https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/jan/07/australia-wildfires-animals-shelters-knitting Kangaroo pouches, koala mittens: knitters unite to aid animals in Australia fires Volunteers worldwide create shelters for wildlife such as baby marsupials that need pouches to grow Kari Paul Tue 7 Jan 2020 19.40 ESTLast modified on Tue 7 Jan 2020 23.35 EST A kangaroo in a homemade pouch during the Australia fires. Photograph: Courtesy of Heather McMurray … Continue reading Want to help in Australia but lack cash? Make a marsupial pouch
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The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has great potential goal for disaster
The choice of Qatar as the host country for the 2022 World Cup is known to have been produced by bribes and corruption. Nonetheless, preparations continue (such as they are). I feel for players and spectators alike. https://qz.com/1777344/will-qatar-be-ready-to-host-the-world-cup-in-2022/?
Celebrating on New Year’s Eve can kill
This article discusses the effects of bullets fired into the air or carelessly. They retain the power to kill as they travel beyond their originally intended location. Do remember also that the shots and fireworks scare animals and make them truly miserable. Are they really that essential? https://amp.kansascity.com/news/business/health-care/article238725368.html
Don’t pre-rinse before adding to dishwasher — really
The question is.... do you believe this? https://www.mashed.com/180769/the-biggest-mistake-youre-making-with-your-dishwasher/ The biggest mistake you're making with your dishwasherDishwasher ShutterstockBy Maria Scinto Remember the Cascade commercial where a cute little girl in overalls gets snarky about her mom washing all the dishes before she puts them in the dishwasher, and then washing them again if they "come out … Continue reading Don’t pre-rinse before adding to dishwasher — really
“Green” funerals a rising trend
More Americans are skipping traditional funerals in favor of green burials There are so many aspects of our lives that can be made more green, including the way in which we handle bodies after death. Turns out that cremation is not the green choice. https://www.considerable.com/life/death/green-burials-are-a-growing-trend/ You can truly become one with nature. byWalecia Konrad•December 1, … Continue reading “Green” funerals a rising trend
Mated golden eagles migrate separately but find each other
https://wfpl.org/golden-eagles-harper-and-athena-reunite-in-bernheim/ Golden Eagles Harper And Athena Reunite In Bernheim By Ryan Van Velzer Energy and Environment December 5, 2019 Just ten days apart, a pair of golden eagles have reunited after flying almost 1,700 miles on separate migration routes from the Canadian wilderness to their winter range in Bernheim Forest. Athena the golden eagle departed … Continue reading Mated golden eagles migrate separately but find each other
Be gentle to your hair rather than just spending more money
Hair products don't need to be expensive. Many of the problems that people have with their hair are created by washing too often with water that's too hot. Using a drugstore shampoo can be all you need. I've used the final product listed for some time with my color treated hair. My color holds. My … Continue reading Be gentle to your hair rather than just spending more money
Are Uber and Lyft different in protecting their riders?
I've had one driver after another say that they drive for both alternative taxi companies. Somehow tho, Uber maintains the sort of culture in which sexual assault is either accepted or not punished. Am perfectly happy sticking with Lyft. Of course the eventual release of Lyft statistics may show I'm making a big mistake. https://www.npr.org/2019/12/05/785037245/uber-received-nearly-6-000-u-s-sexual-assault-claims-in-past-2-years … Continue reading Are Uber and Lyft different in protecting their riders?
The horror that will be the 2022 World Cup was so totally predictable
I've written before about the corrupt selection of this totally inappropriate venue for football's biggest event. I've even mentioned that people, including athletes, will probably die due to the heat. Here's another article outlining the disaster (in case you missed the earlier info). https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/at-2022-world-cup-the-global-game-will-meet-global-warming/2019/11/10/bfd348d2-0277-11ea-8501-2a7123a38c58_story.html At 2022 World Cup, the global game will meet global warming … Continue reading The horror that will be the 2022 World Cup was so totally predictable
If you’re above age X, you probably have no idea not to text “ok”
The conclusion -- that using "OK" is apt to be considered rude or dismissive by younger people was a total surprise to me. In fact, I thought this first article was a joke. So I'm including two articles. Maybe they're both kidding, but I doubt it. Of course I'm vastly amused by the "While I … Continue reading If you’re above age X, you probably have no idea not to text “ok”
How to handle racism at family celebrations
Whether it's racism, misogny, or being homophobic, it's very difficult to avoid tension or even outright arguments in family gatherings where not everything thinks alike (and that's all of them, isn't it?) Just heard from a friend in Twitter who'd already had a blowout. These techniques won't solve everything but they could help. https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/11/ibram-kendi-antiracist-talk-to-racist-family-friends-holidays/ A … Continue reading How to handle racism at family celebrations
How to make dotty Aunt Flo part of the holiday
Now that we're living so much longer, it can be normal to have a family member who's physically well but not quite there mentally. This article has excellent tips on how to engage with that person while maintaining peak enjoyment for everyone. https://www.nextavenue.org/family-member-dementia-engaged-gatherings/ Here are suggestions for engaging with him or her during family events … Continue reading How to make dotty Aunt Flo part of the holiday
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