Reading this article was an eye opener. Turns out I've seen her in a number of roles before altho not "Peep Show" which made her a household name in the U.K. Glenn Close is viewed by most as the front runner for the Oscar for leading lady tonight, but Ms Colman has been doing very … Continue reading Why does Olivia Colman look so familiar?
Month: February 2019
What exactly are the ultraprocessed foods we’re to avoid?
I've been reading forever about the need to avoid ultraprocessed foods for long-term health, but (until this article) had no idea what was included. Several items here surprised me, e.g., ice cream that has relatively few ingredients and didn't strike as heavily processed. But this points out that having few ingredients doesn't mean that the … Continue reading What exactly are the ultraprocessed foods we’re to avoid?
Why the insect population has plummeted 40% and why it matters
Why it matters is easy -- insects are the bottom of the food chain: no insects = no food. The reasons are fairly easy to sum up in overgeneralizations as well: too many pesticides and reduction in areas where they can survive. But here are two articles with more info: https://www.smh.com.au/environment/sustainability/disappearing-everywhere-the-great-extinction-happening-under-our-noses-20190211-p50wz5.html But this article goes … Continue reading Why the insect population has plummeted 40% and why it matters
Best toilet cleaners taking into account things like fragrance, environmental issues, etc.
These struck me as not the usual recommendations -- quite a bit upgraded from the standard buy-a-bottle-of-Lysol. I also like its list of features for each. Since this is an English source, I'm just hoping the products are available here in the US. https://www.realhomes.com/buying-guides/best-toilet-cleaners The best toilet cleaners Because everyone wants a lavish loo – … Continue reading Best toilet cleaners taking into account things like fragrance, environmental issues, etc.
Are you finding Gmail’s “smart replies” as useful as I do? And how do they do it?
If you've been as intrigued as I have been with the remarkable ability of Gmail to suggest at least one good reply in its new "smart replies" feature, this article will fascinate. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/17/gmail-smart-replies-seamas-o-reilly How smart are Gmail’s ‘smart replies’? The Observer Gmail When Seamas O’Reilly responded to all his emails for a week using only … Continue reading Are you finding Gmail’s “smart replies” as useful as I do? And how do they do it?
Handy resource for viewing the consequences of rising sea levels
The graphics developed for visualizing what your city (or anywhere else) will look like as the sea levels rise have been extraordinarily complex and beautiful. Since the eastern coast of the US is already seeing a faster rate of increases that many other parts of the globe, the illustrations can be particularly stunning, or horrifying. … Continue reading Handy resource for viewing the consequences of rising sea levels
Don’t bother saving these foods to reheat
The preliminary discussion of food safety is useful, but I suggest you scroll down to the list for more fun. This link also leads you to a graphic that won't copy. https://www.cookinglight.com/news/foods-you-should-not-reheat 8 Foods That Are NEVER Worth Saving for Leftovers Due to safety issues, yes, but mostly because they just taste terrible reheated. ZEE … Continue reading Don’t bother saving these foods to reheat
Wide-ranging test of frozen pizza taste compared to eating out
DiGiorno can take pride, but there are other options as well. https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/the-best-frozen-pizza-digiorno-freschetta-and-more-thrillist-nation?
A male’s ability to do one exercise excellent predictor for cardiovascular risks
I love, but totally distrust, any study that concludes that one factor can predict anything complex. Nonetheless, even a study based on healthy firemen can be helpful if it allows one man to determine that he needs to workout just a bit more for health reasons. https://www.inc.com/thomas-koulopoulos/harvard-study-of-1000-men-identified-one-exercise-that-predicts-96-lower-heart-attack-risk.html Harvard Study Of 1000 Men Identified One Exercise … Continue reading A male’s ability to do one exercise excellent predictor for cardiovascular risks
10 best sci-fi shows on Hulu
With all the different sources of streaming entertainment, it's almost impossible to find exactly what you want without lists. Hulu doesn't get as much attention as Netflix and Amazon Prime, so liked seeing this. Several favorites here. https://screenrant.com/10-best-sci-fi-shows-hulu/
Amazon Kindle software update speeds up page turns AND Voyage 2 coming soon
You can force this update if your device hasn't yet updated automatically, but why bother? It'll happen. NOTE: Only discovered this news source recently. Because it's written outside of the US, its terminology can be a bit confusing. The Kindle 4 they talk about is what US users call the Paperwhite Kindle. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-kindle-5-10-3-update-makes-page-turn-speed-faster Amazon Kindle … Continue reading Amazon Kindle software update speeds up page turns AND Voyage 2 coming soon
10 dishes you’ll prefer cooked at home
Americans have a definite fondness for eating out whether it's McDonald's or Bar Boulud (a NYC favorite of mine). I always choose restaurant dishes that I wouldn't cook at home, but may not have been painting with a broad enough brush. Turns out that doing so makes sense not only financially, but also for taste. … Continue reading 10 dishes you’ll prefer cooked at home
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