https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-books-of-summer-11622047074? The Books of Summer Our reviewers on vacation-ready fiction and nonfiction, along with guides to summer pleasures—and our readers weigh in on the books that capture the essence of the season. Illustrations: Ben Wiseman for the Wall Street Journal By WSJ Books StaffUpdated May 28, 2021 5:12 pm ET Summer is the season of leisure … Continue reading Summer reading
Why didn’t German knowledge of upcoming floods get distributed?
https://www.cnn.com/2021/07/16/europe/germany-deaths-europe-severe-flooding-intl/index.html https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/germany-knew-the-floods-were-coming-but-the-warnings-didnt-work-cn99wjxzs Germany knew the floods were coming, but the warnings didn’t work Weather scientists say a ‘monumental failure of the system’ is directly to blame for the death and devastation triggered by a month’s worth of rain that fell in two days this week Germany knew the floods were coming, but the warnings didn’t … Continue reading Why didn’t German knowledge of upcoming floods get distributed?
Read this to know which restaurants received millions of revitalization funds
If you wondered where the revitalization money went and how much went to companies much larger than your neighborhood restaurant, this is your meat and potatoes. https://ny.eater.com/2021/7/13/22574960/restaurant-revitalization-fund-awards-nyc-momofuku-masa-milos Which NYC Restaurants Pulled in Millions of Pandemic Aid? Masa, Momofuku, Peter Luger, and more were among the restaurants granted the most fundsby Ryan Sutton Jul 13, 2021, 1:09pm EDT … Continue reading Read this to know which restaurants received millions of revitalization funds
“Unforgotten” makes a case for decency
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/09/arts/television/review-unforgotten-pbs.html? Review: ‘Unforgotten’ Makes the Case for Decency In its fourth season on “Masterpiece,” the cold-case drama keeps its delicate balance of mystery, melodrama and compassion. Sanjeev Bhaskar, left, and Nicola Walker in the new season of “Unforgotten,” a “Masterpiece” series on PBS.Credit...Mainstreet Pictures By Mike HaleJuly 9, 2021UnforgottenNYT Critic's Pick During four seasons on ITV, the … Continue reading “Unforgotten” makes a case for decency
Which alternative milks have the most protein?
Note that almond milk which is responsible for diverting an unreasonable amount of California's potable water has the lowest protein content of the alternatives. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325425#soy-milk Almond, hemp, oat, soy, and cow's milk: Which is best? Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, R.D. — Written by Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. — Updated on January 21, 2021 Nutritional valuesAlmond milkHemp milkOat milkSoy milkCow's milkSummary … Continue reading Which alternative milks have the most protein?
Heat waves kill — and climate change is making it much worse
https://apple.news/AWlITaUzTQ2CVdvV87Nobmw [National Geographic] Heat waves kill people—and climate change is making it much, much worse A recent study found that more than a third of all heat deaths worldwide can be pinned on climate change. Parts of the U.S. are feeling the danger now. Heat waves, like the one that has held the Northwest United … Continue reading Heat waves kill — and climate change is making it much worse
How to change audio quality on your iPhone
https://screenrant.com/apple-music-audio-quality-change-iphone-how/ How To Change Apple Music Audio Quality On iPhone Want to get the most out of Apple Music? Learn how to take full control over streaming and download quality when using the app on an iPhone.BY JOSEPH MARINGPUBLISHED JUL 04, 2021 Apple Music offers instant access to over 75 million songs, and when used on iPhone, users can … Continue reading How to change audio quality on your iPhone
Farmers chasing elusive almond profits while fighting drought, wildfires
One point not discussed here is that almonds may be more profitable for the farmers than ordinary food crops like vegetables, but their failure to grow food will help already-existing inflation for groceries increase even faster. https://www.wsj.com/articles/almonds-swept-california-farms-then-the-water-ran-out-11625490000 Almonds Swept California Farms. Then the Water Ran Out Drought-stricken farmers pull out almond orchards, scrap planting plans: … Continue reading Farmers chasing elusive almond profits while fighting drought, wildfires
Sunscreen for pavement could help with higher heat in urban environments
I've wondered for a long time why someone hasn't come up with a reasonably priced way of changing the color of asphalt so that it absorbs less heat that radiates out later on. https://gizmodo.com/a-sunscreen-for-pavement-could-help-keep-cities-cool-1847214621 A Sunscreen for Pavement Could Help Keep Cities Cool Spraying streets with a special treatment could help reduce city heat and … Continue reading Sunscreen for pavement could help with higher heat in urban environments
Users of the Notes App, read before you install iOS 15 or macOS 12
https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/05/psa-notes-created-with-ios-15-and-macos-12-might-be-unavailable-in-previous-os-versions/ PSA: Notes created with iOS 15 and macOS 12 might be unavailable in previous OS versions Filipe Espósito - Jul. 5th 2021 4:23 pm PT @filipeesposito Among all the new features in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has introduced some great changes to its Notes app. However, if you have already installed the … Continue reading Users of the Notes App, read before you install iOS 15 or macOS 12
Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/climate/epa-pfas-fracking-forever-chemicals.html E.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show The compounds can form PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and birth defects. The E.P.A. approvals came despite the agency’s own concerns about toxicity. By Hiroko Tabuchi Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 13, 2021 For much of the … Continue reading Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
Another reason for loving “Ted Lasso” — fully realized women
I've been making friends watch an episode or two of "Dan Lasso." One of them said "but nobody is so relentlessly positive." What she didn't see was that the optimism of "Dan Lasso" comes not from ignorance or foolishness. Dan Lasso not only has down moments, he's also well-informed about the problems his team is … Continue reading Another reason for loving “Ted Lasso” — fully realized women
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