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Gender Report 2023

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Summary June is Pride Month — a time when issues of gender become a focus of news and conversation around the world. This report provides reference to a variety of gender-related topics and news updated for 2023. This is an evolving document and will be updated over time. For more related to this topic, read… Continue reading Gender Report 2023

Flooding News 2023

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Summary This page has news and reports relating to flooding events in the U.S. and other areas. For more background, read “Global Flooding News 2022.” [View] On 13 Apr 2023, Fort Lauderdale received 26 inches of rain in 8 hours. That is seven months of rain in just over seven hours — a once in… Continue reading Flooding News 2023

Wildlife Habitat News 2022

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Summary This page offers general reports of wildlife habitat news and the condition of various species around the world. Additional news will be added over time. BBC News (13 Oct 2022) “Wildlife in decline by almost 70% since 1970, says report” — Animal populations across the world have dropped by almost 70% since 1970, according… Continue reading Wildlife Habitat News 2022

Small-Scale Solar 2022

Introduction There has been a rise of interest in small scale solar power systems. This has evolved in recent years and now we’re likely to see them become more commonplace. Here are a few factors that have driven the increased demand: All these factors have come together as a wave to produce consumer demand and… Continue reading Small-Scale Solar 2022

The Great Task

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Summary On 16 Aug 2022, Liz Cheney delivered her concession speech in Jackson, Wyoming to a gathering of friends and supporters. By 17 Aug 2022, visitors to the CheneyForWyoming.com website were being forwarded to the GreatTask.com website with an opportunity to signup. More information is below. This post has been created as a resource and… Continue reading The Great Task

“The Prayer” — Performed by Helene Fischer and Andrea Bocelli

Video About (English Translation) This year Helene Fischer presents a special edition of the “Helene Fischer Show”. And the best: “The Helene Fischer Show – My Most Beautiful Moments Vol. 1” is also available for at home! 40 songs personally selected by Helene Fischer, collected on an exclusive double album (2CD, 24-page booklet) with unique… Continue reading “The Prayer” — Performed by Helene Fischer and Andrea Bocelli

Resources For Life News 202010

ResourcesForLife.com – News 202010 | 17 Oct 2020 | Saturday Dear Friend, I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for taking time to read this month’s newsletter. To get notified when newsletters become available, please click here.  Personal Update My Personal Update for October is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my… Continue reading Resources For Life News 202010

Linda Ronstadt: “It was just a bunch of stoned people trying to make the transition from beatnik to hippie.” (Rare Interview)

About In the interview below from the 1970s or late 1960s, Linda Ronstadt reflects on her early music career in the 1960s performing at a folk music club in Hermosa Beach. She was inspired and motivated by how enthusiastically people were responding to her music. In retrospect she realized, “It was just a bunch of… Continue reading Linda Ronstadt: “It was just a bunch of stoned people trying to make the transition from beatnik to hippie.” (Rare Interview)

Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos (PBS FRONTLINE)

Commentary At the bottom of this page is a documentary about Amazon, described as: “An inside look at how Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos built one of the largest and most influential economic forces in the world — and the cost of Amazon’s convenience.” (PBS FRONTLINE, YouTube, 18 Feb 2020) Amazon is credited for being one… Continue reading Amazon Empire: The Rise and Reign of Jeff Bezos (PBS FRONTLINE)

Video: “The political journey of Pete Buttigieg” (Washington Post, 30 Oct 2019)

(Washington Post, 30 Dec 2019) “Pete Buttigieg was just 29 when he was elected to lead South Bend, Ind. It was a city grappling with a changing economy and a shrinking population. But under Buttigieg’s leadership, new buildings went up, parks were renovated and downtown South Bend was revitalized. Known for being a Rhodes scholar… Continue reading Video: “The political journey of Pete Buttigieg” (Washington Post, 30 Oct 2019)

The Get Down on Netflix – Young Musicians in 1977 Bronx

In short, The Get Down is a television series about a group of teenagers pushing the envelope of the music industry in the streets of the Bronx in the late 70’s. Below are some trailers for the show, available on Netflix. There have been a lot of movies and television series released about young people… Continue reading The Get Down on Netflix – Young Musicians in 1977 Bronx