Rivers have been problematic for humans for milennia. Get tired of flooding and put up a dam? Lose the land that floods behind the dam, get silting at the dam, and affect water life migration. (See any large Western state dam or the Three Gorges Dam in China.) Divert a river into an area with … Continue reading Rivers may get angrier with climate change and warmer temperatures
Month: September 2018
Electric bikes — the equalizer
Hadn't even heard about these until a friend in her 70s who lives in hilly West Virginia got one and began raving about it. This will allow her to keep riding every morning with her husband even tho he's in the super fit category that rides both metric and English measurement centuries (100 kilometers (60.9 … Continue reading Electric bikes — the equalizer
Maybe we’ll get specific extreme weather predictions instead of just dire warnings
Any degree of specificity will help. Past reports have sometimes fallen into "the sky is falling" category where dire warnings have been unaccompanied by details upon which one could act. I'm hoping this is a trend. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/global-warming-can-make-extreme-weather-worse-now-scientists-can-n901751 Global warming can make extreme weather worse. Now scientists can say by how much. Researchers no longer hesitate … Continue reading Maybe we’ll get specific extreme weather predictions instead of just dire warnings
Warmer oceans mean more evaporated water that then falls in huge quantities, fast — new pattern is going to get worse rather than better
https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2018/08/warm-sea-temperatures-fueled-harveys-rains/ Unusually warm sea temperatures fueled Harvey's devastating rains A warming climate could lead to more deadly hurricanes. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey in Port Arthur, Texas on August 31, 2017. Source: Wikipedia.One year ago, Hurricane Harvey dumped record rainfall on southeastern Texas. Some areas received more than 40 inches of rain. According to new research, … Continue reading Warmer oceans mean more evaporated water that then falls in huge quantities, fast — new pattern is going to get worse rather than better
The days of a leakless Apple are long gone — pictures of the Apple Watch 4 to (probably) be announced September 12th
https://bgr.com/2018/08/30/apple-watch-series-4-images-details-leak/ WEARABLES Apple Watch Series 4 leaks online weeks ahead of Apple’s fall event Jacob Siegal @JacobSiegal August 30th, 2018 at 3:06 PM Just moments after giving us a first look at the iPhone XS, 9to5Mac on Thursday shared the first images and details of the Apple Watch Series 4, which Apple will debut at its special event on September … Continue reading The days of a leakless Apple are long gone — pictures of the Apple Watch 4 to (probably) be announced September 12th
Lots of ways to save on Amazon
I swear by CamelCamelCamel to watch price changes and Subscribe and Save (which I modify with every shipment) to order common household items at a 15% discount. I also have an Amazon credit card which saves me hundreds of dollars a year. http://time.com/money/5361017/amazon-save-money-deals-discounts-prime/ This Genius Hack Will Save You Money on Amazon — Every Time … Continue reading Lots of ways to save on Amazon
Most women have had to either keep a portable heater, afghan, or heavy sweater in their office. Do men? I don’t think so.
Every woman (and architect of either gender) knows that offices are kept at a temperature that keeps men comfortable. Woman who often don't wear full-length, wool pants and rarely wear jackets of the same weight as suit jackets or blazers, freeze. Kudos to Cynthia Nixon for asking that the hall for this past Wednesday's only … Continue reading Most women have had to either keep a portable heater, afghan, or heavy sweater in their office. Do men? I don’t think so.
Newest info on Apple announcement expectations: Apple Watch 4 will fit same bands, no new iPad Mini
https://www.macrumors.com/2018/08/27/apple-watch-series-4-band-compatibility/ Bloomberg: Apple Watch Series 4 Models Compatible With Existing Bands, No New iPad Mini This Year Monday, August 27, 2018, 6:34 AM PDT by Joe Rossignol Bloomberg's Mark Gurman and Debby Wu today previewed details about Apple's widely rumored trio of 2018 iPhones. Towards the end of the report, there are also a few details about … Continue reading Newest info on Apple announcement expectations: Apple Watch 4 will fit same bands, no new iPad Mini
No more daily aspirin or fish oil
For decades, hormone replacement therapy was routinely advised for all menopausal women with a family history of osteoporosis or problems. Now the advice is precisely the opposite altho nuances of an individual woman's health situation can affect the recommendation. This aspirin report appears to be similar as studies have determined that the side effects of … Continue reading No more daily aspirin or fish oil
The US military is both planning for climate change and able to get its plans funded — now how about the rest of the country?
The US Military Now Has The Money It Needs to Prepare For Climate Change Thank you, Congress. KRISTIN HOUSER, FUTURISM 15 AUG 2018 Climate change isn't just an environmental or political issue - it's a defense issue, too. And despite President Donald Trump's skepticism on climate change, Congress is making sure the Department of Defense … Continue reading The US military is both planning for climate change and able to get its plans funded — now how about the rest of the country?
Michelle Singletary at WA Post about finances for seniors
Retired and broke: Bankruptcy filings surging for seniors Mark Molnar cleans a restroom in an RV park in Trenton, Maine. Molnar and his wife, Joanne, are "workampers," mainly retirement-age couples who work seasonal jobs at RV parks and camping parks for minimum or relatively low wages during the summer months. (Photo Linda Davidson/The Washington Post) … Continue reading Michelle Singletary at WA Post about finances for seniors
I love these unbelievable but true cooking tips — another rave for mayo
https://quartzy.qz.com/1254567/the-best-grilled-cheese-recipe-tip/? The first step to better grilled cheese is losing the butter. Trust us Annaliese Griffin April 18, 2018 Grilled cheese, is it ever really the wrong choice? No, it is not. Is your version the best it can be? Are you sure? A swipe of mayonnaise is a surefire way to up your grilled cheese game. What? Yes. … Continue reading I love these unbelievable but true cooking tips — another rave for mayo
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