Month: December 2018

Tweaking Netflix on your computer if you use the Chrome browser

https://bgr.com/2018/12/25/best-netflix-movies-plugin-improve-netflix-7-key-ways/ This free plugin improves Netflix in 7 important ways Zach Epstein @zacharye December 25th, 2018 at 8:47 AM Today is Christmas Day, which inevitably means a few things for many families across the United States and around the world. It means family get togethers, presents, and plenty of overeating. It also means that once the … Continue reading Tweaking Netflix on your computer if you use the Chrome browser →

New Plaza Cinema running movies NOW on NYC’s UWS

New Plaza Cinema, the group determined to continue the long tradition of old Lincoln Plaza Cinema (UWS), is showing independent, often nominated for awards, movies thru January 3rd at the NYIT Auditorium on Broadway between W 61st and W 62nd. Support them! Come!! Buy tickets in advance at https://webtixs4.easytixs.com/newplazacinema

Best books from the Canadian perspective

With the volume of new books published each year on top of the splendid universe of books from previous years, it can be SO easy to stop with the books that are published in your own country. We've enjoyed Canada's actors and singers for decades. I think it's time to look a little more at … Continue reading Best books from the Canadian perspective →

A story you wouldn’t see about a yellow cab

Uber charged him $236 for a ride he didn’t take to a place he didn’t want to go - Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/business/lazarus/la-fi-lazarus-crazy-uber-bill-20181221-story.html

How I listen to music at home

I have two ancient (20 plus years old) Bose CD/radios that were made well below bluetooth. So I've gotten adapters for each, one of which works well but has been discontinued, the other works less well but is still available. Occasionally I play CDs but generally I listen to the radio -- but not local … Continue reading How I listen to music at home →

3 entertaining movies for Christmas afternoon

In my world, regardless of whether the morning is religious or secular, and without regard to whether lunch was Chinese or leftovers from Christmas Eve, many go to movies in the afternoon. The choice generally excludes those that are depressing or require a handkerchief. Here are three I've really enjoyed that meet those criteria. None … Continue reading 3 entertaining movies for Christmas afternoon →

Houseplants could be doing more air cleaning than they are

Plants have been recommended for years as air fresheners, but using rabbit DNA to boost houseplants' effectiveness to include benzene and chlorine -- that's a leap. Admittedly in the early stages, but a development to watch as bad weather and extreme temperatures push us inside an increasing amount of the day. https://www.ecowatch.com/house-plant-rabbit-gene-2623931641.html Scientists Combine House … Continue reading Houseplants could be doing more air cleaning than they are →

Not all classic books are ancient

These writers are already predicting that these 20 books are going to stand the test of time. Sometimes longevity is less a test of quality than of the latest fads, but this is an excellent list to check for books you might have missed. More than half of them are books I've either read or … Continue reading Not all classic books are ancient →

To stay healthy, don’t rinse the bird before cooking

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/20/well/eat/turkey-chicken-poultry-food-poisoning-washing-rinsing-vegetables-fruits-food-safety.html

Surprising recommendation from TreeHugger for improving the taste of your coffee

This is one of those suggestions that simply sounds Wrong on first hearing but, depending on the serving size required to produce the benefit, it could make sense. 1% milk certainly doesn't do much but cool the coffee. https://www.treehugger.com/green-food/secret-ingredient-will-make-tastiest-cup-coffee-youve-ever-had.html This secret ingredient will make your coffee 50 percent tastier Ilana Strauss IlanaEStrauss December 20, 2018 © PJjaruwan … Continue reading Surprising recommendation from TreeHugger for improving the taste of your coffee →