Nuclear Reactors 792 - The U.S. Department Of Energy Supports Creation Of Uranium Stockpile To Boost Ailing U.S. Nuclear Industry - Part 2 of 2 Parts
Part 2 of 2 Parts (Please read Part 1 first)
June 2020
Geiger Readings for Jun 10, 2020
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 77 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 108 nanosieverts per hour
Nuclear Reactors 791 - The U.S. Department Of Energy Supports Creation Of Uranium Stockpile To Boost Ailing U.S. Nuclear Industry - Part 1 of 2 Parts
Part 1 of 2 Parts
Geiger Readings for Jun 09, 2020
Latitude 47.704656 Longitude -122.318745
Ambient office = 113 nanosieverts per hour
Ambient outside = 115 nanosieverts per hour
The Heat Is On
After painstakingly raising my little baby starters, most of them from seeds, and rejoicing in the rain we had almost every other day in May, I'm now faced with the fact that the summer heat is here and I'm going to have to water these babies myself a whole lot more.
Snot Palace Builders
Plenty of animals build cool things out of their own spit, poop, and other secretions. But have you ever heard of the giant larvacean, which uses its own snot to form incredible architecture?
Scientists just discovered that these creatures make themselves inner and outer homes up to a meter in length! Given that the creatures themselves are as small as a muffin, it's pretty incredible that they build these snot bubble abodes for themselves!
Hidden Gems Of Online Shopping
If online shopping is your latest escape during Covid-19, you're not alone. Plenty of people are shopping online, whether they are spending money or not. Hey, I love to window shop, especially if I don't have to put on shoes.
That's why all of these lists about the best hidden gems found on different shopping sites are so fun to browse through. You can see what other shoppers found. Some of it's very intriguing, like cheap milk frothers and retro bathing suits.
Dessert Donut Line At Krispy Kreme
Between Soul Food Month and this news, it's not a great time for those of us who are trying to watch our sugar and carb intake! Krispy Kreme is selling new dessert-flavored donuts that sound incredible. Maybe if you just get one and split it with a friend it isn't so bad?
National Soul Food Month
June is National Soul Food month, the perfect time to whip up dishes like this gooey mac and cheese, which is one of my all-time favorites. I don't know many people who don't love mac and cheese and I'm sure it would be a hit with many of them!
Red, White And Royally Blue
While I think it's a very important time to keep the pressure on the government when it comes to activism and protests, I also think everyone's mental health is also important. If your self-care includes fun summer reads every now and then, why not share what you're reading here?
Quick Cocktail Hacks You Can Use Today
One of my favorite cocktail hacks is to use my tiny immersion blender to create frothy drinks, especially if they have milk in them. It's so yummy and it takes seconds to add this extra thickness and texture. It turns out, plenty of people have hacks for making drinks at home that you could do today if you have the items on hand.
Crafts For Change
My favorite tea maker showed us this beautiful Black Lives Matter needlepoint art she made and it got me thinking. Crafters have a long history of being involved in social change, and I'm wondering what other crafters are doing in order to combat racism and police brutality with their art.
Three New Canned Cocktails From Jack Daniels
Many drinkers love to experience new flavors, which isn't always feasible when you're staying at home. Jack Daniels just released three new canned beverages that might liven up your summer a bit no matter how you're spending it.
Each drink features a pop tab and provides a seltzer, cola or lemonade flavor meant to refresh and help you relax, and four packs are under fifteen bucks. You can try Tennessee Honey whiskey lemonade, whiskey and cola, or whiskey seltzer.
Talking To Family And Friends About Racism
White people, we can't create a just world without acknowledging our racist history, our white supremacist upbringing and both of their impact on the world we live in. We just can't. And we can't do those things without having those uncomfortable conversations with the people we love.
Restaurants with a Cause
Many of us prefer to eat and share our checks with restaurants who embody the same values and ethics we support. On the flip side, many of us also prefer to boycott those who don't. Right now, Seattle restaurants are funding five major causes that you might want to support.
More Games To Play While In Quarantine
Whether you're remaining at home due to local rules or you're self-quarantining for safety, there are more and more cool ways to connect being shared every day. You can find them everywhere from the New York Times to USA Today. Even Elijah Wood is enjoying some Animal Crossing with strangers, if you haven't yet head!
Favorite 80s Tribute Bands
My hometown has a new food truck garden that sounds really fun, and during the opening week a group called the John Hughes Experience is set to perform. Their set list sounds so fun! While we're still social distancing and I'm not about to venture out in a crowd, I do hope to hear them in person someday.
It got me thinking about other 80s tribute bands across the country. I'm sure there are loads of them, especially as we Millennial get older and want to hear the songs we grew up on.
Mass Extinction is More Concerning Than Ever
Many of us have found hope in the stories about animals seemingly recovering while humans are staying home--like the pandas that finally mated, or the dolphins returning, or the sea turtles hatching in greater numbers than ever. But it turns out that mass extinctions are still a great concern.