Several of these tips are well-known and publicized. Others explain items that were a mystery to me (Matchbooks anyone?). A reference for your files. https://www.pcmag.com/feature/333467/13-kindle-paperwhite-tips-every-reader-needs-to-know 13 Kindle Paperwhite Tips Every Reader Needs to Know The Kindle Paperwhite is pretty easy to use, but there are a few tricks to get the most out of Amazon's … Continue reading 13 Quirky tips for Amazon Kindle users
Month: March 2019
It MATTERS if you stop using plastic bags
If the concept of making One More Decision makes you cringe, I'll make it easy. Use the link below and never use another plastic bag. These reusable bags were their first product and they're still the most useful. They're made out of washable rip-stop material with 40% recycled content. The standard size Baggu Bag holds … Continue reading It MATTERS if you stop using plastic bags
A few changes in violin design and construction could raise quality
For many decades, the key criteria for having a violin with beautiful sound was to have an instrument built by one of less than half a dozen makers during a period of thirty years or so, hundreds of years ago. Any other source or style was, almost by definition, inferior. This researcher and lover of … Continue reading A few changes in violin design and construction could raise quality
Yes, the Oscar for best picture is rigged (in a way)
Obtaining the Oscar for best picture has a calculated process of producing a movie that can win and also benefit from receiving the award. Using the established approach is almost certain to pay off which means that taking chances is incredibly risky if getting an award is your goal. If we want to see a … Continue reading Yes, the Oscar for best picture is rigged (in a way)
Exciting news about the moon
https://bgr.com/2019/03/11/water-on-the-moon-surface-lunar-regolith/ SPACE Scientists found moving water on the Moon Mike Wehner @MikeWehner March 11th, 2019 at 11:07 PM The Moon apparently isn’t nearly as dry as scientists once thought. That’s the message from researchers using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to detect water molecules and the behavior of the moisture over the course of a … Continue reading Exciting news about the moon
Slate has tested different methods of cooking bacon — helpful results
Occasionally a strip or two of bacon is the perfect addition to a dish or a breakfast. My preferred method is in the microwave with paper towels because I like evenly crisp bacon with minor clean-up. Turns out I can get the same results in multiple other ways. This article also discusses ways to get … Continue reading Slate has tested different methods of cooking bacon — helpful results
Volcanoes in California more likely than quakes?
Oh, by all means, let's get scared about something else. The article helps put the risk of quakes into perspective tho. https://www.newsweek.com/california-san-andreas-volcanic-eruption-usgs-1343580 FORGET SAN ANDREAS—CALIFORNIA’S NEXT BIG HAZARD COULD BE A VOLCANO, USGS WARNS BY HANNAH OSBORNE ON 2/26/19 AT 3:58 AM EST The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has warned that California’s next big hazard could come … Continue reading Volcanoes in California more likely than quakes?
Here’s the next drug problem
To their slight credit, the people involved with promoting and approving this drug are aware of the value of its illegal distribution, but far too little is apparently to be done to prevent it from happening. This approach to depression is only to be used when all others have failed. It's so strong and dangerous … Continue reading Here’s the next drug problem
Chrysler Building sold at huge loss because of pending huge increases in ground rent
NYC real estate is a weird and wonderful topic to watch as the market definitely has dynamics that are unique in the aggregate. This is a good example. https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/08/business/chrysler-building-sale/index.html
Best Irish bars in NYC
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/best-irish-bars-in-nyc? The Best Irish Bars in New York City By CHRISTINE FISCHERUpdated On 03/01/2019 at 05:03PM EST The Dead Rabbit | Brent Herrig When droves of Irish immigrants were forced to flee to America in the 1840s, they brought with them precious culture from the Emerald Isle -- including the traditional Irish pub. Today, New York City … Continue reading Best Irish bars in NYC
Oddity about blood pressure in last 14 years of life
https://knowridge.com/2019/02/scientists-discover-blood-pressure-drops-14-years-before-the-end-of-life/ Scientists discover blood pressure drops 14 years before the end of life February 25, 2019 In a recent study, researchers showed that blood pressure in older people gradually decrease 14 years before the end of life. The study was conducted by a research team from the University of Exeter. In the average person, blood … Continue reading Oddity about blood pressure in last 14 years of life
Tired of entering your username and password Again into your usual websites?
Do you feel like you're constantly having to sign in Again to sites that you use regularly? Your angst has been noticed, and the powers that be are working on a solution. https://www.wsj.com/articles/username-and-password-hell-why-the-internet-cant-keep-you-logged-in-11552222800 Username and Password Hell: Why the Internet Can’t Keep You Logged In Ever feel like you’re constantly logging in on the same … Continue reading Tired of entering your username and password Again into your usual websites?
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