Month: March 2019

Now a memoir about Alex Honnold’s triumph at El Capitan

NONFICTION Chills, Thrills and Spills: How Alex Honnold Conquered El Capitan Yosemite’s El Capitan.CreditCredit Mark Synnott BUY BOOK ▾ When you purchase an independently reviewed book through our site, we earn an affiliate commission. By Blair Braverman March 7, 2019+ THE IMPOSSIBLE CLIMB  Alex Honnold, El Capitan and the Climbing Life By Mark Synnott When he was 10, … Continue reading Now a memoir about Alex Honnold’s triumph at El Capitan →

Like to eat? Do you realize what pesticides are doing to bees?

The devastating effect of neonicotinoid pesticides on insections has been known for awhile but discounted because of the pesticides' effectiveness in protecting crops. Unfortunately, the lack of progress in protecting bees -- the pollinator for many of our key food crops -- continues to be a huge problem. Bees that are dead or nonfunctional for … Continue reading Like to eat? Do you realize what pesticides are doing to bees? →

NY Times’ lists of 50 best movies currently on Netflix and Amazon Prime

The NY Times also has a weekly email with suggestions on what to watch during the upcoming weekend. It can be alternatively helpful or overwhelming. These two lists are more useful for me as they make the universe a bit smaller and less decision-fraught. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/arts/television/best-movies-on-netflix.html? https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/arts/television/best-movies-on-amazon-prime.html

Apple iPhones have automatic backups — use them

Many, if not most, iPhone users don't do too much fidgeting. They add apps and contact information and off they go. But there are several key things you should make sure to set up. One is "Find My Phone" (discussed elsewhere). The other is to turn on iCloud's automatic backup. Here's a story from someone … Continue reading Apple iPhones have automatic backups — use them →

Do sugary drinks lead to weight gain?

POSTED ONMARCH 11, 2019  BY NAH EDITORIAL STAFF Do sugary drinks lead to weight gain? The DRINK trial answered that question in 2012. It’s not just soda but also sports drinks, lemonade, sweetened iced tea, and juices that can lead to weight gain.Researchers randomly assigned 641 mostly normal-weight Dutch children who usually drank sugary beverages to get a … Continue reading Do sugary drinks lead to weight gain? →

Want your coffee to taste less bitter?

Alton Brown is known for all sorts of handy tips. The details of why this one works are in the GIF-filled article below but just try this. When you measure out your two tablespoons of ground coffee for one cup of water, add 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt to the brew. The salt removes the … Continue reading Want your coffee to taste less bitter? →

Dynamite book list from Stephen King

I love this list Bookriot has assembled of books recommended by Stephen King over the past several years. It's not the typical list and many of these would never be nominated for an award, but they all look worse reading time. Enjoy. https://bookriot.com/2019/03/11/books-recommended-by-stephen-king/ 50 MUST-READ BOOKS RECOMMENDED BY STEPHEN KING (PLUS A FEW EXTRA RECOMMENDATIONS … Continue reading Dynamite book list from Stephen King →

About time for women players to get equal pay and treatment for such excellence

I've been amazed by their patience. Their treatment during the last World Cup was horrendous including requiring them to play on artificial turf while their less successful male colleagues were Always playing on real grass. This is not a small matter as the surface affects injuries as well as the ability to perform. This is … Continue reading About time for women players to get equal pay and treatment for such excellence →

Facebook disclosing too much (again) and not giving us an opt-out

Way back when, Facebook asked its members to provide a phone number that could be used in emergencies by Facebook. Given the number of suicides prevented, elderly people rescued, etc., that seemed a commendable purpose. But one of the promises was that the security number would be kept private. Surprise, surprise -- Facebook allows the … Continue reading Facebook disclosing too much (again) and not giving us an opt-out →

AMC is doing well with its subscription model for frequent moviegoers

AMC has a large presence in NYC so I have three theatres relatively nearby and a few more that are doable. Since I joined almost immediately, I'm currently paying $19.95 a month for AMC's A-List. For that one fee, I can see up to three movies a week including those in Dolby or IMAC theatres. … Continue reading AMC is doing well with its subscription model for frequent moviegoers →

One pint of beer = 15 minutes less to live

After you get past five servings of alcohol a week, the news for your health could be all downhill if you believed every word of this piece. https://www.wbaltv.com/article/wine-beer-early-death-extra-glass/26532630 Every extra pint of beer takes 15 minutes off your life Sip with caution   Updated: 11:50 AM EST Feb 26, 2019 Sarah Rense  Play Video Strap … Continue reading One pint of beer = 15 minutes less to live →