Robin Lloyd

The Met's New European Galleries : The New Yorker

newyorker.com — Something monumental has been happening, by stealthy stages, to art in New York. On May 23rd, it will stand fully revealed: the architectural renovation and wholesale rehanging of the Metropolitan Museum's core collections of pre-modern European art, enlarged by the annexation of galleries formerly devoted to temporary exhibitions.

Advice for editors: Blog about your newsroom’s transformation

stevebuttry.wordpress.com — A new editor is taking on a demanding job that doesn't leave you much time. You probably will think you're too busy for a blog. But editors should blog. I fully understand thinking that you're too busy to blog.

Standing up for women

economist.com — BOGALETCH "BOGE" GEBRE is an academic and women's rights campaigner whose organisation, Kembatti Mentti Gezzima (Kembatta Women Stand Together), is credited with drastically reducing the practise of female genital mutilation in her home country of Ethiopia.

Is Greek yogurt hurting the environment?

theweek.com — reek yogurt has seen an astronomical growth in sales over the past half decade - but it may be taking an unexpected toll on the environment. While it takes one cup of milk to produce one cup of traditional yogurt, it takes at least three cups of milk to produce a single cup of the thicker, healthier Greek variety.

April cold fronts bring May wildflowers - 3

txtriffidranch.wordpress.com — Odd Plants and Oddities For Odd People (by Texas Triffid Ranch)

'Wired' Completely Overhauls Print Magazine

mashable.com — Wired is debuting a new look for its June issue, which hits newsstands Tuesday. The magazine has been completely made over by Scott Dadich, who before being named editor-in-chief last November worked as creative director of Wired from 2006 to 2010.

Orange Juice Tastes Horrible After Toothpaste

businessinsider.com — We've all experienced it: The nasty bitter taste when you accidentally take a swig of orange juice after brushing your teeth. The next time your friends at brunch complain about this phenomena, get ready to drop some knowledge on them.

ESPN Layoffs: Sports Network Reportedly Letting Go Of Hundreds [UPDATED]

huffingtonpost.com — ESPN is laying off a large number of employees on Tuesday, according to report from Deadspin. A source told the website that the amount of layoffs could be in the hundreds. ESPN issued a statement on the layoffs, via Richard Deitsch of Sports Illustrated.