NYC Weather: High Temps Reach 10 Degrees Above Normal Spring weather will hit New York City early, with Wednesday's highs hitting 67 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Matt Troutman,Patch Staff Posted Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 10:31 am ET|Updated Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 10:42 am ETReplies (6) A man uses a sliver reflector to tan … Continue reading Temperature on NYC’s UWS 10 degrees above normal
Learning more about long COVID
/www.westsiderag.com/2022/03/14/an-upper-west-siders-struggle-with-long-covid-central-park-is-a-little-too-far An Upper West Sider’s Struggle With Long COVID; ‘Central Park Is a Little Too Far’ Posted on March 14, 2022 at 11:32 am by West Side Rag Ken Todd in Riverside Park. By Kathy Morgenstern Meet Ken Todd, 53, an Upper West Sider and “long COVID-19” sufferer, or “long hauler,” who is unable to … Continue reading Learning more about long COVID
Why do you need sour cream as an ingredient?
Not new. A comfort post of sorts. http://www.allrecipes.com/article/why-use-sour-cream-in-baking/? What Does Sour Cream Actually Do for My Baking? If you thought sour cream was only for nachos and loaded baked potatoes, think again. By Darcy Lenz, February 12, 2021 We see it in recipe descriptions all the time, sour cream being touted as a most luxurious element … Continue reading Why do you need sour cream as an ingredient?
Exhibit at the Smithsonian about falcon’s place in culture
I once had the experience of holding a bird of prey on my fist by the jesses, throwing it off, and having it return. It was an unforgettable occasion that I still remember well. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/for-millennia-falcons-have-flown-through-the-art-of-many-cultures-180979693/ AT THE SMITHSONIAN | MARCH 10, 2022 A Museum Show Takes Visitors on a Hunt for the Birds of Prey Populating Centuries … Continue reading Exhibit at the Smithsonian about falcon’s place in culture
U.S. could move to year-round Daylight Savings Time in 2023 if today’s Senate approval is followed by the House and the President
If you hate the spring and fall time changes, the Senate acted unanimously today to change to DST year-round effective in 2023. It now needs House approval and President Biden's signature. If the time changes bother you, contact your House representative to urge immediate action. https://www.axios.com/daylight-saving-time-bill-senate-e391d97a-1a88-40eb-a42f-f8eb30f32136.html Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent … Continue reading U.S. could move to year-round Daylight Savings Time in 2023 if today’s Senate approval is followed by the House and the President
Business decisions have produced deadly pollution “sacrifice zones”
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/mar/10/millions-suffering-in-deadly-pollution-sacrifice-zones-warns-un-expert Millions suffering in deadly pollution ‘sacrifice zones’, warns UN expert Businesses blamed for rise of toxic hotspots hitting poor communities hardest Kabwe in Zambia, one of the toxic ‘sacrifice zones’ cited by the UN, where 95% of children have elevated levels of lead in their blood. Photograph: Larry C Price/Larry C. Price Damien Gayle Environment correspondent … Continue reading Business decisions have produced deadly pollution “sacrifice zones”
Gender-switched Broadway musical “Company” had approval from Sondheim
The current gender-switched version of the Broadway musical "Company" is terrific (I just went to the Sunday matinee) and had the approval -- and participation of Stephen Sondheim shortly before he died. http://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/01/theater/company-stephen-sondheim-marianne-elliott.html ‘I Was Skeptical.’ How Sondheim Agreed to Change ‘Company.’ Days before he died, Stephen Sondheim and the director Marianne Elliott chatted about … Continue reading Gender-switched Broadway musical “Company” had approval from Sondheim
Bad habits that can ruin a glass cooktop
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/glass-stovetop-mistakes/ [omits a very short video] 8 Habits That Can Ruin a Glass Stovetop These habits might seem harmless, but they can cause lasting damage to your stovetop. By Melanie Fincher, October 07, 2021 1. Using coarse sponges or steel wool If you have burnt food or stubborn stains on your stovetop, you may be tempted … Continue reading Bad habits that can ruin a glass cooktop
Plastic recycling labels need to be improved
http://www.popsci.com/environment/plastic-recycling-label/ It is time to make plastic-recycling labels less confusing Nearly one in four Americans don't understand what current plastic labels mean at all. BY CARLA DELGADO | PUBLISHED MAR 10, 2022 11:00 AM It's time for a plastic-labelling upgrade, according to new research. Nick Fewings on Unsplash Back in 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry—now the Plastics … Continue reading Plastic recycling labels need to be improved
What to stream now — international movies
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/movies/five-international-movies-to-stream-now.html Five International Movies to Stream Now This month’s picks include an otherworldly Mexican comedy, a tale of repressed romance from Georgia and an elliptical Brazilian thriller. Gabriel Nuncio in “This Is Not a Comedy.”Credit...Netflix By Devika Girish, March 11, 2022 ‘This Is Not a Comedy’ Stream it on Netflix. A narrative feature by the Mexican … Continue reading What to stream now — international movies
Germany makes huge changes in just 2 weeks thanks to Russia
Russia's unjustified military action/invasion of Ukraine may accomplish many things Putin doesn't want: solidifying NATO ties, forcing people to make immediate changes away from Russian oil, facing the withdrawal of virtually all ability to access Western financing and commercial property. Putin can threaten takeover of those companies' properties who have shut down (they thought temporarily) … Continue reading Germany makes huge changes in just 2 weeks thanks to Russia
The case for induction cooking
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/11/dining/induction-cooking.html The Case for Induction Cooking As the perils of cooking with gas become more apparent, there’s ever more reason for cooks to turn to these flameless, easy-to-clean ranges.By Melissa Clark March 11, 2022 Robert Osborne grew anxious about dinner when his Brooklyn co-op board put the kibosh on a plan to move a gas line … Continue reading The case for induction cooking
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