https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/11/13/kindle-paperwhite-review-2018/ Kindle Paperwhite review (2018): A classic, updated Audible support and waterproofing improve on a winning formula. James Trew, 11.13.18 Until now, the Kindle Paperwhite had three mortal enemies: water, airplane seatback pockets (just me that keeps leaving them on planes?) and book snobs. While there's no hope for the latter, one of those issues isn't long … Continue reading The latest enthusiastic review of the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th generation)
Month: November 2018
NYC news from The City Quilter
Just received this wonderful email with news of an exhibit at Grand Central Terminal and benefits for the Municipal Arts Society of New York if you buy their GCT fabric. ****************************************************************** If you've ever been to Grand Central Terminal, you know that it is one of the city's crowning jewels and if youre anything like … Continue reading NYC news from The City Quilter
Do you want the phone company to have power to regulate the texts you get?
The FCC’s plan to fight spam texts could give phone companies more power over messaging Consumer advocacy group opposes the move By Colin Lecher@colinlecher Nov 20, 2018, 4:17pm EST Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The FCC unveiled two proposals today to battle the scourge of phone spam, although at least one of those moves is … Continue reading Do you want the phone company to have power to regulate the texts you get?
Cow methane may be exceeded by methane in glacier melt water
Stories like this boggle the brain. So many sources of greenhouse gases. Such a circular, self-reinforcing and accelerating increase in triggers to global warming. Arguing about which came first -- the human influences or the obvious climate changes -- is pointless. We need to do everything we can to prevent the hockey stick phenomenon (please … Continue reading Cow methane may be exceeded by methane in glacier melt water
Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, NYC, Monday evening
If you will be near mid-town Manhattan Monday evening, it's Winter's Eve in the Lincoln Square area. Music, food, dancing, a tree lighting, lots of fun for all ages. https://www.winterseve.nyc/?fbclid=IwAR1E4RuPf-3N8Gvhbdj7o00DnbM8y1xc7QxwIy9SqKXTDIqUaTKf-_u-Nrg New York's largest holiday festival, Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, features free entertainment, family fun, outdoor food tastings and more, and begins with the Upper West Side’s … Continue reading Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square, NYC, Monday evening
Nature will be battering us more often and more severely in the very near future
Right now we're seeing one climate change-assisted disaster after another. Soon, abnormal will become the new normal for all events in nature. We need to be mindful. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/climate-change-going-make-life-earth-whole-lot-worse-report-n938101 Climate change is going to make life on Earth a whole lot worse, report predicts “The evidence was absolutely mind-blowing to me," said the lead researcher. Homes … Continue reading Nature will be battering us more often and more severely in the very near future
Other book lists for 2018 (and great ideas) from the Washington Post
I love the year-end book lists. I browse thru them and add possibles to my library hold list, my Kindle and book want lists on Amazon, and to the back of my memory to be tickled later. Like any type of review, I may not agree with the conclusion but I do appreciate being alerted … Continue reading Other book lists for 2018 (and great ideas) from the Washington Post
Another way to be green. Stop those unwanted catalogs easily.
Stop unwanted catalogs. Go to catalogchoice.org. Very simple process. So just make a stack of what you don't want, go to the website, and help the environment.
10 Best books of the year according to the Washington Post
Of all the outstanding titles that grabbed our attention this year, these 10 stood out. By Book World Reviewers Nov. 14, 2018 Good and Mad The Revolutionary Power of Women's Anger By Rebecca Traister The author of “All the Single Ladies” pays tribute to female rage with a look at the history of women who got things done … Continue reading 10 Best books of the year according to the Washington Post
Actually cool things to do in NYC over the winter holidays
Having lived in NYC for almost two decades, I can vouch for this list. Many of the options are simply Wonderful -- with or without children along. Highly recommended. Actually Cool Things to Do in NYC This Holiday Season By RACHEL PELZPublished On 11/05/2018 It's that time of year! | Charley Lhasa/Flickr MORE FROM CAPTURE THE HOLIDAYS … Continue reading Actually cool things to do in NYC over the winter holidays
A decidedly pragmatic view of how to solve California’s wildfire problem
These solutions do not require wholesale removal or grooming of California's open space. But they do require regulation of building materials and spacing, investment in utility equipment that's often the cause of the fires, and refining/expanding today's early warning systems. Does California have the will to move forward? A must-read. https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612430/california-must-reinvent-its-practices-and-policies-for-a-deadly-new-fire-reality/ Sustainable Energy California needs … Continue reading A decidedly pragmatic view of how to solve California’s wildfire problem
10 great book ideas for holiday gifts
Many of my book posts are aimed at people who already read a lot, but are looking for fresh ideas or authors. This list is different. This is when you're looking for the ONE book to gift this December. https://www.tipsonlifeandlove.com/holidays-2/books-i-like-to-give-holiday-gift-guide Books I Like to Give: 10 Holiday Gift Ideas 15 November 2018 by JESSICA QUINN The … Continue reading 10 great book ideas for holiday gifts
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