The Insect World Makes Me Think of Men in Black

I woke up with this thought today. Please humor this outlandish idea for a moment.Chemical mimicry in the insect world allows a predator to trick its prey by giving the correct chemical signal to avoid triggering a defensive response.For instance, a wax moth caterpillar emits a chemical that allows it to enter a beehive without triggering alarm.Once inside it can operate freely, eating the wax and bee larvae, and the bees can't even perceive that this is happening.They are completely helpless because this thing has the correct chemical clearanc . . . [More]

The Insect World Makes Me Think of Men in Black

I woke up with this thought today. Please humor this outlandish idea for a moment.Chemical mimicry in the insect world allows a predator to trick its prey by giving the correct chemical signal to avoid triggering a defensive response.For instance, a wax moth caterpillar emits a chemical that allows it to enter a beehive without triggering alarm.Once inside it can operate freely, eating the wax and bee larvae, and the bees can't even perceive that this is happening.They are completely helpless because this thing has the correct chemical clearanc . . . [More]

7 WordPress Security Myths: Completely Busted and Debunked

Despite being the most popular content management system in the world, myths about the security of the WordPress platform continue to circulate. Due to its open-source nature, inexperienced users might view it as less secure than a commercial product. Plus, they may be unnerved by reports of WordPress security problems in the news. Myth #1: Security is the Job of Your Hosting Provider As a beginner or first-time website owner, you might think that keeping your website secure is the domain of the people you pay to keep it online. And . . . [More]

7 WordPress Security Myths: Completely Busted and Debunked

Despite being the most popular content management system in the world, myths about the security of the WordPress platform continue to circulate. Due to its open-source nature, inexperienced users might view it as less secure than a commercial product. Plus, they may be unnerved by reports of WordPress security problems in the news. Myth #1: Security is the Job of Your Hosting Provider As a beginner or first-time website owner, you might think that keeping your website secure is the domain of the people you pay to keep it online. And . . . [More]

Can anyone tell me why my kitchenaid oven is doing this when it’s on? If you see, it’s angled up

Question from user PictureSubstantial29 at Appliances at reddit.com.Answer:Answer from user at Appliances at reddit.com.Re Posted From: Can anyone tell me why my kitchenaid oven is doing this when it’s on? If you see, it’s angled upAppliance Helper . . . [More]

Can anyone tell me why my kitchenaid oven is doing this when it’s on? If you see, it’s angled up

Question from user PictureSubstantial29 at Appliances at reddit.com.Answer:Answer from user at Appliances at reddit.com.Re Posted From: Can anyone tell me why my kitchenaid oven is doing this when it’s on? If you see, it’s angled upAppliance Helper . . . [More]

UFOs Over South Florida

I'm going to preface this video by saying , no I do not think this is visitors from another world in this clip or what I am about to say, and here's why.From Melbourne Florida to Jupiter for the past 7 to 8 years, I spend a lot of time at the beach at late hours of the night.And have been seeing lights similar to this one over the ocean almost every single night during that stretch of time. Sometimes it is 1 , sometimes it can be upwards of 8 individual lights scattered all over the horizon.These lights always appear to come from offshore and o . . . [More]

UFOs Over South Florida

I'm going to preface this video by saying , no I do not think this is visitors from another world in this clip or what I am about to say, and here's why.From Melbourne Florida to Jupiter for the past 7 to 8 years, I spend a lot of time at the beach at late hours of the night.And have been seeing lights similar to this one over the ocean almost every single night during that stretch of time. Sometimes it is 1 , sometimes it can be upwards of 8 individual lights scattered all over the horizon.These lights always appear to come from offshore and o . . . [More]

what is everyones hard on for Bosch I have one and it's horrible

I moved into a house with an 800 series installed. Dishes don't clean. Dishes don't dry. Dishes don't rinse either. Milky slimy residual water covers everything. Grease covers everything. Food still stuck to the dishes unless I run it 2x in pot and pan mode. No ability to select hot water. The design is oddly ill-constructed. 3 levels narrow space that makes it hard to actually fit more than the older 2 level versions. Extremely thin plastic that visibly grinds and chips off when contacting anything metal/porcelain, filling the filter with micr . . . [More]

what is everyones hard on for Bosch I have one and it's horrible

I moved into a house with an 800 series installed. Dishes don't clean. Dishes don't dry. Dishes don't rinse either. Milky slimy residual water covers everything. Grease covers everything. Food still stuck to the dishes unless I run it 2x in pot and pan mode. No ability to select hot water. The design is oddly ill-constructed. 3 levels narrow space that makes it hard to actually fit more than the older 2 level versions. Extremely thin plastic that visibly grinds and chips off when contacting anything metal/porcelain, filling the filter with micr . . . [More]

Press This: State of Woo 2023

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Each episode features guests from around the community and discussions of the largest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. .redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle . . . [More]

Press This: State of Woo 2023

Welcome to Press This, the WordPress community podcast from WMR. Each episode features guests from around the community and discussions of the largest issues facing WordPress developers. The following is a transcription of the original recording. .redcircle-link:link { color: #ea404d; text-decoration: none; } .redcircle-link:hover { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:active { color: #ea404d; } .redcircle-link:visited { color: #ea404d; } Powered by RedCircle . . . [More]

Could We Have a Ghost in Our House?

Our house was built in 1931,our bedroom is in the addition (I don't know when this part was built), which comes right out of the original house.Sometimes at night, I hear muffled voices or music that sounds like it's coming from a radio,and I usually hear the same few phrases repeatedly.I can't discern what is being said.I just can tell it's the same.I've also heard footsteps go up and down the stairs, like if someone were wearing heavy boots.I've heard my husband call for me, when I went to see what he needed, he was sleeping.Once from the bot . . . [More]

Could We Have a Ghost in Our House?

Our house was built in 1931,our bedroom is in the addition (I don't know when this part was built), which comes right out of the original house.Sometimes at night, I hear muffled voices or music that sounds like it's coming from a radio,and I usually hear the same few phrases repeatedly.I can't discern what is being said.I just can tell it's the same.I've also heard footsteps go up and down the stairs, like if someone were wearing heavy boots.I've heard my husband call for me, when I went to see what he needed, he was sleeping.Once from the bot . . . [More]

French Door Refrigerator Recommendations?

When it comes to choosing a French door refrigerator, there are several factors to consider, including brand, size, features, and budget. Here are some recommendations for French door refrigerators based on popular brands and models available.Samsung RF23M8570SG: Samsung is known for its innovative features, and this model is no exception. It includes a FlexZone drawer, which can be set to different temperatures, and an external water and ice dispenser.LG LFXS28968S: LG offers a variety of French door refrigerator options. This particular model . . . [More]

French Door Refrigerator Recommendations?

When it comes to choosing a French door refrigerator, there are several factors to consider, including brand, size, features, and budget. Here are some recommendations for French door refrigerators based on popular brands and models available.Samsung RF23M8570SG: Samsung is known for its innovative features, and this model is no exception. It includes a FlexZone drawer, which can be set to different temperatures, and an external water and ice dispenser.LG LFXS28968S: LG offers a variety of French door refrigerator options. This particular model . . . [More]

A 2-for-1 Experiment With UFOs and Remote Viewing

Up front I'll do my best to not use the L-word in this post.In the last few days, I've seen plenty of discussion around where the ufo-so-big-they-had-to-build-over-it could be, and the discussions about whether or not remote viewing is real and what it takes to show it works, and if an app can help you with that or not.Why not combine the two?I'll add a link to the Postapocalyptic Media article that has all of Ross's quotes along with links to the source podcastsFor completeness - we probably know the quotes by heart nowD.One caveat They do quo . . . [More]

A 2-for-1 Experiment With UFOs and Remote Viewing

Up front I'll do my best to not use the L-word in this post.In the last few days, I've seen plenty of discussion around where the ufo-so-big-they-had-to-build-over-it could be, and the discussions about whether or not remote viewing is real and what it takes to show it works, and if an app can help you with that or not.Why not combine the two?I'll add a link to the Postapocalyptic Media article that has all of Ross's quotes along with links to the source podcastsFor completeness - we probably know the quotes by heart nowD.One caveat They do quo . . . [More]

What appliances are the best to splurge on?

We're getting all new appliances and are having a tough time splitting the budget.. for instance:.We really like the Miele washer and dryer, but are not sure if the $3000 price tag for the front load W1 T1 combo.We also like the Bosch 800 series fridge, but are not sure if the $3200 tag is worth it, or if the 500 series is enough for us.​.Question from user florizonaman at Appliances at reddit.com.Answer:I got the Miele W1 - T1 about 5 months ago. I've had an original Maytag Neptune, Frigidaire FL and two LG FL (all with gas dryers) prior to . . . [More]

What appliances are the best to splurge on?

We're getting all new appliances and are having a tough time splitting the budget.. for instance:.We really like the Miele washer and dryer, but are not sure if the $3000 price tag for the front load W1 T1 combo.We also like the Bosch 800 series fridge, but are not sure if the $3200 tag is worth it, or if the 500 series is enough for us.​.Question from user florizonaman at Appliances at reddit.com.Answer:I got the Miele W1 - T1 about 5 months ago. I've had an original Maytag Neptune, Frigidaire FL and two LG FL (all with gas dryers) prior to . . . [More]