http://www.wsj.com/articles/why-dates-and-times-seem-to-lose-their-meaning-11665135002 Why Dates and Times Seem to Lose Their Meaning The Covid-19 pandemic and other traumatic events can cause days to blur, a sign of stress More than half of Americans experienced blurred time at least occasionally during the pandemic, one study found.PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES By Josh Zumbrun, Oct. 7, 2022 5:30 am ET The dates on … Continue reading Why dates and times seem to lose meaning (COVID time blurring)
How do you pronounce “Qatar”?
https://sports.yahoo.com/mystery-solved-how-to-pronounce-qatar-the-world-cup-host-whose-name-everybody-says-wrong-153024731-153025093.html? Mystery solved: How to pronounce Qatar, the World Cup host whose name everybody says wrong by: Henry Bushnell, Tue, November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM·4 min read Mystery solved: How to pronounce Qatar, the World Cup host whose name everybody says wrong by" Henry Bushnell Tue, November 1, 2022 at 11:30 AM·4 min read … Continue reading How do you pronounce “Qatar”?
Systemic abuse and misconduct throughout professional women’s soccer program in United States
https://apple.news/A7OG6rzm8RW-un97yiHGJGg U.S. Soccer investigation into women's game finds systemic abuse, misconduct Oct 3, 2022 Jeff CarlisleU.S. soccer correspondent for ESPN The independent investigation into player abuse in women's professional soccer found a long list of failures by National Women's Soccer League coaches and executives, as well as the United States Soccer Federation itself. "Our investigation … Continue reading Systemic abuse and misconduct throughout professional women’s soccer program in United States
Get ready to shiver while watching the World Cup you paid for
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/sep/17/world-cup-qatar-2022-oil-industry-energy-bill Cold comfort: get ready to shiver watching a World Cup you helped to pay for by Barney Ronay From the Premier League to the Qatar World Cup, football is inextricably linked to the oil industry with implications for all ‘The World Cup is a spectacle that is, in the end, being paid for through … Continue reading Get ready to shiver while watching the World Cup you paid for
USA roster prediction for 2022 World Cup: names that could feature in Qatar
http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/usa-roster-prediction-for-2022-world-cup-who-could-feature-in-qatar USA roster prediction for 2022 World Cup: Who could feature in Qatar? By DaMarcus Beasley @DamarcusBeasley Monday, Nov 7, 2022, 08:40 PM We are less than two weeks away from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar starting. The buzz surrounding this fall’s marquee event is growing – not just from the media, but the players as well. I … Continue reading USA roster prediction for 2022 World Cup: names that could feature in Qatar
Another perspective on inflation
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/02/opinion/inflation-prison.html GUEST ESSAY Prisoners Like Me Are Being Held Hostage to Price Hikes Nov. 2, 2022, 5:00 a.m. ET Credit...Nicole Rifkin By Patrick Irving Mr. Irving is an incarcerated writer. The hole in the sole of my shoe is a problem. The plastic bag I sandwich between my two best pairs of socks can do only so … Continue reading Another perspective on inflation
Plastic pollution may be meeting its match in a biological solution
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/plastic-pollution-may-met-match-saliva-wax-worms-rcna50838 Plastic pollution may have met its match: The saliva of wax worms Researchers said two enzymes identified in caterpillar saliva were found to rapidly and at room temperature degrade polyethylene, the world’s most widely used plastic. Oct. 5, 2022, 11:17 AM EDT By Reuters Two substances in the saliva of wax worms — moth larvae … Continue reading Plastic pollution may be meeting its match in a biological solution
Drought drops water level in the Mississippi to levels not seen for decades
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/03/us/mississippi-river-drought.html As Drought Drops Water Level in the Mississippi, Shipwrecks Surface and Worries Rise The river known for its vast reach and powerful currents has withered to levels not seen in decades, choking shipping lanes and endangering drinking water supplies. The wreckage of the Diamond Lady, what used to be a casino boat, is now … Continue reading Drought drops water level in the Mississippi to levels not seen for decades
The usual large screens in public places for the World Cup won’t be there — at least in much of France
https://www.espn.com/soccer/fifa-world-cup/story/4761146/qatar-world-cup-paris-becomes-latest-city-to-boycott-broadcasting-of-2022-tournament Qatar World Cup: Paris becomes latest city to boycott broadcasting of 2022 tournament Oct 4, 2022, Associated Press Paris will not broadcast World Cup matches on giant screens in public fan zones amid concerns over rights violations of migrant workers and the environmental impact of the tournament in Qatar. It follows similar moves by … Continue reading The usual large screens in public places for the World Cup won’t be there — at least in much of France
How the U.S. Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it
https://news.yahoo.com/how-the-supreme-court-could-break-the-internet-as-we-know-it-161539011.html How the Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it This article is right on point. Conservatives who want to guarantee themselves unfettered access to any social media platform will find themselves far more constrained by imposing liabilities on the forums that will force them to monitor everyone. by Mike Bebernes, Senior … Continue reading How the U.S. Supreme Court could break the internet as we know it
Lithium batteries, particularly in electric bikes and scooters, causing dangerous fires in NYC
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/nyc-fdny-fires-caused-by-batteries Why fires caused by batteries are a big concern in NYC By JENNIFER PELTZ PublishedNovember 7, 2022 9:48PM Updated November 8, 2022 5:23AM FDNY Associated Press FDNY warns of dangers of lithium batteries Once again, the FDNY is warning about the potential fire hazards posed by lithium-ion batteries, which are used in e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, phones, … Continue reading Lithium batteries, particularly in electric bikes and scooters, causing dangerous fires in NYC
How much Apple One will save you compared to subscribing individually to covered services
macdailynews.com/2022/11/04/heres-how-much-apple-one-can-save-you-vs-subscribing-to-individual-services/ Here’s how much Apple One can save you vs. subscribing to individual services Friday, November 4, 2022 1:01 pm1 Comment News Two years ago, Apple unveiled Apple One, the easiest way to get all of Apple’s subscription services in one simple plan, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and … Continue reading How much Apple One will save you compared to subscribing individually to covered services
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