Sure, this is preliminary research but wouldn't it be wonderful if a worm could happily feast on plastic while producing either harmless or useful waste? https://www.theepochtimes.com/wax-worms-scientist-accidentally-discovers-possible-solution-to-plastic-waste-crisis_2766967.html Wax Worms: Scientist Accidentally Discovers Possible Solution to Plastic Waste Crisis BY CHRIS FORD January 15, 2019 Updated: January 16, 2019 Share We need a solution to the plastic problem … Continue reading Worms definitely need more attention — yet another use
Month: January 2019
Why do you crave carbonated drinks? And is that bad?
As regular readers know, I have an addiction to Diet Sunkist that is opposed by my health advisers, my friends, my family. I acknowledge that the chemicals in diet soda might well have impacts that are not yet known and that it would indeed probably be a good thing to drink coffee or water. One … Continue reading Why do you crave carbonated drinks? And is that bad?
Upper West Side pizza joint got a rave review in NYT — check it out
Local Pizza Joint Becoming a Foodie Destination After Glowing Review; Owner Vows That It’s ‘Worth the Hype’ Posted on January 18, 2019 at 11:59 am by West Sider By A. Campbell Mama’s Too, a small pizza shop on Broadway at 106th Street, has joined the ranks of Levain Bakery on West 74th and Barney Greengrass on Amsterdam … Continue reading Upper West Side pizza joint got a rave review in NYT — check it out
Worms have been ignored for too long
Turns out that worms are not only be helpful in the garden, in a kitchen composter, and (as recently promoted by Bill Gates) in a stand-alone toilet unconnected to a water supply. But who would have ever thought of using them as a mosquito repellent? Yet another argument for maintaining diversity. We simply can't imagine … Continue reading Worms have been ignored for too long
Hot books for cold weather from the NYT
For those of you who aren't regular library visitors, this is a day made to use their wealth of ebooks (for your Kindle, portable device, or computer) and audiobooks. These are not current best sellers. This article sent me off to the NY Public Library where most of them are currently available. If you have … Continue reading Hot books for cold weather from the NYT
Hair color trends have apparently gone wild and differ among countries
I am not a source for advice on beauty products. I did post one article about using hair color to look your best and even got a comment(!) Because of that unexpected feedback, here are two more links if you'd like to learn about hair color trends and how they differ globally. Who knew? Expect … Continue reading Hair color trends have apparently gone wild and differ among countries
Declawing a cat like chopping your finger off at the joint says Black Sabbath bassist
Black Sabbath Bassist, Geezer, Speaking Out Publicly Against Declawing Cats Gareth Cattermole, Getty ImagesBlack Sabbath bassist and cat lover Geezer Butler recently joined the Humane Society of the United States in order to support the New York State Declaw Ban, which if passed, will make New York the very first state in the United States … Continue reading Declawing a cat like chopping your finger off at the joint says Black Sabbath bassist
Does this mean that developers can no longer build higher in NYC by using empty mechanical space?
If you don't live in Manhattan, you haven't been blessed with watching the construction of exceedingly tall buildings around the edge of Central Park. Each of them has splendid views of the park BUT they block the sun for extended periods which is unpleasant for park visitors and could eventually affect what will grow there. … Continue reading Does this mean that developers can no longer build higher in NYC by using empty mechanical space?
Your dishwasher cleans better if you do no more than scrape off the chunks
This is not the first time I've been told that I shouldn't rinse before putting items in the dishwasher, but the concept that I'm unnecessarily wasting 6,000 gallons of water a year matters to me enough to give this a serious try. Do you have any personal experience? http://mentalfloss.com/article/570520/why-you-shouldnt-rinse-dishes-putting-them-dishwasher
One of shutdown’s next casualties will be mass transit that won’t get their federal share of operating expenses
New Jersey commuters are particularly vulnerable but government funds that support public services are going to be drying up everywhere. https://www.nasdaq.com/article/the-shutdowns-next-victims-could-be-public-transit-systems-cm1080227
Yet another excuse for regularly including dark chocolate in your day
This article is nicely persuasive about the benefits of adding dark chocolate to your workout routine. To some extent, it doesn't even matter if it's true so long as you Think it's true. Enjoy. https://www.thisisinsider.com/eat-dark-chocolate-before-workout-scarlett-johansson-personal-trainers-eric-ryan-johnson-2019-1 Here's why Scarlett Johansson's personal trainers suggest always eating dark chocolate before a workout Rachel Hosie Jan. 12, 2019, 5:01 … Continue reading Yet another excuse for regularly including dark chocolate in your day
How to find your Medical ID on Apple devices
Most privileged young people are healthy and convinced of their immortality. As you get older, just as your brain is getting full of other things to remember, medical professionals suddenly want you to know every problem you have and drug you take. Apple's Medical ID can be a miracle worker by keeping the key information … Continue reading How to find your Medical ID on Apple devices
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