I love my neighborhood's emails -- so many juicy or relevant stories. And a window into life here for those who don't live on Manhattan's Upper West Side. /ilovetheupperwestside.com/controversial-chocolatiers-return-to-nyc-open-shop-on-upper-west-side/ Controversial Chocolatiers Return to NYC, Open Shop on Upper West Side Bobby Panza November 17, 2021 Food & Drink Upper West Siders with a sweet tooth may be … Continue reading Count on Manhattan’s UWS to have a “controversial” chocolatier
Month: November 2021
Europe may be predicting what’s next for COVID — detailed, informative
Why Spain has avoided Europe's COVID surge Melissa Rossi ·ContributorWed, November 17, 2021, 4:00 AM BARCELONA, Spain — From Berlin to Budapest, Amsterdam to Athens, Europe is in a panic. With over 2.2 million new cases and more than 28,000 deaths over the past week and many countries hitting never-before-seen highs for infections, Europe is now COVID-19’s global epicenter, … Continue reading Europe may be predicting what’s next for COVID — detailed, informative
English hedges — last saving grace for wealth of wildlife
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/food-environment/2021/what-world-can-learn-britains-humble-hedge? What the world can learn from Britain’s humble hedge Hedgerows were historically planted as barriers between fields, but in a human-dominated world, they are critical havens, corridors and connectors for wildlife By Katarina Zimmer 11.09.2021 Hedgerows are as British as fish and chips. Without these walls of woody plants cross-stitching the countryside into a harmonious quilt … Continue reading English hedges — last saving grace for wealth of wildlife
Simple tasty way to cook asparagus
A friend gave me her extra asparagus and another friend loves it enough that I needed to find a way to include it in dinner. This fit the bill for me but note the variety of changes suggested in the comments: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/92845/sauteed-garlic-asparagus/ Sauteed Garlic Asparagus Rating: 4.46 stars A simple but tasty twist to regular … Continue reading Simple tasty way to cook asparagus
Is gas the new coal? Or is that plastic?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/04/gas-new-coal-fossil-fuels-climate-disaster?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1 World urged to slash gas use by a third to avoid climate disaster ‘Gas is the new coal’, says Climate Analytics report that finds it the fastest growing source of carbon dioxide emissions A flare burns natural gas at an oil well in Watford City, North Dakota. Gas is projected to cause 70% of … Continue reading Is gas the new coal? Or is that plastic?
The latest from Dr Faucci on COVID
https://bestlifeonline.com/fauci-vaccinated-people-boosters-news/ Dr. Fauci Just Issued This Urgent Warning to Vaccinated People THE WHITE HOUSE COVID ADVISER SAYS THIS MIGHT BE "ESSENTIAL" TO KEEPING YOU SAFE. By KALI COLEMANNOVEMBER 12, 2021 Stefani Reynolds-Pool/Getty Images The U.S. has been fighting the COVID pandemic for nearly two years now. While we all hoped that the virus would be eradicated by now, … Continue reading The latest from Dr Faucci on COVID
The great organic food fraud
Long, but worth your time. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/11/15/the-great-organic-food-fraud A Reporter at Large November 15, 2021 Issue The Great Organic-Food Fraud There’s no way to confirm that a crop was grown organically. Randy Constant exploited our trust in the labels—and made a fortune. By Ian Parker November 8, 2021 len Borgerding met Randy Constant in the late nineteen-nineties, when … Continue reading The great organic food fraud
Luminescent materials may solve at least some urban lighting issues
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/technology/2021/will-glow-in-the-dark-materials-someday-light-our-cities Will glow-in-the-dark materials someday light our cities? Substances that persistently luminesce are already used in some bike lanes, and in the future could be applied to sidewalks, streets and buildings — saving energy and reducing urban heat By Kurt Kleiner 11.11.2021 round the year 1603, Italian shoemaker and amateur alchemist Vincenzo Casciarolo tried smelting some especially … Continue reading Luminescent materials may solve at least some urban lighting issues
This is what a 1.5 degree C increase looks like
https://www.npr.org/2021/11/08/1052198840/1-5-degrees-warming-climate-change This is what the world looks like if we pass the crucial 1.5-degree C threshold November 8, 20215:15 AM ET by Lauren Sommer There's one number heard more than any other from the podiums at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland: 1.5 degrees Celsius. That's the global climate change goal world leaders … Continue reading This is what a 1.5 degree C increase looks like
Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/11/apple-growing-health-workforce/ All > Apple's Increasing Focus on Health Seen in Recent Hiring Trends, New Board Member Thursday November 11, 2021 8:26 am PST by Sami Fathi Apple has been talking for years about the role it wants to play in human health, led by the Apple Watch and its array of health-related features. With the Apple Watch maturing … Continue reading Apple’s focus on health showing up in both hires and new Board members
Do not wash poultry before cooking
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/this-is-the-only-time-you-should-wash-a-raw-turkey/? This Is the ONLY Time You Should Wash a Turkey Are you planning on washing that raw turkey before roasting it? You might want to think again. By Carl Hanson Updated September 16, 2021 CREDIT: MEREDITH According to a study by the food safety experts at the USDA, washing or rinsing raw turkey can put you at … Continue reading Do not wash poultry before cooking
Holiday traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels — 90% by car
Thanksgiving Travel Will Rebound To Pre-Pandemic Levels: AAA New York City's roads and airports likely will be jam packed with holiday travelers. Here's what to know if you're leaving the city. Matt Troutman,Patch Staff Posted Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 10:27 am ETReply Travel out of New York City this Thanksgiving could return to pre-pandemic levels, … Continue reading Holiday traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels — 90% by car
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