Paula Span has written on this topic for decades highlighting the very real, and largely ignored problems of the elderly. The assumption that family will be there to care for you is simply useless these days. She writes here, again, with great pathos and care. ww.nytimes.com/2022/12/03/health/elderly-living-alone.html THE NEW OLD AGE Who Will Care for ‘Kinless’ … Continue reading Who will care for “kinless” seniors”?
Conquering the shoulderless demon Chesapeake Bay Bridge
http://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2022/10/24/damon-young-conquered-demon-chesapeake-bay-bridge/ I conquered the shoulderless demon named the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Perspective byContributing columnist | October 24, 2022 at 10:47 a.m. EDT You know that feeling of technological dominion when you use Waze or some other navigation app, and you beat the projected arrival time? I felt this way a few weeks ago, when driving 90 … Continue reading Conquering the shoulderless demon Chesapeake Bay Bridge
Let fallen leaves lie for healthier lawn and planet
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/24/let-fallen-leaves-lie-gardeners-in-netherlands-town-urged-eindhoven Let fallen leaves lie, gardeners in Netherlands town urged Allowing autumn leaves in parks and gardens to decompose boosts insect and soil health, says Eindhoven council Leaving fallen leaves can boost biodiversity, reduce weeds and the need for watering in the summer. Photograph: Riccardo Fabi/NurPhoto/Rex/Shutterstock Senay Boztas, Mon 24 Oct 2022 05.43 EDT A municipality … Continue reading Let fallen leaves lie for healthier lawn and planet
Women’s World Cup 2023 preview from a British perspective
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/oct/22/womens-world-cup-2023-the-complete-group-by-group-preview Women’s World Cup 2023: the complete group-by-group preview England will be delighted with a kind draw in Group D while the USA replay the 2019 final with the Netherlands The USA will hope to be celebrating once again when they face the Netherlands in Group E. Photograph: Ian Langsdon/EPA Suzanne Wrack, @SuzyWrack, Sat 22 Oct … Continue reading Women’s World Cup 2023 preview from a British perspective
More Americans fighting health issues related to fungi
http://www.wsj.com/articles/deadly-fungi-are-infecting-more-americans-11666568576? Deadly Fungi Are Infecting More Americans Drugmakers pursue stronger, less toxic treatments as fungal infections rise Candida auris fungi, pictured in a petri dish, appear to have adapted to warmer temperatures, making them better suited to surviving inside humans. PICTURE ALLIANCE VIA GETTY IMAGES By Dominique Mosbergen, Oct. 24, 2022 5:30 am ET It wasn’t the … Continue reading More Americans fighting health issues related to fungi
Ian proved how using solar energy can protect Florida communities
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/02/us/solar-babcock-ranch-florida-hurricane-ian-climate/index.html This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage By Rachel Ramirez, CNN, Updated 11:53 AM EDT, Sun October 2, 2022 The Babcock Ranch solar array, which is run by Florida Power and Light.Jeff Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group/Getty ImagesCNN — Anthony Grande moved away from Fort Myers three years ago … Continue reading Ian proved how using solar energy can protect Florida communities
5 Distinct styles have developed among World Cup knockout teams
http://www.wsj.com/articles/world-cup-round-of-16-usa-france-brazil-netherlands-11670018701 The Clash of Styles That Will Define the World Cup Knockout Rounds After years of conformity, international soccer is going through an unflattening. The 16 remaining teams fall into five distinct categories. From left to right, Japan’s Hidemasa Morita, England’s Marcus Rashford and Spain’s Pedri JEAN CATUFFE/LPS/ZUMA PRESS, CARL RECINE/REUTERS, MARCIO MACHADO/SPORT PRESS PHOTO/ZUMA PRESS … Continue reading 5 Distinct styles have developed among World Cup knockout teams
Protected pathways for wild animals may help them survive — an example
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/dec/03/how-patch-of-land-landmark-bill-could-save-florida-panthers-aoe How a landmark bill and a small patch of land could save Florida’s panthers The Recovering America’s Wildlife Act would provide $1.3bn annually for wildlife and could speed up completion of a crucial wildlife corridor in one US state Fewer than 250 of Florida’s panthers remain in the wild, according to officials. Photograph: Florida Fish … Continue reading Protected pathways for wild animals may help them survive — an example
Amazon changes lending, return and other rules for Kindle users
bookriot.com/amazon-changes-kindle-ebook-return-policy/ AMAZON CHANGES KINDLE EBOOK RETURN POLICY, ENDS LENDING BETWEEN KINDLE USERS, AND MORE Susie Dumond, Oct 19, 2022 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon has been quietly making a series of changes to their Kindle policies regarding ebook returns, lending between users, … Continue reading Amazon changes lending, return and other rules for Kindle users
Another of those distinctly urban stories — NYC can collectors
nypost.com/2022/09/17/how-new-yorkers-make-up-to-1k-a-day-by-collecting-cans/ How New Yorkers make up to $1K a day by collecting cans off the streets By Michael Kaplan September 17, 2022 11:01am Updated These New Yorkers pay their bills, support their families and even help put their kids through college by collecting cans. MORE ON:RECYCLING Fall for Thousand Fell, the recycled shoes you should know about … Continue reading Another of those distinctly urban stories — NYC can collectors
The Guardian and the NY Times describe how the U.S. can beat the Dutch team at 10am EST today
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/01/the-netherlands-usas-world-cup-opponents-and-how-to-beat-them The U.S. Met Expectations in the Group Stage. Now, It Hopes to Exceed Them. The Americans face the Dutch as underdogs Saturday. But as the U.S. captain, Tyler Adams, said about this World Cup, “A lot of teams that might be underdogs in these games have come out on top.” “We’ve been watching Holland … Continue reading The Guardian and the NY Times describe how the U.S. can beat the Dutch team at 10am EST today
Pay attention to old sci-fi scenarios of doom – a few could happen
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/31/artificial-intelligence-worst-case-scenario-extinction/ Opinion How AI could accidentally extinguish humankind By Émile P. Torres, August 31, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Émile P. Torres is a philosopher and historian of global catastrophic risk. People are bad at predicting the future. Where are our flying cars? Why are there no robot butlers? And why can’t I take a vacation on … Continue reading Pay attention to old sci-fi scenarios of doom – a few could happen
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