Sunday, August 17, 2025
Cookies
Blogger said I need to post a notice about cookies if theirs doesn't show up, to satisfy European laws. I don't see theirs on my page, maybe because of something to do with my page setup.
So here it is.
Blogger keeps cookies.
I might have apps that keep cookies, I don't know.
I do not personally keep cookies.
Monday, November 04, 2024
The structure of this blog
I have several blog posts that are at the top of my blog for extended periods of time, because I believe they are of continuing usefulness. So when you look at my blog, the fact that the first few are the same doesn't mean I haven't updated the blog recently.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Biden's $15 minimum wage for federal contractors blocked by US judge
Tipton, an appointee of Republican former President Donald Trump, blocked the Biden administration from enforcing the $15 minimum wage in Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi, states that last year filed a lawsuit challenging the executive order. State agencies often receive federal contracts.
The judge paused his decision for seven days to allow the Biden administration to file an appeal.
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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors
https://apnews.com/article/hyundai-kia-engine-fire-recall-park-outside-93d012a52e7b884889cdaf2e6c22a458
By TOM KRISHER
Sept. 27, 2023
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.
The recalls cover multiple car and SUV models from the 2010 through 2019 model years including Hyundai's Santa Fe SUV and Kia's Sorrento SUV.
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low
Sea ice that packs the ocean around Antarctica hit record low levels this winter, the U.S. National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) said on Monday, adding to scientists' fears that the impact of climate change at the southern pole is ramping up.
Researchers warn the shift can have dire consequences for animals like penguins who breed and rear their young on the sea ice, while also hastening global warming by reducing how much sunlight is reflected by white ice back into space.
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Saturday, September 23, 2023
Tax-Aide needs volunteers
https://signup.aarpfoundation.org/tax-aide-volunteer-2023/
Tax-Aide
needs volunteers! It provides free tax preparation, and it is very
personally rewarding to be able to help people. Tax-Aide provides
training. They are starting up their training now, sending out training
materials. You do not need to be a certain age for us to do your taxes.
Now more than ever, older adults living on a limited income need help getting tax breaks. As a Tax-Aide volunteer, you can help your neighbors in need get money back, making a big difference in a short amount of time.
These days, more people can’t afford to pay for professional tax preparation — and often miss out on much-needed tax breaks and refunds. Since 1968, Tax-Aide has helped over 75 million taxpayers with low to moderate income file their returns.
You don’t have to be a tax pro to volunteer with us — there are many ways to get involved and connect with people in your community. Best of all, giving back with your new friends at Tax-Aide is rewarding and the camaraderie and support makes volunteering fun.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Free covid tests Sept. 25
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended.
Auto workers pay
Sept. 20, 2023
Robert Reich
The Big 3 Automakers have spent $66 billion on stock buybacks and dividends over the decade.
That amounts to roughly $440k for each of the ~150,000 workers covered by UAW collective bargaining agreements.
And we’re supposed to believe they can’t afford to pay workers more?
https://twitter.com/RBReich/status/1704536597239144514?t=_0PyPCf2bM6mixgD1yHOIA&s=19
Monday, September 18, 2023
Global warming is causing increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat and heavy rainfall events
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-05256-8
Coumou, D., Di Capua, G., Vavrus, S. et al. The influence of Arctic amplification on mid-latitude summer circulation. Nat Commun 9, 2959 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05256-8
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We show that interactions between Arctic teleconnections and other remote and regional feedback processes could lead to more persistent hot-dry extremes in the mid-latitudes
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The observed increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat and heavy rainfall events since the late 1980s, especially in mid-latitude regions, have been linked to anthropogenic global warming.
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recent studies that indicate that summer weather has become more persistent in several regions in the mid-latitudes23,24,25. In summer, the hot tail of the distribution is associated with persistent, blocking weather systems, and an increase in their persistence leads to more extreme temperatures.
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