Apple (a company that usually declines to produce user guides) has published full iOS 12.1 user guide - 9to5Mac https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/iphone-user-guide-for-ios-12-1/id1420662672?mt=11
Month: October 2018
We’re eating plastic — doesn’t that gross you out a bit?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/oct/22/microplastics-found-in-human-stools-for-the-first-time? Microplastics found in human stools for the first time Study suggests the tiny particles may be widespread in the human food chain Fiona Harvey and Jonathan Watts Mon 22 Oct 2018 18.00 EDT Scientist looking through microscope in laboratory. Photograph: Alamy Stock Photo Microplastics have been found in human stools for the first time, according to a study … Continue reading We’re eating plastic — doesn’t that gross you out a bit?
Wall Street Journal prefers the iPhone XR’s mix of features
iPhone XR Review: You Don’t Have to Spend $1,000 for the Best iPhone The iPhone XR has a few price-cutting compromises, but great battery life, Face ID and a colorful design make it the best iPhone to buy iPhone XR vs. XS: Which Apple Do You Pick? The new $750 iPhone XR is so much … Continue reading Wall Street Journal prefers the iPhone XR’s mix of features
Reviewers (on the whole) prefer iPhone XR over the S or MAX versions
https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/23/iphone-xr-reviews-the-best-of-iphone-xs/ iPhone XR reviews: the best of iPhone XS with a couple compromises, beats Max battery life Benjamin Mayo - Oct. 23rd 2018 3:22 am PT @bzamayo Update: Apple has rounded up some of its favorite iPhone XR reviews here. The iPhone XR launches this Friday from $749, in six beautiful colors: black, white, blue, red, … Continue reading Reviewers (on the whole) prefer iPhone XR over the S or MAX versions
We need insects to live — and they’re disappearing fast
Ecosystems don't remain healthy unless all portions of it are in proper operating order. When there's a gap -- whether it's a lack of large predators or the disappearance of insects -- this wonderful interconnected system of ours will fail. That's why this new is frightening. https://thinkprogress.org/insect-collapse-study-disturbing-expert-warns-29ae68123fa8/ Insect collapse study ‘one of the most disturbing … Continue reading We need insects to live — and they’re disappearing fast
How fast is the “brisk walk” that’s best for losing weight?
This is the Most Effective Walking Pace For Torching Calories BY CASSIE SHORTSLEEVE SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 A brisk walk can count toward the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommended 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise a week and help you burn more calories. But beyond ballparking your speed — asking: Am I kind of breathless? Am I moving … Continue reading How fast is the “brisk walk” that’s best for losing weight?
Foodborne illnesses increasingly common — learn where you should be cautious
https://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/food-safety/the-most-common-causes-of-foodborne-illness-outbreaks/ POSTED ONOCTOBER 10, 2018 BY LINDSAY MOYER The most common causes of foodborne illness outbreaks And how to lower your risk Contaminated foods and beverages sicken an estimated 48 million Americans each year. The five bugs most likely to cause an outbreak: Norovirus, Salmonella, Clostridium perfringens, E. coli, and Campylobacter. Together, they accounted for roughly 9 out of 10 illnesses … Continue reading Foodborne illnesses increasingly common — learn where you should be cautious
Living a longer life is fairly simple, but difficult
Pretty simple list to live a longer life. But few of us follow thru on all five. https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/want-to-live-a-longer-life-research-says-you-should-do-these-five-things/2018/08/20/f0838e50-9fd2-11e8-83d2-70203b8d7b44_story.html? Want to live a longer life? Research says you should do these five things. By Jae Berman August 21 There seems to always be a mad dash toward the next new thing when it comes to nutrition and … Continue reading Living a longer life is fairly simple, but difficult
Two lists of books that you might have missed that are worth a glance (two articles)
https://www.signature-reads.com/2018/08/novels-will-take-back-1980s/ Best Books to Take You Back to the ’80s When You’re Feeling Nostalgic By KEITH RICE February 26, 2018 The 1980’s was a decade built, in many ways, on contradictions. It was a decade defined by excess, unrest, moral outrage, and the rising tide of a new brand of political conservatism. It was “morning in … Continue reading Two lists of books that you might have missed that are worth a glance (two articles)
Who determines how much a retirement community spends? Earlier retirees with less income or the wealthy who want to preserve their lifestyles?
Interesting article about the tension between earlier retirees whose income is no longer growing and new retirees who have quite a bit of wealth. This problem is not unique to retirement communities. So long as the world provides a limited number of communities for retirement tho, the conflicts are likely to show up sooner there. … Continue reading Who determines how much a retirement community spends? Earlier retirees with less income or the wealthy who want to preserve their lifestyles?
Is the Touch Bar useful? Or just a gimmick?
https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/19/touch-bar-a-gimmick/ Comment: Is the Touch Bar a gimmick? Two years in, I think I can safely answer … Ben Lovejoy - Oct. 19th 2018 7:24 am PT @benlovejoy 275 Comments Facebook Twitter Google Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit One of the questions a lot of people had when Apple first announced the current incarnation of the MacBook Pro design … Continue reading Is the Touch Bar useful? Or just a gimmick?
Regional differences in the description of carbonated beverages — fun
https://www.businessinsider.com/soda-pop-coke-map-2018-10 'Soda,' 'pop,' or 'coke': More than 400,000 Americans weighed in, and a map of their answers is exactly what you'd expect Mark Abadi 18h Pop Vs. Soda Americans have different words for soft drink depending on which region of the United States they're from. The three most popular terms are soda, pop, and coke, … Continue reading Regional differences in the description of carbonated beverages — fun
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