As I'm going thru the book lists I've accumulated, I'm tickled by their emphasis on beaches as places for reading/vacations. How about those mountain cabins? Or even a nearby park? I've read about a third of these but still see several that could be fun. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-non-fiction-beach-reads-publishers-blurbs?email_link_source=article_primary&position=0&source=blogdigest 17 Nonfiction Books That Are Perfect for the Beach … Continue reading Nonfiction options for the beach from BookBub
Month: July 2019
Lovers of honeybees — sulfoxaflor to be allowed back on US market
If you love honeybees (and those of us who like to eat pollinated crops do), you will find this EPA action appalling. This step by the EPA is contrary to a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals opinion in 2015. Yet another instance of the current administration ignoring the rule of law in this country. Go … Continue reading Lovers of honeybees — sulfoxaflor to be allowed back on US market
You can use Control+F to search on your portable devices
I didn't know it was possible to use the Control plus F keys to search for a term or word on my iPhone. It requires a few steps but isn't difficult. Might as well practice once so you'll have finger memory later. https://www.businessinsider.com/control-f-on-iphone-text-search-safari-chrome-mobile-website-2019-7 Here's how to perform 'Control-F' on an iPhone, which lets you search … Continue reading You can use Control+F to search on your portable devices
Summer reading recommendations from Bookbub Editors
I always love a list of book recommendations that doesn't have a single book I've read yet (even if two of them haven't been released yet). https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-books-july-2019-editorial-blurbs? BookBub Editor Picks: 8 Books I'm Adding to My Reading List in July By Hannah Reynolds|July 12, 2019 Happy July! Some people love July because it's summer, and … Continue reading Summer reading recommendations from Bookbub Editors
World trash problem getting worse and more visible
Developed countries have gotten into the habit of shipping their trash overseas where less "developed" countries have either dumped it or made an effort to separate and recycle. That kept the accumulating trash out of sight of the the people producing it. Moreover, the recipient countries lacked the power to either refuse the incoming garbage … Continue reading World trash problem getting worse and more visible
Zoom web server problem allowing hackers webcam access fixed for Macs
Zoom has become a useful way to hold video meetings and conferences among people who are not in the same organization or even using the same hardware and software. Recently a problem was made public that hackers could access Zoom users' webcams. Zoom has said they'll fix the problem. https://gizmodo.com/zoom-backtracks-says-it-will-actually-fix-major-flaw-t-1836230262 In the meantime, Apple has … Continue reading Zoom web server problem allowing hackers webcam access fixed for Macs
Deleting an app securely means also closing the account and removing all data
If you decide you're bored, have moved on, or simply dislike an app that currently contains data, it's not enough to simply delete the app. You need to close any accounts you've opened and to delete any data either on your device or on the cloud. Remember that many of your older apps will use … Continue reading Deleting an app securely means also closing the account and removing all data
This extension will save you money on Amazon Prime Dayl
https://www.cnet.com/how-to/this-is-your-secret-weapon-for-amazon-prime-day-deals/ This is your secret weapon for Amazon Prime Day deals The simple Amazon Assistant tool for Chrome, Firefox and Safari does triple duty. By Clifford Colby July 5, 2019 3:00 AM PDT Screenshot by Clifford Colby/CNET Are you really, really ready for the flood of deals coming over the Amazon Prime Day? You will … Continue reading This extension will save you money on Amazon Prime Dayl
Megan Rapinoe is an inspiration for all
You don't need to be female or gay to find Megan Rapinoe inspirational. To me, she stands for speaking up for what's right, being willing to work as hard as necessary to achieve a particular goal, passing on to others what she's learned, and far more. Because this blog generally doesn't address sports or politics … Continue reading Megan Rapinoe is an inspiration for all
Plastic isn’t just a garbage problem — it’s also a production issue
With all the articles about plastic trash and not using straws, balloons, or plastic in general, very little is appearing in public media about the problems associated with producing plastic in the first place. After all, plastic are made from fossil fuel which adds to the demand for continuing fossil fuel production all of its … Continue reading Plastic isn’t just a garbage problem — it’s also a production issue
Manhattanhenge — when and where to see it
Once a year the sun aligns with the street grid of Manhattan so that you can see the sun rise and set by looking across the city. A rather odd but beautiful phenomenon. https://ny.curbed.com/2019/5/24/18638729/manhattanhenge-2019-where-to-watch-dates-times
200+ literary names for cats
https://bookriot.com/2019/07/08/literary-cat-names/ The Biggest, Most Purr-fect List of Literary Cat Names (200+ Name Ideas!) Kelly Jensen 07-08-19 As a long-time cat lover and current manager of five felines, whenever the opportunity to talk about cat names comes up, I can’t help but get excited. When working through potential names for our kitten, we ran through a … Continue reading 200+ literary names for cats
Abycats' Thoughts 