Month: January 2020

Fun cat facts if you’re just looking for a smile

Did you know that one noted physicist once made his cat the co-author of his paper because he'd accidentally written "we" instead of "I" throughout his — Read on thebestcatpage.com/2017/06/22/10-amazing-cat-facts-probably-never-knew/

iOS 13’s tracking alerts massively reducing number of people who give that info to advertisers

appleinsider.com/articles/20/01/13/app-tracking-alert-in-ios-13-has-dramatically-cut-location-data-flow-to-ad-industry

Memory doesn’t fail as we age after all

Everyone Knows Memory Fails as You Age. But Everyone Is Wrong. Even 20-year-olds forget the simplest things. By Daniel J. Levitin Dr. Levitin is a neuroscientist. Credit...No Ideas I’m 62 years old as I write this. Like many of my friends, I forget names that I used to be able to conjure up effortlessly. When packing … Continue reading Memory doesn’t fail as we age after all →

Climate threats to your favorite birds by zip code

Never let anyone say the Audubon Society isn't leading edge. Check this out. https://www.yaleclimateconnections.org/2020/01/interactive-audubon-society-tool-shows-climate-threats-to-backyard-birds/ Interactive Audubon Society tool shows climate threats to backyard birds It displays information by ZIP code. By Diana Madson Wednesday, January 8, 2020 You may enjoy gazing out the window and seeing familiar birds like goldfinches, robins, or warblers flitting between … Continue reading Climate threats to your favorite birds by zip code →

Hidden Apple Watch tricks

This is a very handy list of essential things that you can easily do with your Apple Watch. https://www.rd.com/advice/apple-watch-hacks/ 15 Hidden Apple Watch Hacks You Didn’t Know About Leah Campbell You aren’t using your Apple Watch to the fullest if you don’t know about these expert-recommended hacks. via amazon.com The first time you held an … Continue reading Hidden Apple Watch tricks →

Books that can drive you nuts if you’re female

A Female Rage Reading List: 16 Books That Scream to Be Read An increasing number of novels are putting women’s anger front and center. Here are some of our favorites. By Francesca Donner Jan. 10, 2020Updated 6:47 p.m. ET “Novels and plays throughout history have starred women who insist on doing it their way. But never in … Continue reading Books that can drive you nuts if you’re female →

Written for the holidays, but good anytime — being a good guest when offered hospitality

Great reminders about being a good guest for a meal or evening. 5 Holiday Dinner Guest Tips No One Taught You Be a splendid companion this holiday season and New Year. Credit...Sarah Kobos By Lesley Stockton Ms. Stockton is a senior staff writer at Wirecutter, a product recommendation site owned by The New York Times Company. … Continue reading Written for the holidays, but good anytime — being a good guest when offered hospitality →