Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Friday, December 8, 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? Some familiarity with comic books (or action movies) would help. Green category - The most....

December 8, 2023 · 3 min · 428 words · Jorge Brown

What to Do When You Fail a College Class

Failing a class in college is weirdly taboo, even though it happens to all kinds of students. If you found this post, youre likely facing the likelihood of failing a class. Its hard to know what to do after that. Like, what … happens to you? The answer is actually nothing, unless youve failed a bunch of them. Whats more important is what you do next. If you just failed your first class, heres what you do....

December 8, 2023 · 3 min · 500 words · Hector Estes

You Can Easily Wax Your Own Flower Bulbs This Winter

Waxed bulbs appeal to me for a lot of reasons, mostly because they are hands off. You really cant screw them up; you just put them someplace and walk away. They require no watering, just a little sunlight. Bulbs themselves, though, are actually quite inexpensive. Even this late in the season, I scored three giant amaryllis bulbs for $21 fromLowes. Most people who force bulbs inside dont actually end up planting them outsidethey just get tossed after they bloom....

December 8, 2023 · 2 min · 352 words · Kelsey Dixon

Dejima: The Island That Was Once Japan’s Only Connection To The Outside World

This restriction also extended to Japanese citizens, preventing them from leaving the nation. The authorities feared that such influences could destabilize the shogunate’s power and disrupt peace in the archipelago. A Dutch trade ship approaches Dejima Island. Ground-plan of the Dutch trade-post on the island Dejima at Nagasaki. The Dutch, however, secured favor by providing crucial assistance to the shogunate in suppressing the rebellion. Their support, which included supplying gunpowder and cannons, earned them exclusive trading rights with Japan....

December 7, 2023 · 2 min · 271 words · Christopher Macdonald

How to Wrap Absolutely Any Gift (Even If You’ve Run Out of Tape or Paper)

The holidays are here, which means you have a lot of stuff to do. How to wrap a gift First things first: the fundamentals. You should have enough paper on either side to come up about three-quarters of the height of the box. Cut your paper, adding a three-inch margin past the edge of the box. Trim the paper so you have the same margins all around. Flip your box so its face-up....

December 7, 2023 · 3 min · 428 words · Catherine Murray

Nanoleaf's String Lights Are Worth It for Your Christmas Tree

Once I learned they had outdoor string lights, it was an easy sell for me. For now, Nanoleaf is only producing one holiday light, theseindoor/outdoor strings. Theyre 65 feet long, broken into two strings that can mirror each other. These are waterproof, rated IP44, and suggested for both indoor and out. These are small, sturdy led lights that dont feel cheap. In other words, these lights demand to be seen....

December 7, 2023 · 2 min · 343 words · Susan Wong

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Thursday, December 7, 2023

In which Ilosemy first Connections game ever. Join me for this historic moment and learn from my mistakes. 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?...

December 7, 2023 · 3 min · 564 words · Christy Barnett MD

You Need to Balance Your HVAC System

But that’s not always the case. Air balancing is an essential part of maintaining effective circulation and air quality throughout your home. To better understand this process and why it’s important, Lifehacker spoke with four HVAC technicians and specialists. What is air balancing? What are the signs an HVAC system needs to be balanced? Over time, ductwork can become blocked or begin to leak out air, Gabrielli tells Lifehacker. Changes in the home, like renovations or additions, can also alter airflow patterns....

December 7, 2023 · 2 min · 296 words · Daniel Smith

The 33 Buzziest Awards Movies (and Where to Watch Them)

It’s still very much a Barbie world. I’d be very surprised if the movie doesn’t pick up some momentum toward further nominations. Technical awards nominations are almost a certainty here, with Best Picture and Best Director Oscar nominations pretty likely. The movie had solid legs, though, and gave Disney+ itsbest streaming premierenumbers of the year. It’s almost a lock for a Best Animated Feature Oscar nomination, if nothing else. Recommended products Looking for a new streaming machine?...

December 6, 2023 · 2 min · 359 words · Angela Dunlap

The Meta Quest 3 Is Still Searching for a Reason to Exist

Virtual reality is suffering from an identity problem. It ultimately works better as a toy than as a tool, but its aninsanelygreat toy. What’s improved about the Quest 3? (The Quest 3 even supports 120Hz, but Meta notes this is currently experimental only.) The Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor is faster then the Quest 2s first-get Snapdragon. It has 8GB of DRAM compared to the Quest 2’s 6GB. The new pancake lenses are way better than the fresnel lenses of the Quest 2....

December 6, 2023 · 3 min · 484 words · Susan Harris

Today's NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, December 6, 2023

There is a devilish trick in todays puzzle, so buckle up. 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? Youll want to know your horoscopes for this one....

December 6, 2023 · 3 min · 584 words · Mary Davis

Waffle This Frico-encrusted Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Let this inside-out waffled sausage, egg, and cheese be your guide to many more cheese-encrusted pressed sandwiches. Waffle irons are one of the greatest tools in your kitchen appliance arsenal. Waffle irons also provide direct, high heat. Both factors lead to an intense frico experience. It starts to brown and then when it cools, the cheese sets and gets solid and crunchy. The magic is in the bread. Flip the bread upside down (if youre using a roll) and add the cheese to that side....

December 6, 2023 · 2 min · 340 words · Christopher Haynes

Every Holiday Party Deserves a Dessert Cheeseball

If you were otherwise unaware,werebigfans ofcheeseballshere. Theyre delicious, impressive, shareable, and just the right kind of crazy. Part of the beauty of cheeseballs is the versatility and ease of making them. Try apeanut butter cheeseballcovered in chocolate chips or Reeses Pieces. How to make a cheeseball Once youve decided on your cheeseball recipe, mix up the ingredients. I usually start with room temperature ingredients because they incorporate easier. Many recipes dont specify, so its really up to how much elbow grease you want to put in....

December 5, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Robert Mills