My gay friends will know this well. I did not so am posting it here as rank discrimination in an era where HIV status, properly treated, means so little. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/nov/30/hiv-criminal-laws-us-aids-discrimination ‘I lost my retirement, my career, my home’: the HIV laws still criminalising Americans Activists in Manhattan demonstrate against criminal laws based on HIV status … Continue reading Being HIV positive can be a criminal offense in the U.S.
Month: December 2022
Fruitcake can be delicious rather than a brick
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/dining/fruitcake-recipe.html Fruitcake Is Delicious, and This Recipe Proves It Claire Saffitz’s version skips the long aging process, baking up in a day, and doubles down on deliciousness. This one-day fruitcake is no joke.Credit...Bobbi Lin for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Rebecca Jurkevich. Prop Stylist: Christina Lane. By Claire Saffitz Nov. 28, 2022 What would the … Continue reading Fruitcake can be delicious rather than a brick
One doctor recommends lifesaving Apple Watch to every patient over 60
I've fallen myself and am over 60 and agree that the Apple Watch was a true blessing each time. The only downside is that the Apple Watch requires charging daily which is sometimes too much of a task to remember for the oldest elderly. I look forward to the day when Apple provides at least … Continue reading One doctor recommends lifesaving Apple Watch to every patient over 60
Sustainable fashion is now a thing
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/30/fashion/fashion-laws-regulations.html The New Laws Trying to Take the Anxiety Out of Shopping Fashion can’t stop talking about sustainability. Now it may have to put more money where its mouth is, as regulators set their sights on the industry. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer for The New York Times By Elizabeth Paton Published Sept. 30, 2022Updated Oct. 3, 2022, 5:10 … Continue reading Sustainable fashion is now a thing
A cruise destination not yet fully exploited — the Great Lakes
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/13/travel/lake-superior-cruise-ships.html Lake Superior Is Cold, Sparsely Settled and Known for Bad Weather. Perfect for Cruising, Some Say. As cruising picks up, one small Wisconsin port weighs the pros and cons of more ships and their impact on the town and the environment. Tourists enjoy the town of Bayfield, Wis., which is attracting passengers from the … Continue reading A cruise destination not yet fully exploited — the Great Lakes
Who will care for “kinless” seniors”?
Paula Span has written on this topic for decades highlighting the very real, and largely ignored problems of the elderly. The assumption that family will be there to care for you is simply useless these days. She writes here, again, with great pathos and care. ww.nytimes.com/2022/12/03/health/elderly-living-alone.html THE NEW OLD AGE Who Will Care for ‘Kinless’ … Continue reading Who will care for “kinless” seniors”?
Conquering the shoulderless demon Chesapeake Bay Bridge
http://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/10/24/damon-young-conquered-demon-chesapeake-bay-bridge/ I conquered the shoulderless demon named the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Perspective byContributing columnist | October 24, 2022 at 10:47 a.m. EDT You know that feeling of technological dominion when you use Waze or some other navigation app, and you beat the projected arrival time? I felt this way a few weeks ago, when driving 90 … Continue reading Conquering the shoulderless demon Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Let fallen leaves lie for healthier lawn and planet
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/24/let-fallen-leaves-lie-gardeners-in-netherlands-town-urged-eindhoven Let fallen leaves lie, gardeners in Netherlands town urged Allowing autumn leaves in parks and gardens to decompose boosts insect and soil health, says Eindhoven council Leaving fallen leaves can boost biodiversity, reduce weeds and the need for watering in the summer. Photograph: Riccardo Fabi/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Senay Boztas, Mon 24 Oct 2022 05.43 EDT A municipality … Continue reading Let fallen leaves lie for healthier lawn and planet
Women’s World Cup 2023 preview from a British perspective
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/22/womens-world-cup-2023-the-complete-group-by-group-preview Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete group-by-group preview England will be delighted with a kind draw in Group D while the USA replay the 2019 final with the Netherlands The USA will hope to be celebrating once again when they face the Netherlands in Group E. Photograph: Ian Langsdon/EPA Suzanne Wrack, @SuzyWrack, Sat 22 Oct … Continue reading Women’s World Cup 2023 preview from a British perspective
More Americans fighting health issues related to fungi
http://www.wsj.com/articles/deadly-fungi-are-infecting-more-americans-11666568576? Deadly Fungi Are Infecting More Americans Drugmakers pursue stronger, less toxic treatments as fungal infections rise Candida auris fungi, pictured in a petri dish, appear to have adapted to warmer temperatures, making them better suited to surviving inside humans. PICTURE ALLIANCE VIA GETTY IMAGES By Dominique Mosbergen, Oct. 24, 2022 5:30 am ET It wasn’t the … Continue reading More Americans fighting health issues related to fungi
Ian proved how using solar energy can protect Florida communities
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/02/us/solar-babcock-ranch-florida-hurricane-ian-climate/index.html This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage By Rachel Ramirez, CNN, Updated 11:53 AM EDT, Sun October 2, 2022 The Babcock Ranch solar array, which is run by Florida Power and Light.Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesCNN — Anthony Grande moved away from Fort Myers three years ago … Continue reading Ian proved how using solar energy can protect Florida communities
5 Distinct styles have developed among World Cup knockout teams
http://www.wsj.com/articles/world-cup-round-of-16-usa-france-brazil-netherlands-11670018701 The Clash of Styles That Will Define the World Cup Knockout Rounds After years of conformity, international soccer is going through an unflattening. The 16 remaining teams fall into five distinct categories. From left to right, Japan’s Hidemasa Morita, England’s Marcus Rashford and Spain’s Pedri JEAN CATUFFE/LPS/ZUMA PRESS, CARL RECINE/REUTERS, MARCIO MACHADO/SPORT PRESS PHOTO/ZUMA PRESS … Continue reading 5 Distinct styles have developed among World Cup knockout teams
Abycats' Thoughts 