I saw some pale Northern Lights near Quebec, Canada. They are definitely worth making an effort to see if the skies are clear and they're not obscured by nearby bright lighting. https://people.com/human-interest/northern-lights-visible-in-us/ Breathtaking Northern Lights May Be this link opens in a new tab MARIANA SUAREZ/AFP/Getty The spectacle will occur thanks to a unique geomagnetic storm … Continue reading If you’re in the northeast US, look above for the Northern Lights! They may be there
Month: March 2019
Louise Penny is putting out another Gamache mystery
Louise Penny is one of my favorite mystery writers. Not only are her characters real, her plots interesting, but the community she writes about feels like a second home where I care about everyone. Her newest book will be out in Kindle format on August 27th. From MacMillan's email to me: The air is thick … Continue reading Louise Penny is putting out another Gamache mystery
Kindles were on sale briefly and have now had a (slight) upgrade
I grabbed the bottom Amazon Kindle for a loaner when priced last week at $49.99 (without special offers) and encouraged a friend to buy an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite at $99.99. Turns out the sale preceded minor improvements to both versions but not enough to regret the purchases. The bottom level Amazon Kindle is receiving the … Continue reading Kindles were on sale briefly and have now had a (slight) upgrade
Do you have first generation AirPods? Here’s how to sell them to get the new version
The surprise (to me) in these suggestions is to sell the case and each ear's Pod separately as Apple's replacement charges are do high. Whoda thought? 9to5Mac.com often has good ideas. https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/20/how-sell-used-airpods/ How to get the most money from selling your used AirPods Michael Potuck - Mar. 20th 2019 12:58 pm PT @michaelpotuck Want to … Continue reading Do you have first generation AirPods? Here’s how to sell them to get the new version
Bomb cyclones of the Midwest remove the rich soil we’re counting on to feed us
As Mother Jones explains below, the sight of the spectacular flooding has been impressive but flooding is only the tip of our bread basket's problems with the bomb cyclone -- and others to come. The force of these floods is carrying away the soil that we need for our crops at the same time that … Continue reading Bomb cyclones of the Midwest remove the rich soil we’re counting on to feed us
US kills more people with guns per capita than any country that’s not at war
There is something truly sick about this beloved country of mine that the rights of gun owners are valued more than the rights of other people, even children, to live. It took New Zealand ONE mass shooting to decide to take care of the problem for the future. What's wrong with us? https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-newzealand-shootout-ardern-guncontrol-idUKKCN1R205V? WORLD NEWS … Continue reading US kills more people with guns per capita than any country that’s not at war
Paris Agreement target temperatures could be exceeded by 2023 (five years)
The voices of school children and environmentalists calling for immediate cessation of the production and use of fossil fuels are not radical or extreme. They're trying to prevent disaster within our own lifetimes. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/feb/06/met-office-global-warming-could-exceed-1-point-5-c-in-five-years Met Office: global warming could exceed 1.5C within five years Lowest Paris agreement target may temporarily be surpassed for first time … Continue reading Paris Agreement target temperatures could be exceeded by 2023 (five years)
Water shortage within 25 years in a surprising place
Another post today discusses the water shortages that already exist in parts of Africa. This shows it's not just the far away, arid, drought-stricken parts of the world that should be planning for less water. Merry Olde England is at risk too. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/mar/18/england-to-run-short-of-water-within-25-years-environment-agency England could run short of water within 25 years Exclusive: Environment Agency chief … Continue reading Water shortage within 25 years in a surprising place
A radio station designed for cat ears
Haven't tried this station yet but I currently have a cat who's gaga over Bach and used to have a cat who liked traditional jazz. The theory behind this online radio station designed to please cats makes sense to me. If it helps cats while they're traveling, bravo.https://catingtonpost.com/tune-in-theres-a-new-radio-station-just-for-cats/ Tune In! There’s a New Radio Station … Continue reading A radio station designed for cat ears
New concept — winter rain in Greenland
Excellent article pointing out that the effects of rain on the Greenland ice sheets. Not only is it odd -- but it's also accelerating the melting process. Among other things, the rain is producing crevasses and other new surfaces that can erode, evaporate, and melt. https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-47485847?fbclid=IwAR0Zb15O4GW1sLQuIC5rmjF-rhusnx2sxuyYr5TFD7Y2xqHyvjX1WuxMqGs Climate change: Rain melting Greenland ice sheet 'even in … Continue reading New concept — winter rain in Greenland
More you can do to avoid single use plastic
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/16/style/plastic-how-to-use-less.html? 9 Ways to Cut Down on Plastic It’s all about reducing single-use plastics. Don't forget the reusable tote bags for the farmers' market.CreditAdam Amengual for The New York Times By Steven Kurutz Feb. 16, 2019 Drowning in plastic, but not sure how to set yourself free? Plastic purgers say you can drastically reduce, if not eliminate, … Continue reading More you can do to avoid single use plastic
Fresh water already being rationed in parts of Africa
The US faces relatively little stress (for now) from demand exceeding the supply of fresh drinking water. Other parts of the world are not so lucky. As the glaciers melt (sole water supply for an amazing number of people, and the rains reduce because of rising temperatures, rationing will only solve short-term shortfalls. When there … Continue reading Fresh water already being rationed in parts of Africa
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