Those living in the U.S., being as parochial (if not more so) than people anywhere else, assume that English is the most used and best language in the world. For some uses, yes? But all? Not quite. The World’s Most Efficient Languages How much do you really need to say to put a sentence together?John … Continue reading Marvelous article about the globe’s languages
Remember the climate crisis hockey puck chart? Here’s what it’s showing up in the ocean
If only we were putting in even half the effort at even mitigating the climate crisis as we are with COVID-19. We're running out of time. It's no longer going to be possible to take small steps. We need to do major things right now. https://www.ecowatch.com/oceans-heating-rate-scientists-2646090903.html Oceans Likely to Heat up at Seven Times Their … Continue reading Remember the climate crisis hockey puck chart? Here’s what it’s showing up in the ocean
Why does COVID-19 attack certain groups so much more severely?
Thought provoking article about a serious issue. It's not enough to draw lines. We have to know why they're needed. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/05/we-dont-know-whats-behind-covid-19-racial-disparity/612106/ What’s Behind the COVID-19 Racial Disparity? Outrage is warranted. But outrage unaccompanied by analysis is a danger in itself. MAY 27, 2020 Graeme Wood Staff writer at The Atlantic COVID-19 is killing black Americans with … Continue reading Why does COVID-19 attack certain groups so much more severely?
In the face of social distancing and high demand, NYC libraries trying everything
The City is a new online and email publication that is already producing some fine investigative reporting about the NYC area. http://thecity.nyc/2020/05/nyc-public-libraries-mull-grab-and-go-book-pickup-service.html May 26, 2020 NYC Public Libraries Mull Grab-and-Go Book Pickup Service By Reuven Blau@ReuvenBlau The New York Public Library is ramping up electronic materials` during the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Hiram Alejandro Durán/THE CITY … Continue reading In the face of social distancing and high demand, NYC libraries trying everything
Wind turbines can be placed in deep water — all you need is money
Beautiful photos attached to this article. Wind turbines are still a growth industry for energy production that doesn't require fossil fuels. Main downside (other than cost) is still that the materials used cannot be easily recycled. Published at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Floating turbines at the Hywind Scotland project in the North … Continue reading Wind turbines can be placed in deep water — all you need is money
Excellent fitness Bluetooth earbuds
Everybody has their favorites. I've used these successfully. Not my favorites, but I simply can't manage Airpods of any sort. They fall out. Isn't it grand that we're all different? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/may/14/beats-powerbeats-review-apples-cheaper-bluetooth-fitness-earbuds? Beats Powerbeats review: Apple's cheaper Bluetooth fitness earbuds Long battery life, comfortable and secure ear hooks and great sound for exercising The Powerbeats are … Continue reading Excellent fitness Bluetooth earbuds
Movie group where I volunteer sponsoring Q&A on excellent movies — here’s another
Go to http://www.newplazacinema.com to register for this discussion and to stream hard-to-find movies. Before the major water main break that shut down New Plaza Cinema's usual weekend theatre, followed almost immediately by COVID-19, our group would be thrilled if we had a physical audience close to 200. These online events are even more successful as … Continue reading Movie group where I volunteer sponsoring Q&A on excellent movies — here’s another
2020-2021 could be a bonanza year for hurricanes hitting the U.S.
Other natural disasters aren't going to disappear or even hold back just because we're already wrestling with a pandemic that will probably have its second wave in the fall/winter. The national forecasters keep increasing their projections of the number of major storms that could hit the East Coast of the U.S. this hurricane season. Time … Continue reading 2020-2021 could be a bonanza year for hurricanes hitting the U.S.
Coral turns neon purple out of pure desperation
Click thru to see the incredibly vivid purple shade that some corals turn as a last ditch effort to survive. Reminds me of porcupines and skunks. Coral doesn't have the strength to prevail on its own so they're trying to get the attention of helpful critters plus the production of the color also produces a … Continue reading Coral turns neon purple out of pure desperation
Netflix shows you’ll wish you’d discovered earlier
I've never heard of most of these shows. Please note they're listed in order of increasing Rotten Tomatoes ratings. https://www.narcity.com/entertainment/ca/shows-on-netflix-that-are-so-good-youll-wish-you-discovered-them-sooner 9 Addicting Shows On Netflix That You’ll Wish You Discovered Sooner Hidden gems that are worth the watch! Stefanie Ucci1 day agoUpdated on May 25 @ 04:01 PM3% | IMDb White Gold | IMDb Hidden … Continue reading Netflix shows you’ll wish you’d discovered earlier
This simple trick will make your mask more comfortable
Please remember. You're wearing your mask because you can't be sure that you're not in the early stages of COVID-19 which you don't show any symptoms. During that period, you can sneeze at me, cough on me, or even breathe heavily on me and infect not only me but everyone I know. It's not a … Continue reading This simple trick will make your mask more comfortable
Favorite audiobooks that will help calm you
This is a list of the finest combination of book and reader if you're looking for something to soothe you a bit during this tense time. For technical reasons, I can't import it here but it's only one click to check out the list. And be patient. I would never guess that listening to some … Continue reading Favorite audiobooks that will help calm you
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