https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/dec/31/waste-colonialism-countries-grapple-with-wests-unwanted-plastic ‘Waste colonialism’: world grapples with west’s unwanted plastic Germany and UK are big exporters of plastic, much of which lies rotting in ports in Turkey, Vietnam and other countries In May, Greenpeace investigators found plastic packaging from UK, German and global food and drinks brands and supermarkets dumped in Adana, Turkey. Photograph: Caner Ozkan/Greenpeace/PA Ruth … Continue reading Waste colonialism: world grappling with West’s unwanted plastic
Month: January 2022
What you didn’t know about NYC’s new Mayor Eric Adams
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/i0xwr/new-nyc-mayor-eric-adams-has-long-history-of-making-odd-choices? New NYC Mayor Eric Adams Has Long History Of Making Odd Choices Eric Adams leaves New Yorkers asking questions. Among them, what's wrong with olive oil? And, what kind of booze does he drown rats with? Kathleen Culliton,Patch Contributing Writer Posted Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 3:08 pm ETReplies (7) And where did he get that … Continue reading What you didn’t know about NYC’s new Mayor Eric Adams
Newly effective laws affecting New Yorkers and those in NYC
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/i0vqu/new-nyc-laws-that-could-impact-you-in-2022? New NYC Laws That Could Impact You In 2022 From legal weed to a styrofoam ban to new protections for delivery workers, here are the city and state-level laws taking effect in 2022. Nick Garber andAlex Costello,Patch Staff Posted Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 10:58 am ETReplies (10) Scores of new laws that were passed in recent … Continue reading Newly effective laws affecting New Yorkers and those in NYC
What will happen to forests in a warming world?
https://sponsored.chronicle.com/predicting-the-fate-of-forests-in-a-warmer-world/index.html [beautiful if you click thru] When global leaders convened in Paris in 2015, they agreed to cut their greenhouse emissions enough to try and limit global warming to 1.5℃. Yet as they gather again at the United Nations’ COP 26 climate meetings in Glasgow, they are not even close to meeting that target.1Emissions have … Continue reading What will happen to forests in a warming world?
NYC residents handling omicron contagion with usual perseverance, actions and attitudes
Will Omicron Meet Its Match in the Perseverance of New Yorkers? A new variant is surging, but vaccination rates are high, face masks are ubiquitous and residents are finding ways to soldier on. New Yorkers, with some of the highest vaccination rates in the country, have also perfected the art of lounging and socializing al … Continue reading NYC residents handling omicron contagion with usual perseverance, actions and attitudes
2021’s top super-heroes, ranked
https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2021/12/30/best-superhero-perfomances-2021/ [you'll have to click thru for the photos] Hollywood’s top 12 superhero performances of the year, ranked By David Betancourt and Michael Cavna December 30, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EST Hollywood’s superhero franchises survived and then thrived in this year of coronavirus variants — whether fans were huddled at home while watching Marvel and DC’s streaming titles, or eventually venturing … Continue reading 2021’s top super-heroes, ranked
Reminder that a successful marriage requires being there/showing up
I love this explanation of how a man who has personally been very successful made the decision that maintaining his marriage, and supporting Serena Williams, had equal (if not greater) importance to his own career. https://www.glamour.com/story/alexis-ohanian-serena-williams-successful-marriage Alexis Ohanian on the Secret to His Marriage to Serena Williams: ‘You Have to Show Up’ Alexis Ohanian is … Continue reading Reminder that a successful marriage requires being there/showing up
Best movies of 2021 that you didn’t see
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/dec/30/best-movies-of-2021-you-didnt-see? The best movies of 2021 … that you didn’t see Guardian writers pick their favourite hidden gems from the year including a jumpy supernatural thriller and a tender queer romance The Night House, Identifying Features and Riders of Justice: films worth watching. Photograph: Film still Simran Hans, Jordan Hoffman, Radheyan Simonpillai, Adrian Horton, Steve Rose, Pamela Hutchinson, Lisa Wong Macabasco, Benjamin Lee, Peter … Continue reading Best movies of 2021 that you didn’t see
Why Apple thinks you should switch to its map app
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/12/22/apple-execs-explain-why-you-should-use-apple-maps-over-competitors? [click thru for 49 thoughtful comments] Apple execs explain why you should use Apple Maps over competitors Mike Peterson | Dec 22, 2021 49 CommentsFacebook Twitter Reddit AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. A pair … Continue reading Why Apple thinks you should switch to its map app
Best movies of 2021 (according to the reviewers at the NY Times)
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/movies/best-movies.html? Best Movies of 2021 Even when a film wasn’t great, filmgoing was. But there were some truly wonderful releases, ranging from music docs and musicals to westerns and the just plain weird. By A.O. Scott and Manohla Dargis Published Dec. 6, 2021 Updated Dec. 21, 2021 A.O. SCOTT The 10 Best Arguments for the Importance of Movies This year, … Continue reading Best movies of 2021 (according to the reviewers at the NY Times)
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