For once, a story about cats or dogs that's not either just cute photos or heart-wrenching pictures of abused animals. Plenty of angst here, but also triumph. She Quit Her Job. He Got Night Goggles. They Searched 57 Days for Their Dog. A couple combed a rural Montana community for their Border collie, Katie. Carole … Continue reading How important are pets to their families? An example
Month: September 2019
Why do you keep sweating after your shower? And how can you stop?
Sweating after a shower is not a seasonal problem. Solutions. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/why-do-i-sweat-after-shower-46575400-46575400 A Dermatologist Explains Why You Can't Stop Sweating After a Shower (and How to Prevent It) September 12, 2019 by Emily Shiffer Ever get out of the shower, only to end up dripping sweat? It's super annoying and kind of defeats the purpose … Continue reading Why do you keep sweating after your shower? And how can you stop?
Is Amazon using its search algorithms to profit rather than to benefit the customer?
Observers have known that there's a price that's been paid for Amazon to provide the best prices and products to its customers -- everything from the horrible conditions in its warehouses to the pressure placed on suppliers. But Amazon has done an excellent job in the past of positioning those costs as the price to … Continue reading Is Amazon using its search algorithms to profit rather than to benefit the customer?
Confused by Roku, Amazon Prime, Apple+? You’re not alone
Add into this mix subscriptions to Hulu, Netflix, and whatever else, many of us are drowning. Maybe it's partially because of a wealth of good content but it's also just too much info offered in too many formats. Looking back, the fight over just two formats for videos looks laughable. https://www.techhive.com/article/3395517/amazon-roku-and-apple-tv-channels-are-a-well-intentioned-mess.amp.html Amazon, Roku, and Apple … Continue reading Confused by Roku, Amazon Prime, Apple+? You’re not alone
Water wars are already here — here’s are two books about battles close to home
The Colorado River in the United States has been fought over for decades. As the flow of water downstream gets less and less, the users (and there are many) are fighting dirtier and dirtier. There are many sides on the issue but who wins is tending to boil down to who has the money, not … Continue reading Water wars are already here — here’s are two books about battles close to home
Dietary changes that may help your hair grow to a fuller beauty
I did have the perverse idea of trying to see how one could include all of these foods in one meal, but no.... https://www.whowhatwear.co.uk/foods-for-hair-growth Sep 22, 2019 Making This One Small Change to Your Diet Can Make Your Hair Grow Crazy-Fast by Sarah Yang Pinterest Photo: Style Stalker Many of us want shiny, healthy hair … Continue reading Dietary changes that may help your hair grow to a fuller beauty
How has the fossil fuel industry done so well at blocking effective action about the climate crisis
The fossil fuel industry, notably Exxon, has known for decades that there was an impending climate disaster due to the production and use of fossil fuels. They have actively presented information denying what they knew to be true. How did they get away with it? Read on. A somewhat long article but eye opening and … Continue reading How has the fossil fuel industry done so well at blocking effective action about the climate crisis
Better read the Edward Snowden memoir quickly — the U.S. government is trying to suppress it
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/sep/17/edward-snowden-memoir-us-government-lawsuit? Edward Snowden US government files civil lawsuit against Snowden over publication of memoir Suit contends whistleblower published Permanent Record ‘in violation of non-disclosure agreements’ with both CIA and NSA Tom McCarthy in New York and David Smith in Washington Tue 17 Sep 2019 15.22 EDT First published on Tue 17 Sep 2019 14.04 EDT The US … Continue reading Better read the Edward Snowden memoir quickly — the U.S. government is trying to suppress it
Young people need a financial education — everything from using credit cards to saving
This has been a crusade of mine for decades as I find many people, not just the young, simply lack any concept on how to match their income to their expenses. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-21/young-people-are-starving-for-classes-on-finance-tips-on-taxes? Young People Are Starving for Classes on Finance, Tips on Taxes By Virginia Van Natta September 21, 2019, 8:42 AM EDT Financial literacy … Continue reading Young people need a financial education — everything from using credit cards to saving
Apple Watches versions 4 and 5 fall detection is saving lives
Someone asked me today if there was an Android version of the Apple Watch. There isn't. There are criticisms (many) you can level at Apple, but Tim Cook's decision to focus on health as a primary purpose for the Apple Watch has made a difference. The https://9to5mac.com/2019/09/21/apple-watch-fall-detection-mountain-biker/ Apple Watch helps EMTs and family locate mountain … Continue reading Apple Watches versions 4 and 5 fall detection is saving lives
Venus might have been our Planet B once
For once, a mystery about a disaster that isn't on this planet. Since we may eventually desperately need either a Planet B or at least a better understanding about how even a barely habitable planet can destroy itself, this is an article worth reading. Do click thru for some beautiful photographs. https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/20/world/venus-habitability-scn/index.html Venus was potentially … Continue reading Venus might have been our Planet B once
What are the income ranges for middle class income in the U.S.?
These numbers surprised me as middle class goes to a much higher level than I'd expected. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/09/21/how-much-money-the-american-middle-class-earns.html 52% of Americans are considered ‘middle class’—here’s how much money they earn Published Sat, Sep 21 2019 10:30 AM EDT Kathleen Elkins@KATHLEEN_ELK Lesia Skywalker | Twenty20 According to a 2018 report from the Pew Research Center, 52% of American adults live in … Continue reading What are the income ranges for middle class income in the U.S.?
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