I've begun this book and put it aside as deserving a slower pace than I usually allow my reading material. Definite vacation reading when you have leisure time and (hopefully) few demands. https://mashable.com/article/summer-books-must-read-overstory/ The decade's most important novel is your summer must-read Bring the wisdom of trees with you to the beach. Image: Irina Dobrolyubova … Continue reading A fervent recommendation for your summer reading
Month: July 2019
If you’re starting a business, raising money requires a key step
Altho this article relates to a business startup, the advice given is useful for undertaking any multi-step process. Planning not only what to do, but when and how much, is critical. https://www.inc.com/sean-wise/whether-youre-raising-50000-500000-or-5-million-for-your-startup-make-sure-you-understand-this-1-thing.html Whether You're Raising $50,000, $500,000, or $5 Million for Your Startup, Make Sure You Understand This 1 Thing If fail to ask for … Continue reading If you’re starting a business, raising money requires a key step
Once-a-year sale on Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscription
Once a year, in the period around Amazon Prime Day, you can extend or buy a new Kindle Unlimited membership at a great price. The extension periods are 6, 12, and 24 months. The downside is that you pay now. But the discount is worth it for me. The usual monthly fee is $9.99. If … Continue reading Once-a-year sale on Amazon Kindle Unlimited subscription
Is this what will eventually happen to Nook and Kindle libraries?
Despite the language on the web that says we "buy" ebooks, there's a real lack of established law as to what the rights of the purchaser include. In the case of Microsoft, it appears that all you've bought is a free, long-term lease with a right to an eventual refund. Interesting approach. https://www.npr.org/2019/07/07/739316746/microsoft-closes-the-book-on-its-e-library-erasing-all-user-content Microsoft Closes … Continue reading Is this what will eventually happen to Nook and Kindle libraries?
Upcoming iPad software is what we’ve been waiting for
This Wall Street Journal preview of the the upcoming iPadOS describes software that will finally make an iPad fully functional. iPadOS Review: The Software Your iPad Has Been Waiting For Apple has transformed the iPad from a bigger iPhone to a better MacBook, with a more powerful browser, support for external drives and better multitasking … Continue reading Upcoming iPad software is what we’ve been waiting for
Finally public media is beginning to pay attention to the climate crisis
I personally feel there's still too little investigative journalism on this issue, but there has been an improvement in the amount of coverage. As the World Heats Up, the Climate for News Is Changing, Too Some news organizations have changed their approach to climate change as temperatures rise, melting the Southern Patagonian Ice Fields, among … Continue reading Finally public media is beginning to pay attention to the climate crisis
Very odd solution found (possibly) for bladder cancer tumors
https://www.forbes.com/sites/victoriaforster/2019/07/04/common-cold-virus-completely-eliminates-tumor-in-patient-with-bladder-cancer/#219c0e6727f1 9,129 viewsJul 4, 2019, 09:32pm Common Cold Virus Completely Eliminates Tumor In Patient With Bladder Cancer Victoria Forster Contributor Healthcare Cancer research scientist and childhood cancer survivor. A strain of the common cold virus has been used to treat people with bladder cancer in the U.K., with impressive early results. Photo credit: Getty royalty-free Getty … Continue reading Very odd solution found (possibly) for bladder cancer tumors
5 Podcasts about the climate crisis
Sometimes listening to information is the easiest way to absorb it and to have the time to ponder what's being presented. Here are 5 podcasts on climate issues to consider adding to your list. https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/5-podcasts-inspire-you-climate? June 01, 2019 | 3:55 PM 5 Podcasts to Inspire You on Climate Five conversations and stories to remind you … Continue reading 5 Podcasts about the climate crisis
Satellites required to implement 5G may interfere with accurate weather forecasting
We have an amazing amount of hardware in space circling the earth. Meteorologists are concerned about the number and type of satellit4es that would be necessary to provide 5G coverage. This isn't a new issue, but I haven't posted about it before. Note that Amazon has just applied to put up over 3,000 satellites for … Continue reading Satellites required to implement 5G may interfere with accurate weather forecasting
How to keep cool without harming the planet
Excellent ideas and reminders here on keeping cool without producing heat to do so. https://earther.gizmodo.com/how-to-keep-your-home-cool-without-wrecking-the-planet-1836054038 How to Keep Your Home Cool Without Wrecking the Planet Yessenia Funes July 7,, 2019 8:00am Filed to: Feels Like Summer 32.6K 1033 Summertime is officially here, baby. You know what that means: long days, beach tans, and wild ass … Continue reading How to keep cool without harming the planet
2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup undervalued by everyone except for its audience
I'm pleased that NYC will be giving the team a ticker tape parade at 9:30 this Friday the 12th. The last one was in 2015 when the US team also won the World Cup as costly ticker tape parades are only given in cases of excellence that demands recognition. Unfortunately, iff you watched the 2019 … Continue reading 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup undervalued by everyone except for its audience
Penguin Books advertising great reminder of how much we love our favorite books
What a wonderful nudge about how wonderful a much-loved book can be in our lives. Penguin celebrates dog-eared delights in new Happy Reading campaign AddThis Sharing Buttons Share to Facebook Share to TwitterShare to LinkedInShare to More Words by Josh Baines, Thursday 04 July 2019 Penguin: Happy Reading (via Penguin Random House) Penguin: Happy Reading … Continue reading Penguin Books advertising great reminder of how much we love our favorite books
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