Chocolate 3D Printer Startup Cocoa Press Levels up with Former Prusa Executive
Cocoa Press, the first consumer chocolate 3D printer, has appointed David Randolph—formerly CEO of Printed Solid and a veteran of Prusa Research—as its new chief executive. The startup also added Prusa‑experienced COO Matt Stultz and Print Kits manager Caleb Kraft to its leadership team. Randolph will free founder Ellie Rose to focus on engineering while the company pushes the $1,499 DIY kit and $49 cocoa cores toward broader adoption in kitchens, schools, and makerspaces. The moves signal a push to scale edible‑printing from hobbyist niche to mainstream market.
9 Hard Truth
I'm 35. And over the last decade, I have: • Self-published 11 books • Wrote thousands of articles • Generated $20,000,000 from my writing And in this time, I've faced these 9 uncomfortable truths:
The Perpetual Motion Machine: Did Charles Redheffer Defy Physics?
In 1812 Charles Redheffer debuted a claimed perpetual‑motion machine in Philadelphia, charging visitors up to five dollars to witness the supposed energy‑free device. City commissioners and later engineer Robert Fulton uncovered a hidden hand‑crank that powered the apparatus, exposing it as...
Listen to Nakhane’s Rework of George Michael’s “A Different Corner”
South African singer‑songwriter Nakhane has broken a three‑year silence since their 2023 album Bastard Jargon with a stripped‑down cover of George Michael’s “A Different Corner.” The track, built on two guitars and vocals, arrives alongside the emotionally raw “Black Boys...
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Sinigáng Is the Bold, Sour Soup That Defines Filipino Flavor
Sinigang is a thin, sour Filipino soup built around tamarind that epitomizes the nation’s palate. Historically a seafood‑based broth, it now embraces pork, beef, or plant‑based proteins and a wide array of vegetables. The dish’s adaptability has allowed Filipino immigrants...
Affordable Small Kitchen Renovation Boosts Property Value
Small Kitchen Renovation: Budget-Friendly Upgrade Follow @chasecalhoun.realestate for more on build-to-rent and real estate investing. #realestate #investmentproperty #buildtorent
Quantum Computing Weekly Round-Up: Week Ending March 14, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a $37 million initiative to accelerate quantum algorithm research, underscoring federal commitment to the field. Finnish quantum‑hardware maker IQM delivered its latest system to Aalto University, marking a significant European deployment. Quantinuum opened a new...
First Detection of Laser-Assisted Electron Scattering with Circularly Polarized Light
Physicists at Tokyo Metropolitan University have reported the first observation of laser‑assisted electron scattering (LAES) using circularly polarized femtosecond laser pulses on argon atoms. The measured energy and angular distributions displayed the characteristic Kroll‑Watson peaks, confirming the theoretical prediction, though...
Matzo Vs Crackers: Here's The Actual Difference
Matzo and crackers may look alike, but they differ fundamentally in ingredients, preparation, and cultural meaning. Matzo is a simple, unleavened flatbread made from flour and water, baked within 18 minutes to meet Passover kosher rules, and it anchors the...
Protected: The Emperor Jones
The March 14 2026 piece titled “Protected: The Emperor Jones” was posted by Safiya Kamaria Kinshasa. The article is password‑protected, offering no public excerpt. Kinshasa is a British‑born Black Caribbean choreopoet with multiple literary accolades. Her profile underscores the growing visibility of diverse voices...
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I've Lived in the Carolinas for 30+ Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town—With a Charming Downtown and Mountain...
Sylva, North Carolina, is emerging as a premier small‑town destination in the Blue Ridge Mountains, blending a vibrant arts community with quirky attractions like the American Museum of the House Cat. The town recently launched the nation’s first fully accessible...
Suki Waterhouse Layers Completely See-Through Dior Cape Over Crop Top
Actress‑singer Suki Waterhouse posted an Instagram photo featuring a sheer Dior crochet cape from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 ready‑to‑wear line, worn over a white crop top and light‑wash jeans. The cape’s open‑knit, pink‑and‑cream design is completely transparent, creating a bohemian,...
Aamir Khan Confirms He Has Finalised His Next Films on His Birthday: “The Last Six Months, I’ve only Been Listening...
On his 61st birthday, Bollywood star Aamir Khan announced that he has finalized his next acting projects after spending six months exclusively reviewing scripts. He also revealed that producer Aparna Purohit will take over daily operations at Aamir Khan Productions,...
Run Two‑Thirds at Goal Pace to Avoid Late‑Race Fade
I’ve seen a lot of benefit with this approach. Those who can do ~2/3 of race distance roughly at race pace with minimal decoupling generally don’t fade in the last 25% of their race. This method also keep athletes a...
Your Future Equals Today Repeated, Not Quarterly Goals
Underrated clarity question: if you repeated today exactly as it was for 12 months where would you end up a year from now? That’s a more honest projection of your future than your quarterly goals.
Ionnalee Brings a 15-Year Project Out of Hiding with a New Three-Part Album Series ‘MOUTH OF A RIVER’
Swedish electronic artist ionnalee announced the release of the first installment of her long‑awaited three‑part album series, MOUTH OF A RIVER, dropping on April 1, 2026. The project, originally conceived in 2011 during a personal breakup, was written, performed, produced, mixed and...
Stop Chasing Info, Get Dopamine From Action
Nobody tells you this: Dopamine from information gathering is a dangerous drug. It’s the dopamine from reading, planning, or learning, but never doing. Stop looking for more information and start acting on the information you already have. Get your dopamine...
Home Assistant Revolutionized the Way I Track Our Electricity Generation and Usage
The author integrated Home Assistant with two custom components—PowerOcean for EcoFlow inverter data and HomeAssistant‑OctopusEnergy for live tariff information—to monitor real‑time electricity generation and consumption. By exposing granular sensors for grid import, export, and solar output, the setup provides a...
Fresh Claim of Making Elusive ‘Hexagonal’ Diamond Is the Strongest Yet
Researchers at Zhengzhou University in China have presented the clearest evidence yet of laboratory‑synthesized hexagonal diamond, also known as lonsdaleite. Using 20 GPa pressure and 1,300‑1,900 °C heat, they produced millimetre‑scale crystals that exhibit distinct X‑ray diffraction peaks confirming the hexagonal lattice....
Not Sneakers: The Spring Shoe Trend L.A. It Girls at Forma Pilates Wear With Leggings
In Los Angeles, fashion‑forward Pilates participants are swapping sneakers for elevated flip‑flops when styling black leggings. The trend features luxe materials—leather, suede, satin—and logo‑free designs, exemplified by Kendall Jenner’s recent outing. Elevated flip‑flops have evolved from beachwear to a sophisticated...
Colo. Therapy Dog Task Force Expands Nationwide to Support First Responders
The Go Team, a Colorado‑based nonprofit founded after the 2012 Waldo Canyon fire, now operates more than 1,000 therapy‑dog teams across the United States. Handlers and their dogs are dispatched to disaster sites, mass‑shooting aftermaths, protests, hospitals, and police or...
Salman Rushdie Doesn’t Want to Be Your ‘Free Speech Barbie’
Salman Rushdie told the Atlantic’s George Packer at the New Orleans Book Festival that he is tired of being reduced to a "Free Speech Barbie" symbol. He emphasized his identity as a working author of 23 books, not merely a...
Voided Patterning | The Weekly Read
The Weekly Read spotlights Sita Balani’s article “Voided Patterning: Thinking Racial and Spatial Division in the Zone,” published in a special issue of South Atlantic Quarterly. The piece interrogates Britain’s contemporary racial capitalism by contrasting two zones: hotel housing for...
Chris Pratt’s $234M 2024 Hit & More Included in New Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu’s March 16‑22 slate adds the animated Garfield film starring Chris Pratt, a 2024 box‑office hit that earned $234 million worldwide. The platform also launches the full run of the 1990s sitcom The Nanny and the Agatha Christie Library collection, expanding...
Quantum Computing Model Simplifies Complex Simulations with Spin Particles. New Research From Parity Quantum Computing And NEC
Researchers at Parity Quantum Computing and NEC introduced a spin‑1/2 model that replaces the exponential photon‑state basis of Kerr parametric oscillator (KPO) quantum annealers with just two states per oscillator. The projection technique accurately reproduces experiments using up to ten...
SXSW 2026 Review - THE SNAKE
The Snake, Jenna MacMillan’s SXSW 2026 directorial debut, follows Jamie, a forty‑something woman whose arrested‑development lifestyle disrupts the lives of her family and friends. The film attempts a dramedy blend but stalls between broad bedroom‑farce comedy and uneasy serious moments....
Jennifer Lopez Celebrates Kerry Washington in Slip Dress & Lacy Blazer
Jennifer Lopez attended a charity evening honoring Kerry Washington, showcasing a sleek black slip dress layered under a lacy blazer. The ensemble combined a plunging neckline with delicate lace detailing, creating a polished yet bold look. Her accessories and sleek...
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli Becomes the Youngest Pole Sitter in F1 History With Chinese Grand Prix Pole
Kimi Antonelli captured pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with a 1:32.064 lap, becoming the youngest F1 pole‑sitter at 19 years and 201 days. The achievement broke Sebastian Vettel's 15‑year‑old record and secured Mercedes a front‑row lock‑out alongside George Russell....
The PAWS Girls Face Competition in The Trouble with Leo
G.P. Putnam’s Sons released the fifth PAWS graphic novel, *The Trouble with Leo*, on March 3 2026. The story pits the PAWS girls against a rival dog‑walking startup, SCAMPS, sparking a turf war that explores bullying, friendship, and entrepreneurial grit. Aimed at...
UCSB’s Eddleman Quantum Institute Awards Funding for Superconductivity and Spacetime Modeling
The Eddleman Quantum Institute at UC Santa Barbara announced a new funding round backed by a $64.7 million trust from the late Roy Eddleman. Eight faculty‑led projects, spanning quantum sensing, superconducting materials, and curved‑spacetime modeling, received seed money and support for...
Annie Dressner Throws Indie Folk-Pop Back to the '90s on New Single "Dumb Boy"
Annie Dressner, a New York transplant now based in the UK, has released the single “Dumb Boy,” a track steeped in 1990s indie folk‑pop aesthetics. The song serves as a preview for her as‑yet‑untitled fifth studio album and is framed...
Burnout Rooted in Nervous System Dysregulation, Not Stress
Burned out and tired of hearing “just relax”? In this recent episode of The Podcast by KevinMD, Claudine Holt explains why stress is not always the real issue. Sometimes the deeper problem is nervous system dysregulation. That changes everything. It changes how we understand...
Wormholes May Remain Stable Thanks to Quantum Effects From Vacuum Fluctuations
Researchers at Utrecht University applied dimensional regularisation and semiclassical gravity to compute quantum back‑reaction on a timelike topological wormhole supported by an anisotropic fluid. They found that vacuum fluctuations modify the angular pressure by ±1/(8π G a L₀), which can either stabilise or...
Book Bits: 14 March 2026
The Capital Spectator’s Book Bits highlights Timothy Mitchell’s "The Alibi of Capital," which argues that modern wealth stems from speculative finance and that capital functions as a mechanism for consuming the future. It also features John Coleman’s "Good Money," which...
Is There a Best Way to Pay Attention to Your Kids?
The essay argues that parents often rely on stale narratives of who their children are, missing the evolving reality of their kids. Drawing on Daniel Kahneman’s distinction between the remembering and experiencing selves, it highlights a cognitive bias that favors...
Writing Is Thinking: Build Ideas Through Continuous Notes
The key principle from "How to Take Smart Notes": writing is not the outcome of thinking. Writing is the medium in which thinking occurs. When you write about an idea, you're not recording a thought - you're developing it. This is why...
SIA KrisFlyer Sale Slashes Award Ticket Prices 20%
Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program has a global award sale, offering 20% off economy and premium economy mileage tickets in many markets. Is this offer worth it? https://t.co/ZJtYp5OSen
Earn $100k by Becoming the $100k Mindset
The first $100k is the hardest Not because of the tactics. Because you have to become someone who: • Believes they're worth $100k • Makes decisions like a $100k earner • Shows up like a $100k business owner You have to become it before you earn...
Celebrating 25 Years of Artist-Led Innovation at Somerset House
In this episode of our #podcast, @annagammansart & I speak with Director of Somerset House Trust Jonathan Reekie CBE about artist lead projects at the iconic institution, and the 25th anniversary of the building as a public arts and cultural...
Self‑thinking Needed Before genAI; Missed It? Good Luck
The time to learn how to think for yourself was before genAI, if you missed your chance, good luck
Morning 20@5:20: Discipline Fuels
Here’s why I do the 20@5:20. It clears my mind, wakes up my body, and sets the tone for the day. #630 comes after Start with discipline → everything else follows. https://t.co/Q7LIPhuwMC
1969 NYT
This food-focused NYT Metropolitan Diary story (from 1969!) doesn't make much of a meal.... https://t.co/EvLvbxFah3
Embrace Failure: Growth Mindset Fuels Joyful Progress
With a growth mindset, you can enjoy life more and make progress more quickly. Fear of failure disappears when you embrace the fact that missteps and mishaps are opportunities to learn and grow. #SaturdayMorning #SaturdayThoughts #SaturdayMotivation #growthmindset https://t.co/hNdAVWxsRI
Explore the Anatomy of Beef Cuts
Timeline is a bit negative. Here is the anatomy of beef cuts. Learn something. https://t.co/VLDrMIVjEu
1936 “Lucky Corner” Shows Our Gang’s Lemonade Stand
"Our Gang" short "The Lucky Corner," with Scotty Beckett and his grandfather as the proprietors of a sidewalk lemonade stand, opened in theaters in 1936. https://t.co/EiKNFtq04T https://t.co/vGlBqfK3WP
Distinguish Healthy Encouragement From Harmful Pressure
Healthy encouragement vs. harmful pressure—how do you tell the difference? Get insights for dads here: https://t.co/CztUU1cKHZ #Parenting
Five Simple PT Moves Boost Running and Cycling Efficiency
My favorite five PT exercises. These exercises improve running economy and comfort on the bike. They are simple, can be done quickly and have a great return on investment. Even if you only do them once a week, they will help....
Delta Sky Club Boston: Stylish Lounge with Great Food
Here's a detailed review of the Delta Sky Club Boston, which is an excellent lounge, with beautiful design, good food, and solid amenities. https://t.co/oc0vKoksWy
Goofy Trail Warm‑Up That Activates All Systems
What does your warm-up look like? Every time in the gym or on the trail. This is mine. I might look goofy on the trail... but this gets the relevant systems warmed up. https://t.co/wHA2KNgOvU
New Thinking Required to Solve Created Problems
We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them. —Albert Einstein (born March 14, 1879) https://t.co/j4mUa9nOKg