Lots of people asking about the shift to permanent daylight savings. The data clearly show locking to standard is best. For mental and physical health. That am sunlight is key, But if not, then locking to daylight savings second best. Shifting back-and-forth is the worst choice.
One of the greatest achievements in human history:
In 1990, 44% of the world lived in extreme poverty.
Today, it’s down to 10%.
The world is far from perfect, but this is what extraordinary progress looks like.
On Hampstead Heath today at 4 PM, practically no one was on the scorched yellow grass in direct sunlight, but there were dozens of people under these majestic trees.
A reminder that it’s between 7 and 15 degrees cooler under trees. It’s obvious we need more everywhere …
IT DOESNT GET BETTER THAN A FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT MCM and here’s Tennessee’s only FLW currently being offered for the first time ever on the market. Known as Shavin House, completed in 1952 and preserved by the original family for more than 75 years. Currently listed for only $1,600,000 (truly a steal)
BS- The U.S. is one of the rare countries --if not the only country --where aggressive & risk taking immigrants can make it big, get rich, & become part of the system without giving up on their identity.
NYC had a nuclear power plant 36 miles away called Indian Point.
It supplied carbon-free safe power that would mean no one would need to turn up their thermostats.
But it was closed in 2021 by the degrowth Death Cult. Now NYC relies on fossil fuels for 90% of its power 🫠
One of the weird things about having ageing parents is getting a text that says, “Call me when you get the chance.” It’s a gamble on whether someone died or they can’t figure out the TV.
10 years ago: 30-yr mortgage rate was 3.5% & average new home price in the US was $350k
Today: 30-yr mortgage rate is 6.5% & average new home price is $540k
Result: $38k increase in down payment (assuming 20% down) and 117% increase in monthly payment (from $1,257 to $2,731)