank announced a series of collaborations with Nvidia to deploy what they claim is a new kind of telecommunications network that can run AI and...

(Telecompaper) France's telecom authority Arcep has published draft recommendations for public consultation with the aim to clarify what operators should do in...

(Telecompaper) Synchronoss Technologies has renewed its contract to provide French operator SFR with the Synchronoss Personal Cloud storage platform...

Women are continuing to reshape the dynamics of property ownership. Tax reduction and favourable interest rates are among the perks they receive for their self-reliance

Shemalatha Sundar, a school teacher in the city, sources the plants from across the country

MR Hari, who led the efforts to create the Miyawaki forest, hopes to inspire others by training people who want to follow the model

As the city celebrates its 385th birthday, a group of architects highlight some lessons on sustainability and climate-responsive architecture from the past

The bike does win when it comes to its look and sound, but, is that enough?

The Gloster Blackstorm edition comes with all the bells and whistles that are offered on the regular Gloster.

Students at Kumaraguru Institutions in Coimbatore designed a hydrogen fuel cell car for the Shell Eco-Marathon, pushing boundaries in sustainable automotive technology

Here’s a look at what’s in store in the city for upcoming festivals  

The Navratri thali evolved in the 1970s, reflecting changing cultural trends and diversifying across India. Today, it’s adapting to urban dining preferences with restaurants offering inventive options

Their numbers in India may be dwindling, but the Baghdadi Jews who emigrated from Bombay and Calcutta are holding on to their history with aloo makala and holiday favourite chicken chitarnee

The menus delve into different aspects of history — the heritage of a city, of a place, ingredients that have stood the test of time, and even, classic drinks

1. South Korean actor Song Jae-lim dead at 39  CNN
2. South Korean Actor Song Jae-rim Dies in His Seoul Apartment at 39  PEOPLE
3. Song Jae Rim death: South Korean actor's last Instagram post sparks concern among fans  The Economic Times
4. Tragic K-drama star Song Jae-lim's cryptic final Instagram post before his death as sister's funeral plans rev  Daily Mail
5. South Korean actor Song Jae Lim dead at 39  BBC.com

1. Lego Horizon Adventures Sylens voice actor revealed following Lance Reddick’s passing  Video Games Chronicle
2. Lego Horizon Adventures Review  IGN
3. Lego Horizon Adventures: How Long to Beat (& Chapter List)  GameRant
4. Lego Horizon Adventures is a delightful, kid-friendly twist on Horizon Zero Dawn  Polygon
5. How LEGO Horizon Adventures was built with real LEGO bricks, out Nov 14  PlayStation

1. UPDATE: At least 2 people dead after massive factory explosion in Louisville  WHAS11.com
2. 2 people confirmed dead after large explosion in Louisville facility  WLKY Louisville
3. Video Investigation after explosion at Kentucky manufacturing plant kills 2  ABC News
4. 12 hospitalized, 2 in critical condition after workplace explosion in Clifton neighborhood  WAVE 3
5. Louisville explosion: 2 in critical condition, no fatalities  Courier Journal

1. US defense contractor to pay former Iraqi detainees $42 million for its role in torture at notorious Abu Ghraib prison  CNN
2. Abu Ghraib torture survivors win US civil case, $42m damages  Al Jazeera English
3. US jury awards $42m to ex-detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghraib  BBC.com
4. How a Troy lawyer convinced U.S. jury to award $42 million to 3 Iraqi prisoners  Detroit Free Press
5. U.S. Jury Awards $42 Million to Iraqi Men Abused at Abu Ghraib  The New York Times

Weird Al Yankovic, Alicia Keys, and Jodi Foster. What do all of these celebrities have in common? They were all valedictorians of their class. Though being valedictorian won't make you a supermodel or singer, it can set you on an impressive path that can lead you to succeed in your college career and in the world at large. All you need is to have mental toughness, endurance, and an unbeatable work ethic. So how do you do it? Just follow these steps.

This budget’s extensive measures demonstrate the government’s dedication to the real estate industry’s overall growth, which makes it a major driver of the country’s economic expansion.  The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, unveiled the 2024 Union Budget, which includes some ground-breaking … Continue reading →

The interplay of shifting consumer preferences, governmental regulations, and market dynamics will result in an active real estate market in 2024.  In recent years, there has been notable growth in the Indian real estate sector. Almost all of the records … Continue reading →

Are you trying to find a cozy haven with a view of the city skyline? The desire for luxurious living is growing, and renowned builders like Nitara Projects are fostering this desire by offering strong, innovative, and tastefully designed premium … Continue reading →

Helen J. DeWaard, Canadian Journal of Learning Technology, Nov 13, 2024

I enjoyed the lavish illustrations in this article, a rarity in academic publications. After anm introductory section, the paper offers what is essentially a dialogue around the topic of sharing and openness in education. This bit from  the abstract resonated most with me: "It is becoming ever more important to share expertise as practitioners, researchers, and theorists in the field of education by making explicit what is often tacit and unspoken, and when sharing knowledge, reflections, and actions. By actively thinking-out-loud through blogs, social media, and open scholarly publications, educators can openly share details of what, how, and why they do what they do." This is the space where OLDaily operates - a somewhat middle ground between full academia on the one hand and the popular press on the other.

Paula MacDowell, Kristin Moskalyk, Katrina Korchinski, Dirk Morrison, Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, Nov 13, 2024

This paper reports on a process where thirty-five teachers enrolled in an elective three-credit multimedia design course "engaged in experiential activities focussed on developing artificial intelligence (AI) literacy, alongside a collaborative assignment to co-author an open-access textbook, Teaching and Creating With Generative Artificial Intelligence." In the process, "the Student Artificial Intelligence Literacy (SAIL) framework was developed (illustrated)." The paper concludes with the usual recommendations ('do no harm', 'develop communication skills', etc.). Each participant wrote a chapter, though a common template was used. I very much like the idea of producing a useful open resource as part of class activities. Oddly, the article doesn't provide a link to the textbook, but I found it here. It's a nice selection of 'how-to' articles that readers, I think, will find useful. One chapter (chapter 20 1/2?) is missing.

Almost every Web site has a what's new section or page. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio shows us that RSS syndication is a great way to allow your customers to monitor what's new on your agency's website.

Following Hurricane Helene, I had difficulty getting a dual-motor e-bike shipped to me in Asheville that I so wanted to review. So, as it went back to the company after more than a week of not being able to be delivered in devastated Western North Carolina, they shipped me another ... [continued]

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2024年10月24日、米国の電子図書館サービスであるJSTORが、ラテンアメリカの学術単行書のオープンアクセス（OA）促進に向けたパイロットプロジェクトの進捗を報告する記事を掲載しました。

同プロジェクトは、JSTOR、北米の研究図書館センター（CRL）が所管するLatin American Research Resources Project (LARRP)及びアルゼンチンの学術書販売会社García Cambeiro社が連携して2019年から取り組んでいるものです。プロジェクト開始以降、ラテンアメリカ社会科学評議会（CLASCO）の442タイトルをJSTORにおいてOAで公開しており、計200万回以上利用されています。

新たな成果として、2024年3月にアルゼンチンのPrometeo Editorial社が刊行した100タイトルがOAで公開され、76か国585機関のユーザーが1万回以上利用したことが紹介されています。

こうしたパイロットプロジェクトの成功を受け、ラテンアメリカの学術単行書へのアクセスの更なる拡大に向けた議論や計画が進められる予定です。

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Unlike Yahoo, Google has had a long standing resistance to offering RSS feeds for Google News queries. Hacks have long abounded from Julian Bond's GNews2RSS, Ben Hammersley's Google to RSS using the Google SOAP API, and Steve Rubel's advice in "RSS Hack for Sites That Don't Offer Feeds".

In this spirit, Justin Pfister has created gnewsfeed. Filling out the form uses a script that converts a Google news query (example) into an RSS feed (example). "I welcome anyone in the world," he humbly proffers, "to use it in an effort to become a more informed public."

Poor Justin. He's looking for a job. Maybe Adam Smith, and the Google Alerts product team will hire Justin to build in the syndication that Google should have offered long ago (hint).

Google's John Mueller posted some SEO advice on how to handle version history pages, for product releases, specifications, APIs and other version history. This advice is pretty similar to how to handle recurring event pages, like conferences and events. In short, the main page should keep the same URL and then archive the older version history details on an archive page URL.

John wrote on LinkedIn, "If you work on a website with versions (APIs? Specs?) or yearly editions, here's the top SEO improvement you can do: Use a stable URL for the current version."

I mean, if you like at Google Ads API, they use developers.google.com/google-ads/api/docs/release-notes and show the current version details there and then archive the older API versions on different URLs, like version 17 for example.

John wrote:

Add versioned directories if you like. This makes the current version much more visible in search, reducing guesswork by readers, and making it easier to link to. EASIER TO LINK TO.

Even better? keep the versioned URL for the current version, and use link-rel-canonical to refer to the stable URL. This lets people go directly to the versioned URL if they know it, while focusing search on the stable URL.

John added to explain, for API docs, technical specs, yearly events, etc, go with this format:

• .../spec/live/page < do this for SEO
• .../spec/2.1/page - rel=canonical to /spec/live/page
• .../spec/2.0/page - keep these

Forum discussion at LinkedIn.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse better, news comes that WordPress.com has just embedded an AI feature into it’s blog editing code. The Jetpack AI Assistant is a one click solution for those who want to produce vapid, generic, boring blog posts at the touch of a button. Did we get that right? The assistant provides the full range of GPT type functionality you would expect, including creating nice looking blog structures, and can even suggest fabulous...

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Gary Arndt is a pretty unique individual.  He’s a polymath who triple majored in college and then went back to study additional subjects. He started an early internet company and then sold it for 7 figures before he turned 30. …

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