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0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Politics & Government Mayors Seek 100% Reductions by 2050 David Ormsby , Community Contributor Posted Reply (Broadview, IL) – The Village of Broadview was among 14 west suburban Cook County communities to sign an agreement last week with the Cross Community Climate Collaborative (C4) pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 from 2010 levels and 100% reductions by 2050 within their towns. “Governments – big and small – must act aggressively to blunt climate change to avoid climate calamity in our communities,” said Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson, one of the signatories to the memorandum-of-understanding. “West suburban Cook County mayors have witnessed, first-hand, the increasing frequency and damaging force of climate change-driven storms that now routinely batter our communities, and we have committed ourselves to … [Read more...] about Broadview among 14 Suburbs Pledging 45% Greenhouse Gas Cuts by 2030

New York (CNN Business) All stores have marketing tactics to get you in the door — stylish mannequins, elaborate display windows, posters screaming about all the discounts you can find inside. But some are far more subtle, so much so that chances are you've hardly ever noticed them. Picture your local grocery store, for example. What do you see when you first walk in? Most likely: Flowers. Big, bright bouquets of fresh-cut blooms greet shoppers inside just about every major grocer, from Whole Foods to Kroger to innumerable New York City bodegas. That's no coincidence — there's a strategic decision behind those flowers' placement. "It is very, very simple," says Paco Underhill, the founder and CEO of behavioral research and consulting firm Envirosell. "If you can get someone's nose and saliva glands working, they become a much less disciplined shopper." Read More That's right: Flowers fire up the senses, getting you ready to spend. Sure, … [Read more...] about The surprising reason supermarkets sell flowers

Dave Chappelle called CNN’s Don Lemon an “anomoly” stating that he’s “black and gay” and self righteous in his new Netflix stand-up comedy special. But here’s the thing. The joke was cut from the 46-year-old comedian’s special titled, “ 8:46. ” but still appeared in the subtitles of the show on the streaming sites YouTube channel. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football) “Don Lemon is a funny newscaster,” Chappelle explained in the subtitles, per a clip that has surfaced on social media. “Because he’s clearly gay, but you know what I mean?” (RELATED: Dave Chappelle To Host Saturday Night Live) WATCH: dave chappelle cut some don lemon stuff out of that netflix special. looks like they forgot to edit the subtitles before uploading to youtube. pic.twitter.com/7vI5mXJ5HS — Bris Crocker (@Captain_Hooks) June 12, 2020 “He’s just gay,” he added. “He’s the anomaly. He’s black and gay. But unlike … [Read more...] about Black, Gay, And Self Righteous: Dave Chappelle Describes Don Lemon

In this week’s developments, the problems of excessive flight cancellations and delays look like they will continue through the peak summer season; Spirit Airlines delays a shareholder vote on a Frontier merger as it studies the latest JetBlue offer; low-cost Breeze Airways puts off its Los Angeles debut as it slows down growth plans; United’s Star Alliance will add a non-airline member and American’s Oneworld will take on its third Middle Eastern partner; China eases mandatory COVID-19 quarantine rules; Air New Zealand unveils plans to add economy class bunk beds to its long-haul 787 fleet; Alaska Airlines and American open up new award booking options on international partner carriers; American and British Airways will consolidate flight activities at London Heathrow terminals. Even though several major airlines have cut back their original summer schedules to minimize last-minute cancellations as they struggle with staffing issues , it’s starting to look like schedule … [Read more...] about Routes: No letup in sight for summer air travel woes; a peek at the future of red-eye flights

Newsmax’s top-rated host Greg Kelly warned Republican Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday night: Don’t take on Donald Trump for president come 2024. The declaration from the primetime star comes more than two years ahead of a 2024 general election and months ahead of the 2022 midterms, as behind the scenes, Republican Party lieutenants mull potential 2024 GOP presidential contenders. “Governor Ron DeSantis. He is amazing, so talented, so smart, unlimited political future. I want him to be president someday,” Kelly began his Friday evening show as a graphic appeared on screen stating, ‘Not Yet, Ron.’ “I think that’s almost guaranteed to happen, but I’d rather not see him run in 2024.” The message from Kelly comes while Trumpworld remains unsure of precisely when a Trump 2024 campaign announcement might come. The New York Times reported Friday that Trump could announce his candidacy “unusually early,” and the news may come not at a rally but on social media. After … [Read more...] about Newsmax Host Rips Into ‘Career Politician’ Ron DeSantis Over Potential 2024 Run Against Trump

Not everybody is so comfortable being naked. For many of us, nudity — or just the prospect of baring more skin during the summer — can be fraught. The three strategies below have been suggested by a range of experts who spend time thinking about nudity and body image. They won’t necessarily transform your relationship with your body, but they are a start. SPEND MORE TIME NAKED. Learning to feel good about your body can be a slog, and so many of the obstacles that stand in the way are societal. Still, Renee Engeln, the director of the Body and Media Lab at Northwestern University, says that for some people, the key to feeling better naked is “simply to be naked more often.” Erich Schuttauf, the executive director of the American Association for Nude Recreation, agrees that there is cathartic power in simply doing stuff in the buff. You could, he suggested, sunbathe for 20 minutes if you have a private backyard. It’s important, however, to make sure you are in a space that feels … [Read more...] about Here to help: how to feel better naked