When you think of recycling your Christmas tree, perhaps you don’t first think of how it might help out your local water-dwelling creatures. But if so, you are remiss; this year, the Riverside County Waste Management Department and the California Department of Fish and Game are working together to turn your former ornament-hanger into a habitat for small fish. more › More here: Christmas Trees Repurposed as Protection for Fishies
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LA Times Polices Itself Over Sexist Writing
After announcing that Vanessa and Kobe Bryant had filed for divorce, the LA Times reported that the Lakers star’s soon-to-be ex-wife stands to collect a “windfall” during their settlement. Vanessa could indeed be awarded up to $75 million, but according to a blog post at the Times today, a reader pointed out — and rightly so — that the use of the word “windfall” smacked not just a little bit of sexism. more › See the original post here: LA Times Polices Itself Over Sexist Writing
Get Out: Moroder’s Metropolis, Bikes on Parade and Coin-Operated Art That Might Get You to First Base
Get out to watch an old classic with a synthpop soundtrack, ride your bike while drinking brews and test out coin-operated art pieces loaded with baseball metaphors. more › Here is the original post: Get Out: Moroder’s Metropolis, Bikes on Parade and Coin-Operated Art That Might Get You to First Base