Monday, February 24
Fitness
Set realistic goals: Avoid setting extreme goals that can lead to discouragement.
Find a fitness buddy: Having someone to motivate you can help you stick to your routine.
Get enough sleep: Poor sleep can disrupt your appetite and performance.
Drink water: Staying hydrated can help you eat less and lose weight.
Mix up your workouts: Doing the same exercises all the time can lead to boredom.
Eat a balanced diet: Be mindful of how many carbs you eat, and when you eat them.
Manage stress: Stress can lead to weight gain by increasing the production of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Stretch: Dynamic stretching before exercise and static stretching after can help increase flexibility.
Strengthen your core: Exercise your abdominals 2 or 3 times a week.
Some other tips include:
- Cutting down on screen time
- Personalizing your workouts
- to regulate your emotion
At A Glance
One man's approach to paying less on medical bills.
How national parks impact the economy.
Are the Outer Banks Earth's most dangerous coastline? (via YouTube)
Math couple spends two decades on one problem.
Looking back at predictions from 2009.
Relax while you sculpt some digital pottery.
Thieves steal credit card and win lotto—but can't cash in.
Clickbait: London's Super Sewer is open for business.
Her father, Isai Nakhov, is a philologist. At 14 years old her mother took her to Victor Pivovarov's Atelier. Pivovarov played an important role in her life and later became her mentor.
In 2015, Nakhova became the first female artist to represent Russia in its pavilion at the Venice Biennial. She is represented by Nailya Alexander Gallery in New York City.[3] Nakhova currently lives and works in Moscow and New Jersey.
She works with different mediums like fine art, photography, sounds, sensors and inflatable materials. She is a Laureate of the Kandinsky 2013 Award.
In The NEWS
How do nuclear weapons work?
Nuclear weapons harness the immense energy released by nuclear fission or fusion reactions. In a fission bomb, a critical mass of fissilematerial is rapidly assembled, triggering a chain reaction that releases enormous amounts of energy in a fraction of a second. This easy-to-follow overview presents the basic science behind the atomic bomb. Read it here.
Who was the real Robert Oppenheimer?
No one person is more closely identified with the Manhattan Project than Robert Oppenheimer. This feature details Oppenheimer’s upbringing, the characteristics that made him indispensable to the project, and how his later years were marked by a conflict between pride in the project and a deep-seated hatred of weapons of mass destruction. Read it here.
The secret cities behind the atomic bomb
To get the Manhattan Project off the ground, the US government built three research facilities from the ground up. To preserve the secrecy of the project, those facilities were located in out-of-the-way locations. Finally, to house the thousands of workers at each location, the government also built “secret cities.” Find out more in this article.
A podcast series reveals the secrets of the Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project involved some of the most prominent figures of the 20th century, ended World War II, and ushered in the Atomic Age. This four-part podcast delves into everything from the project’s origins to the “secret cities” that sprung up around its three project sites—as well as how the project led Oppenheimer to oppose nuclear weapons. Listen here.
What does a nuclear bomb explosion feel like?
After World War II, governments conducted thousands of additional tests. Motherboard interviews veterans who were present at test sites in the Pacific, and shares their experiences of witnessing nuclear explosions. This video combines interviews with archival footage to convey what it’s like to be near a nuclear blast. Watch it here.
Footage of Russia's Tsar Bomba test
In 1961, the Soviet Union dropped what is thought to be the most powerful nuclear weapon ever actually tested. Named AN602, it is more commonly known as the Tsar Bomba. Russia released footage of the blast in 2020, and the video—shared here by the Reuters news agency—underscores the destructive power of nuclear warfare. Watch the footage here.
Nuclear weapons harness the immense energy released by nuclear fission or fusion reactions. In a fission bomb, a critical mass of fissilematerial is rapidly assembled, triggering a chain reaction that releases enormous amounts of energy in a fraction of a second. This easy-to-follow overview presents the basic science behind the atomic bomb. Read it here.
Who was the real Robert Oppenheimer?
No one person is more closely identified with the Manhattan Project than Robert Oppenheimer. This feature details Oppenheimer’s upbringing, the characteristics that made him indispensable to the project, and how his later years were marked by a conflict between pride in the project and a deep-seated hatred of weapons of mass destruction. Read it here.
The secret cities behind the atomic bomb
To get the Manhattan Project off the ground, the US government built three research facilities from the ground up. To preserve the secrecy of the project, those facilities were located in out-of-the-way locations. Finally, to house the thousands of workers at each location, the government also built “secret cities.” Find out more in this article.
A podcast series reveals the secrets of the Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project involved some of the most prominent figures of the 20th century, ended World War II, and ushered in the Atomic Age. This four-part podcast delves into everything from the project’s origins to the “secret cities” that sprung up around its three project sites—as well as how the project led Oppenheimer to oppose nuclear weapons. Listen here.
What does a nuclear bomb explosion feel like?
After World War II, governments conducted thousands of additional tests. Motherboard interviews veterans who were present at test sites in the Pacific, and shares their experiences of witnessing nuclear explosions. This video combines interviews with archival footage to convey what it’s like to be near a nuclear blast. Watch it here.
Footage of Russia's Tsar Bomba test
In 1961, the Soviet Union dropped what is thought to be the most powerful nuclear weapon ever actually tested. Named AN602, it is more commonly known as the Tsar Bomba. Russia released footage of the blast in 2020, and the video—shared here by the Reuters news agency—underscores the destructive power of nuclear warfare. Watch the footage here.
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
Freedoms
Americans have more freedoms than any other country in the world...
- Freedom of speech
- Freedom of assembly
- Freedom of the press
- Freedom of religion
- Freedom to own a firearm
Americans don't just have Federal Rights but State Rights as well.
For instance:
- The federal government say marijuana is illegal, yet some states say it is legal and our federal government does not interfere.
- Some states say abortion is legal while other states say it is illegal - our federal government says that right belongs to the states.
Expressing our freedoms:
- Americans can protest against the government and not be thrown into jail
- Americans can burn the American flag and not be thrown into jail
- Americans can write and publish anti-American opinions and not be thrown into jail
- Americans can vote themselves a felon for President
- Americans can vote themselves out of a Democracy and into Socialism or Communism
Think about that...
Americans are so free that they can vote themselves out of a Democracy and can vote for the government to take away their freedoms...
quantum systems have opposing arrows of time
New theoretical research shows that time can flow forwards or backwards in quantum systems, challenging our everyday perception of how time progresses.
Over the centuries, scientists have tried to understand the arrow of time – the idea that time flows inevitably in one direction. How can we make sense of the seemingly unrelenting march of time from past to future?
Answers in fundamental physics haven’t been forthcoming. The laws of nature don’t inherently favour a single direction. Whether time moves forward or backward, the equations remain the same.
The explanation of our everyday experience of time is the second law of thermodynamics derived by Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann.
This law states that entropy – the inherent disorder in a system – cannot decrease with the passage of time. This law explains very well the macroscopic world of our everyday experiences. READ MORE...
Sunday, February 23
Spinach Quiche Recipe
Spinach Quiche Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this spinach quiche recipe:
Spinach, of course! I use fresh baby spinach here because I like the texture of the whole leaves. Thawed frozen chopped spinach works too.
Eggs and milk – They create the custard filling. You can use any kind of milk you like here. Whole milk and unsweetened almond milk both work great!
Feta cheese or goat cheese – It adds tangy, salty flavor to the filling.
Green onions – For a fresh, oniony kick.
Salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
Easy Pie Crust – It’s flaky, buttery, and super simple to make. This recipe yields enough dough for two quiches. Make both side-by-side, or freeze the extra dough for up to 3 months. To simplify this recipe, you could use a store-bought pie crust.
Eggs and milk – They create the custard filling. You can use any kind of milk you like here. Whole milk and unsweetened almond milk both work great!
Feta cheese or goat cheese – It adds tangy, salty flavor to the filling.
Green onions – For a fresh, oniony kick.
Salt and pepper – To make all the flavors pop!
Easy Pie Crust – It’s flaky, buttery, and super simple to make. This recipe yields enough dough for two quiches. Make both side-by-side, or freeze the extra dough for up to 3 months. To simplify this recipe, you could use a store-bought pie crust.
Tips for Success
Par-bake the crust.
It’s worth repeating: when you’re making quiche, always blind bake the crust before you add the filling. Without blind baking, the crust will be gummy and underdone on the bottom. With it, the crust comes out gloriously flaky and crisp. Note that you’ll blind bake the crust at a higher oven temperature than you’ll use for the actual quiche. The high heat is crucial for getting delicious layers in the pastry.
Squeeze the spinach.
A classic quiche pitfall is using vegetables that release too much moisture into the filling, thereby preventing it from setting up. Avoid this by squeezing the excess water out of the spinach after you steam it. If you’re using thawed frozen spinach, skip the steaming step, but still press out as much moisture as you can.
Cook until it’s just set.
When you’re checking for doneness, remember that the quiche will continue cooking for a few minutes after it comes out of the oven. You want it to be soft and custardy, not overdone and dry, so aim to bake the eggs until they’re just set. In my oven, this takes 45 minutes.
Make it a meal.
Serve slices of spinach quiche for brunch alongside a green salad or fruit salad. Round out the menu with carrot muffins, strawberry muffins, or slices of lemon yogurt cake.
For more details on this recipe or other recipes from Love & Lemons, click here.
Seniors Traveling
We have traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Europe, all over the lower 48, and taken over 12 cruises on four different cruise lines:
- Royal Caribbean
- Carnival
- Celebrity
- Norwegian
We prefer Royal Caribbean...
We have an American Express Delta credit card that we use as often as possible to generate frequent flyer points. Currently, we have over 300,000 points.
When you are planning to fly, book reservations early in the day and make sure you have no deadlines on the other end of the flight. Occasionally, airlines will overbook and ask for people to delay their flight. The one time that we did that, we ended up with enough Delta Dollars to buy two round trip tickets (cabin class) to Hawaii. We did this because we had to time constraints about getting to where we were going.
More advice in subsequent postings.
Stay tuned...
At A Glance
Society & Culture
> Signs the influence of the Michelin Guide may be in decline.
> How dirt paths and hashtags reveal a population's desires.
> The actors who turned down a role in "The Matrix."
> Scientists attempt to decode symbols in Jackson Pollock's drip paintings.
> Why Formula 1 racing cars don't have closed cockpits.
World History
> Not every ancient Spartan was a death-defying hero.
> A detailed, narrative podcast on the market crash of 1929.
> The ancient uses of asphalt.
> How a group of bootleggers inspired the founding of NASCAR.
> The first Black-owned bookstore in the US was opened in 1834.
Business & Finance
> How the Hollywood strikes impacted worker wages.
> The story of Pittsburgh's fake Burger King.
> Weighing the pros and cons of long-term renting.
> The world's top agriculture-producing countries.
> Why federal agencies use Waffle House to indicate disaster severity.
Health & Medicine
> The cocktail party effect, or how selective hearing works.
> What's the connection between toxic tetanus and rusty nails?
> The psychology of grudges and how they only hurt ourselves.
> Belle Gibson, "Apple Cider Vinegar" character who lied about having cancer.
> A positive spin on stress.
Science & Technology
> Alan Turing, WWII hero and computer pioneer, was also fast.
> The complex science of municipal snow removal.
> How nylon was invented.
> The bats protecting manuscripts in two Portuguese libraries.
> Explore a database of pollinators.
SOURCE: 1440 NEWS
Chen Qiulin - Chinese Artist
Chen Qiulin (born in Yichang, Hubei Province in 1975, now working and living in Chengdu) graduated from the Printmaking Department of Sichuan Fine Arts Institute in 2000. Her works manifest in various mediums including video, photography, installation and sculpture.
Her creation process is constantly in the state of continuous development and progress. With a unique sensitivity, Qiulin keeps introducing new viewpoints and perspectives into frequently discussed social issues.
Chen Qiulin's awards include:
Chen Qiulin's awards include:
- The Best New Artist Award of the first Montpellier Chinese Contemporary Art Biennale (2005)
- the recipient of ACC (Asian Cultural Council in New York) grant at China (2006)
- the First Asian World Women Forum Rising Talents Programme Nominee (2008)
- The Fourth Annual AAC Award for the Most Influential Participants of Chinese Art 2009
- the Annual Young Artist Nominee (2010)
- Reshaping History Academic Award Nominee (2010)
- Loop Award of Loop Art Fair (Barcelona) (2017)
In The News
Judge vacates Eric Adams' corruption trial date, appoints counsel on next steps.
A New York judge Friday said he would not immediately dismiss charges against the Democratic New York City mayor and appointed an independent lawyer to present arguments against the Justice Department's dismissal request. The development comes a day after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she would not remove Adams from office. See previous write-up on the corruption case here.
Man accused of trying to kill author Salman Rushdie found guilty.
Hadi Matar was found guilty of second-degree attempted murder and assault for the 2022 knife attack on Rushdie during a speaking event in New York. The now 27-year-old New Jersey man stabbed Rushdie more than a dozen times, leaving him permanently blind in one eye. Matar faces up to 25 years in prison; sentencing is scheduled for April 23.
DOJ investigating UnitedHealth's Medicare billing practices.
UnitedHealth Group is America's largest healthcare conglomerate based on revenue, bringing in roughly $400B last year. The civil fraud probe examines whether the group routinely made diagnoses that triggered extra payments for its Medicare Advantage plans. UnitedHealth's shares closed down 7% on the news Friday.
Energy drink Celsius shares rise nearly 30% on Alani Nu acquisition.
Celsius bought health and wellness drinks brand Alani Nutrition for roughly $1.8B. The cash-and-stock transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of this year. It follows a string of similar deals in the beverage industry as functional drinks grow in popularity among young people; last year, Keurig Dr Pepper said it was buying a 60% stake in energy drink maker Ghost for $990M.
New York Yankees ditch their ban on beards after 49 years.
The team officially reversed a longstanding facial hair policy, allowing players and staff to maintain "well-groomed beards" moving forward. The change marks a departure from a rule imposed in 1976 by then-Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, which previously prohibited all facial hair except mustaches to help players instill discipline.
Soul singer-songwriter Jerry "Ice Man" Butler dies at age 85.
Butler died in his Chicago home after battling Parkinson's disease. He gained fame as the lead singer of R&B group The Impressions and later enjoyed a successful solo career with hits like "Only the Strong Survive" and "He Will Break Your Heart." Butler was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and also served as a Cook County commissioner in Illinois for over three decades.
Lessons Learned
I spent 45 years in the marketplace of capitalism as an employee and as a company owner. The problem with being an owner was when I was consulting, I needed to be out getting new business and vice versa... as an employee, I reported to several bosses that were simply AASSHOLES...
WHAT DID I LEARN?
1. Arrive early/stay late
2. Be honest at all costs
3. Respect/Trust the people you hire or don't hire them
4. Always be prepared/Always do your homework
5. Learn to say NO
6. Take time for yourself/family
7. Constantly re-educate
8. Don't ask anyone to do anything that you could not do better unless it is our of your field of expertise
9. Value teamwork
10. Stay for life or switch companies every 3-5 years
The only reason why you have been hired or that you might hire others is trifold:
- team player
- add value
- achieve goals/outcomes
Your education is meaningless
Your experience is meaningless
Your position is meaningless
IF YOU CANNOT ACHIEVE THOSE THREE BULLET POINTS
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