This bill passed with Republican and Democratic support. A shame that doesn't happen more often. The Washington Post has done a fine job here of describing the skeleton of a huge expansion in public lands. Now if only we could limit commercial exploitation of these lands thru drilling, improper forest management, and more. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/02/12/senate-just-passed-decades-biggest-public-lands-package-heres-whats-it/
Month: February 2019
Gmail’s internet-based service is providing many new right-click features
A substantial revision to Gmail's web-based email app is being rolled out now. I highly recommend checking out this article from Tom's Guide that also links to other useful Gmail tips: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/gmail-right-click-options,news-29390.html But here's a quickie summary from Boy Genius Report.: https://bgr.com/2019/02/12/gmail-update-new-right-click-menu-coming-to-all-gmail-accounts/ Gmail is finally getting the right-click features we’ve always wanted Chris Smith @chris_writes February … Continue reading Gmail’s internet-based service is providing many new right-click features
Water weight is changing Antartica in unexpected ways
Antarctica was once a very different land containing tropical climates. The melting of the ice sheets and snow accumulated over thousands of years is bringing that land back to the surface. That movement is so major that the ice shelves around the continent are being affected. Nature is mighty. https://www.livescience.com/64758-meltwater-is-breaking-antarctica.html Lakes of Melted Snow Are … Continue reading Water weight is changing Antartica in unexpected ways
In case you like the food kit concept but wonder how green they are
I've tried several of the major and minor food kit services that deliver you exactly what you need in the way of ingredients for X number of usually very tasty meals. From personal experience, I was appalled at the amount of packaging required to safely bring refrigerated ingredients to my door and eventually stopped for … Continue reading In case you like the food kit concept but wonder how green they are
DHS reducing its capability to handle foreign meddling with our elections
With each fresh proven allegation about foreign interference in our elections, you'd think we'd be more alert rather than less. No. You might even think such activity would be viewed as a serious threat to national security (unlike a procession of poor non-white people wanting to enter our country). Also no. This sort of neglect … Continue reading DHS reducing its capability to handle foreign meddling with our elections
GOP administrations 38 times the criminal convictions of Dems over 55 years
Whether or not you agreed with President Obama's views, there were no top officials facing corruption or other criminal accusations. This administration? A different story. Turns out the contrast between Republicans and Democrats can be seen as standard over the course of at least 55 years. https://rantt.com/gop-admins-had-38-times-more-criminal-convictions-than-democrats-1961-2016/ GOP Admins Had 38 Times More Criminal Convictions … Continue reading GOP administrations 38 times the criminal convictions of Dems over 55 years
Having a greener planet good, but insufficient
This is one of those on the one hand, on the other hand, articles. India and China have been successfully pushing their citizens to plant additional trees. That's great! Unfortunately those two countries (particularly China) have also increasing their greenhouse gas production with their accelerating industrial base and even this huge effort to add trees … Continue reading Having a greener planet good, but insufficient
Superb, detailed statement of why the Brits (and a few other people) don’t like Trump
This showed up in my Facebook feed. I have no idea who Nate White is, whether he wrote this or not, or who posted it. What I do know is that it very accurately describes Trump as a human being and thus the reasons why many people dislike him. Someone asked "Why do some British … Continue reading Superb, detailed statement of why the Brits (and a few other people) don’t like Trump
Be angry, be very angry — EPA doesn’t want to regulate toxic chemicals that are already in your water
Does safe drinking water matter to you, your family, your friends? If so, this should make you furious. Speak up, yell!! https://www.motherjones.com/food/2019/02/epa-scientists-the-toxic-chemicals-we-wont-regulate-are-definitely-in-our-drinking-water/ EPA Scientists: The Toxic Chemicals Our Agency Won’t Regulate Are Definitely in Our Drinking Water A new study confirms the presence of a gnarly group of substances in tap water in 24 states. … Continue reading Be angry, be very angry — EPA doesn’t want to regulate toxic chemicals that are already in your water
Single diners in NYC up 80% in five years — why?
NYC is a hub for solo dining Solo dining is alive and well in NYC. Restaurant reservations for solo diners increased 80 percent from 2014 to 2018, according to online reservation platform OpenTable — and restaurants are loving it. Andrew Kuhl, who manages the dining room at Eleven Madison Park, says “it’s more of an honor” to serve a … Continue reading Single diners in NYC up 80% in five years — why?
Show meat eaters something better tasting and they’ll switch
Valid and helpful point being made here -- switch people away from meat by offering them something tastier. Avoid framing the issue as having to go vegetarian, vegan, or some other deprival-based diet. https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/02/10/692114918/how-to-get-meat-eaters-to-eat-more-plant-based-foods-make-their-mouths-water? How To Get Meat Eaters To Eat More Plant-Based Foods? Make Their Mouths Water February 10, 20197:00 AM ET MARIA GODOY … Continue reading Show meat eaters something better tasting and they’ll switch
Maybe vintage china has its uses after all
After all of the conversations with my friends about family china and how you couldn't even give it away, I find this hilarious. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/home/the-dish-on-vintage-china-whats-old-is-new-again-in-bistros-and-dining-rooms/2019/02/04/adf5c88a-04a6-11e9-b6a9-0aa5c2fcc9e4_story.html? The dish: Why vintage tableware is making a comeback in restaurants and homes Food is served on an assortment of vintage plates at St. Anselm in Washington. (Corry Arnold) By Jura Koncius … Continue reading Maybe vintage china has its uses after all
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