http://www.cnn.com/2022/11/05/us/arizona-water-foreign-owned-farms-climate/index.html The sprawling alfalfa fields of Al Dahra Farms dwarf the town of Wenden, Arizona.Rebecca Noble for CNN Wells are running dry in drought-weary Southwest as foreign-owned farms guzzle water to feed cattle overseas By Ella Nilsen, CNN; Photographs by Rebecca Noble for CNN Updated 3:02 AM EST, Sun November 27, 2022 La Paz County, ArizonaCNN — … Continue reading SW U.S. water supply being drained by foreign-owned farms feeding overseas cattle
Month: March 2023
Best alternatives if leaving Twitter
9to5mac.com/2022/11/11/best-twitter-alternatives/ Thinking about leaving Twitter? Here are the best alternatives Arin Waichulis - Nov. 11th 2022 8:33 am PT @arinwaichulis Amidst the layoffs, verification changes, notable executive departures, a fleeting ads business, and the undeniable dumpster fire that is Twitter right now, many users are seeking alternative platforms, and rightfully so. If you’re looking to do the same, … Continue reading Best alternatives if leaving Twitter
Maintaining mental agility with age
http://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/neuroscience-intelligence-focus-mental-agility-aging-stay-smarter-as-you-age.html Neuroscience Says Maintaining Lifelong Intelligence, Focus, and Mental Agility Comes Down to the Rule of 3 Your brain naturally 'rewires' itself as you age. But it doesn't have to, at least not as quickly. BY JEFF HADEN, CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, INC.@JEFF_HADEN Illustration: Getty Images We all thought Derek (not his real name, for reasons that will soon … Continue reading Maintaining mental agility with age
Alternative energy produces jobs in town once reliant on fossil fuel jobs
http://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-york-town-once-thrived-on-fossil-fuels-now-wind-energy-is-giving-a-lift-d693433a? A New York Town Once Thrived on Fossil Fuels. Now, Wind Energy Is Giving a Lift. Wellsville, a 20th-century boomtown with a refinery, gets a second act making parts for wind turbines A nationwide push toward renewable energy has brought new jobs to Wellsville, N.Y., a town of 7,000 about 80 miles south of … Continue reading Alternative energy produces jobs in town once reliant on fossil fuel jobs
The blade runners powering a wind farm in West Virginia
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/11/28/the-blade-runners-powering-a-wind-farm Click thru to see the action in these shots. Very impressive. THE BLADE RUNNERS POWERING A WIND FARM In West Virginia, a crew of five watches over twenty-three giant turbines. Photography by Philip Montgomery November 21, 2022 The Pinnacle wind-power plant extends for roughly four miles in the northeastern corner of West Virginia. Twenty-three turbines … Continue reading The blade runners powering a wind farm in West Virginia
Dogs may truly KNOW when we need them most
http://www.cnn.com/2022/11/11/health/grief-dogs-support-wellness/index.html It feels like dogs know just when we need them most. Well, they might, experts say By Madeline Holcombe, CNN Updated 8:23 PM EST, Fri November 11, 2022 When you have a strong bond with your dog, it can often intuit your feelings — and offer you support, experts said.Adobe Stock Editor’s Note: Sign up for … Continue reading Dogs may truly KNOW when we need them most
Like to watch local sports games? Cord cutters affecting future costs
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-americans-watch-local-sports-is-about-to-change-as-cable-bundles-unravel-5f896013 The Way Americans Watch Local Sports Is About to Change Once thriving, the regional-sports TV industry is suffering as cable bundles unravel The fortunes of MLB players are tied to team revenues, and players are closely watching any changes to sports TV.PHOTO: CHARLIE RIEDEL/ASSOCIATED PRESS By Joe Flint, Sarah Krouse, Alexander Gladstone and Lindsey Adler Updated March 10, 2023 … Continue reading Like to watch local sports games? Cord cutters affecting future costs
People finally considering climate change when deciding where to retire
I remember believing that severe climate crisis effects wouldn't be felt until after I was dead. Well, I'm not planning on dying soon and I think anyone not taking climate changes into account is being foolish. Who wants to find a new place to live when you're 80? http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/18/business/where-to-retire-climate-change.html ‘Do You Really Want to Rebuild … Continue reading People finally considering climate change when deciding where to retire
A movie that’s been under the radar may be just what you want to watch
whenthingsgopop.com/2022/08/27/three-thousand-years-of-longing-review/ The Whimsical ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’ Pushes Cynicism Aside Three Thousand Years of Longing requires a leap of faith. In today’s landscape rife with cynicism and irreverence, George Miller’s film asks its audience to put that aside for the sake of a budding romance between two unlikely souls: Alithea (Tilda Swinton), a lonely but … Continue reading A movie that’s been under the radar may be just what you want to watch
Silicon Valley bank failure shows the system works — here are its lessons to its unique facts
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/11/technology/silicon-valley-bank-failure-lessons.html 3 Lessons From Silicon Valley Bank’s Failure Here’s one takeaway: The bank’s extremely online clientele may have contributed to its downfall. The Silicon Valley Bank headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif., on Friday. The bank had a gold-plated reputation inside the Silicon Valley start-up scene.Credit...Jim Wilson/The New York Times By Kevin Roose March 11, 2023, 3:32 p.m. … Continue reading Silicon Valley bank failure shows the system works — here are its lessons to its unique facts
To warm the cockles of your heart (related to “Banshees of Inisherin”)
*The term warm the cockles of one's heart dates back to the mid-1600s, a time when scientific texts were often written in Latin. The Latin term cochleae cordis means ventricles of the heart, and most probably, the word cochleae was corrupted as cockles. https://grammarist.com/idiom/warm-the-cockles-of-ones-heart/I absolutely love what I grew up calling Aran Isle sweaters and have … Continue reading To warm the cockles of your heart (related to “Banshees of Inisherin”)
Krugman opinion piece describes how walkable cities develop and their benefits
I lived in Boston decades ago and loved being able to walk to get milk, to go to a concert, to pick up a library book. When it was time to think about retirement I looked for something similar (but with less snow) and found myself on NYC's Upper West Side, the neighborhood described below … Continue reading Krugman opinion piece describes how walkable cities develop and their benefits
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