Making your own hand sanitizer if your store is sold out

https://www.kuow.org/stories/purell-is-low-in-seattle-how-to-make-your-own-hand-sanitizer? Purell is low in Seattle[everywhere]. How to make your own hand sanitizer By Isolde Raftery Mar 02, 2020 at 2:44 pm Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. But what if you can't access a sink? We’re hearing there's been a run on Purell and other hand sanitizers in the Seattle area … Continue reading Making your own hand sanitizer if your store is sold out

How in the world do audiobook narrators sound sexy without sounding idiotic

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/what-does-passion-sound-like-how-five-audiobook-actors-talk-sexy/2018/02/08/2445c6c8-0b3f-11e8-8890-372e2047c935_story.html What does passion sound like? How five audiobook actors talk sexy. A note to our readers We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.By Ron Charles Critic, Book WorldFeb. 12, 2018 … Continue reading How in the world do audiobook narrators sound sexy without sounding idiotic

Disinfectants work on coronavirus BUT don’t use a wipe on your phone

Why don't you want to use a wipe on your phone? Because it will ruin the coating on the glass? Here's the article that was originally in USA Today. he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the … Continue reading Disinfectants work on coronavirus BUT don’t use a wipe on your phone

Let this one story stand for the reality that heat records are being set all over the globe

But I must admit that I'm saddened by this rather minor note. NYC had practically no snow this winter. We're about to change back to Daylight Savings Time and we've only barely lost sight of the grass a time or two since November. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/02/nyregion/ny-weather-snow.html

Audiobook narrators make or break the book

Narrators are becoming almost as well known as the authors of the books they read out loud for our pleasure. Here are a few to check out. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/for-your-playlist-the-best-new-audiobooks-of-the-month/2020/03/02/47b2ad1e-58e1-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html Don’t let a bad reader ruin your audiobook experience. Here are recordings to savor — and to avoid. By Katherine A. Powers August 5, 2019 at 12:43 p.m. … Continue reading Audiobook narrators make or break the book

Two articles on the same topic — avoid the virus by not touching your face all the time

How to Stop Touching Your Face We know it’s hard. Try these four tricks to help limit the number of times you touch your face each day to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. By Jenny Gross March 5, 2020, 9:15 a.m. ET Now that we know that it’s bad to touch our faces, how do … Continue reading Two articles on the same topic — avoid the virus by not touching your face all the time

Google Maps can be customized to show your favorite types of restaurants

This hidden Google Maps trick just changed my life By Chris Smith@chris_writes March 3rd, 2020 at 2:11 PM [Boy Genius Report] Google Maps is an excellent tool for navigation and directions on the go, but this must-have mobile app can do a lot more than merely provide instructions on how to reach your destination the … Continue reading Google Maps can be customized to show your favorite types of restaurants

Coronavirus may be a wake-up call

I was fascinated by the maps showing the massive reduction in pollution across China that's occurred as a result of the shutdowns caused by the coronavirus. Yes, those business disruptions are wreaking havoc on business supply lines and the availability of certain products made only from China (including some medications). But the air is incredibly … Continue reading Coronavirus may be a wake-up call

Since guidance from the U.S. government is sparse and mostly wrong, here’s how to self-isolate if you may have coronavirus

It's incredibly sad but already very obvious that the U.S. medical system has an inadequate number of test kits for its residents. Moreover, because of our horribly expensive healthcare system, even if you can get a free kit, associated costs not covered by insurance may be unaffordable. Finally, saddest of all, the information being provided … Continue reading Since guidance from the U.S. government is sparse and mostly wrong, here’s how to self-isolate if you may have coronavirus

Yahoo! Dixie Chicks first album in 14 years out May 1st, but here’s the title video!

If this track is a fair sample of what's on the Dixie Chicks' new album, a lot of their fans (like me) will go crazy. Click thru to watch the video of the title track. https://www.npr.org/2020/03/04/812018782/dixie-chicks-gaslighter-first-album-14-years-release-single? Dixie Chicks Announce First Album In 14 Years, 'Gaslighter,' Share Title Track March 4, 202012:00 PM ET Yes, Dixie … Continue reading Yahoo! Dixie Chicks first album in 14 years out May 1st, but here’s the title video!

Safely and thoroughly cleaning your smartphone, keyboard & mouse

https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-clean-your-smartphone-keyboard-mouse-safely/ David Nield Gear03.04.2020 11:37 AM How to Clean Your Smartphone the Right Way Your phone is a disease magnet. Here's how to safely disinfect it and the rest of your gear to help you stay healthy as coronavirus spreads. Photograph: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg/Getty Images  It’s always a good idea to maintain good hygiene, but … Continue reading Safely and thoroughly cleaning your smartphone, keyboard & mouse

Audiobooks featured in this month’s Washington Post column

I only recently found this monthly column of the best audiobooks according to the Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/for-your-playlist-the-best-new-audiobooks-of-the-month/2020/03/02/47b2ad1e-58e1-11ea-9b35-def5a027d470_story.html For your playlist: The best new audiobooks of the month A note to our readers We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to … Continue reading Audiobooks featured in this month’s Washington Post column