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Flea Unveils Debut Solo LP Honora, Yorke-Fronted Traffic Lights and Tour
music1 month ago

Flea Unveils Debut Solo LP Honora, Yorke-Fronted Traffic Lights and Tour

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his debut solo album, Honora, due March 27 on Nonesuch, featuring six originals and several covers with jazz/trumpet influences. Thom Yorke sings on the track Traffic Lights, and Flea will tour with the Honora Band in May, including a Webster Hall NYC show, with additional dates across the US and Europe and collaborators like Nick Cave, Mauro Refosco, and Josh Johnson listed among the contributors.

Flea Debuts Solo Jazz-Infused Album Honora, Unveils Traffic Lights with Thom Yorke
music1 month ago

Flea Debuts Solo Jazz-Infused Album Honora, Unveils Traffic Lights with Thom Yorke

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his first solo album, Honora, a jazz-infused project due March 27, 2026 on Nonesuch. The release features six originals plus covers, with Thom Yorke contributing to Traffic Lights (co-written with Josh Johnson) and other guests including Nick Cave; the band lineup includes Josh Johnson, Jeff Parker, Anna Butterss and Deantoni Parks. Flea also plans an international HONORA tour in May in select North American and European cities.

"Top Tech News and Hacks: October 15, 2023"
technology2 years ago

"Top Tech News and Hacks: October 15, 2023"

Researchers at Brown University have discovered a vulnerability in OpenAI's ChatGPT language model that allows users to bypass its filters by writing prompts in languages other than English, such as Zulu or Scots Gaelic. Meanwhile, Google's Project Green Light, which uses AI tools to control traffic lights in several cities, aims to improve traffic flow and reduce emissions, but skepticism remains. An article also provides an explainer on Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs), decoding the meaning behind the 17 characters. Lastly, the Bluetooth consortium has received approval from the National Museum of Denmark to continue using the rune of 10th-century Danish king Harald Bluetooth as its logo, highlighting the Vikings' penchant for literal and sometimes cruel nicknames.

The Truth About Pressing the Pedestrian Button Multiple Times
technology2 years ago

The Truth About Pressing the Pedestrian Button Multiple Times

A TikTok user known as the Traffic Light Doctor explains in a viral video that pressing the pedestrian button multiple times does not make the crosswalk light change any faster. The button sends a signal to the system, which will note the call until the light changes, regardless of how many times it is pressed. While this is true for some systems, there are variations in different areas where the buttons serve different purposes, such as assisting people with disabilities or enhancing pedestrian safety. The Traffic Light Doctor suggests incorporating advanced sensors and adaptive algorithms to improve crosswalk systems and promote safe interactions between pedestrians and drivers.

"Communication with Traffic Lights: Ensuring Your Presence at Red Lights"
transportation2 years ago

"Communication with Traffic Lights: Ensuring Your Presence at Red Lights"

Some traffic lights rely on detection devices such as cameras, underground sensors, induction loops, magnetic detectors, magnetometers, and infrared sensors to detect vehicles and control the lights. To ensure you're within the detection area, pull up to the solid white stop line at the intersection or position your tires on the tar lines if you're not driving a car. If you're stuck at a red light, flashing your high-beam headlights may help activate the sensor. Running a red light is not recommended, but you can consider making a legal right turn or finding an alternative route if you're waiting for a left turn light.

"Communication with Traffic Lights: Ensuring Your Presence at Red Lights"
transportation2 years ago

"Communication with Traffic Lights: Ensuring Your Presence at Red Lights"

Some traffic lights rely on detection devices such as cameras, underground sensors, induction loops, magnetic detectors, magnetometers, and infrared sensors to detect vehicles and control the lights. To ensure you're within the detection area, pull up to the solid white stop line at the intersection or position your tires on the tar lines if you're not driving a car. If you're stuck at a red light, flashing your high-beam headlights may help activate the sensor. Running a red light is not recommended, but you can make a legal right turn or reroute yourself if possible.

"Wildwood Power Outage: Substation Fire Causes Widespread Electricity Loss"
disasters2 years ago

"Wildwood Power Outage: Substation Fire Causes Widespread Electricity Loss"

A fire at an electric substation in Wildwood has caused an island-wide power outage, resulting in downed traffic lights and disruptions to air conditioners, ATM machines, and boardwalk attractions. Over 24,000 electric customers are without power, and Atlantic City Electric is working to restore service by rerouting electricity from other substations. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and updates on power restoration are being provided via social media.

Severe storms leave thousands without power in Tennessee Valley region.
weather2 years ago

Severe storms leave thousands without power in Tennessee Valley region.

A severe thunderstorm caused numerous power and traffic light outages in Cordova and Germantown, leaving more than 7,700 customers without power in the Memphis area. MLGW is working to restore power and urges anyone without power to call 901-544-6500. Germantown Police advise drivers to treat intersections without lights as a four-way stop. The Severe Thunderstorm Watch was issued for parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, on Sunday until 10:00 p.m.

Virginia Intersection Paralyzed by Snake-Induced Power Outage During Rush Hour
odd-news2 years ago

Virginia Intersection Paralyzed by Snake-Induced Power Outage During Rush Hour

An eastern rat snake caused a power outage at a busy intersection in Virginia during rush hour after it slithered into an electrical box and cut power to the traffic lights. Animal Control safely relocated the nonvenomous snake, which likely entered the box in search of food. Traffic was snarled for about 45 minutes before the lights resumed working, and authorities reminded motorists to use extreme caution when proceeding through powerless traffic signals.