The third part of this wonderfully concise but persuasive editorial from the LA Times points out that the entire planet will have to move off fossil fuels abruptly and more or less totally. Further, the editorial acknowledges that doing so will require changes in the way we live -- particularly in the developed countries that … Continue reading And here’s part 3 of the Los Angeles Times forcefully stated editorial on what must be done NOW for the future of the planet
Month: September 2019
Signing in with Apple (or, in a pinch, Google) is the way to go
‘Sign In With Apple’ Is Way Better Than Passwords—If You Can Find It Apple wants its new password killer to cut your dependency on Facebook and Google—if you can find it in the apps you use most Why ‘Sign in With Apple’ Beats Passwords and Facebook Apple’s new sign-in feature in iOS 13 allows … Continue reading Signing in with Apple (or, in a pinch, Google) is the way to go
Earthworms are essential for healthy soil — microplastics may be harming them
It's so easy to focus our attention on the harm plastics cause in the ocean and to ignore the very real, as yet not fully researched, harm being done by plastic waste on land. https://www.ecowatch.com/microplastics-hurt-earthworms-too-2640319867.html? Study Finds Microplastics Stunt Earthworms’ Growth and Could Harm Soil Ecosystems Olivia Rosane Sep. 12, 2019 09:52AM EST Ben Birchall … Continue reading Earthworms are essential for healthy soil — microplastics may be harming them
Part 2 of Los Angeles Times editorial on what must be done NOW about the climate crisis
This is the issue sometimes called environmental or climate justice. Those people who don't already have all of the toys and excess of the developed world are never going to be able to have them if human life on the globe is to survive. But can the "have's" simply say no? Or is there an … Continue reading Part 2 of Los Angeles Times editorial on what must be done NOW about the climate crisis
Yes, there’s a difference between shrimp and prawns
https://www.eater.com/2019/9/15/20866854/whats-the-difference-between-shrimp-prawns What’s the Difference Between Shrimp and Prawns? No, shrimp are not just smaller prawns by Brette Warshaw Sep 15, 2019, 5:00pm EDT Lisovskaya Natalia / Shutterstock This post originally appeared in an edition of What’s the Difference?, a weekly newsletter for the curious and confused by New York City writer Brette Warshaw. Eater will be publishing all … Continue reading Yes, there’s a difference between shrimp and prawns
Long past time for government to begin subsidizing agricultural practices that are not harmful to the environment
So much government money around the world is paid to keep farming operations solvent. Why aren't the governments making the payments more aware of the adverse environmental consequences of some of what agriculture is being paid to due? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/sep/16/1m-a-minute-the-farming-subsidies-destroying-the-world? $1m a minute: the farming subsidies destroying the world - report ‘Perverse’ payments must be redirected … Continue reading Long past time for government to begin subsidizing agricultural practices that are not harmful to the environment
Los Angeles Times editorial on the importance of individual action NOW to avoid a climate crisis apocalypse (their word)
Links to parts 2 and 3 of this story are at the bottom. Each of these is relatively short and no more alarmist than they need to be. Please read them. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/editorials/la-ed-climate-change-crisis-global-warming-part-1-story.html Editorial: Climate change is already here. 2020 could be your last chance to stop an apocalypse (Shonagh Rae) By THE TIMES EDITORIAL BOARD SEP. 15, … Continue reading Los Angeles Times editorial on the importance of individual action NOW to avoid a climate crisis apocalypse (their word)
Don’t ignore the value of AirDrop on your Apple devices — handy way to transfer data
AirDrop can be the quickest way to transfer documents, photos, and very large files between Apple devices. Just used it yesterday as a way of transferring contacts among a group of people. Very handy indeed. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-youre-not-using-airdrop-with-your-iphone-yet-youre-sorely-missing-out/ If you're not using AirDrop on your iPhone yet, you're sorely missing out We walk you through how to … Continue reading Don’t ignore the value of AirDrop on your Apple devices — handy way to transfer data
Plastic in the ocean is an even worse problem than we thought
This article is one I'd label fascinating for those interested in the Pacific Garbage Patch or the huge amounts of plastic, some of it very small, in the ocean. A large amount of creativity has been applied on the problem of how to remove the plastic. In the process, the scope of the problem has … Continue reading Plastic in the ocean is an even worse problem than we thought
At the moment, Amazon Prime Video is a better place for streaming videos than Netflix
If you're as tired of paying multiple monthly fees for different places to get a video to watch, you may have hope that this article will give you a definitive choice. It doesn't. https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-video-is-the-best-streaming-service-for-movies-2019-9 Amazon Prime Video is the best streaming service if you're a movie buff, but Netflix isn't far behind Travis Clark Sep. … Continue reading At the moment, Amazon Prime Video is a better place for streaming videos than Netflix
Don’t click on executables, calendar invitations, or pictures sent by people you don’t know
It's so easy to carelessly click on something that looks either normal or interesting and suddenly wind up with serious problems. The first article deals with malicious invitations within Google Calendar, the second with pictures in Gmail that can lead you astray. https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/09/09/google-finally-confirms-security-problem-for-15-billion-gmail-and-calendar-users/amp/ 440,473 views|Sep 9, 2019,4:38 am Google To Fix Malicious Invites Issue For … Continue reading Don’t click on executables, calendar invitations, or pictures sent by people you don’t know
The Apple Watch 5 has one big change and lots of glitz
The 5th version of Apple Watch now offers a watch face that's always on rather than requiring a lift of your arm. Apparently, that has really bothered many owners of earlier models. The battery and other software have been sufficiently modified that the period between charges has not lengthened. The other feature that is exciting … Continue reading The Apple Watch 5 has one big change and lots of glitz
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