I'm pleased that NYC will be giving the team a ticker tape parade at 9:30 this Friday the 12th. The last one was in 2015 when the US team also won the World Cup as costly ticker tape parades are only given in cases of excellence that demands recognition. Unfortunately, iff you watched the 2019 … Continue reading 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup undervalued by everyone except for its audience
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Heat records continue to be broken — the choice of Qatar by FIFA looks increasingly dangerous
What should frighten watchers is that the records are being broken by increasing amounts. These results are proving the accuracy of the scientific warnings that the heat was not only going to get worse but that it was going to get to the point where its rise would accelerate. We need to get off fossil … Continue reading Heat records continue to be broken — the choice of Qatar by FIFA looks increasingly dangerous
Like beach towns? How many of these have you visited?
Thrillist specializes in interesting lists. Since I've mostly been a coastal resident in the US, I've been to a number of these beach towns, but certainly not all. How about you? This is so chock full of photos, videos, and GIFs that you're going to have to click thru to find out,. https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/best-beach-towns-in-the-usa
Sometimes trying to shame people goes wrong
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/shortcuts/2019/jun/11/problem-in-the-bagging-area-the-plastic-shaming-scheme-that-went-very-very-wrong? Problem in the bagging area: the plastic-shaming scheme that went very, very wrong Tired of people failing to bring in their own carrier bags, a Canadian store brought in a set with ‘embarrassing’ logos. There was just one problem Tue 11 Jun 2019 12.41 EDTFirst published on Tue 11 Jun 2019 12.19 EDT One of the shaming bags … Continue reading Sometimes trying to shame people goes wrong
Gates points out disconnect between facts and media on causes of death
What reputable media finds newsworthy often differs from the situations that are most common. After all, the ordinary is rarely going to sell views, papers, or subscriptions. Bill Gates does a nice job here highlighting an example -- what are the statistical causes of death these days vs what you would Think people die from … Continue reading Gates points out disconnect between facts and media on causes of death
7 Unexpected benefits of working a jigsaw puzzle
If I didn't have two very active felines, I'd definitely spend a lot more time doing jigsaw puzzles. Interesting list of the benefits of doing so. https://www.news-journal.com/charm-view/surprising-benefits-of-doing-jigsaw-puzzles/article_e732acb6-a62e-11e8-83df-8f163e776203.html 7 surprising benefits of doing jigsaw puzzles Courtesy of Brandpoint Aug 22, 2018 Buy Now Everyone from tweens and teens to millennials and over-worked parents to seniors are … Continue reading 7 Unexpected benefits of working a jigsaw puzzle
How often should you cut your hair? May be less frequently than you think
https://www.firstforwomen.com/posts/how-often-should-you-cut-your-hair-171167 Here’s How Often You Should Be Getting a Hair Cut (And It’s Not Every 8 Weeks) Jun 14, 2019 By Hannah Banks-Walker Getty Images Even if you think you haven’t heard of Luke Hersheson, it’s likely you’ve seen his handiwork. He’s the man responsible for some of the world’s most famous hair, including Sienna … Continue reading How often should you cut your hair? May be less frequently than you think
Two sides of travel – doing it well or (maybe) not doing it at all
Before you launch into these, I would be delinquent not to mention that flying is the worst method of travel from a carbon standpoint. That's why many airlines now offer the opportunity to buy a carbon offset for the damage produced by your trip. That's all very well but an offset only balances, it doesn't … Continue reading Two sides of travel – doing it well or (maybe) not doing it at all
Changes because many in the US are drinking either less or differently
When I was young, cocktail hour as the work day ended was common -- and it was the heavy duty stuff, no mixers. The days of cocktails came and went and now drinking appears to be less often on its own, more often with food and company. Altho the liquor companies went thru a spell … Continue reading Changes because many in the US are drinking either less or differently
Live subscription calendar for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup — from Stars & Stripes
I had just posted a plaintive plea for a source for this type of calendar (I was calling it dynamic, rather than live). Fortunately, I did One More Search and found this one. How grand that Stars & Stripes produced it. Thank you! UNITED STATES WOMEN Follow the 2019 World Cup with this live google … Continue reading Live subscription calendar for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup — from Stars & Stripes
How has NYC’s subway system construction gradually come to a standstill
http://getpocket.com/explore/item/why-new-york-city-stopped-building-subways Why New York City Stopped Building Subways Nearly 80 years ago, a construction standstill derailed the subway’s progress, leading to its present crisis. This is the story, decade by decade. CityLab| Jonathan English Photo by Madison McVeigh/CityLab In the first decades of the 20th century, New York City experienced an unprecedented infrastructure boom. Iconic bridges, … Continue reading How has NYC’s subway system construction gradually come to a standstill
Petty aggravation about setting/changing passwords for online periodicals
You might as well profit from me going around in circles for awhile. Before you read further, here's the link for Conde Nast's current publications and those no longer being published. Take a look. If you're subscribed to more than one of these, you need this post. If not, read it for a small tale … Continue reading Petty aggravation about setting/changing passwords for online periodicals
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