If this were a voting matter, I think the tampon with blood on the end is more illustrative but this is certainly a fine looking drop of blood. https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2019/02/08/692481425/why-period-activists-think-the-drop-of-blood-emoji-is-a-huge-win? Why Period Activists Think The 'Drop Of Blood' Emoji Is A Huge Win February 8, 20191:57 PM ET MALAKA GHARIB The red drop of blood (left) … Continue reading An emoji for monthly periods
Month: February 2019
Cauliflower shows up everywhere
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-creamy-yet-creamless-helping-of-winter-vegetables-11549568784?mod=hp_lista_pos4 A Creamy (Yet Creamless) Helping of Winter Vegetables A luscious cauliflower puree cloaks peas, ham and yet more cauliflower beneath the breadcrumb crust of this comforting casserole from Longway Tavern in New Orleans. It will warm you up without weighing you down POD HELP US Frozen peas bring a welcome pop of green to … Continue reading Cauliflower shows up everywhere
Global warning is turning the oceans bluer for a bad reason
So many odd and (to me) unexpected side effects of global warming.... Here's another. The oceans will be bluer because the higher temperatures and more acidic water will kill off much of the bottom of the food chain that currently turns the water green. If the smallest critters die, the next smallest have nothing to … Continue reading Global warning is turning the oceans bluer for a bad reason
Apple finding Touch ID is too useful to abandon
Apple's move with its latest iPhones to facial identification rather than identification by fingerprint is not universally loved. After looking at the contrast between the two methods, Apple is apparently bringing Touch ID back onto its next generation of iPhones, perhaps in conjunction with facial identification. Could be very interesting to watch how they do … Continue reading Apple finding Touch ID is too useful to abandon
State of the Union language is a periodic portrait of our times
The most recent State of the Union address contained many words not heretofore spoken by a President before a joint session of Congress. Altho the word choices this time surprised with their baseness, Presidents have a habit of expanding on the language used before. This article is primarily graphics but it's worth clicking thru to … Continue reading State of the Union language is a periodic portrait of our times
In case you thought 36 hours of cold with the polar vortex changed the long-term trend — nope
The difference between weather (short-term) and climate (long-term) is essential for context on any story about the conditions of this air layer that keeps us alive. The recent plunge in temperatures associated with the climate-induced split of the polar vortex was definitely impressive -- but it was just a few days. The long-term trend is … Continue reading In case you thought 36 hours of cold with the polar vortex changed the long-term trend — nope
Don’t leave the paper receipt behind in the restaurant
Just a reminder that using a credit card at restaurants has one downside. Unless you leave cash (the best approach), you're writing the amount of the tip on the paper receipt. That small piece of paper can be easily adjusted to show a larger amount. Always take your copy so that you have proof of … Continue reading Don’t leave the paper receipt behind in the restaurant
US Life expectancy continues to fall
Unfortunately the graphics didn't come thru, but the substance of them is well covered in the article. Bottom line is that opiods and suicide are major causes reducing life expectancy in the US. Another fact for shame is that giving birth to a child in the US is increasingly likely to kill you, particularly if … Continue reading US Life expectancy continues to fall
Humans aren’t the only life that needs fresh water — rice food crops at risk from salinization of ground water
Yet another food problem -- rice is a major source of nutrition for half the world but the conditions in its primary growing areas are deteriorating. Now the heat and drought are allowing salt to come into the water sources for rice crops. Not a small problem nor will it be easy to solve. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/02/saltwater-invades-rice-fields-damages-crops/?fbclid=IwAR2Li_Jp_S93HfarCoM2WFEKTqshzocqhpHxxyY61YrWu5Gy-QU7mB_n_AU
If you own Apple devices, you need to download the latest iOS update — really
You may have seen (if not read) articles about the vulnerability in Apple's iOS that led the company to shut down Face Time. The risks to the software problem were real, as shown in this article. Apple has now released updates to 12.4.2 for iPhones, iPads, and for MacOS Mojave (but not for Apple Watches). … Continue reading If you own Apple devices, you need to download the latest iOS update — really
People are so brave to choose becoming parents
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/07/opinion/helicopter-parents-economy.html? The Bad News About Helicopter Parenting: It Works New research shows that hyper-involved parenting is the route to kids’ success in today’s unequal world. By Pamela Druckerman Contributing Opinion Writer Feb. 7, 2019 442 CreditWren McDonald Image CreditCreditWren McDonald I recently met a Texan couple whose son was still in diapers. They were angling to … Continue reading People are so brave to choose becoming parents
Do you close the door to your bedroom at night?
I remember conversations about closing the bedroom door at night, but never spent time figuring out whether it mattered. Turns out that it can be the difference between life and death. (Wonder how many doors are left open for the pets coming to and from their person's bed?) https://thestir.cafemom.com/parenting_news/217560/fire-sleeping-door-closed Parents: This Is Why Kids Should … Continue reading Do you close the door to your bedroom at night?
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