If you find this fascinating, you should look for the largest screen you can find to watch the documentary "Free Solo" which expands on this article. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2019/02/alex-honnold-made-ultimate-climb-el-capitan-without-rope/
Month: January 2019
Full list of nominations for the 2019 Oscars
How the wait list at the library complicates reading
I wrote this several weeks ago and neglected to post it -- partially because I wasn't sure it would be of general interest. But why not? Since the books have all been returned by now, I've added a few remarks in brackets. I've subsequently reduced my hold list to spend more time with books I … Continue reading How the wait list at the library complicates reading
The fading art of diagramming sentences
One of the most important classes I took in high school was about the structure of the English language, the sources of its vocabulary, and the construction of a persuasive and well-planned article or essay. Diagramming sentences was an integral essential skill. My teacher felt that you simply could not use words effectively if you … Continue reading The fading art of diagramming sentences
Consistently hot temperatures affect the sex of newborns
As we watch the impact on China of having so heavily selected male children when only one child could be born, articles like this show the impact of natural rather than political factors. https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/23/health/climate-change-infant-sex-ratio-intl/index.html Climate change will affect gender ratio among newborns, scientists say By Susan Scutti, CNN Updated 9:28 AM ET, Thu January 24, 2019 … Continue reading Consistently hot temperatures affect the sex of newborns
Oh sure, let’s start a pointless argument “cat people are more intelligent than dog people”
Here's another wonderfully silly story about the intelligence of cat people vs dog people, but the last paragraph is great. My view is that anyone who doesn't treat animals and pets decently is, at the very least, worthless.https://www.lifehack.org/352040/study-finds-cat-people-are-more-intelligent-than-dog-people Study Finds Cat People Are More Intelligent Than Dog People Lauretta Zucchetti We’ve all heard these sayings … Continue reading Oh sure, let’s start a pointless argument “cat people are more intelligent than dog people”
Writer’s disagreements with Oscar nominations explained
At this time of year, movie lovers have the opportunity to hear which movies critics they like (or don't like) believe should be recognized for excellence. I love checking the articles to see if they know about a hidden gem I really should have seen. This one gives me "Madeline's Madelines" which is free if … Continue reading Writer’s disagreements with Oscar nominations explained
Where to watch the movies nominated for the Oscars in 2019
Mashable has a habit of putting together handy guides of this sort. You may very well have missed a movie that now you'd like to see. Here's a great list. https://mashable.com/article/oscar-nominated-movies-2019-where-to-watch/
Aquifers may be time bombs as sources of fresh water
The melting of glaciers around the world that are the sole source of fresh drinking water for large portions of the earth's population has received a fair amount of attention due, in part, to the visibility of the receding front edges or, in some cases, total disappearance of the ice/snow sheets. But aquifers are also … Continue reading Aquifers may be time bombs as sources of fresh water
About to get even colder because polar vortex split in thirds by our new climate
This is one you should click thru to as the colors are gorgeous even if what they represent is not. https://mashable.com/article/polar-vortex-returns-coldest-temperatures-2019/#atlgz73UEiqH The polar vortex will return, this time with the coldest temps of the year Temperature forecast for early February 2019. IMAGE: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE/CLIMATE REANALYZER BY MARK KAUFMAN14 HOURS AGO It's coming back. The polar vortex — … Continue reading About to get even colder because polar vortex split in thirds by our new climate
So how about those chickpeas that show up everywhere these days?
Are Chickpeas Healthy? Because the hummus craze is real. By: Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N. For years, you’ve likely been tossing chickpeas into your salad or even your pasta. But now that the legumes are banned on the crazy-popular Whole30 and Keto diets — not to mention appearing in smoothies and covered in chocolate — you might be wondering: are … Continue reading So how about those chickpeas that show up everywhere these days?
Unnoticed, but important, things the federal government does
Do you care about the privacy of your personal data held by the federal government or do you want to engage in a secure transaction with a federal agency? Increasingly, that's simply not going to be possible. So many anecdotes of people who didn't realize the government would (a) shut down, and (b) stay shut. … Continue reading Unnoticed, but important, things the federal government does
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