Many of those non-experts who are most optimistic about possible ways of keeping the planet from baking assume that individuals, acting together, could affect that emissions enough to prevent that disaster. The shutdown makes clear that's not true. Even with everyone at home (I'm assuming that the additional use of the internet is a de … Continue reading Lockdown barely reduced climate crisis emissions – now what?
Month: May 2020
Chef Collicio explains how he thinks restaurants will have to change to survive
Very thoughtful interview about how the food system in the US and restaurants will need to change in our new world. https://www.npr.org/2020/05/07/851778405/table-for-none-tom-colicchio-explains-what-restaurants-need-to-survive Table For None: Tom Colicchio Explains What Restaurants Need To Survive May 7, 2020 1:42 PM ET Heard on Fresh Air Terry Gross 35-Minute Listen Download Transcript Tom Colicchio is a James Beard … Continue reading Chef Collicio explains how he thinks restaurants will have to change to survive
An explanation of the meat supply chain problem
Bottom line with the meat problem is that it's just one weakness in the food and medical systems in the US that we didn't face before. Changes are going to have to be made. Let's all hope that the systems don't fail before we have a federal government willing to step in. https://www.vox.com/recode/2020/5/8/21248618/coronavirus-meat-shortage-food-supply-chain-grocery-stores America’s meat … Continue reading An explanation of the meat supply chain problem
Why are Clorox wipes still so hard to find?
Why Clorox Wipes Are Still So Hard to Find Shortage isn’t improving; ‘within 30-45 minutes they’re gone’ Clorox has increased production of disinfectant products by 40%.PHOTO: CHRIS DELMAS/AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE/GETTY IMAGES By Sharon TerlepMay 7, 2020 8:00 am ET Toilet paper is back on shelves and hand sanitizer is easier to find, but one item remains as elusive … Continue reading Why are Clorox wipes still so hard to find?
2020 Hurricane season could be wild
You're going to find this very unsatisfactory unless you click thru for the graphics and 2020 list of names https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/weather/hurricane-season-2020-forecast-above-average/index.html Experts agree this hurricane season will be above-average, maybe even extremely active By Judson Jones, CNN Meteorologist Updated 10:06 AM ET, Fri May 8, 2020 (CNN)Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is likely to … Continue reading 2020 Hurricane season could be wild
Popular candy, ranked (arbitrarily)
Lists like this are so much fun. It's when you realize that you have habits that have been ingrained since childhood. I'm sure I'm not alone in having several favorites, but also three varieties I have never tried. Do click thru for iconic photos of each. https://www.mashed.com/207882/popular-candy-bars-ranked-worst-to-best/ Popular candy bars, ranked worst to bestBy Kori … Continue reading Popular candy, ranked (arbitrarily)
Do I need to wear a mask when exercising outdoors?
Facebook posted a complaint the other day by a runner that wearing a mask interfered with their breathing. First of all, that's not a good reason for not protecting everyone else around you. Second tho, a huge argument erupted between two those who said runners couldn't infect others because (they were moving too fast?) and … Continue reading Do I need to wear a mask when exercising outdoors?
Pets and their humans
Pets and the Humans Who Loved Them From prehistoric times to the age of Covid-19, people have looked to animals for companionship. John Steinbeck with his dog Charley.PHOTO: BETTMANN ARCHIVE/GETTY IMAGES By Amanda Foreman May 7, 2020 5:51 pm ET Americans have been adopting pets at a record pace since the pandemic began. It’s as if the crisis … Continue reading Pets and their humans
How to begin going out carefully
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/30/health/how-to-go-out-in-public-wellness-trnd/index.html Read this before you venture out in public By Scottie Andrew, CNN Updated 2:23 AM ET, Fri May 1, 2020 (CNN)The best way to curb the spread of Covid-19 is to stay home if you can. That's true even now that more than half of US states will start reopening nonessential businesses like salons, … Continue reading How to begin going out carefully
Why solving puzzles is so satisfying during the quarantine
Why solving puzzles feels so satisfying, especially during a quarantine (iStock/i) By Galadriel Watson May 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT For many long minutes, the orange glazed doughnut wouldn’t come together. It wasn’t a real doughnut, but a jigsaw puzzle on my kitchen table, and no matter how I configured the pieces, they refused to … Continue reading Why solving puzzles is so satisfying during the quarantine
FreshDirect co-founder sees more changes than just new customers
New Yorkers were told early on that anyone over 70 or with pre-existing risks or conditions should confine themselves to their homes without even going out for groceries or to the drug store. That meant even senior hours at the grocery store once a week were not good enough for self-protection. Fairway and others have … Continue reading FreshDirect co-founder sees more changes than just new customers
Google Drive iOS app can now be secured with Face ID or Touch ID
https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/05/04/google-drive-ios-app-can-now-be-secured-with-face-id-and-touch-id Google Drive iOS app can now be secured with Face ID and Touch ID By Mike PetersonMonday, May 04, 2020, 11:11 am PT (02:11 pm ET) Google has updated its Google Drive app for iPhone and iPad with a new biometric security option allowing users to protect files stored in the cloud. The new … Continue reading Google Drive iOS app can now be secured with Face ID or Touch ID
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