Am glad I already have my watch positioned for the best results. https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/10/18/apple-has-made-it-clear-how-you-should-wear-your-apple-watch Apple has made it clear how you should wear your Apple Watch By William Gallagher Friday, October 18, 2019, 08:06 am PT (11:06 am ET) You don't need advice on how to wear any other watch, but Apple Watch comes with activity … Continue reading How you position your Apple Watch affects its accuracy
Month: October 2019
How disgusting is your water bottle?
I am a happy fan of S'well water bottles which do an amazing job of keeping hot things hot and cold things cold, but I acknowledge I don't clean them thoroughly as often as I should. This tells me why that's it's a mistake. Bottom line tho is get a reusable water bottle, preferably steel … Continue reading How disgusting is your water bottle?
Surprises about women 5x more likely to live paycheck to paycheck
The "#metoo" movement has had an unexpected effect in opening the eyes of everyone beyond the sexual harassment area. For the first time in awhile, people are more aware of the built-in barriers and burdens faced by for women competing against men for the best positions. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/14/women-live-paycheck-to-paycheck-roughly-5-times-as-often-as-men.html Women live paycheck to paycheck roughly 5 times … Continue reading Surprises about women 5x more likely to live paycheck to paycheck
Weather Channel becoming proactive on climate crisis
This is good news. If anybody has the ear of almost anyone I tersred in weather (and climate), it’s the Weather Channrl. About time they flexed their muscles for the benefit of their viewers. https://apple.news/AlUV4vUDmTPumMvQIkWd0eA Television's Weather Channel wades into climate debate NEW YORK (AP) – The Weather Channel is moving beyond cold fronts and … Continue reading Weather Channel becoming proactive on climate crisis
A wonderful new word to aspire to
From Wordsmith: agerasia PRONUNCIATION:(a-juh-RAY-zee-uh) MEANING:noun: Not growing old, or looking younger than one’s age.ETYMOLOGY:From Latin agerasia, from Greek agerasia, from geras (old age), which also gave us gerontology. Earliest documented use: 1706.NOTES:Do people tell you you look ten years younger than you really are? There’s chronological age, determined by when you were born, totally out … Continue reading A wonderful new word to aspire to
A new food and cooking show from David Chang on Netflix
https://ny.eater.com/2019/10/10/20907848/david-chang-breakfast-lunch-dinner-netflix-show David Chang Has a New Food Show Hitting Netflix This Month by Stefanie Tuder@stefanietuder Oct 10, 2019, 9:55am EDT Chang in 2014 A new food show with David Chang premieres on Netflix this month The latest new food show to premiere comes from Momofuku leader David Chang. It’s called Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner, and … Continue reading A new food and cooking show from David Chang on Netflix
Comparison of Apple TV+ and the latest version of Roku — the two best set-top streamers
I was recently forced to get a set-top streamer when my old Sony Bravi, supposedly internet-ready, was abandoned by Amazon Prime. I definitely prefer watching streaming content on my TV to my computer or laptop. I was lucky and a generous friend who gave me a surplus Roku. What a difference it's made! So much … Continue reading Comparison of Apple TV+ and the latest version of Roku — the two best set-top streamers
Billions face water/food shortages in next 30 years — online model shows where
All of these people who lack access to fresh water or enough food are not all going to sit placidly in refuge camps. Wars will be fought as the globe realizes that the path to increasing scarcity can't be avoided. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2019/10/billions-face-water-food-insecurity/ Billions face food, water shortages over next 30 years as nature fails A new … Continue reading Billions face water/food shortages in next 30 years — online model shows where
A hidden garden on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
Manhattan is full of small places where you can refresh yourself in nature. Here's another from the West Side Rag. How A Bountiful Garden Grew On the Upper West Side Posted on October 13, 2019 at 9:00 pm by West Sider Judy Robinson (left) and Mira Stulman (right). By Lisa Kava Nestled between apartment buildings … Continue reading A hidden garden on Manhattan’s Upper West Side
Arctic a rising area of potential power struggles
With Arctic shipping routes open for longer periods -- eventually year-round -- changes are coming rapidly and the effects can't yet be fully anticipated. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-11/melting-ice-redraws-the-world-map-and-starts-a-power-struggle? Melting Ice Redraws the World Map and Starts a Power Struggle The Arctic is emerging as a potential geopolitical flashpoint for the U.S., Russia and China as shipping routes get … Continue reading Arctic a rising area of potential power struggles
Catalina may brick software you need — don’t automatically upgrade
The warnings about upgrading to Catalina if you use 32-bit software are everywhere in the tech world, but not as visible for the ordinary user. This article points out that Overdrive, used by many of us to search for ebooks or listen to audiobooks, does not plan to upgrade to a 64-bit version. That means … Continue reading Catalina may brick software you need — don’t automatically upgrade
12 major climate crisis reports from 2019
Some of these reports are fairly technical and dry, but they're most highly researched and factual material available if you'd rather go to source material rather than media hype. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2019/10/12-major-climate-change-reports-from-2019/ 12 major climate change reports from 2019 These documents offer urgent warnings and recommendations on how to meet the challenge of climate change. By Michael … Continue reading 12 major climate crisis reports from 2019
Abycats' Thoughts 