Month: October 2018

Why does one degree Celsius warmer make a difference?

Too many graphics to include here. You'll have to click thru. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/07/climate/ipcc-report-half-degree.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage

Can’t we steer killer whales to cleaner waters? Otherwise half of them are doomed to die

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/sep/27/orca-apocalypse-half-of-killer-whales-doomed-to-die-from-pollution? Orca 'apocalypse': half of killer whales doomed to die from pollution Cetaceans Banned PCB chemicals are still severely harming the animals – but Arctic could be a refuge Damian CarringtonEnvironment editor  @dpcarrington Thu 27 Sep 2018 14.00 EDTLast modified on Thu 27 Sep 2018 16.06 EDT  Split-view of a killer whale at sunrise off the coast of northern … Continue reading Can’t we steer killer whales to cleaner waters? Otherwise half of them are doomed to die →

WSJ opines on the Apple Watch 4

Apple Watch Series 4 Review: Why I Finally Fell for This Wearable A new design and added health and fitness features, including fall detection, make the Apple Watch more useful and intriguing than ever, for people of all ages Apple Watch Series 4 Fall Detection Tested By a Hollywood Stunt Double The newest watch can … Continue reading WSJ opines on the Apple Watch 4 →

Where you grow up virtually predetermines whether or not you can escape a life of poverty

Detailed New National Maps Show How Neighborhoods Shape Children for Life Some places lift children out of poverty. Others trap them there. Now cities are trying to do something about the difference. By Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui Oct. 1, 2018 SEATTLE — The part of this city east of Northgate Mall looks like many of the neighborhoods … Continue reading Where you grow up virtually predetermines whether or not you can escape a life of poverty →

One definition of stupid — rebuild in same storm-vulnerable area and at taxpayer expense

As Storms Keep Coming, FEMA Spends Billions in ‘Cycle’ of Damage and Repair Image The Plaquemines Parish Detention Center was rebuilt for $105 million in a Louisiana marsh that had been ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.CreditCreditEdmund D. Fountain for The New York Times By Kevin Sack and John Schwartz Oct. 8, 2018 DAVANT, La. — In the exact spot … Continue reading One definition of stupid — rebuild in same storm-vulnerable area and at taxpayer expense →

Do you have any idea how much land Trinity Wall Street (Episcopal church) owns? History beckons you below

https://ny.curbed.com/2018/8/22/17764064/trinity-church-real-estate-history-hudson-square When Trinity ruled lower Manhattan Disney’s new headquarters site was once home to the church’s empire By James Nevius  Aug 22, 2018, 8:00am EDT In December 1894, the vestry and clergy of Trinity Wall Street—New York’s oldest, wealthiest, and trendiest Episcopal church—should have been deep into their celebrations of Advent, a time of penitence and reflection … Continue reading Do you have any idea how much land Trinity Wall Street (Episcopal church) owns? History beckons you below →

If your stand mixer isn’t working quite right, here’s a possible solution

https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/stand-mixer-mistake/ Are You Making This Mistake With Your Stand Mixer? Kaila Harmon Have you noticed a mound of unmixed ingredients piling up at the bottom of your stand mixer's bowl? Here's how to solve the problem. Let’s face it—few things are more infuriating than whipping your own cream and never achieving those perfect peaks or making a … Continue reading If your stand mixer isn’t working quite right, here’s a possible solution →

Two petty Gmail annoyances SOLVED

Solutions: (1) Get rid of notices that your mail hasn't gone thru (usually because of a problem with the ISP). In Gmail desktop, tap Gear, Settings, Filter, type in "mail delivery subsystems" and apply to all, Check "skip inbox" and "delete.," Save. (2) Get rid of the Smart Compose feature in the latest version of … Continue reading Two petty Gmail annoyances SOLVED →

New patterns of marriage resulting in far fewer divorces in the US

In my generation, it wasn't uncommon for middle-class couples to marry either while in college or immediately thereafter. Altho I would never have acknowledged reality then, your early 20s are still a time of learning who you are. It's almost a miracle that marriages made at that age survive unless run thru a crucible of … Continue reading New patterns of marriage resulting in far fewer divorces in the US →

1980s Universal life insurance isn’t working out for many because of low interest rates

Universal Life Insurance, a 1980s Sensation, Has Backfired A long decline in interest rates caused premiums to soar when they were supposed to stay level By Leslie Scism Updated Sept. 19, 2018 10:54 a.m. ET A popular insurance product of the 1980s and 1990s has come back to bite many older Americans. Universal life was a … Continue reading 1980s Universal life insurance isn’t working out for many because of low interest rates →

Cleaning your iDevice charging port

https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-clean-your-iphones-charging-port/ How to clean your iPhone’s charging port The charging port on the iPhone tends to be very dependable, even when other things go wrong. But over time, the charging port can get clogged, blocked, or otherwise compromised. To keep it working as it should — or to get it working again — you may need … Continue reading Cleaning your iDevice charging port →