Changing the time by "falling back" or "springing forward" is beyond annoying, but is unlikely to change soon. This article explains why this historical anachronism began and continues. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/10/28/20931998/daylight-saving-time-2019 Daylight saving time ends Sunday: 8 things to know about “falling back” We push our clocks back at 2 am Sunday, November 3. Here’s why.By Brian Resnick@B_resnickbrian@vox.com Oct … Continue reading Everything you ever wanted to know about the fall time change
Month: November 2019
Update Chrome immediately
Given how widely Chrome is used, it’s sad to see this headline. Do update your software tho. New Google Chrome Security Alert: Update Your Browsers As ‘High Severity’ Zero-Day Exploit Confirmed EDITOR'S PICK|180,584 views|Nov 1, 2019,8:11 am Davey WinderSenior ContributorCybersecurityI report and analyse breaking cybersecurity and privacy stories It takes a lot to scare anyone … Continue reading Update Chrome immediately
Turns out grocery story layouts useful for servicing online customers
Fascinating article about how online grocery sales are being serviced -- and why. FreshDirect is the primary online grocer in midtown Manhattan and it has had its own problems with trying to service its customers: first by picking the place for its service center and second by walking the line between nonbranded products and the … Continue reading Turns out grocery story layouts useful for servicing online customers
Neonicotinoids deadly for all life, not just harmful insects
With all of the evidence making clear the massive harm produced by neonicotinoid pesticides, it's amazing that anyone could still begin using them without expecting adverse effects. Fishery collapse ‘confirms Silent Spring pesticide prophecy' Common pesticides found to starve fish ‘astoundingly fast’ by killing aquatic insects Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Thu 31 Oct 2019 14.00 EDT Last modified … Continue reading Neonicotinoids deadly for all life, not just harmful insects
Another hit on food supply because of higher ocean temperatures
Warmer temperatures globally are increasingly affecting our food slow. Long past time to make dietary changes and become more flexible about food choices S / ISLANDS Global warming blamed for crisis at salmon farms by Alistair Munro November 1, 2019, 6:55 am The blame has been put down to health issues. Sign up to our Daily newsletter The country’s largest salmon … Continue reading Another hit on food supply because of higher ocean temperatures
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