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Apr 11, 2026 from Palladium

The Dostoevskian Moment

As we accelerate toward superintelligence, our quest for self-mastery takes a spiritual turn. The post The Dostoevskian Moment appeared first on Palladium.

Apr 11, 2026 from Ambient Irony

Daily News Stuff 11 April 2026

Crazy Eddie Edition Top Story Look around, find the worst price! But don't buy before you come to Micro Center because we can't be beat! Our prices are insane! (WCCFTech) And not in a good way. Els...

Apr 11, 2026 from Peter's Path

Veluwe Wander Trail part 08

Hiked part 8/25 of the Veluwe Wander Trail, 14.7 kilometres from Putten centrum to Leuvenum. On this route you will pass four significant heathlands, Groevenbeekse Heide, Ermelose Heide, Westeindsc...

Apr 11, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Petitioner's Regret No Grounds for Sealing of 8-Year-Old Restraining Order Documents

Petitioner's new-found "public figure" status, and concerns that records are "impeding his employment, professional credibility, and personal safety," don't justify sealing, either.

Apr 11, 2026 from Roy Tang

The Banner Saga 1 and 2

The Banner Saga is a trilogy of turn-based tactical combat RPGs about a caravan of survivors trying to stay ahead of a dying world. I played through the first game back in 2016 and earlier this yea...

Apr 11, 2026 from SoraNews24 -Japan News-

Lawson convenience store at popular tourist site is one of the most unusual in Japan

Japanese konbini blends into a setting that inspired Studio Ghibli. Japanese convenience stores are known for their bright lights and stand-out signage, but in a country filled with traditional lan...

Apr 11, 2026 from The Jamestown Foundation

The Policy–Reality Gap in the PRC’s Property ‘New Model’

Rena Sasaki & Yuutarou Usutani

Apr 11, 2026 from Daily Medieval

Charles' Jerusalem

After Maria of Antioch "sold" her claim to Queen of Jerusalem to Charles of Anjou, however illegal it was to the High Court of Jerusalem, he intended to take it over. Charles might have been embold...

Apr 11, 2026 from Noahie's Blog

Tough Guy

Never underestimate time alone. It's a weird thing when I'm alone. Sometimes I think I might actually have autism because when I am actually alone, I can really let the wiggles out and all other ki...

Apr 10, 2026 from The Volokh Conspiracy

Thoughts on Today's Oral Argument in the Section 122 Tariff Cases

The outcome is unclear. But the judges seemed skeptical of the Trump Administration's claims that Section 122 grants them sweeping tariff powers.

Apr 10, 2026 from Above the Law

Can’t Take A Dick Joke — See Also

Cops Arrest Woman For Protesting While Wearing A Penis Costume: Can't believe the prosecution took this case! Regional Excellence: Check out Vault’s regional ranking of firms. Justice Sotomayor Tel...

Apr 10, 2026 from A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry

Collections: Raising Carthaginian Armies, Part I: Finding Carthaginians

This is the first part of a series looking at the structure of the Carthaginian army. Although Carthage has an (unfair!) reputation for being a country of “peaceful merchants who tended to avoid wa...

Apr 10, 2026 from Funny & True Stories | NotAlwaysRight.com

Denzel Washington Shows Up And Blows Their Minds

Read Denzel Washington Shows Up And Blows Their Minds Husband: "Who's in it?" Me: "Idris Elba." Wife: "Who's that?" Husband: "The Black guy." Wife: "Samuel L. Jackson?" Read Denzel Washington Shows...

Apr 10, 2026 from Hackaday

Implementing a Rhythm Game entirely in a GPU Shader

Most rhythm games have a community creating custom charts, and Trombone Champ is no exception. What is exceptional, however, [CraftedCart]’s osu! played in a Trombone Champ chart. It all started …r...

Apr 10, 2026 from Previous Magazine

How To Start a Pet Supply Store

If you’re thinking of starting a pet supply store, now is a great time to do it. More than half of all UK households have a pet, and these pet owners are increasing the amount they spend on their p...

Apr 10, 2026 from GadgeteerZA

This Bicycle Bell Can Even Be Heard by People Wearing Noise-Cancelling Headphones because its 2026

“The unique Škoda DuoBell bicycle bell is a classic example of a completely analogue solution to a problem caused by digital innovation. Its ringing sound bypasses the noise-cancelling capabilities...

Apr 10, 2026 from Darek Kay

Sabbatical #10: Mackenzie Basin

A travel journal from my visit to Mackenzie Basin, New Zealand.

Apr 10, 2026 from The Emu Café Social

Pook-Emu Bee: Links For 04-10-26

My Pook-Emu Bee links are a bit late today. I had to deal with an issue related to my wireless access point this morning and then some work assignments. Unfortunately, I did not have time to engage...

Apr 10, 2026 from It's FOSS

Privacy Messenger Session Is Staring Down a 90-Day Countdown to Obscurity

With paid developers gone and only volunteers remaining, the app has until July 8 to secure funding or fade into irrelevance.

Apr 10, 2026 from Ambient Irony

Daily News Stuff 10 April 2026

Peterbyte Edition Top Story A hacker has reportedly broken into the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin, China, and made off with... Carry the twelve... Ten petabytes of data. (CNN) That's th...