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Antarctica glaciers may be far more vulnerable than thought

Scientists are alarmed to find that there's warm water underneath Antarctica's most vulnerable, fastest melting glacier so that it will melt far sooner than thought. This means that the sea level may rise far more quickly than anticipaterd. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-thwaites-melting-scientists-warm-water-antarctica-doomsday-glacier/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a Scientists alarmed to discover warm water at "vital point" beneath Antarctica's "doomsday glacier" By Sophie Lewis … Continue reading Antarctica glaciers may be far more vulnerable than thought →

A few movies you may have missed this year

There are always a few movies that don't get much attention that are actually worth your time. Here are five of them. https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2489455/5-great-movies-from-the-past-year-people-basically-ignored 5 Great Movies From The Past Year People Basically Ignored Mike Reyes Jan. 31. 2020 5:44 PM 2019 was a pretty stacked year for films, with a distinctive class of those currently … Continue reading A few movies you may have missed this year →

How much sleep do you need? And can you catch up on the weekend?

This article doesn't contain much that's new but it's always good to be reminded of the obvious -- adults need to sleep 7-9 hours a night, sleeping less than 5 hours a night makes you less effective, and you can't catch up on lost sleep by sleeping in -- but it's well presented and a … Continue reading How much sleep do you need? And can you catch up on the weekend? →

No such thing as one cure for the climate crisis — even trees

The easy recourse on any complex problem is to pick a solution that's supposed to solve everything. Planting trees is the current fashion. There's not doubt that planting trees is helpful and provides many benefits. Unfortunately, however, it's not a get-out-of-jail card that allows humanity to continue taking fossil fuels out of the ground or … Continue reading No such thing as one cure for the climate crisis — even trees →

Women just can’t win — makeup alone promotes misogyny

This is simply depressing. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/01/study-too-much-makeup-women-misogyny? All it takes for a woman to be reduced to an object is too much eyeliner Arwa Mahdawi A new study finds women who wear heavy makeup are perceived as less competent. Perhaps it’s time to make our own rules Sat 1 Feb 2020 09.00 EST Last modified on Sat 1 … Continue reading Women just can’t win — makeup alone promotes misogyny →

This Artificial Kidney Eliminates The Need For Kidney Dialysis

Wouldn't this be wonderful?? [from website] World's first artificial kidney has been developed by scientists and it could end the need for kidney dialysis with zero rejection rate. — Read on wonderfulengineering.com/this-artificial-kidney-eliminates-the-need-for-kidney-dialysis/

Tax system favoring Central Park Co-ops and Brooklyn Brownstones could end

New York has a crazy real estate tax system. Given the recent hit to sales of higher/priced real estate from other revisions, I question the likelihood of this being implemented. [header from source] New York has a crazy real estate tax system. property taxes, long considered inequitable, could face a big overhaul under a plan … Continue reading Tax system favoring Central Park Co-ops and Brooklyn Brownstones could end →

Frightening article about the effect of an acquittal

In general, outside the environmental activity area, I’ve avoided political posts. But this article does a superb job of summing up the consequences of acquitting Donald J. Trump under the legal theories espoused during the trial. Democracy, and its separation of powers, in the United States will — and I mean this literally — will … Continue reading Frightening article about the effect of an acquittal →

Isn’t it time you switched from the email provider you have?

For what it's worth, I have Gmail. Yes, there are privacy concerns and I have to check my options fairly regularly. Overall, however, I am quite happy with it. Switch From Your Internet Provider’s Email to Something Better When you signed up for internet access, you probably got an email address. That’s fine, but you … Continue reading Isn’t it time you switched from the email provider you have? →

Medicare Policy May Cut Physical Therapy in Skilled Nursing Facilities

A new Medicare policy and payment model may cut physical therapy for some patients. Here's how to advocate for yourself or a loved one. — Read on http://www.nextavenue.org/medicare-policy-physical-therapy/