http://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/full-time-reviewed-a-hectic-thriller-of-everyday-life “Full Time,” Reviewed: A Hectic Thriller of Everyday Life Éric Gravel’s drama of a French commuter’s tight scheduling probes the political and emotional essence of work. By Richard Brody February 23, 2023 I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a movie that takes mass transit as seriously as does “Full Time,” a drama set in and … Continue reading A movie to search for: “Full Time”
Month: September 2023
World’s most densely populated cities (no U.S. city in the top 50)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/26/most-populous-city-in-world/10427581002/ 75,000 people per square mile? These are the most densely populated cities in the world Elzy Kolb for 24/7 Wall Street, published September 26, 2022 Americans living in big cities like New York or Los Angeles are familiar with the stress of overcrowded streets and sidewalks and the lack of parking. It’s nearly impossible … Continue reading World’s most densely populated cities (no U.S. city in the top 50)
How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/well/family/alzheimers-talk-caregivers.html How to Talk to Someone With Alzheimer’s The family of the celebrity zookeeper Jack Hanna is speaking publicly about the difficulties communicating with him now that he has Alzheimer’s. Experts say that such interactions take patience and sensitivity. Credit...Getty By Catherine Pearson June 23, 2023Updated 2:56 p.m. ET The family of Jack Hanna, the celebrity zookeeper … Continue reading How to talk to someone with Alzheimer’s
Trending life hacks that might make your life easier
https://www.lifehackguru.com/? [have removed the hacks that work only if you buy a gadget] 43 [or so] Genius Life Hacks That Make Life So Much Easier by Ashley Disanto, published June 20, 2023 Life can be hectic, leaving little time to take care of ourselves, our homes, and our responsibilities. But don't worry - our life … Continue reading Trending life hacks that might make your life easier
Forgotten history of cats in the navy
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/cats-ships-navy-history HISTORY & CULTURE The forgotten history of cats in the navy Sailors embraced their feline colleagues, giving them tiny uniforms and their very own hammocks. But cats are natural outlaws—so it couldn’t last forever. Arthur Pidgeon, center, and other U.K. Royal Navy sailors pose by a rum barrel in 1914 with the ship cats … Continue reading Forgotten history of cats in the navy
U.S. imports of “blood teak” from Myanmar continue deforestation and how it supports military regime
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/16/myanmar-teak-wood-import-sanctions US imports of ‘blood teak’ from Myanmar continue despite sanctions The harvesting of the luxury wood contributes to deforestation and profits from its sale support the country’s military regime Lauren Aratani, Tue 16 May 2023 00.01 EDT Thousands of tons of timber from Myanmar have continued to be imported into the US, despite government … Continue reading U.S. imports of “blood teak” from Myanmar continue deforestation and how it supports military regime
House-hunting on Mars has begun
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/science/mars-caves-astronauts.html House-Hunting on Mars Has Already Started Researchers identified nine caves on the red planet that might make suitable shelters for future astronauts. A detail of the Deuteronilus Mensae region of Mars where researchers on Earth found a number of caves that could be suitable dwellings for future human visitors.Credit...NASA/JPL/University of Arizona By Katherine Kornei Published Oct. … Continue reading House-hunting on Mars has begun
Women returning to hormonal birth control despite risks due to fall of Roe and risk of sexual assault
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/21/roe-reversal-dobbs-decision-birth-control The people turning to birth control after the fall of Roe: ‘I feel a little safer’ More people are feeling backed into a corner after the supreme court struck down the nationwide right to abortion last year Ema O'Connor, published Wed 21 Jun 2023 08.00 EDT The last thing Jana wanted was to go … Continue reading Women returning to hormonal birth control despite risks due to fall of Roe and risk of sexual assault
Storing your onions in this could have some unexpected benefits
http://www.allrecipes.com/article/tiktok-shower-onions/? Storing Your Onions in This Room Could Have Some Unexpected Benefits Is it weird? Yes, but it's also useful. By Aly Walansky, published on March 16, 2021 00:36 00:36 Storing Your Onions in This Room Could Have Some Unexpected Benefits Is it weird? Yes, but it's also useful. TikTok has gotten incredibly popular in recent … Continue reading Storing your onions in this could have some unexpected benefits
A heart-felt apology from a business matters
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sorry-graza-olive-oil-apology-11673476845? What Happened When the Olive-Oil Startup Apologized The CEO told 35,544 customers he was sorry. It worked. KELSEY MCCLELLAN FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL By Ben CohenFollow Jan. 12, 2023 5:30 am ET Andrew Benin wrote the email in a few hours and didn’t bother proofreading or showing a draft to anyone before he sent it to 35,544 … Continue reading A heart-felt apology from a business matters
Can scientists save the world’s smallest rabbit?
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/can-scientists-save-worlds-tiniest-rabbit-180981306/? PLANET POSITIVE A Smithsonian magazine special report SCIENCE | JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 Can Scientists Save the World’s Tiniest Rabbit? In Washington State, the race is on to save a diminutive bunny as wildfires threaten its already shrinking habitat The Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit relies on sagebrush for food and shelter, but the shrub has nearly disappeared. It's also slow … Continue reading Can scientists save the world’s smallest rabbit?
Climate change facts for the young
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/opinion/books-children-climate-change.html OPINION GUEST ESSAY Only One State in America Includes the Study of Climate Change for All Grades June 19, 2023 Credit...Elizabeth Sallee Bauer/Gallery Stock Give this article 304 By Margaret Renkl Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Sign up for the Opinion Today … Continue reading Climate change facts for the young
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