A long link but it gets you to the page on Amazon where you can buy each of these books for free but only until April 24, 2020. https://www.amazon.com/article/read-the-world-2020?ref=WBD20_3&pf_rd_p=f67931db-950d-42a6-996c-997ecca3662c&pf_rd_s=detail-ilm&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B07LF3RR8S&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=PMYWDGT0FJ07XZRGC4H0&pf_rd_r=PMYWDGT0FJ07XZRGC4H0&pf_rd_p=f67931db-950d-42a6-996c-997ecca3662c 9 FREE BOOKS TO CELEBRATE WORLD BOOK DAY Cassie Gutman Apr 19, 2019 Happy World Book Day! Well, officially it’s April 23, but for me and probably … Continue reading Free books for World Book Day
Month: April 2020
Benefit streaming performance of a superb one-man show starring Michael Urie
This is the time of year when Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS/COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund ordinarily makes their money for the year. Obviously that's not happening. I saw this show live when it was at the Barrow Theatre (think I have that right). It's a genuine one-man tour de force starring Michael Urie. I think it's … Continue reading Benefit streaming performance of a superb one-man show starring Michael Urie
Why you shouldn’t run or bike closely to others — more than 6′ please
Belgian-Dutch Study: Why in times of COVID-19 you should not walk/run/bike close behind each other. Jurgen ThoelenApr 8 · 4 min read What is a safe distance when running, biking and walking during COVID-19 times? It is further than the typical 1–2 meter as prescribed in different countries! Check also the Q&A with the Investigators: … Continue reading Why you shouldn’t run or bike closely to others — more than 6′ please
Pork may become a little scarce
The effect of this closure may be a dislocation in supply but this is just one example of the difficulties that may result from lack of production of many goods during the shutdown while those at home continue to consume. It should all be manageable so long as people neither panic nor hoard. https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/12/business/meat-plant-closures-smithfield/index.html One … Continue reading Pork may become a little scarce
Did you know about this concert Saturday night? Worth checking out
The terms "Rolling Stones" and "perform" still catch my eye, but read on as they are only one of many acts. This sounds like a variant of Live Aid (if that means anything to you). Lots of stars showing up, perhaps from their homes, to raise funds. A two-hour concert will be telecast on multiple … Continue reading Did you know about this concert Saturday night? Worth checking out
90% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have pre-existing conditions BUT
https://people.com/health/90-percent-hospitalized-coronavirus-patients-have-preexisiting-conditions/ 90 Percent of Hospitalized Coronavirus Patients Have Preexisiting Conditions Many who read this will leap to the assumption that they are not at risk of contracting this virus unless they have a pre-existing condition but many people who get the coronavirus never need to go into the hospital at all. The standard advice is … Continue reading 90% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients have pre-existing conditions BUT
Should you use bar soap or liquid soap for hand washing?
https://www.foodnetwork.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2020/04/is-bar-soap-or-liquid-soap-better Is Bar Soap or Liquid Soap Better for Hand Washing? We take a dive into all questions you're asking yourself when you get to soap aisle. By: Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C. Properly washing your hands is one of the best ways to prevent your exposure to any type of illness. But if … Continue reading Should you use bar soap or liquid soap for hand washing?
NYC restaurants selling food kits
People who would rather not buy ingredients (described yesterday) and then determine how to use them can instead buy kits with the same quality of ingredients but also with recipes/instructions so that buyers can attempt to replicate the meals they can't currently eat at their favorite restaurant. https://www.thrillist.com/eat/new-york/best-meal-kits-nyc-restaurants-dishes-to-go 13 NYC Restaurants With Make-at-Home Meal Kits … Continue reading NYC restaurants selling food kits
If you qualify but haven’t gotten your stimulus payment
Treasury says that most people who qualify and have provided the information for direct deposit will receive their payment by April 15th. This article provides assistance in checking the status of the payment if it hasn't yet arrived. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/04/13/irs-is-launching-new-online-tool-people-track-their-1200-tax-stimulus-payments/ IRS is launching a new online tool for people to track their $1,200 tax stimulus payments … Continue reading If you qualify but haven’t gotten your stimulus payment
Restaurants that are selling fine food as groceries
I've always felt fortunate, from a food perspective, to live in NYC. The city was filled with fine restaurants that bought from specialty growers and other providers in high enough volume so that even ordinary people had access to wondrous ingredients. Many of those providers are established in a way that produces a regular supply … Continue reading Restaurants that are selling fine food as groceries
7 fictional families of romance series
Romance novels are reknown for being written about extended families. Others in addition to the seven listed below include Norah Roberts (every trilogy she's written plus the Macgregors and more), series by Lisa Kleypas (the Wallflowers, the Hathaways, and more), Catherine Bybee (the Weekday Brides are just one example), Rosalind James (women falling in love … Continue reading 7 fictional families of romance series
Noticing who’s left NYC by checking the trash pickups
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/garbage-pick-map-shows-where-nyers-have-fled-city-report Garbage Pick-Up Map Shows Where NYers Have Fled The City: Report A look at how residential trash loads have changed during the coronavirus from THE CITY reveals shrinking Manhattan neighborhoods. By Anna Quinn, Patch Staff Apr 13, 2020 2:40 pm ET A look at how residential trash loads have changed during the coronavirus from … Continue reading Noticing who’s left NYC by checking the trash pickups
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