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Since I first published a review on the Sears Model 6223 series I have obtained other Silvertone 800/900 models in the 3223 and 4223 series, some of which are called Silvertone 800 or 900 and others which are not. This is an updated article which discusses all of these models. Read the Sears Silvertone 800/900 6223-3223-4223 Updated Article Jay Allen

All Chromium-based apps such a Google Chrome, Obsidian have a built-in DNS client. I have set up NextDNS on my computer to block ads and trackers. The built-in DNS clients by pass the NextDNS, which I don’t want. On top of built-in DNS is switched on by default, there is no way to switch it off using the UI. I found a way to switch it off using the command …

This is the second part of the second part of the second part of our four part1 look at the great third and second century BC contest between the Romans and the heirs of Alexander, asking the question, “What can defeat a Macedonian sarisa-phalanx?” Last time, we started looking at the Romans with an in-depth look at the Roman tactical system. This week, we’re going to slide up the systems …

Bright Intervals was Eileen Helen Clements' second novel. Her first, Let Him Die, had appeared the year before, her first mystery and the introduction to her series detective Alister Woodhead, who would subsequently appear in twelve more mystery/thrillers. Clements also later wrote a number of stand-alone crime-themed novels that didn't feature Woodhead. Bright Intervals, however, is a more or less one-of-a-kind (so far as I know) experiment, in that it …

If you can replace the word with “he” or “she” then use “who” If you can replace the word with “him” or “her” then use “whom” (Just in case you, like me, somehow made it your whole life without ever learning that simple rule). Subscribe Thanks for reading! Subscribe via email or RSS, follow me on Twitter, or discuss this post on Reddit!

My first lunar new year in Taiwan was three weeks after I arrived, and only a few days after I moved into my apartment. I was far from lonely, but I was technically alone.Since then, a lot changed during the Year of the Rabbit.Now, as I enter the Year of the Dragon, my life couldn’t be richer.For my first 12 months in Taiwan, I said “yes” to almost every social …

This is part 2 of our 10-part text AP of Stonetop. We posted part 1 last week. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, here’s the deep dive on Stonetop I posted a few weeks ago. Enjoy! Had to start a little later than usual because my kid’s in the school musical and my fellow parents will know this is a big commitment all around. But …

The Spring Gathering 2024 Agenda is coming together and the UH Foresight Team is looking forward to seeing friends, student, and alumni in Houston in April! The event is free to attend, but space is limited; please complete the registration form as soon as possible! FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 We’re starting out Friday with a physical unveiling of our virtual Foresight Activation Lab. Lab Director Juli Rush will describe what …

Synopsis: Recent research on the maternal effect in honey bees suggests queen rearing using worker larvae may produce undersized and underperforming queens. Introduction The majority of books and articles I’ve read on queen rearing emphasise that bigger queens are better queens. The rationale is simple. Bigger queens are better because their larger abdomens contain more […] The post Bigger queens, better queens – part 1 appeared first on The Apiarist.

Hello everyone! The word is out – I am writing a book! If you ever wanted to read a book about McMansions, 5-over-1s, the ignoble toil of architects, ridiculous baubles for rich people, hostile architecture, private equity, shopping (rip), offices (rip), loud restaurants, and starchitects who behave like tech founders, this is the book for you! Thank you all for your support throughout the years – without you this would …

In December I posted about the controversy over the death of George Floyd and the guilt or innocence of the police officers who were convicted of his murder, drawing in part--but only in part--on two podcasts by Glenn Loury. Their position, which I endorsed to some extent, has been sharply critiqued in a long substack post by Radley Balko, an investigative journalist specializing in criminal justice. This post focused on …

I completed The Invincible last week, and it was wonderful. Actually ideal for Steam Deck (something I keep saying). But it really reminded me of Journey, Firewatch and that ilk. It was relatively lonely. Isolating. But it had some warmth that kept me going. And obviously a great, compelling tale of why my character was isolated. I won't dive too much deeper for fear of spoiling anything, but it's a …

If your ideology prohibits you from accepting objective reality, you are probably in a cult.

It’s that time of year again! In one of this blog’s yearly traditions, I’m posting a poem mixing physics and romance. For those who’d like to see more, you can find past years’ poems here. Modeling Together Together, we set out to model the world, and learn something new.The Physicist said,“My model is simple, the model of fundamental things. Particles go in, particles go out. For each configuration, a probability. …

Copenhagen’s relationship with natural wine is deeply entwined with its culinary scene. Noma, especially, has played a pivotal role in transforming Copenhagen into a hub for natural wine enthusiasts since it first opened over two decades ago. Noma’s commitment to purity, simplicity, and environmental respect mirrors the essence of natural wines—crafted with minimal intervention. This ethos has not only elevated Copenhagen on the global stage but also fostered a vibrant …