I've always been aware that my gas stove, as much as I love its immediately adjustable heat, runs off the product of fracked wells. This quantifies a reason I hadn't thought about for moving to electric appliances. https://www.ecowatch.com/gas-appliances-indoor-air-pollution-health-2645924303.html Gas Powered Appliances Pollute Indoor Air, Study Finds Jordan Davidson May. 06, 2020 07:07AM EST Health + … Continue reading Gas powered appliances pollute indoor air, quickly
Month: May 2020
Immediate consequences predicted from loosening of restricted activity
In hig May 6th briefing, Governor Cuomo demonstrated that New York's inclusion in national statistics are hiding the fact that both hospitalizations and deaths are increasing in almost every other state except Hawaii. Those who are eager to earn an income or simply to get out of the house are all to eager to believe … Continue reading Immediate consequences predicted from loosening of restricted activity
Two books Buffett recommends now
Almost anything Warren Buffett says is worth pondering. I've read several books he's recommended before and found each to be thoughtful and helpful. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/05/04/2-books-warren-buffett-recommends-reading-now.html 2 books Warren Buffett recommends reading now Published Mon, May 4 20203:15 PM EDT Updated Wed, May 6 20202:50 PM EDTTaylor Locke@itstaylorlocke Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway IncThe … Continue reading Two books Buffett recommends now
Finally, Facebook adds a group that can overrule Zuckerberg on content
https://apple.news/AVRx2mTESSiq-pZvcoPTF2g Facebook Names the 20 People Who Can Overrule Mark Zuckerberg The new oversight board will review decisions to remove content. The members are accomplished professionals who are independent of the company. Six of the 20 members of Facebook's new oversight board, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Left to right, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Nighat Dad, Pamela Karlan, … Continue reading Finally, Facebook adds a group that can overrule Zuckerberg on content
Cheap and Good Food on $4/Day
Note that this book is available free in PDF format in both English and Spanish. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2020/05/05/how-to-eat-on-4-a-day-according-to-the-author-who-wrote-the-book-on-snap-cooking/?itid=hp_hp-top-table-low_life-1%3Ahomepage%2Fstory-ans How to eat on $4 a day, according to the author who wrote the book on SNAP cooking By Emily HeilMay 5 at 9:00 AM Add to list(Workman Publishing Company/Jordan Matter) Many people can’t imagine feeding themselves on $4 a day. … Continue reading Cheap and Good Food on $4/Day
Making a more peaceful space without spending cash
I'm of the school that keeps furniture and objects in the same places for years. But this article makes a lot of sense and is practical (and inexpensive). Worth reading. https://www.insider.com/how-to-make-your-home-peaceful-interior-designers Interior designers reveal 10 things you should get rid of to create a more peaceful space Cheyenne Lentz May 2, 2020, 10:12 AMSnapchat Simple changes … Continue reading Making a more peaceful space without spending cash
More ways to control when your avocado is ripe
There are never enough tips for dealing with avocados. This Brilliant 2-Minute Trick Will Ripen Avocados on the Spot May 1, 2020 – 8:23 PM – 0 Comments 14 By Alice Knisley Matthias @AKnisleyMatth (iStock) Avocados are a healthy food choice and a good source of heart-healthy fats. The versatile avocado can be used in soups, salsas, mashed on … Continue reading More ways to control when your avocado is ripe
Amazon investing all of its profit on items related to COVID-19
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/amazons-ceo-tells-investors-if-youre-shareowner-you-may-want-to-take-a-seat-as-he-explains-why-the-company-will-spend-entirety-of-4-billion-profit-2020-04-30 Amazon’s CEO tells investors ‘you may want to take a seat,’ as he explains why the company will spend ‘entirety’ of $4 billion profit Published: May 3, 2020 at 1:41 p.m. ET By Mark DeCambre Jeff Bezos: ‘We are inspired by all the essential workers we see doing their jobs — nurses and doctors, … Continue reading Amazon investing all of its profit on items related to COVID-19
Two spaces or one after a period? Microsoft has an opinion
I learned how to touch type between 7th and 8th grade on a manual typewriter so two spaces has always been normal for me. And I just found myself double-spacing now. I think a conclusion that it's WRONG is overkill, but at least I'll know why my software is automatically correcting my prose. https://slate.trib.al/8VSGSx6 Microsoft … Continue reading Two spaces or one after a period? Microsoft has an opinion
How going to the movies will change because of COVID-19
Like almost every other personal service where you're used to a bit of self-service and sitting near others, going to the movies is going to change -- and get much more expensive. https://bestlifeonline.com/movie-theaters-coronavirus/ 5 Things You'll Never See at Movie Theaters Again After Coronavirus Our "new normal" will certainly affect the movie-going experience. Here's what … Continue reading How going to the movies will change because of COVID-19
21 more book choices for while in quarantine
A lot of people are happiest these days with the tried and true. There's the comfort factor, yes. But many of us are finding that our ability to concentrate is simply not up to its usual peak so a difficult book is just not in the cards right now. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/readers-recommend-good-books 21 Readers Share Their Stay-at-Home … Continue reading 21 more book choices for while in quarantine
How worried should I be about my cat or dog and COVID-19?
Whenever I read a comparative article like this I ponder the different responsibilities between cat and dog ownership. Short of a run-in with a skunk, I've never bathed my indoor cats, nor do they go to groomers for their fur or nails, and I don't need to hire people to walk them. But dogs offer … Continue reading How worried should I be about my cat or dog and COVID-19?
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