I personally find the restrictions imposed and proposed by Governor Santis' despicable. Free speech does not consist of telling teachers that they may not mention historical topics or those facts that children need as they develop from children into adults. These proposals (some of which have already been turned into law by his pet legislature) … Continue reading DeSantis seeks to impose limits on speech, teaching of history and biology, and more — is he a new Hitler?
Food prices aren’t up because of commodity prices or weather — sellers just want fatter profits
http://www.wsj.com/articles/food-prices-are-new-inflation-threat-for-governments-and-central-banks-969e7483 Food Prices Are New Inflation Threat for Governments and Central Banks With food commodity prices down, widening profit margins might explain why consumers are paying more Food makes up the largest share of households’ budgets in most countries.PHOTO: RICHARD B. LEVINE/ZUMA PRESS By Paul Hannon April 9, 2023 10:00 am ET Energy prices are falling back more … Continue reading Food prices aren’t up because of commodity prices or weather — sellers just want fatter profits
15 week (much less 6 weeks) abortion bans too early for many older mothers
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/health/15-week-abortion-ban-older-mothers.html An Abortion Ban With Unexpected Consequences for Older Mothers Older women are more likely to carry fetuses with genetic disorders that often can’t be detected until 15 weeks of pregnancy, beyond the limit set in a Senate proposal. Ashbey Beasley, in orange, a mother who found that her fetus had an anomaly after 16 … Continue reading 15 week (much less 6 weeks) abortion bans too early for many older mothers
Streaming April 14-16 while you avoid the heat and bad quality air
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/7-new-shows-and-movies-to-watch-this-weekend-on-netflix-hbo-max-and-disney-plus-april-14-16? 7 new shows and movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max and Disney Plus (April 14-16) By Kelly Woo published about 6 hours ago Barry, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Rennervations and more (Image credit: HBO) A big bouquet of fresh new shows and shows arrive this weekend to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus and other streaming … Continue reading Streaming April 14-16 while you avoid the heat and bad quality air
Useful allergy information from Zyrtec
I not only take Zyrtec myself every night during allergy season. I give my 12yo cat a half-pill as allergy tests and her reactions have proved that she's allergic to almost exactly the same things I am. I swear by it (and my emergency inhaler, asthma medication, year-round allergy medication, etc. -- wry smile). Here's … Continue reading Useful allergy information from Zyrtec
A sample of LA Times super newsletter on environmental issues that affect California and beyond
Dante Simonetti, associate director of UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management, explains the electrochemical reactor that kick-starts the first-of-its-kind carbon-removal process from seawater. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) Dante Simonetti, associate director of UCLA's Institute for Carbon Management, explains the electrochemical reactor that kick-starts the first-of-its-kind carbon-removal process from seawater. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles … Continue reading A sample of LA Times super newsletter on environmental issues that affect California and beyond
When someone you love is upset, ask “Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?”
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/07/well/emotions-support-relationships.html When Someone You Love Is Upset, Ask This One Question Offering support can be tricky, but experts say this technique helps. Credit...Illustration by Vanessa Saba; Photographs by Getty Images By Jancee Dunn April 7, 2023 You’re reading the Well newsletter, for Times subscribers only. Essential news and guidance to live your healthiest life. Last September, I … Continue reading When someone you love is upset, ask “Do you want to be helped, heard or hugged?”
Congressman Nadler and 240 Democratic members of Congress file amicus brief in support of mifepristone access
https://nadler.house.gov/news/email/show.aspx?ID=Y6MCQTA36P4PPQRV3N3EO55FLI NADLER FILES AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF MIFEPRISTONE ACCESS Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and 240 Democratic Members of Congress filed an amicus brief in the case Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. Texas in support of access to Mifepristone, a FDA-approved drug for use in medication abortion care and … Continue reading Congressman Nadler and 240 Democratic members of Congress file amicus brief in support of mifepristone access
Overdrive app shutting down May 1st but Libby does it all
https://www.engadget.com/e-book-library-app-overdrive-is-shutting-down-on-may-1st-194807737.html E-book library app OverDrive is shutting down on May 1st You can continue borrowing books by using Libby. OverDrive Igor Bonifacic|@igorbonifacic|March 28, 2023 3:48 PM OverDrive, the service you can use to borrow ebooks, audiobooks and other digital media from your local library, school or university, is shutting down. In a blog post spotted … Continue reading Overdrive app shutting down May 1st but Libby does it all
A small positive change — people giving up flying to save the planet
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/06/travel/travel-climate-no-fly-pledge.html The No-Jet Set: They’ve Given Up Flying to Save the Planet With airplanes producing a large amount of climate-warming emissions, a growing number of travelers are signing pledges to keep their journeys on the ground. Credit...Shout By Debra Kamin Feb. 6, 2023 These days, the skies don’t seem so inviting: Airfares are climbing. Passengers are fighting. Computer systems, … Continue reading A small positive change — people giving up flying to save the planet
Will farmers give up their cows for the planet? Perhaps not, unless government forces them
The Netherlands are an unlikely country to be a test site for the changes required of so-called advanced countries who are currently contributing the most to the climate crisis. This article talks about a fall-back in proposed nitrous oxide emissions that would mean farmers giving up their cows. Holland's very active international airport has been … Continue reading Will farmers give up their cows for the planet? Perhaps not, unless government forces them
Nathan Berman converting empty NYC downtown towers into homes
https://apple.news/A-BAwG7-dSOm-o5VcI4DNzw (photos and graphic material omitted) He Turned Wall Street Offices Into Homes. Now He Vows to Remake New York Metro Loft’s Nathan Berman takes on the risky business of converting empty downtown towers. Will it pay off? by Natalie Wong for Bloomberg News, published February 6, 2023 In the lobby of a downtown Manhattan tower, Nathan Berman … Continue reading Nathan Berman converting empty NYC downtown towers into homes
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