Barack Obama Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda on a ‘Hamilton’ Remix Barack Obama, who delivers part of George Washington’s farewell address in a gospel remix of “One Last Time,” in the recording studio.CreditAlex R. Kirzhner Image Barack Obama, who delivers part of George Washington’s farewell address in a gospel remix of “One Last Time,” in the recording … Continue reading Obama, Miranda, and a “Hamilton” remix — sweet
Month: December 2018
Subject matter that will give you a smile rather than wonder what’s going to happen next in our government
Heaven knows we all need a smile and not everyone likes small mammals so this Mashable list is welcome. https://mashable.com/article/most-romantic-tv-movie-moments-2018/#FTCBwsSmvOqh The 22 most romantic pop culture moments of 2018 We're still not over this kiss. IMAGE: NETFLIX BY ANGIE HAN4 DAYS AGO Whether you spent the year obsessively following your favorite celebrity 'ships on Insta or … Continue reading Subject matter that will give you a smile rather than wonder what’s going to happen next in our government
Keeping mascara till it runs dry is really dangerous
A mascara applicator comes very near the wet surface of the eye on a daily basis while also picking up whatever bacteria or other irritants may be in the other. The tendency of many buyers is to use a mascara until it runs dry. Eye doctors are urging users to discard the container within a … Continue reading Keeping mascara till it runs dry is really dangerous
Finally, an easy way to see the most recent tweets at the top of your Twitter feed
Believe it or not, it's easy to change to the most-recent-tweet-first. Just look for the icon that looks like a sparkle. It's placed in different places depending on the device and software but it's there for everyone now. http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/12/how-to-see-most-recent-tweets-first-on-twitter.html
Senator Schumer is under pressure to fight Republican railroading of federal judges
Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, has a long reputation of seeking the limelight but also of failing to stand firm on principle. For many Democrats, Progressives, and those who think long-term, his failure to fight against the continuous stream of judicial candidates being selected and proposed by the most ideological branches of the Republican … Continue reading Senator Schumer is under pressure to fight Republican railroading of federal judges
The number of TV shows available now exceeds the human capacity to watch
The headline is an assumption that isn't proven but has to be so at this point. When Netflix alone will be introducing 38 shows and movies in just one month, it's darn near impossible to watch them all -- or even all of the ones deemed worth watching by one critic or another. https://bgr.com/2018/12/17/netflix-january-2019-releases-list-original-shows-and-movies/
Veterinarians have disproportionately high suicide rates
Unfortunately this report makes perfect sense to me. Physicians already have a higher suicide rate than the general public due to the stress and long hours of their profession. But vets, particularly small animal vets, bear an additional emotional burden of treatment with a concerned owner that frequently ends in terminating the animal's life in … Continue reading Veterinarians have disproportionately high suicide rates
Two perspectives on bent iPad Pros
Apple is alerting people that the occasional iPad Pro may arrive with a bent aluminum chassis. No mention of replacements -- just a comment that the bend isn't a fault. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/12/some-ipad-pros-ship-a-little-bent-and-apple-says-thats-normal/ Immediate response from media commentators is that a bend is Not alright or normal. https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/12/20/no-apple-a-slightly-bent-ipad-pro-straight-out-of-the-box-isnt-acceptable
How to wrap a present when you have a cat
https://www.boredpanda.com/christmas-gifts-how-to-wrap-presents-when-you-have-cat-comic-iizcat/ “How To Wrap A Present When You Have A Cat” (8 Pics) By Ilona After you get a cat, some things change forever. Wrapping gifts is one of them. Luckily, Nick Filippou from Baltimore, Maryland, has created a comprehensive comic guide, explaining this complex task to all the newbie feline owners. “Right now, I … Continue reading How to wrap a present when you have a cat
A superb list of actors that usually make whatever film they’re in worth watching
What I really like about this article is the pithy, insightful descriptions of fine performances during the past year from actors who often draw your eye in whatever movie they're in. Many of these people have long been names that are enough to make me watch without even checking the reviews -- they are simply … Continue reading A superb list of actors that usually make whatever film they’re in worth watching
Another way of measuring popularity — how binge-worthy is it? Netflix tells us
I looked at the lists in this release by Netflix and realized there's a whole segment of entertainment about which I know nothing. These are not, with two exceptions -- "Orange Is the New Black" and "Bodyguard -- TV series that I have even heard about. Interesting. As I and my friends often binge, but … Continue reading Another way of measuring popularity — how binge-worthy is it? Netflix tells us
New Watch 4 tutorial videos available — brief, but helpful
Each of these tutorial videos is available on YouTube but this article pulls them together in one document. https://www.macrumors.com/2018/12/17/apple-watch-series-4-tutorial-videos/
Abycats' Thoughts 