In a final taut with drama, a clash of two champions is spoiled by the umpire’s chauvinism.
Source: Washington Post
At U.S. Open, power of Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka is overshadowed by an umpire’s power play
Watch your step: why the 10,000 daily goal is built on bad science
An entire industry has been built on the claim that 10,000 steps a day were necessary to be healthy. But where did the figure come from?
Source: the Guardian
Long Exposure Photos Capture the Light Paths of Drones Above Mountainous Landscapes
Photographer Reuben Wu creates images that reveal an alien splendor in natural and manmade landscapes across the globe. Previously he has explored the brilliant blue rivers of molten sulfur in Indonesian volcanoes, and photographed the thousands of glistening mirrors that compose Nevada’s SolarReser
Source: Colossal
How Big Tech Swallowed Seattle
An interesting take on what type of development is right for a city.
Jeff Bezos and Paul Allen made billions and remade the city.
Source: Bloomberg.com
Trump’s Ludicrous Attack on Big Tech
Source: www.nytimes.com
Stop Saying “Officer-Involved Shootings”
Source: The Dish
2018 Is Shaping Up to Be the Fourth-Hottest Year
Source: www.nytimes.com
More Not So Subtle Racism
Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!
Our backyard bird feeders have attracted a Cooper’s Hawk. After the fact, I read some of the bird guides like Audubon and found if you put out seed in your back yard, there’s a good chance you attract the attention of a Cooper’s Hawk, because they mainly eat birds.
This hawk was quite fearless and let me walk up to within six feet of him before he flew away. Continue reading “Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!”