The Divided Church of Gmünd

This arrangement is quite unique in this world. These wayside shrines calledMarterlare common in Bavaria and provides a place for travelers to stop and pray. Gmund is also where the dangerous journey over the mountain passes began. The shrine also marked the boundary of the Gmundner Burgfrieden. Worshippers gathered outside on the street in front of the church. In this building, there are two rooms with chairs and benches. This building is also open to the road and secured by wrought-iron gates....

December 12, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Jennifer Lowe

These Cute Christmas Candies Are Easy Enough to Make at Home

One of the cutest chocolate confections to cross my path is the nonpareil. Heres how you might make them at home. What is a nonpareil? Nonpareil translates to mean incomparable, or nothing quite like it. (Perhaps, not parallel? Whatever helps you remember it, sure.) Pop one of these in your mouth and youre immediately introduced to a textural phenomenon and itty-bitty sugar rush. The bittersweet chocolate becomes velvety as it melts in your mouth, and the sprinkles crackle between your molars....

December 12, 2023 · 2 min · 321 words · Thomas Freeman

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Today is a tricky one! If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? If you love arcade games, butnotnecessarily video games, you might recognize somespecialized terminology....

December 12, 2023 · 3 min · 519 words · Sarah Lewis

Your Next Great Potato Dish Is Fennel

People often dont know what to do with fennel. Prep your fennel and leeks Fennel tastes very different from cabbage, but grows quite similarly. It has a core and that core has got to go. If your fennel came with stalks and fronds, cut those off and use them elsewhere. (A lot of markets cut them off for you, selling just the bulbs.) you’re free to also use a mandolin for this, but not on the thinest setting....

December 12, 2023 · 2 min · 315 words · Debra Valdez

All the Jobs AI Is Coming for, According to a UK Study

Then, an existential thought crossed your mind: “Shit…can this thing domyjob?” The question of whether AI will eventually take jobs away from us meatbagsis nothing new. So, how do you know if your job is one of the ones at risk? A recent study could give you the answer (and you might not like it). The higher the score, the more “exposure” that role may have to artificial intelligence. In fact, they specifically found that the finance and insurance sectors were themostexposed....

December 11, 2023 · 1 min · 185 words · Teresa Gonzalez

Apple Really Doesn't Like Beeper Mini

And for that,Apple punished themand quite swiftly, I might add. The company blocked the app from accessing its original workaround to Apple’s security systems on Friday. In response, Beeper deregistered users' phone numbers from the service, and worked on a fix. Perhaps some of this will remain relevant if Beeper Mini can somehow make it through these challenges. However, their situation is currently, let’s say, tenuous. The main issue had to do with how these messages were relayed from Android to iPhone....

December 11, 2023 · 3 min · 541 words · Jimmy White

How to Host the Best Freakin' Holiday Cookie Exchange Ever

To keep it as simple as it sounds, it helps to stay organized. I know spreadsheets arent for everyone, but some sort of document will save you a lot of confusion. This will prevent repeat cookies from showing up at your table too. Avoid cookie feuds, and tell invitees they can bring whatever they want but there will be no repeats. Ask about food allergies While youre out there inviting people, get a list of dietary restrictions....

December 11, 2023 · 2 min · 277 words · Matthew Hernandez

Talking Gravestones of Amrum and Föhr

Talking gravestones on the island of Fohr. Some even rose to the ranks of harpooners and ship commanders. Initially, Dutch wood carvers hired from the mainland were responsible for creating these unique memorials. Other elegantly carved stones marked the resting places of individuals from the upper class and prosperous families. These monuments were, however, exclusive to the wealthy, given the substantial cost involved. In contrast, during a successful whaling season, a ship’s captain could bring home approximately 900 marks....

December 11, 2023 · 2 min · 230 words · Diane Mcdaniel

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Monday, December 11, 2023

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? If you know fashion or sewing, youll pick out one of the categories pretty easily....

December 11, 2023 · 3 min · 562 words · Joseph Ingram

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Sunday, December 10, 2023

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? Nothing too unusual today. If you know some words describing features of a landscape, you might find them handy today....

December 10, 2023 · 3 min · 470 words · Rachel Stevens

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Saturday, December 9, 2023

If you want an easy way to come back to our Connections hints every day,bookmark this page. Below, Ill give you some oblique hints at todays Connections answers. And farther down the page, Ill reveal the themes and the answers. Scroll slowly and take just the hints you need! Does todays Connections game require any special knowledge? Nothing too out of the ordinary today. Green category - And these at the hardware shop....

December 9, 2023 · 3 min · 462 words · William Gonzalez

Apple Journal Might Help You Finally Start Journaling

WithiOS 17.2, Apple is finally ready to release the Journal app to the public. Its great that Apple is building its own take on journaling right on the iPhone. If you’re short on time, a simple journaling app is all you need. In short, its a simple list of entries. From there, add some text, locations, photos, or record some audio. These prompts get you thinking about elements of your day you might not ordinarily think to write about....

December 8, 2023 · 2 min · 360 words · Taylor Vang MD

If You Hate Holiday Baking, Make a Chocolate Salami

Something about making a dessert reminiscent of shareable slices of salty meat really works for the holiday season. Take a break from the oven and make a chocolate salami for Santa. What is a chocolate salami? The powdered sugar on the outside resembles the harmless white mold that coats the outside of some aged salamis. Doesnt that all sound appetizing? You already ate the real fat and mold during the first course, so dont worry about that now....

December 8, 2023 · 2 min · 340 words · Joseph Deleon