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
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SW U.S. water supply being drained by foreign-owned farms feeding overseas cattle
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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”)
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
How to cook your baked potatoes — like the Brits do(!)
https://www.cubbyathome.com/the-secret-to-better-baked-potatoes-80022577? The Secret to Better Baked Potatoes? Cook Them Like the British Do. By Sheela Prakash Sheela PrakashSENIOR CONTRIBUTING FOOD EDITOR Sheela is the Senior Contributing Food Editor at Kitchn and the author of Mediterranean Every Day: Simple, Inspired Recipes for Feel-Good Food. She received her master's degree from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy and … Continue reading How to cook your baked potatoes — like the Brits do(!)
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