Marlene Dotterer's Blog, page 30
October 24, 2014
Article: Bring These Sandwiches To Work, Save Tons Of Money
Bring These Sandwiches To Work, Save Tons Of Money
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/23/sandwiches-lunch-packed-_n_6034900.html
Good enough to eat.
UZH Mediadesk – Plant communities produce greater yield than monocultures
This is the kind of thing that makes me say, “Duh…” But most of the world thinks monoculture is god’s greatest gift.
October 23, 2014
Published for the First Time: a 1959 Essay by Isaac Asimov on Creativity | MIT Technology Review
The ideas here are interesting. Asimov’s central thought is that creative people tend to think out of the box.
I think this is true, but it’s worthwhile to define the the box. The hardest box to describe is the one you’re in. So perhaps Asimov, who by all accounts, was a brilliant, intuitive thinker, was nevertheless mentally constrained by the box of the 20th century’s worship of deductive science.
Okay, stop right there. Don’t panic. I am ever as much a fan of deductive science. But I do be...
Article: Brooks Headley’s Tips on Making an Awesome Veggie Burger
I’m sharing this mostly so I can access the Bon Apetit recipe linked at the bottom. It looks like a good one for a veggie burger. To make it vegan, I guess you just leave out the eggs. Does anyone know of a good substitute?
Brooks Headley’s Tips on Making an Awesome Veggie Burger
Article: How to Beat the 1 Percent at Politics
I haven’t had a chance to look at this site, but it sounds interesting.
How to Beat the 1 Percent at Politics
http://www.thetakeaway.org/story/how-beat-1-percent-politics/
October 21, 2014
October 18, 2014
The Smithsonian Institution Announces an Official Climate Change Statement | At the Smithsonian | Smithsonian
This kind of holistic approach is what we need to adapt to a changing planet. Humanity can probably survive a major climate change, but good planning – and implementation – can help us survive well.
October 17, 2014
Heavier Babies Do Better in School – NYTimes.com
Throwing intensive health care interventions at natural, healthy pregnancies does not bring about better outcomes. Let those babies stay in the womb until they’re ready to be born.
Lay Off the Almond Milk, You Ignorant Hipsters | Mother Jones
Yes, this. I get so tired of these stupid food fads, and I freely admit that most of the worst offenders are people who (like me) want food that is simple (as in simply food), organic, and sustainable.
But hold on. Sustainable is EXACTLY the problem with this alternative milk fad. Nut milks are so far from sustainable you can’t even see the horizon.
http://m.motherjones.com/tom-philpott/2014/07/lay-off-almond-milk-ignorant-hipsters
