# cocktail party (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cocktail party. Page: Feed: --- ## [When Water’s Tight, Preparation is Key](https://www.nylcv.org/news/when-waters-tight-preparation-is-key/) _2026-08-28 · Michelle Loree · New York League of Conservation Voters_ In New York, where rainstorms are frequent and some parts of the state receive multiple feet of snow each winter, water scarcity can seem more like a distant concern. But abundant precipitation does not make New York immune to droughts. The state has historically experienced drought conditions every two to three years, affecting drinking-water supplies, agriculture, ecosystems, recreation, and… ## [I didn’t mention the war but I think I got away with it](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/i-didnt-mention-the-war-but-i-think) _2026-08-28 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ How do you write about Musar afresh? ## [NYC’s Fashion Faux Pas: Textiles in Landfills](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nycs-fashion-faux-pas-textiles-in-landfills/) _2026-08-24 · Devin Callahan · New York League of Conservation Voters_ “Textiles are the next frontier for \[waste\] diversion and reuse,” said Joshua Goodman, spokesman for the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), in a 2025 New York Times article. “Historically, \[the\] capacity to do anything with textiles has been limited, but that is changing.” This is good news for New Yorkers, who are increasingly looking for ways to recycle their old clothes, bedding,… ## [The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative: Collective Action Pays Dividends](https://www.nylcv.org/news/the-regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative-collective-action-pays-dividends/) _2026-08-21 · Michelle Loree · New York League of Conservation Voters_ As the federal government continues to retreat from climate action, it is more important than ever that states work together to reduce air pollution, lower emissions, and address the climate crisis. A standout example of just this sort of collaboration has been taking shape across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic over the past two decades in the form of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI),… ## [Transvestites and Tavel: Drilling for Wine by Robin Yapp](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/drilling-for-wine-revisited) _2026-08-21 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ A look at one of the most idiosyncratic wine books ever published, Robin Yapp's memoir. ## [Join us for NYLCV’s Buffalo Cocktail Party](https://www.nylcv.org/news/join-us-for-nylcvs-buffalo-cocktail-party/) _2026-08-19 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Please join us on Wednesday, September 16th from 5-7pm upstairs at the unique and historic Powerhouse. Please join us in Buffalo as we bring together business leaders, elected officials, community partners and supporters to celebrate our shared commitment to clean air, clean water and environmental protection in Western New York. The post Join us for NYLCV’s Buffalo Cocktail Party appeared first… ## [In praise of French supermarkets](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/in-praise-of-french-supermarkets) _2026-08-19 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ The joy of drinking ordinary wine on holiday. Plus a review of a lost classic: ‘Wine Dynasties of Europe’ by Harry Eyres. ## [Brief thoughts after reading The Brothers Karamazov](https://wolfram.org/great-books/brief-thoughts-after-reading-the-brothers-karamazov/) _2026-08-17 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Alyosha’s Hope Why should someone else’s success — or even their happiness — feel like a personal assault? When we see the successful person finally fail, why does some tiny part of us think: Good. Comeuppance. You will see it if you look, at least for a flash, a millisecond, it does feel like an \[…\] ## [2026 New York City Cocktail Party](https://www.nylcv.org/news/2026-new-york-city-cocktail-party/) _2026-08-17 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Please join us for our 2026 New York City Cocktail Party, one of NYLCV’s premier events, on Tuesday, October 6 2026 from 6 – 8 PM. The post 2026 New York City Cocktail Party appeared first on New York League of Conservation Voters . ## [Measuring the Elements of Climate Change: Decarbonization of Buildings](https://www.nylcv.org/news/measuring-the-elements-of-climate-change-decarbonization-of-buildings/) _2026-08-17 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ An astonishing two-thirds of New York City’s carbon emissions come from the fossil fuels used to heat, cool, and power buildings. In New York State, emissions from all building types account for about one-third of all GHG emissions. New York City and New York State have taken slightly different approaches to limiting and eliminating these emissions, reflecting the types and distribution of… ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q8mZoh2MfgUF) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Blowing hot and cold with cocktails](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/blowing-hot-and-cold-with-cocktails) _2026-08-14 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ I have a drinks cabinet that would make F. Scott Fitzgerald weak at the knees but most evenings, I’ll just uncork a bottle of wine. ## [Alcohol is civilisation](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/alcohol-is-civilisation) _2026-08-12 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ “We should not fail to notice the conspicuous absence of kimchi-or-yoghurt-based super-cultures.” ## [Expensive wine with cheap food](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/expensive-wine-with-cheap-food) _2026-08-07 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ It’s the trend that’s sweeping the nation… apparently. Plus a new Critic wine club. ## [The world's best cinsault is....](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/cin-city-is-back) _2026-08-05 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ Five years on, Cin City is back! South Africa takes on France for the title of best cinsault in the world. ## [NYC Parks: Boosting Community, Quality of Life, and Resilience Since 1686](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nyc-parks-boosting-community-quality-of-life-and-resilience-since-1686/) _2026-08-03 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Parks are an essential part of city life. They provide an outlet for community, a space for people to escape crowded streets and city noise. As we’ve seen in recent weeks, parks are also a place of refuge, providing shade – and even water features for kids – to get relief from the brutal summer heat. In order to ensure our parks are well maintained and serve all city residents regardless of their… ## [Climate Change Is Testing New York’s Electric Grid](https://www.nylcv.org/news/climate-change-is-testing-new-yorks-electric-grid/) _2026-08-03 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ This summer's heat wave underscored a growing reality for New York: the state's electric grid must adapt to meet the demands of a warming climate. During July's record-breaking heat wave, Con Edison urged New Yorkers to delay running major appliances, reduce air-conditioning use, and avoid charging electric vehicles during peak hours. The request reflected increasing pressure on New York City’s… ## [The Wild Bunch by Patrick Matthews revisited](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/the-wild-bunch-by-patrick-matthews) _2026-07-31 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ ‘The couple personified the romance of wine. They were young 1980s people (something you could tell from Olivier coloured-framed specs a la early Jancis Robinson) and they’d seized the moment.’ ## [How cheap is too cheap?](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/how-cheap-is-too-cheap) _2026-07-29 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ Thoughts on some ridiculously cheap wines from Aldi and what that means for the struggling independent trade. ## [Political Organizing Fellow](https://www.nylcv.org/news/political-organizing-fellow/) _2026-07-27 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Reporting to the Political Director, the NYLCV Political Organizing Fellow will play a critical role in the organization. Their work will allow NYLCV to further its mission of electing more environmental champions to office. The post Political Organizing Fellow appeared first on New York League of Conservation Voters . ## [Low alcohol sherry - just what the doctor ordered](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/low-alcohol-sherry-just-what-the) _2026-07-24 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ Do you suffer from sherry legs? Well, I think I have found the answer. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7qKTStbJaIvh) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [MeBeMe Seven Day Challenge](https://wolfram.org/mebeme/mebeme-seven-day-challenge/) _2026-07-22 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ What happens when your phone starts nudging you toward your life instead of away from it? The MeBeMe Seven Day Challenge is really an experiment. For one week, put the app in Break Your Scroll mode and honestly interact with whatever missions appear. Some you’ll do immediately. Some you’ll skip. Some you’ll save for later. \[…\] [Listen](https://wolfram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bevel-video-tight-cards.mp4) ## [Adventures on the Wine Route by Kermit Lynch revisited](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/adventures-on-the-wine-route-revisited) _2026-07-22 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ 'When a woman chooses a hat, she does not put it on a goat’s head to judge it; she puts it on her own.’ ## [Getting Data Centers Right: New York Presses Pause to Build Smarter Rules](https://www.nylcv.org/news/getting-data-centers-right-why-new-york-is-pressing-pause-to-build-smarter-rules/) _2026-07-19 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ "Artificial intelligence and the technologies powered by data centers are here to stay, but their growth cannot come at the expense of our communities or our clean energy future,” said NYLCV President Julie Tighe at the Governor's announcement. “If we're going to build hyperscale data centers, we need to hyperscale our investments in renewable energy, transmission, and storage." The post Getting… ## [Deep Dive: NYC’s FY27 Budget](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nylcv-applauds-mayor-mamdani-and-city-council-on-fy27-budget/) _2026-07-17 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Last week, Mayor Mamdani, Speaker Julie Menin, and the City Council adopted a historic $125.8 billion budget for FY27. From parks funding to transportation wins, the adoption of this budget is a positive step and we look forward to working with the Administration and City Council to keep fighting for a sustainable and equitable future. The post Deep Dive: NYC’s FY27 Budget appeared first on New… ## [Stop trying to make non-alcoholic wine happen. It’s not going to happen](https://henryjeffreys.substack.com/p/stop-trying-to-make-non-alcoholic) _2026-07-17 · Henry Jeffreys · Drinking Culture_ Drinks that are never going to break through plus England's greatest vineyard, Breaky Bottom, is on the market ## [One Year of Civic Curiosity](https://wolfram.org/government/one-year-of-civic-curiosity-challenge/) _2026-07-15 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ The Challenge I’m going to attend at least one government meeting each month for a year. Not to advocate. Not to testify. Just observe how it all works. Want to join me? Examples activies: I’m bringing a notebook and I’ll blog about it here: The goal is to come away with a richer understanding of \[…\] ## [Perfect music for poker night or cocktail party](https://wolfram.org/arts/music/music-for-poker-night-or-cocktail-party/) _2026-07-11 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ The ideal blend for lively conversation This blend of Charlie Christian and Lord Jelly Roll ragtime along with some Benny Goodmen and Tommy Dorsey creates the perfect background vibe for poker night. It also works great for a small soiree or cocktail party when you want the underscore to encourage relaxed open conversation. You gotta \[…\] ## [Transmission For Our Clean Energy Transition](https://www.nylcv.org/news/transmission-for-our-clean-energy-transition/) _2026-07-10 · Michelle Loree · New York League of Conservation Voters_ Two major transmission projects were recently completed in New York: the Smart Path Connect Project, an 100-mile transmission line across the Mohawk Valley and the North Country designed to ease the flow of renewable energy across the state, and the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE), which is bringing clean hydropower energy from Canada directly to... Read more » The post Transmission For Our… ## [Thoughts on The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides](https://wolfram.org/great-books/thoughts-on-the-history-of-the-peloponnesian-war-by-thucydides/) _2026-07-08 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Not just what happened. Also why. What I enjoy about this history book, written 2300 years ago, is that it didn’t merely tell you what happened. It goes deep into why it happened. It’s a cautionary tale. He tells you what one guy said about going to war. Then he tells you what the other \[…\] ## [MeBeMe – The rapid development of an iPhone app designed to break your scroll](https://wolfram.org/mebeme/mebeme-the-rapid-development-of-an-iphone-app-designed-to-break-your-scroll/) _2026-07-07 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ June 2026 – July 2026 Rapid Development Timeline June 22, 2026 — The idea begins The project begins as Micro Missions, an app intended to interrupt mindless scrolling with one small positive action. After researching dozens of habit and productivity apps, one realization stands out: most are designed to maximize engagement. I want the opposite. \[…\] ## [Earn a referral bonus (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4lqANHOt1IY7) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Get a bonus when a friend applies via your referral link and is approved. ## [NYLCV Gives Green-Endorsed Candidates Win Big in 2026 Primary Election](https://www.nylcv.org/news/nylcv-gives-green-endorsed-candidates-win-big-in-2026-primary-election/) _2026-06-24 · Press · New York League of Conservation Voters_ The New York League of Conservation Voters Gives Green congratulates all candidates on a hard fought primary election. On a night where 53 of NYLCV Gives Green’s 116 endorsed candidates had primaries, 41 of those candidates won or are currently leading in their elections. The post NYLCV Gives Green-Endorsed Candidates Win Big in 2026 Primary Election appeared first on New York League of… ## [Women Dancing With Women in The Jazz Age](https://wolfram.org/arts/dance/women-dancing-with-women-in-the-jazz-age/) _2026-05-28 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Embrace without stignma In the jazz age, it was more common for women to dance with women and embrace in a non-sexual way. This video explains it well. ## [Recognizing Visual & Situational Metonymy in Film](https://wolfram.org/arts/film/visual-situational-metonymy-in-film/) _2026-05-26 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Once you see it, you see it everywhere Let’s look at The Graduate (1968) directed by Mike Nichols for the classic example of situational metonymy in film. Ben, what are you doing? Well, I would say I’m just drifting … here in the pool. Ben, what are you doing? Well, I would say I’m just \[…\] ## [Mid-Century Blues, Boogie, & Early Rock-n-Roll](https://wolfram.org/arts/music/mid-century-blues-boogie-early-rock-n-roll/) _2026-05-25 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Where rock-n-roll started Collection of some of my favorite bluesy songs from that fun & optimistic mid-century era. They call it blues. They call it boogie. This is the early rock-n-roll sound, from which all rock music emerged. This playlist is intended to honor some of the great American artists, people of color who, without \[…\] ## [Garry Trudeau @ St. Paul’s School](https://wolfram.org/arts/garry-trudeau-st-pauls-school/) _2026-05-23 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ Early Trudeau in high school paper We found an early comic by Garry Trudeau that was created in high school and published in the school newspaper The Pelican around 1965. They also have a painting done by him hanging in the school house. ## [You’re Watching Movies Wrong](https://wolfram.org/arts/film/youre-watching-movies-wrong-and-why-i-dont-go-to-the-movies-with-other-people/) _2026-05-20 · Eric · Wolfram.org_ This is why I don’t go to the movies with other people Here’s my Ted Talk on You’re Watching Movies Wrong. I did this as a joke for a Powerpoint Party. But I do agree strongly with the general assertions. Happy watching