Amazon just added front lighting to the basic Kindle (undiscounted price $90) and made it and the Paperwhite (undiscounted price $130) lighter in weight as well. The basic Kindle price presently includes three months of Kindle Unlimited which spreads the prices a bit further apart temporarily. However, the basic difference between the two models continues … Continue reading This article stands in for all the others — the Kindle Paperwhite still the one to buy
Month: March 2019
Music affects every part of your brain — support arts programs in school
I was privileged to be exposed to fine music very early on: in school, in choirs, and from an older friend who loved sharing his joy in music. It has my life richer and fuller ever since. This fine article from Wired lists further reading about how important music is to all parts of your … Continue reading Music affects every part of your brain — support arts programs in school
Selling large dwellings, in town or country, has gotten much more difficult
The US population definitely has bulges at certain ages. The large number of Baby Boomers, for instance, has had an untoward influence on everything that they care about. Right now Baby Boomers are beginning to retire. The ones that begin by building their huge dream homes are finding that they're impossible to maintain and too … Continue reading Selling large dwellings, in town or country, has gotten much more difficult
Do you want to upgrade to the AirPod 2?
Here are the differences between the original AirPod and AirPods 2. There are definitely improvements but only you know if you use your original ones enough for the differences to matter. https://9to5mac.com/2019/03/20/airpods-2-compare/ Thinking of buying AirPods 2? Here’s how the new version compares to the original Michael Potuck - Mar. 20th 2019 11:09 am PT … Continue reading Do you want to upgrade to the AirPod 2?
Don’t ignore the Apple how-to videos for its devices — top drawer
Apple doesn't expect all of its customers to come into a (not always) near Apple Store to learn how to take a photo with their iPhones or get the most from their Apple Watch. They've got quite a supply of how-to videos available thru the Apple Support app or at http://www.apple.com/support. Here's a recent example … Continue reading Don’t ignore the Apple how-to videos for its devices — top drawer
Best sports movies (even for non-sports fans) now on Netflix
This list assumes without stating that anyone watching a sports film realizes that a certain amount of violence and/or blood may appear. https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/best-sports-movies-on-netflix The Best Sports Movies on Netflix By THRILLIST ENTERTAINMENTUpdated On 03/20/2019 at 12:35PM EST @ThrillistEnt 'Southpaw' | The Weinstein Company Good sports movies are tough to make. The most successful have to transcend the … Continue reading Best sports movies (even for non-sports fans) now on Netflix
Two useful methods of cutting round cakes
I've been cutting round cakes into triangular pieces all my life. Turns out there are multiple ways of cutting cakes depending on whether you're trying to maximize the number of servings http://youtu.be/KXo73a6oLlQ Or keep the cut edges fresh as you eat the cake over a number of days. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/01/135251/cut-round-cakes-scientific-viral-video Great techniques.
Tommy Orange wins an award for “There There” — definitely worth reading
"There There" is a debut novel about twelve urban Native Americans who plan to attend a pow wow in Oakland, California. I was a bit concerned that the novel might be filled with cliches -- but it's not. The device Orange has chosen allows him to describe how people establish their identity, live with the … Continue reading Tommy Orange wins an award for “There There” — definitely worth reading
Do you think fossil fuel use and production should cease now? These are the banks financing it
Do you want all fossil fuel use and production to be converted to alternative energy sources immediately? Then don't deal with (in the US): JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citi and Bank of America. The rest of the top ten are domiciled elsewhere: Royal Bank of Canada, Barclays in Europe, Japan's MUFG, TD Bank, Scotiabank and … Continue reading Do you think fossil fuel use and production should cease now? These are the banks financing it
Feminism in sci-fi/fantasy has mirrored and predicted our world
This genre has always had a wealth of materials for dreaming and striving. Its portrayal of women has sometimes been demeaning or absurd, but there are also books of wonder and great joy. This list is only the tip of the iceberg. https://theportalist.com/feminism-through-the-ages-10-powerful-sci-fi-and-fantasy-books? Feminism Through the Ages: 11 Powerful Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Spanning decades, … Continue reading Feminism in sci-fi/fantasy has mirrored and predicted our world
If you love Jane Austen, here are some modern day books you might like
Just like movie reviews, the source of a book list matters. Bustle has been a good one. This is definitely not a list of trash. https://www.bustle.com/p/13-new-romantic-comedies-to-read-if-you-love-jane-austen-16964245 13 New Romantic Comedies To Read If You Love Jane Austen By KRISTIAN WILSON a day ago I've got 13 new romantic comedies you should read if you love Jane Austen, … Continue reading If you love Jane Austen, here are some modern day books you might like
If you’ve always wondered how an Amazon Kindle works, here’s your technical article
Fair warning. This is a long and far more detailed than most casual Kindle users will want, but if you're somewhat of a geek and want to look at an early discussion of the choices made and why, have fun. https://computer.howstuffworks.com/tablets/kindle-paperwhite.htm/printable
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