TIL sailing ships commonly moved around without wind by warping (en.m.wikipedia.org)
Warping is throwing an anchor either manually for a small ship or by rowing the anchor out and dropping it farther away for a larger ship. Then the ship would reel it to change position. Good for maneuvering in harbor. Etymologically related to “throwing” and essentially threading a needle across the sea....
Author who recommended killing Palestinian journalists receives German ‘peace prize’ (skwawkbox.org)
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ANBERNIC Officially Reveals New RG40XX H After Recent Leaks | Retro Dodo (retrododo.com)
Leaked a few days ago, the new handheld from ANBERNIC has been officially confirmed with its name: RG40XX H....
Does different parts of the world use different standards for water pressure similar to voltages?
In the US for example the standard is 110V for voltage and 80psi for water. In Europe, voltage is 220V, is water pressure different there too?
what’s your thoughts on Linux and Windows…
When I refer to Linux, I am referring to a computer with the kernel and other software that makes up a Personal Computer....
Do you use Pocket or other Read Later App?
Study: 83% of Americans will have to work into their 70s in order to afford to retire (medium.com)
YouTube Seems to Be Cracking Down on a VPN-Powered Discount (gizmodo.com)
Family of taekwondo instructors saves Texas woman from sexual assault (www.nbcnews.com)
The piercing scream, like a sound from a horror film, triggered taekwondo instructor Simon An to draw on his years of martial arts training....
A supermarket trip may soon look different, thanks to electronic shelf labels (www.npr.org)
Grocery store prices are changing faster than ever before — literally. This month, Walmart became the latest retailer to announce it’s replacing the price stickers in its aisles with electronic shelf labels. The new labels allow employees to change prices as often as every ten seconds....
I just ordered a 3ds from AliExpress - Wish me luck. (lemmy.world)
I hope this isn’t perceived as advertising… I’m quite apprehensive about making this purchase and will absolutely update with my progress if/when the console arrives....
Prominent Palestinian doctor, Iyad Rantisi, dies during interrogation in Israel (www.palestinechronicle.com)
As Starfield Steam Reviews Plunge to ‘Mostly Negative,’ Todd Howard Responds to Paid Mods Backlash - IGN (web.archive.org)
Teen self-immolates in front of Winnipeg Mosque to protest the genocide against Palestinians and Muslims in Gaza and the rest of Palestine (x.com)
What's your most favorite place you've ever been to?
It's Time to Start Using the Term 'Palestinian Civilian' Correctly (www.newsweek.com)
Do you pay for some pirated contents
Are there pirated contents that you very like and eventually give money to the creator, and where do you find the creators?
Former head of the NSA joins OpenAI board of directors (engineering.vanderbilt.edu)
Amazing app ideas (sh.itjust.works)
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