The behemoth/warehouse styles of book stores are definitely having problems competing with Amazon, but my neighborhood indicates that there's still room for the curated, personalized book store. This one is expected to open this week. https://www.westsiderag.com/2018/05/22/what-to-expect-at-the-upper-west-sides-new-shakespeare-co-bookstore-and-cafe What to Expect at the Upper West Side’s New Shakespeare & Co. Bookstore and Cafe Posted on May 22, … Continue reading Another bookstore in the Upper West Side of Manhattan
Month: November 2018
Oh goody! Another genre of fiction. We NEED one of those. Cli-fi and a short list.
Everything needs a label.... Well, no it doesn't. Books labeled science fiction have, from the beginning, described futures where mankind or nature (or both) have produced a very different world. A number of these books are not recent at all. However, if labeling them cli-fi produces more sales, bravo. https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Cli-Fi-Books-45479861 Never Heard of Cli-Fi? Here … Continue reading Oh goody! Another genre of fiction. We NEED one of those. Cli-fi and a short list.
Beavers can help reduce effects of climate change and global warming
I've written about beavers before. Hunted to near extinction when their fur was used extensively for men's hats, they've remained unpopular because of their stubborn habit of putting dams in places that they prefer rather than in locations convenient for humans. As part of the trend (I hope) to working with nature, it's time to … Continue reading Beavers can help reduce effects of climate change and global warming
Scientists acknowledge key errors in study of how fast the oceans are warming
The original story about greatly accelerated warming of the oceans was frightening. Nice to know that the methodology used to reach that conclusion was wrong. Moreover, how pleasant that the researchers didn't let their pride keep them from notifying the public. https://www.washingtonpost.com/energy-environment/2018/11/14/scientists-acknowledge-key-errors-study-how-fast-oceans-are-warming/?utm_term=.6021b57d420a
DecalGirl now offering decals for the newest version of Kindle Paperwhite
DecalGirl, a company that I have often dealt with, and always with good results, is now selling decals for the 2018 Kindle Paperwhite (10th generation). Their latest discount will be shown on the home page but is, I believve, 25%. The decals are easy to apply and to remove while their delivery is fast and … Continue reading DecalGirl now offering decals for the newest version of Kindle Paperwhite
Composting isn’t easy — I deliver mine to the local green market when my container is full — how about you?
This article mentions, but only in its final paragraph, the very successful composting program offered by GrowNYC. That’s the one i use. It requires participants to collect compost at home and periodically deliver the collection to the nearby green market. My understanding is that they've collected one million tons of compost by that method. The … Continue reading Composting isn’t easy — I deliver mine to the local green market when my container is full — how about you?
How to share iCloud Photo Library photos with anyone, and revoke permission
One of the primary purposes of using the iCloud Photo Library is to make it easy to share your photos with people who aren't using Apple devices. If that happens to be important to you, this will tell you how. Only fair to disclose that I do Not either backup or store my photos to … Continue reading How to share iCloud Photo Library photos with anyone, and revoke permission
Why can’t they make Daylight Savings Time permanent?
The first article is a rather whiney complaint about a permanently "lost" hour that fails to discuss the benefits of DST -- rather typical of those who object. The second is also tongue-in-cheek, but comments on some of the benefits of not switching time twice a year. For me, the bottom line is that the … Continue reading Why can’t they make Daylight Savings Time permanent?
How can two people traveling together be more efficient at packing?
Five Packing Tips for the Traveling Couple If you’ve traveled with a significant other, you may have run into some luggage-related stress along the way. Here are some ways you can both pack your way to happier vacation memories. Image CreditCreditLars Leetaru By Justin Sablich Sept. 20, 2018 If you’ve traveled anywhere with your significant other, … Continue reading How can two people traveling together be more efficient at packing?
Food won’t be growing in the same places soon
https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/10/25/658588158/5-major-crops-in-the-crosshairs-of-climate-change 5 Major Crops In The Crosshairs Of Climate Change October 25, 201811:49 AM ET DAN CHARLES Twitter Heather Kim/NPR Climate change is coming like a freight train, or a rising tide. And our food, so dependent on rain and suitable temperatures, sits right in its path. The plants that nourish us won't disappear entirely. … Continue reading Food won’t be growing in the same places soon
Shadows are now creeping across Central Park to preserve the views of the ultra-rich
Billionaire-Building Shadows Creep Across Central Park; ‘Olmsted and Vaux Would Not Be Happy’ Posted on November 11, 2018 at 11:20 am by West Sider The New York skyline has resumed its ascent in recent years, with several ultra-luxe residential buildings climbing into the sky. Activists have tried to get the city to slow this rise, in … Continue reading Shadows are now creeping across Central Park to preserve the views of the ultra-rich
Why USB-C anyway? This discusses its value
All the Useful Stuff Your iPad and Other Gadgets Can Do With USB-C David Nield Thursday 10:51am Filed to: USB-C 36.5K 211 Surprise! Apple decided to go with USB-C charging for its latest batch of iPad Pros, which means... well, what exactly does it mean? Whether you’re putting down some cash for one of the new Apple slates or … Continue reading Why USB-C anyway? This discusses its value
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