http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/12/19/old-growth-logging-forest-service/ Biden moves to ban most old-growth logging in national forests The Forest Service plans to protect the nearly 25 million acres it manages where towering trees still stand, the first national plan to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging By Anna Phillips Updated December 19, 2023 at 12:42 p.m. EST|Published December 19, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. EST … Continue reading Biden adds protection from logging for old-growth forests
Terrific new sci-fi adventure movie streaming now on Netflix
http://www.inverse.com/entertainment/love-and-monsters-streaming-netflix-worth-watching-review? The Best Sci-Fi Adventure Film You Haven’t Seen is Streaming Now on Netflix Feel free to just sit back and enjoy the ride. BYALEX WELCH, published December 19, 2023 Paramount Pictures INVERSE RECOMMENDS The apocalypse has been visualized so many times in so many different ways that it’s hard for any filmmaker to find … Continue reading Terrific new sci-fi adventure movie streaming now on Netflix
A version of Tom Cruise’s favorite coconut/white chocolate gift cake
http://www.tasteofhome.com/article/tom-cruise-coconut-cake-recipe/ Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy Kristina Vänni, Updated: Dec. 15, 2023 KRISTINA VÄNNI FOR TASTE OF HOME Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt cake is legendary, but you don't need to be … Continue reading A version of Tom Cruise’s favorite coconut/white chocolate gift cake
A list of the many reasons why Saudi Arabia is not the right country to host the Women’s World Cup games in 2035
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/dec/16/womens-world-cup-saudi-arabia Saudi Arabia wants to host the Women’s World Cup – but should it? by Arwa Mahdawi, published December 16, 2023 Going from being unable to sponsor the Women’s World Cup to hosting it in just a couple of years would be a huge boon to the kingdom’s imageSat 16 Dec 2023 09.00 EST Should … Continue reading A list of the many reasons why Saudi Arabia is not the right country to host the Women’s World Cup games in 2035
Another charger where using Apple’s product works better
macdailynews.com/2023/12/15/apple-cautions-only-use-certified-apple-watch-chargers/ Apple cautions: Only use certified Apple Watch chargers Friday, December 15, 2023 4:23 pm Apple cautions: Only use certified Apple Watch chargers Friday, December 15, 2023 4:23 pm1 Comment How to News Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (left). Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable (right). Apple recommends charging your Apple Watch only … Continue reading Another charger where using Apple’s product works better
Ethical issues with choosing whether or not to bear children in today’s world
The Morality of Having Kids in a Burning, Drowning World Two recent books, “The Quickening” and “The Parenthood Dilemma,” consider the ethics of procreation in the age of man-made climate change. By Jessica Winter, November 20, 2023, The New Yorker The U.S. birth rate dropped for six straight years through 2020, reaching a historic low.Illustration by … Continue reading Ethical issues with choosing whether or not to bear children in today’s world
Is there a surveillance risk arising from ebooks? Thought-provoking opinion piece — accurate?
http://www.fastcompany.com/90996547/e-books-are-fast-becoming-tools-of-corporate-surveillance 12-12-23 POV E-books are fast becoming tools of corporate surveillance As the Internet Archive appeals a court decision blocking alternatives to surveillance-ridden digital book licenses, a new report reveals that the world’s largest publisher may be selling readers’ intimate personal data to the highest bidder. [Photo: Tempura/Getty Images] BY LIA HOLLAND AND JADE PFAEFFLIN … Continue reading Is there a surveillance risk arising from ebooks? Thought-provoking opinion piece — accurate?
If you want a new Apple Watch, buy it NOW!
http://www.tomsguide.com/news/apple-watch-9-and-apple-watch-ultra-2-being-pulled-from-apple-store-this-week-what-it-means-for-you? Apple halting Apple Watch 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales this week over patent dispute — what it means for you By Kate Kozuch, published December 18, 2023 Last day at Apple.com is Thursday, December 21, 2023 (Image credit: Future) If you were planning on buying a new Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2, … Continue reading If you want a new Apple Watch, buy it NOW!
Christmas songs that evoke strong reactions
http://www.cnn.com/2023/12/17/entertainment/christmas-songs-love-to-hate-cec/? The Christmas songs you love to hate the most By AJ Willingham, CNN Published 8:30 AM EST, Sun December 17, 2023 Ekaterina Govorina/iStockphoto/Getty ImagesCNN — “Hate” is such a strong word, but we’re human enough to admit hating on things — especially Christmas songs — can be a joyous exercise. Healing, even! (And the English language has … Continue reading Christmas songs that evoke strong reactions
Sci-fi series to watch on Netflix
http://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/netflix-sci-fi-perfect-score.html The Only Netflix Sci-Fi Series With 100% Rotten Tomatoes Scores By Chris Snellgrove | Updated December 11, 2023 While there are some great sci-fi communities out there, one uncomfortable truth is that sci-fi fans are usually a picky lot; after all, it’s tough not to measure new shows against classic shows like Star Trek: The Next Generation and nitpick the … Continue reading Sci-fi series to watch on Netflix
Best store-bought vanilla frostings
https://www.allrecipes.com/the-best-store-bought-vanilla-frosting-taste-test-8409856? I Tried 6 Store-Bought Vanilla Frostings and This One Tops Them All Hint, it’s probably one you’ve tried. By Sara Haas, RDN, LDN Sara Haas RDN, LDN, is a food and nutrition expert with formal training in the culinary arts. She works as a freelance writer, recipe developer, media authority, public speaker, and consultant dietitian/chef. … Continue reading Best store-bought vanilla frostings
Google is about to make life more difficult for the police (and more protective of users’ privacy)
https://www.wired.com/story/google-geofence-warrants-security-roundup/?full story can be found at: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/google-changes-map-history-tool-ending-geofence-warrants? Google Denies Cops a Key Surveillance Tool Geofence warrants, which require tech companies to cough up data on everyone in a certain geographic area at a certain time, have become an incredibly powerful tool for law enforcement. Sending a geofence warrant to Google, in particular, has come to … Continue reading Google is about to make life more difficult for the police (and more protective of users’ privacy)
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