http://www.6sqft.com/manhattan-officials-renew-push-for-new-hells-kitchen-subway-station/ Manhattan officials renew push for new Hell’s Kitchen subway station POSTED ON THU, AUGUST 11, 2022BY AARON GINSBURG VIEW PHOTO IN GALLERY Photo by Jenna Day on Unsplash The plan to extend the 7 train to the far west side of Manhattan announced more than a decade ago included building a subway station in Hell’s Kitchen. But because … Continue reading Manhattan officials renew push for new Hell’s Kitchen subway station
The shelters are full — it’s not too late for a pandemic puppy/kitten
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/08/choosing-pet-happiness/619663/ Which Pet Will Make You Happiest? A pandemic puppy can increase your well-being—if you choose one for the right reasons.By Arthur C. Brooks Jan Buchczik AUGUST 5, 2021 “How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Despite early-pandemic predictions of a deep, prolonged recession, much of … Continue reading The shelters are full — it’s not too late for a pandemic puppy/kitten
Bad habits when charging iPhones
http://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/charging-your-iphone-the-wrong-way-break-these-habits-right-now/ Charging Your iPhone the Wrong Way? Break These Habits Right Now These tips and tricks can help you charge your iPhone faster. Nelson Aguilar Aug. 16, 2022 6:00 a.m. PT Charging your iPhone isn't as straightforward as plugging it in -- as much as it seems like it should be. The most common way of charging … Continue reading Bad habits when charging iPhones
“Bear” a gritty fairy tale of cooking and grief
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-bear-is-a-gritty-fairy-tale-of-cooking-and-grief “The Bear” Is a Gritty Fairy Tale of Cooking and Grief In FX’s excellent new series, the chefs at a Chicago hot-beef restaurant struggle to maintain a little pilot light of hope. By Helen Rosner July 22, 2022 The excellent new FX show “The Bear” takes place in a type of restaurant that only exists … Continue reading “Bear” a gritty fairy tale of cooking and grief
Supreme Court opinion limiting EPA’s actions to address climate change will affect children most
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/09/opinion/environment/climate-change-supreme-court-epa-children-health.html? The Supreme Court Dealt a Terrible Blow to Children’s Health July 9, 2022 Credit...David Huang By Frederica Perera and Kari Nadeau Dr. Perera and Dr. Nadeau are professors who study the health effects of air pollution on children. Climate change and air pollution — both largely driven by fossil fuel emissions — inflict a huge toll on … Continue reading Supreme Court opinion limiting EPA’s actions to address climate change will affect children most
NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/nyregion/open-streets-nyc.html How New York City Lost 63 Miles of Pedestrian-Friendly ‘Open Streets’ The program, which was made permanent last year, gave New Yorkers more public spaces, but is retreating in many areas. Community advocates hope to stop that slide. A bouncy house last month on an open street in New York City. Some of the … Continue reading NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
Nuclear energy may be returning rather than becoming obsolete
http://www.wsj.com/articles/germany-to-keep-last-three-nuclear-power-plants-running-in-policy-u-turn-11660661914 Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear-Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn Move prompted by the mounting economic war with Russia marks the first departure from a two-decade policy to abandon nuclear energy The Isar nuclear-power plant in Essenbach, Germany, is one of the last nuclear plants still operating in the country. PHOTO: ALEXANDRA BEIER/GETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Nuclear energy may be returning rather than becoming obsolete
Builder with 40 years experience lists changed needed to have more starter homes built
https://apple.news/A0wMktPiSTA-vwMj3RboPsQ I’ve Been Building Homes for 40 Years, and Here’s What Has to Change if the U.S. Wants More Starter Homes T his commentary article originally appeared on MarketWatch. As a Savannah-based home builder with more than 40 years of experience, I have seen that every year, entry-level housing is increasingly difficult to build. I … Continue reading Builder with 40 years experience lists changed needed to have more starter homes built
Best cheap iPhone plans
9to5mac.com/2022/08/17/cheap-iphone-plans/ Best affordable iPhone plans for 2022 Michael Potuck - Aug. 17th 2022 1:40 pm PT @michaelpotuck If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan, checking out some of the growing pre-paid options is a great idea. Below we’ll look at the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, … Continue reading Best cheap iPhone plans
How to spot fake reviews and shady ratings on Amazon
http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-to-spot-fake-reviews-and-shady-ratings-on-amazon-11658333513? How to Spot Fake Reviews and Shady Ratings on Amazon Sort by most recent reviews, check if older reviews were for completely different products and search for red flags such as ‘gift’ or ‘free’ By Nicole Nguyen, Updated July 20, 2022 3:48 pm ET Amazon AMZN -1.77%▼ is suing the administrators of more than 10,000 Facebook groups it says coordinated fake … Continue reading How to spot fake reviews and shady ratings on Amazon
Glyphosate tied to cancer (and in widely sold Roundup), found in 80% of U.S. urine samples
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jul/09/weedkiller-glyphosate-cdc-study-urine-samples ‘Disturbing’: weedkiller ingredient tied to cancer found in 80% of US urine samples CDC study finds glyphosate, controversial ingredient found in weedkillers including popular Roundup brand, present in samples The CDC has only recently started examining the extent of human exposure to glyphosate in the US. Photograph: Benoît Tessier/Reuters Supported by by Carey Gillam Sat … Continue reading Glyphosate tied to cancer (and in widely sold Roundup), found in 80% of U.S. urine samples
OTC hearing aids may be available as soon as October for those with mild to moderate hearing loss
https://katherinebouton.com/category/healthy-hearing/ -- I recommend that anyone with hearing loss follow Ms Bouton's blog Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: Coming to a Store Near You. August 16, 2022 Healthy Hearing, OTC Hearing Aids The FDA today announced its regulations for over-the-counter hearing aids, five years after Congress passed the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017, which was signed into law by … Continue reading OTC hearing aids may be available as soon as October for those with mild to moderate hearing loss
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