http://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/11/the-fascinating-backstory-of-king-charles-iii-and-environmental-crusading? The Fascinating Backstory of King Charles III and His (Sometimes Controversial) Environmental Crusading His entry into the movement might have started from the path the royals put him on, but early in his life, he sought out his own mentors. Now he’s one of the most influential thinkers on climate in the world. BY ERIN … Continue reading What is King Charles III’s history on climate issues (and does it matter)?
Month: October 2023
Non-alcoholic drinks gain strength as younger people drink less
Anyone familiar with the consequences of alcoholism or drunk driving can't help but be pleased by this SO LONG AS this move is chosen, not mandated. Remember, Prohibition didn't work. https://www.wsj.com/business/retail/non-alcoholic-beer-sales-alcohol-consumption-habits-aaa2e19c? Sobriety Is in, and Non-Alcoholic Beer Sales Are Soaring New, better-tasting zero-alcohol beers are experiencing explosive growth as alcohol consumption by young adults declines … Continue reading Non-alcoholic drinks gain strength as younger people drink less
Scorsese’s “Mean Streets” holds up after 50 years as rereleased
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/12/mean-streets-review-scorsese-gangster-sin-shame-robert-de-niro-harvey-keitel Mean Streets review – Scorsese’s miraculous early masterpiece is a blistering classic Rereleased for its 50th anniversary, this ultraviolent urban pastoral remains thrilling, sensual, dangerous and effortlessly fluent Peter Bradshaw, @PeterBradshaw1, published Thu 12 Oct 2023 Sin and shame are the driving forces of Martin Scorsese’s blistering early classic from 1973, now on rerelease … Continue reading Scorsese’s “Mean Streets” holds up after 50 years as rereleased
How you pay matters
Credit Card, PayPal or Cash App? How You Pay Matters A guide to weighing security, convenience and benefits of each payment option By Imani Moise, published on Aug. 8, 2023 5:30 am ET Various payment methods provide different conveniences, perks and protections from fraud. PHOTO: ISTOCK Buyers have more ways to pay for things than ever before: Apple Pay, Venmo, credit … Continue reading How you pay matters
How Taylor Swift’s concert movie scrambled (and saved) the fall movie season
https://apple.news/Aw_85cnyxRtWlQuTZeYsFQA How Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Film Scrambled (and Saved) the Fall Movie Season By Rebecca Rubin, Brent Lang, published in Variety on Oct 10, 2023 Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana Taylor Swift always knew her record-breaking Eras Tour wouldn’t be confined to the mega-sized stadiums she was selling out. And she was right: Her accompanying concert film … Continue reading How Taylor Swift’s concert movie scrambled (and saved) the fall movie season
Podiatrists share what they never do (and wish you’d stop doing)
http://www.huffpost.com/entry/podiatrists-foot-care-mistakes-avoid_l_64c07821e4b0dcb4cabaa750? Podiatrists Share What They'd Never Do (And Wish You Wouldn't Either) Experts weigh in on the behaviors to avoid to keep your feet and ankles healthy and functioning. By Caroline Bologna Aug 4, 2023, 05:45 AM EDT |Updated Aug 4, 2023 A few lifestyle habits can make or break your feet. Foot issues can be particularly … Continue reading Podiatrists share what they never do (and wish you’d stop doing)
Simply stunning wall desk
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2023/01/robert-van-embricqs-flow-wall-desk/ A Wooden Artwork Miraculously Unfurls into a Functional Desk Designed by Robert van Embricqs JANUARY 9, 2023 GRACE EBERT All images courtesy of Robert van Embricqs The surge in remote work during the last few years prompted Amsterdam-based designer Robert van Embricqs to rethink how conventional desks would impact a home’s atmosphere. He wanted to invite … Continue reading Simply stunning wall desk
Why aren’t kids in love with books any more? It’s not just the tech
http://www.theatlantic.com/books/archive/2023/03/children-reading-books-english-middle-grade/673457/ Why Kids Aren’t Falling in Love With Reading Hint: It’s not just the screens.By Katherine Marsh Hulton Archive / Getty MARCH 22, 2023 This article was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. These days, when … Continue reading Why aren’t kids in love with books any more? It’s not just the tech
How to get rid of songs stuck in your head aka earworms
https://www.wired.com/story/why-songs-get-stuck-in-your-head-how-to-stop-them/? AMY PATUREL SCIENCE JUL 15, 2023 7:00 AM Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head—and How to Stop Them Maybe it’s a commercial jingle, a TikTok song, or a new summer bop. Here’s how to trick your brain into hitting pause. AS I’M FOLDING laundry in the bedroom, daydreaming about bike rides, late-night swims, and … Continue reading How to get rid of songs stuck in your head aka earworms
Sleep this way to add five years to your life
https://apple.news/AUuWyPkLCQXyS2aaDDrlEJw Sleep this way to add almost 5 years to your life by Sandy LaMotte for CNN Health Updated 4:05 AM EST February 24, 2023 Sign up for CNN's Sleep, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide has helpful hints to achieve better sleep. Want to live longer? Then prioritize sleep in your life: Following … Continue reading Sleep this way to add five years to your life
Scientists have figured out (finally) how cats purr
https://apple.news/AiioSe86EReCfSEtaxxYJtA How Do Cats Purr? Scientists May Now Have an Answer Sarah Kuta for Smithsonian Magazine Published October 11, 2023 2:39 p.m. Because of their size, cats have relatively short vocal cords—so how are they able to produce such low-frequency sounds when purring? Pixabay Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ability to purr … Continue reading Scientists have figured out (finally) how cats purr
When do most people stop feeling young?
http://www.wsj.com/articles/millennials-turning-40-feeling-old-1df2c83b? The Age When You Stop Feeling Young Oldest millennials reach decade when people often start to notice signs of aging By Clare Ansberry, Updated May 5, 2023 4:00 pm ET ILLUSTRATION: VERONICA GRECH Millennials are starting to feel old. The first members of the millennial generation, often classified as those born between about 1980 and 1996, begin … Continue reading When do most people stop feeling young?
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