You've undoubtedly been getting messages from software you use warning that installation of the next MacOS (Catalina) is likely to make the software doesn't work any longer. Some of that legacy software can be updated or replaced. You'll simply lose other software. So think about whether you want that before and how much preparation is … Continue reading 32-bit programs biting the dust with MacOS Catalina — BEWARE!
Month: October 2019
Different forms of exercise form the bodies
Anybody who has looked at the photos of the muscles of Megan Rapinoe and her partner Sue Bird (https://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=23816827&lang=en) has already seen prime examples of athletes in top physical condition, but for different sports. One is a world-class soccer/football player while the other is a world-class basketball player. Amazing photos. So this article is not … Continue reading Different forms of exercise form the bodies
Want a trained dog and serve your country too?
Military dogs have served our country and protected our military, but eventually they earn a retirement. Long ago, they used to simply euthanize these animals. Now they offer them to welcoming homes. Perhaps yours? https://americanmilitarynews.com/2019/10/you-can-adopt-a-retired-us-air-force-military-working-dog/ You can adopt a retired US Air Force military working dog German Shepherd. (Adam Kontor/Pexels/Released) October 06, 2019 Gary Dinges … Continue reading Want a trained dog and serve your country too?
Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading
There's always such a wealth of books to read in addition to the more topical internet, magazines, and newspapers. Here's a snapshot of what I'm currently either reading or waiting for from the library. I'm in three book clubs so always at least try the month's choices. The books up for discussion next are "Exhalation: … Continue reading Portrait of a moment in time for books that I’m reading
How to sleep thru the night
You never know the hint that will make a difference. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-stop-waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night/ How to stop waking up in the middle of the night Why you can't get a restful night, and what to do about it. Caroline Roberts Sleepless nights can ruin your day, especially if they happen often. PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou If you've ever woken up … Continue reading How to sleep thru the night
Maybe people are changing their habits, gradually
This is the sort of change we're all going to have to make if we're to stop using plastic. Yay U.K.https://www.greenandgrowing.org/milkmen-return-to-london-as-more-customers-demand-recyclable-glass-bottles-instead-of-plastic/ Milkmen Return To London As More Customers Demand Recyclable Glass Bottles For many who grew up before prior 1980s, it was a familiar sight and sound: The delivery of milk each morning in glass … Continue reading Maybe people are changing their habits, gradually
If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10
Unfortunately, I am forced to use Windows in a PC partition on my Mac because I need it to run Quicken which still far excels over any Mac financial software. That means I keep in touch (as little as possible) with Windows news. Since I see no reason to change versions of Windows until forced, … Continue reading If you use Windows, two reminders for 7 and 10
Developing countries not replacing their populations with babies
The US rate of births is down to its lowest level in three decades but that pales next to Japan. The many reasons why the birth rate is down are handled ably below altho I think two key causes in the United States not mentioned here matter: the expense of raising and educating a child … Continue reading Developing countries not replacing their populations with babies
Big duh… Don’t move to MacOS Catalina yet. Problems already announced.
Ghost forests being created by invasion of salty ocean water
We're all aware that loss of coastline means loss of plant life that relies on fresh water. What this article points out is that the mixing of salt and fresh water in tidal areas can make the water so brackish, both at the surface and in the water table, that fresh-water-dependent plants and trees simply … Continue reading Ghost forests being created by invasion of salty ocean water
Six sci-fi novels set in space
https://bookriot.com/2019/09/24/science-fiction-books-about-space/ 6 Science Fiction Books About Space That Are Out Of This World Michelle Anne Schingler 09-24-19 Earth is an exhausting place to be right now. Rainforests are burning, ice caps are melting, and there are grim projections for the future—not to mention the cruelties we inflict upon one another. Recently, when I’ve needed to … Continue reading Six sci-fi novels set in space
A good idea with a bad outcome — spreading human solid waste on agricultural land
Recycling human waste must have struck someone as an environmentally sound thing to do. Unfortunately, after the waste water has been treated and discharged, what's left is downright toxic. The last thing we want to do is add it back our food chain. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/oct/05/biosolids-toxic-chemicals-pollution? Biosolids: mix human waste with toxic chemicals, then spread on crops … Continue reading A good idea with a bad outcome — spreading human solid waste on agricultural land
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