This article explodes into link after link. But, if you have the time to dream about places you may never see, this is serious eye candy. https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Museums-g1-a_Mode.expanded
Month: September 2018
Temporary hope that deep coral would offset coral bleaching dashed
Axios is an unheralded, but excellent source, of factually accurate information. I tend to focus on their environmental discussions, but you might take a look. Deeper corals aren't refuges after all Researcher Norbert Englebert surveys a coral reef. Photo: Pim Bongaerts/California Academy of Sciences Deep-water coral reefs may not offer adequate protection to corals being … Continue reading Temporary hope that deep coral would offset coral bleaching dashed
Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Update as of September 22, 2018: Tonight this group of non-fiction books was expanded (by 600% so far) and emphasized as a Kindle option. My guess is that they tested the concept with a small group and have decided to let it rip after seeing the response. Bravo. Just hope it doesn't lose its focus. … Continue reading Amazon Kindle deals on non-fiction often require work — and never forget the deals will change
Save money, preserve taste and quality, don’t refrigerate these items (ever)
Food is getting increasingly expensive as the lack of labor to pick produce and the increasing temperatures work together to raise the cost and (in some cases) decrease availability. It's never been a great idea to waste food, but now you'll see it on your food bill if you do. [Reminder: items in refrigerators should … Continue reading Save money, preserve taste and quality, don’t refrigerate these items (ever)
Home remedies for cats and dogs
Top 8 vet-sanctioned home remedies for pets by Everyone's tried home remedies. But they're not all created equal. With that in mind, here are my top eight picks for safe and effective treatment of minor ills: 1. Epsom salts: When pet wounds and swellings inevitably rear their ugly heads, Epsom salts are almost always helpful … Continue reading Home remedies for cats and dogs
Audiobook recommendation – William Golding’s “The Spire” read by Benedict Cumberbatch
Just finished listening to Benedict Cumberbatch read William Golding's "The Spire." The novel was recommended to me as being far better than his "Lord of the Flies" that everyone reads when a student. Having started, I could not stop. It's set in the middle ages when the building of a church was as much a … Continue reading Audiobook recommendation – William Golding’s “The Spire” read by Benedict Cumberbatch
Amazon Prime may now make sense for those on Medicaid – reduced monthly rate plus Amazon discounts
http://time.com/money/5189464/amazon-prime-discount-medicaid-ebt-card-food-stamps/ Amazon Prime Membership Just Became Cheaper for Millions of People By BRAD TUTTLE March 7, 2018 Amazon Prime memberships are now available at the special price of $5.99 per month for tens of millions of American consumers. Prime subscriptions normally cost $12.99 per month, or $99 per year, but Amazon just announced it will give … Continue reading Amazon Prime may now make sense for those on Medicaid – reduced monthly rate plus Amazon discounts
Climate change isn’t coming — it’s here. Look at the patterns on the equator
Mother Jones is a remarkably reliable, fact-based, and therefore often frightening purveyor of information I feel I need to know. This article is a prime example. Was reminded while reading this about one of my persistent concerns -- a stop in the Gulf Stream. That huge current has immeasurable impacts upon both North America and … Continue reading Climate change isn’t coming — it’s here. Look at the patterns on the equator
One thing about iOS updates — they always have hidden features — here’s a partial list for iOS 12
Yet again, there are so many easy-to-overlook but significant changes made by a new iOS. As often happens, the Boy Genius Report and Gizmodo articles focus on the essential. Am attaching links to three other articles if you're a person who likes to research exhaustively. (1) https://bgr.com/2018/09/18/ios-12-features-list-iphone-8-7-x-best-hidden-features/ 10 awesome hidden features you need to try in … Continue reading One thing about iOS updates — they always have hidden features — here’s a partial list for iOS 12
Two occasional iOS 12 glitches — and ValueWalk’s fixes: battery drain, wireless & Bluetooth
Key observation at the end of these two articles is that the mere introduction of a new iOS will temporarily slow a device because of indexing, modifications, and delays while the user learns how best to use what's been changed. A little patience may solve everything. Unlike several recent iOS updates, this one seems to … Continue reading Two occasional iOS 12 glitches — and ValueWalk’s fixes: battery drain, wireless & Bluetooth
Interaction of Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited plus an article about Prime benefits
Before I give you the list of Amazon Prime benefits, please be wary about whether they're actually available to you. One of my pet peeves is that membership in the Kindle Unlimited Program pre-empts the receiving books for free books as an Amazon Prime benefits. It's one or the other. The good thing is that … Continue reading Interaction of Amazon Prime and Kindle Unlimited plus an article about Prime benefits
Super list of books set in each state of the US
https://bookriot.com/?p=168743 Books Around America: The Best Books Set in Every State Susie Dumond08-22-18When traveling, I love to read books set in the places I visit. And as someone who has lived in a number of “flyover states,” I know that sometimes it can be hard to find your state represented in popular books. With that … Continue reading Super list of books set in each state of the US
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