https://www.axios.com/superstar-cities-new-york-pandemic-ef4336d7-136f-4047-87f6-30f31fa6f59f.html Jul 23, 2021 - Economy & Business The return of superstar cities Erica Pandey, author of What's Next Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios As the pandemic emptied out Main Streets and normalized telework, many experts speculatedthat it would loosen superstar coastal cities' grip on the economy. Far from it. The big picture: New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and the like … Continue reading Those big cities that were dying — guess what? they’re not
Month: July 2021
This “Shazam” for birds will open your eyes (and ears)
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/26/opinion/cornell-birdsong-id-app.html This ‘Shazam’ for Birds Could Help Save Them July 26, 2021 Credit...iStock/Getty Images Plus By Margaret Renkl Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. NASHVILLE — I spent my entire childhood playing in the woods and meadows of rural Alabama. The world back then … Continue reading This “Shazam” for birds will open your eyes (and ears)
Anne McCaffrey fantasy will live forever for you
https://theportalist.com/anne-mccaffrey-books? 10 Anne McCaffrey Books You'll Remember Forever Take flight with these vivid reads. By Kara Williamson & Carolyn Cox | Published Jul 20, 2021 One of the most iconic authors of science fiction, the late Anne McCaffrey reinvented the genre with her numerous series and award-winning novels. In 1968, she became the first woman to win a Hugo Award for fiction with her … Continue reading Anne McCaffrey fantasy will live forever for you
If you love Tamora Pierce….
theportalist.com/fantasies-like-tamora-pierce-books? 10 Other Incredible Fantasies to Read If You Love Tamora Pierce Books If you love The Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small, then these female-focused fantasy adventures are for you.PROMOTED BY OPEN ROAD MEDIA | By Kelsey McConnell | Published Nov 7, 2019 Tamora Pierce—famous for her Tortall series with over twenty novels and short stories—is a paragon … Continue reading If you love Tamora Pierce….
Good time to sell, bad time to buy (bubble anyone?)
https://www.wsj.com/articles/median-existing-home-price-hit-new-high-in-june-11626963073? U.S. Median Home Price Hit New High in June Median price rose to $363,300 as sales increased 1.4% on strong demand Rising prices are prompting more homeowners to list their houses for sale.PHOTO: KAREN DUCEY/REUTERS By Nicole FriedmanUpdated July 22, 2021 1:04 pm ET SAVEPRINTTEXT140 Listen to articleLength5 minutesQueue Continued strong demand pushed the median U.S. … Continue reading Good time to sell, bad time to buy (bubble anyone?)
How concerned should you be about breakthru COVID?
I would prefer not to get even a mild case of COVID as my friends who have been at the front of the battle tell me the consequences are not Necessarily mild. That's enough for me to have gone back into masks indoors and social distancing plus a good deal of caution. The items showing … Continue reading How concerned should you be about breakthru COVID?
For a beach vacation that’s more than just beach, try Delaware
Altho I lived in Delaware a shorter time than anywhere else in my life, it's still the place that I think of as my home during my younger years. This article describes a few reasons why. https://www.wsj.com/articles/for-a-beach-vacation-thats-not-just-beach-try-delaware-11626984666? For a Beach Vacation That’s Not Just Beach, Try Delaware Coastal hamlets like Lewes and Rehoboth offer a … Continue reading For a beach vacation that’s more than just beach, try Delaware
West Coast fires produced unhealthy air in NYC
Below is a very impressive fast-moving video showing how the smoke traveled across the country, following normal wind currents. Living in NYC as I do, it never occurred to me that the unhealthy air was due to wildfires almost three thousand miles away. This is a prime illustration of how one large enough meteor could … Continue reading West Coast fires produced unhealthy air in NYC
Hands-on info about Apple’s new Magsafe Battery Pack
Am going to refer you below to an article from CNN, but my favorite is one from The Verge that refers to the new Magsafe Battery Pack as a "chonk," a term I've only seen used for cats who are a bit on the hefty side. https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2021/7/19/22583859/apple-magsafe-battery-pack-thickness-size-shape-plasticSo above, the citation to that article, and below … Continue reading Hands-on info about Apple’s new Magsafe Battery Pack
Regular lunar cycle in the 2030s will bring surge in coastal flooding
The combination of higher sea levels with amplified high and low tides will show quite the impact the next time the lunar 18.6 cycle hits its peak. http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_topstories/~3/UME5HUiNRhU/index.html Moon wobble to bring surge in coastal flooding in 2030s, NASA study predicts By Rachel Trent, CNN Updated 6:08 PM ET, Tue July 13, 2021 Nearly all US … Continue reading Regular lunar cycle in the 2030s will bring surge in coastal flooding
These bears aren’t playing; they’re seeking relief from unusual heat
Interesting ruminations about the impact of media presentation mischaracterizing something cute. https://newrepublic.com/maz/article/162990/bathing-bears-lake-tahoe-climate-change BGSmith/Shutterstock Those Bathing Bears Aren’t Cute. They’re Climate Change Victims. Watching ABC’s video of a mother and cubs at Lake Tahoe, it’s easy to forget that this isn’t a family outing but a scene of desperation: The bears are seeking relief from the … Continue reading These bears aren’t playing; they’re seeking relief from unusual heat
How bad is Delta? Why? How about 1000 times higher viral load?
http://www.wishtv.com/news/coronavirus/study-delta-variant-carries-1000-times-more-viral-load-poses-greatest-covid-19-threat-to-date/? Study: Delta variant carries 1,000 times more viral load, poses greatest COVID-19 threat to date by: Dr. Mary Gillis, D.Ed.Posted: Jul 19, 2021 / 06:34 PM EST / Updated: Jul 19, 2021 / 07:06 PM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The COVID-19 Delta variant is dominating the United States, accounting for over 51% of new infections. Cases are … Continue reading How bad is Delta? Why? How about 1000 times higher viral load?
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