Canada realizes that many people in this country have connections to their country and wish to have joint citizenship. They have a pretty easy process for anyone who is only one generation away from someone born in Canada. These two links to explain who qualifies and what you have to submit for at least one … Continue reading Was one of your parents born in Canada? You may qualify for dual citizenship
Month: October 2018
Item 4: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
I live in an apartment with southern and western exposures. I put UV film on the windows when I first moved in, largely to protect my possessions from fading but it also does block some of the summer heat. I have blinds that I keep down when it's hot and raise to get as much … Continue reading Item 4: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Who knew that a font missing bits and pieces will help your memory?
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2018/oct/04/font-of-all-knowledge-researchers-develop-typeface-they-say-can-boost-memory? Font of all knowledge? Researchers develop typeface they say can boost memory Researchers say font, which slants to the left and has gaps in each letter, can aid recall • Click here to read this article in Sans Forgetica Lisa Martin @LMARTI Thu 4 Oct 2018 02.53 EDTLast modified on Thu 4 Oct 2018 14.20 EDT Play Video 0:47 … Continue reading Who knew that a font missing bits and pieces will help your memory?
Millenial evangelicals moving back to core beliefs like “love thy neighbor” and basic empathy
I've puzzled and grieved over evangelical Christianity's divorce from the core value of "love thy neighbor" and even basic empathy. The move described in this article would bring return the religion to its more humanitarian and kind core. https://www.newyorker.com/news/on-religion/millennial-evangelicals-diverge-from-their-parents-beliefs On Religion Millennial Evangelicals Diverge from Their Parents’ Beliefs The separation of families at the border, … Continue reading Millenial evangelicals moving back to core beliefs like “love thy neighbor” and basic empathy
A silly — cats have three states of matter
https://www.inverse.com/article/40425-why-are-cats-liquid-science Why Cats Are Liquids, According to Science This is fact. By Rae Paoletta on January 22, 2018 Filed Under Animals, Biology & Pets Cats exist in their own three states of matter: loaf, cinnamon roll, and liquid. The last category is certainly the most confusing because cats should be solids — and of course, they can be. But anyone who owns a cat knows kitties … Continue reading A silly — cats have three states of matter
Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
Understanding that the stainless steel bottles sold by S'well are initially expensive (but last forever and replace infinite numbers of plastic bottles), this company is doing quite a bit of charitable outreach. Here's one program that gave one of their bottles to every public school student in NYC: https://www.swellbottle.com/bringitnyc/ This is Not an ad. I'm … Continue reading Stainless water bottles are pricey to begin with, but work beautifully to keep cold water always on hand
The 10 Best Completed SF and Fantasy Series (according to Drew McCaffrey)
My Irish-twin sister, who died on Valentine's Day 2014, and I shared a lifelong love for fantasy and science fiction. She absolutely loved Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson's series "The Wheel of Time" so this list gives me a slightly warm and fuzzy feeling. Besides, I think the author lists most of the best completes … Continue reading The 10 Best Completed SF and Fantasy Series (according to Drew McCaffrey)
New Yorker’s take on the United Nations’ latest well-researched report on what needs to be done about climate change
The Dire Warnings of the United Nations’ Latest Climate-Change Report By Carolyn Kormann October 8, 2018 Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. A new I.P.C.C. report predicts more extreme weather in the coming years if global temperatures continue to rise at the current rate. Photograph by Mario Tama / Getty In the fall of 2015, several … Continue reading New Yorker’s take on the United Nations’ latest well-researched report on what needs to be done about climate change
Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
As I've mentioned before, I live in downtown Manhattan and don't own a car. My transportation choices are many: walking, buses, subway, cabs, renting cars, and connecting to more long-distance options such as trains, planes. Public transit is very reasonably priced compared to car ownership, particularly once you're a senior as I am. My primary … Continue reading Item 3: what I plan to do to help #savetheplanet
Easy tips from celebrities who watch their weight
So many regimes described in food articles are utterly absurd for someone who doesn't have a registered dietician and chef on board. These are simple. https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/news/2018/9/celebrity-diet-tips You Should Steal These Diet Tips from Your Favorite Celebrities Celebrities, they're just like us! By: Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C. Gustavo Caballero Want to feel and look like … Continue reading Easy tips from celebrities who watch their weight
Why are storms of all sorts so much worse recently?
Another one of those you-have-to-click situations..... https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/05/climate/rain-floods-extreme-weather.html?rref=climate&module=Ribbon&version=context®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Climate&pgtype=Multimedia
West Side Rag reminds about Open House New York — some sites still have space for visitors
Get an Insider’s View of Local Architecture With Open House New York, Starting Friday Posted on October 12, 2018 at 8:55 am by West Sider Congregation Ohab Zedek. Open House New York, an annual event meant to introduce people to New York’s architectural gems, starts Friday. The event allows you into buildings that aren’t always open … Continue reading West Side Rag reminds about Open House New York — some sites still have space for visitors
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