The release of methane from what used to be frozen tundra/permafrost has been a major concern of mine for more than a decade. But what this article adds is that ground warming from air temperature increases isn't the only force allowing the methane to be emitted. Turns out the increasing temperatures are accelerating the spring … Continue reading Early spring = increased arctic rains = increased methane emissions
Month: February 2019
Spending advice for the young and in debt
Even if $4 coffee, shoes, and jeans aren't the items you buy casually and far too often, I'm betting you can fill in three alternatives that are your very own. Here are the top three 'stupid' things millennials waste money on, says Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Natasha Turak | @NatashaTurak 3:53 AM ET Wed, 13 Feb … Continue reading Spending advice for the young and in debt
Cat+box has measurable health benefits. Who knew (other than the cats)?
Turns out that the thousands (millions) of photos/videos of cats of all sizes up to lions and tigers aren't just cute. Cats who have access to cardboard boxes are calmer and heal faster. Who knew? Perhaps nature gave them the impulse because of those consequences. The mysteries of life. https://thebestcatpage.com/2016/04/12/cats-access-cardboard-boxes-less-stressed-heal-faster-cats-dont/ Cats Who Have Access to … Continue reading Cat+box has measurable health benefits. Who knew (other than the cats)?
Jet stream forces strong enough to push a plane to 801mph
The jet stream coming down from the north this winter split into three powerful wind flows that have caused extreme weather in the US including record-breaking temperatures and fast-moving storms. But the jet stream has other smaller but significant effects. Standing alone, a plane being pushed to the highest speed for commercial aviation doesn't mean … Continue reading Jet stream forces strong enough to push a plane to 801mph
Do you use reading glasses? Maybe you need more than one strength
If you've recently begin using reading glasses (often needed as you age), your vision and possible eye strain may be improved by using different strengths for different tasks. Got this tip today from my opthamologist. Here's an example. Your basic recommendation might be 2.5 strength for reading. Books and magazines are generally held close to … Continue reading Do you use reading glasses? Maybe you need more than one strength
Nicely done article with answers to common questions about cats
26 Things You've Always Wondered About Your Cat Feb 15, 2019 12:30 pm By Melanie Aman Even as devoted pet owners, we could still benefit from having some common cat behaviors explained to us. After all, cats are notoriously hard to read, and it's not like they can use their words to tell us why … Continue reading Nicely done article with answers to common questions about cats
Comprehensive comparison of meat substitutes for hopeful vegans
I found this article so comprehensive as to be almost overwhelming BUT, if you're either vegan or hoping to be, here's everything you need to know in one place. https://www.ecowatch.com/vegan-meat-substitutes-2627722771.html?
More proof that diet sodas are bad for your health
Yet another study proving that diet soda, as anything but an occasional treat, is simply bad for your health. I have begun to substitute tea and coffee for part of my beloved Diet Sunkist but even articles like this are not enough to deter me. http://fortune.com/2019/02/14/diet-sodas-linked-stroke-heart-attack-risk-study/
Are you just beginning your career? Be rational in where you decide to live
Many people simply fall into where they live after they finish college or getting the certification they need for a career. They stay where they were educated or they move to live near family or they pick an exotic location without research. These days I always make a pitch for being more rational. Climate change … Continue reading Are you just beginning your career? Be rational in where you decide to live
How will climate change transform your city? This map will show you
https://www.wired.com/story/this-scary-map-shows-how-climate-change-will-transform-your-city/ MATT SIMON SCIENCE 02.12.19 11:00 AM THIS SCARY MAP SHOWS HOW CLIMATE CHANGE WILL TRANSFORM YOUR CITY MICHAEL LEE/GETTY IMAGES THE CENTRAL CONTRADICTION of climate change is that it is at once the most epic problem that our species has ever faced yet it is largely invisible to the average human. From the comfort of … Continue reading How will climate change transform your city? This map will show you
10 sci-fi novels from the genre’s golden age
These, plus the sci-fi/fantasy magazines edited by John Campbell, are where I first became fascinated by this genre. They hold up amazingly well. https://bigthink.com/culture-religion/10-golden-age-science-fiction-novels 10 Golden Age science fiction novels Transport yourself to other worlds and states of mind. MIKE COLAGROSSI 14 February, 2019 The early 20th century saw explosive growth for the science fiction … Continue reading 10 sci-fi novels from the genre’s golden age
Calvin Trillin gem of an essay on the picking of restaurants
One of the wonderful things about the population density of NYC is that anyone can have friends of every age, most cultures, every gender, and more — and there’s a place to eat that will suit each of us. Not everyone goes out to eat at restaurants regularly but it's definitely far more prevalent here … Continue reading Calvin Trillin gem of an essay on the picking of restaurants
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