Here are a few issues to be aware of, take action on and spread the word about this week.
The Women's Health Protection Act: We all know this should be worded a bit differently, I hope, as the act also protects anyone else with a uterus. This act is meant to protect people with a uterus from unwanted pregnancies by making the right to choose protected federally. Click the link to learn more and take action.
Grateful Dead merchandise is easy enough to find, but it's also so common that it can be interesting finding something that is truly unique on its own.
Family Guy merch is widely available online, but it's not often seen in all of the brick and mortar stores. Not so at 5 Below! My family and I have frequently seen Family Guy Merch at the store alongside other fun pop culture gifts and it's usually a great place to find Family Guy-themed goodies for everyone who likes them.
A mother of four is turning the ugly words people share across the Internet into poems with her new book, I Hope This Finds You Well. The bestselling poet has turned the hateful DMs that she's received into new poems, transforming critical words and harsh judgements about everything from looks to politics into something new.
Given that frogs are some of our earliest warning signs when there is a dangerous change going on in our environment, it is fitting that one of the newly-named frogs to be discovered was named after young environmentalist Greta Thunberg. Discovered in Panama, this frog was dubbed Pristimantis gretathunbergae.
Each year there seem to be more drinks than ever saturating the market, and 2022 is no exception. This year there are so many flavorful drinks coming out that it's easy to find a few that you might want to sample. Petal is at the top of my list. This low-sugar, caffeine-free sparkling drink comes in a bunch of delicious-sounding flavors, like Peach Marigold Basil and Lemongrass Dandelion Strawberry.
Last week my partner caught a terrible stomach bug--probably rotavirus, but who knows these days?--and was better in a few days after plenty of rest, fluids and care. Today I'm on day four of my virus adventure and I just keep getting worse. Unfortunately, there's no treatment for rotavirus outside of hydration, and as much as I'm sipping away, my stomach can't seem to handle it.
Maine Coons are often enormous cats. Many people long for one of these big companions to snuggle and Yulia Minina of eastern Russia has one. The cat, Kefir, is only two years old and thought to be the largest kitten in the world. Kefir weights just under 28 pounds and is larger than many toddlers.
As a chronic multi-tasker who has definitely fed a baby while attending a meeting online, baking a potato in the microwave (that totally got cold) and assisted a sibling and her then-boyfriend with graduation speeches via DM all at once, I am well aware that you don't get anything done as well as you might while single-tasking--but those of us who've been in this situation (Oh, I also had a chemistry experiment on the kitchen table since I was finishing college at the time, too!) know that sometimes it really is unavoidable.
Valentine's Day is one of those holidays that really brings out the creativity of culinary artists, and lately they are really outdoing themselves with bold colors, fun flavors, and really pretty presentation. Some of it is really too pretty to eat while others are begging for consumption.
As a fat person, I started getting thrilled to see more fat representation in recent years. Plus-sized characters of all genders, but especially of femme leads, makes my heart sing, and my favorite examples are those by Talia Hibbert. Those should definitely be the standard by which we see fat folk representation in my humble opinion.
Whether feeling the effects of so much stress during a global pandemic and political division or just struggling to fit in minimal self-care due to a busy schedule or caring for others, most folks could use a little support when it comes to mental health and self-care these days. Several apps have been developed to encourage self-care, and since many people are typically not far from their phones, these apps and their alarms can be more helpful to some folks than other types of reminder systems.
Folks searching for the most unique Valentine's Day gift ever may find what they're seeking at the Bronx Zoo. As unlikely a place as that sounds for a lover's gift source, the zoo is offering something much more unusual than chocolates or flowers this year. Their Name a Roach gifts allow people to pay to name a hissing cockroach after their beloved(s)! Why? Because "roaches are forever." It's...
Part 2 of 2 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
Prototype machine demonstrates plasma compression world-nuclear-news.org
Ambient office = 115 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 111 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 115 nanosieverts per hour
Part 1 of 2 Parts
Ambient office = 66 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 103 nanosieverts per hour
Soil exposed to rain water = 97 nanosieverts per hour
The U.S. Supreme Court has announced that it will consider the federal government’s challenge to a Washington state worker’s compensation law in a case that could have costly consequence for U.S. government contracts involving hazardous work on federal property.
