Annie Mendelsohn

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“Pleasure can be supported by an illusion; but happiness rests upon the truth”. -Nicolas Chamfort
How many people noticed that Mississippi is attempting to make it impossible for minors to borrow *any* eBooks via library systems? https://bookriot.com/hoopla-overdrive-libby-now-banned-for-those-under-18-in-mississippi/
Hoopla, Overdrive/Libby Now Banned for Those Under 18 in Mississippi

Public libraries in Mississippi have cut off access to digital platforms like Overdrive and Hoopla to those under 18.

BOOK RIOT

As a science communicator, I was interested to explore #threads.

So far, it feels like everyone is shouting everything all at once with no organization or order. There are no hashtags to help discover topics, for example. I mainly see a lot of celebs & influencers I don’t follow.

I’m not sure it can become a place to exchange meaningful ideas. But that’s probably not the point.

I’m happy at #Mastodon & there really is no comparison. It will be interesting to see how it all evolves over time.

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“The clean energy subsidies that undergird President Joe Biden’s climate agenda have just prompted one Norwegian manufacturer to choose Michigan, not Europe, as the site of a nearly $500M factory that will produce the equipment needed to extract hydrogen from water.”
😀 Biden is smashing it.

https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/05/biden-hydrogen-europe-00104024

Biden’s hydrogen bombshell leaves Europe in the dust

The EU is investing billions into becoming a green energy superpower. But Washington’s Inflation Reduction Act means it’s the U.S. reaping the rewards.

POLITICO

🧵 Welcome newbies & those trying it out while twitter sorts out its shit show. Here’s some tips that’ll make for an optimal experience here:

1 - use alt text on your images, so people that don’t have the same abilities as you can enjoy your content. Your posts won’t get boosted if it’s missing.

2 - follow lots & post as much as you want. There is no algorithm, you can’t upset it by posting too little or too much and you will have a better experience the more people you follow & boost. 1/5

Hey, #Ireland. I know that no one will listen to me, but #COVID19 is surging, again. Numbers are low, but COVID is beginning to circulate more widely. Hospitalizations are up 68% in two weeks, and the positive rate of testing is up 36%. We're a long way from pandemic peaks, but Long COVID risks are real and reinfections increase your risks. I doubt many of you will #WearAMask, but you could save yourself or someone you love a lot of needless suffering. #CovidIsNotOver
Really made me smile:) (by u/Alert-Holiday6719)
BOLD on Instagram: "Fashion doesn’t know age or gender! ❤️ Special thanks to @whoisbou and @_____kingd for sharing this super heartwarming moment with us! 💘
 #thefutureisBOLD #superBOLD"

92K Likes, 469 Comments - BOLD (@boldberlin) on Instagram: "Fashion doesn’t know age or gender! ❤️ Special thanks to @whoisbou and @_____kingd for sha..."

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People who read live longer than those who don’t, Yale researchers say https://bigthink.com/personal-growth/yale-study-people-who-read-live-longer-than-people-who-dont/
People who read live longer than those who don’t, Yale researchers say

The benefits of reading should not be understated, even when it comes to living a longer life. A new study finds that reading books in particular returns cognitive gains that increase longevity.

Big Think