Audiobook narrators are a gem to be cherished. I have narrators that can take you thru even the most turgid book with enthusiasm. I have not yet listened to Ballerini, but I'm thinking of checking out his "War and Peace." https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/13/magazine/audiobooks-edoardo-ballerini.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage Not so long ago, at a time when it was still socially acceptable to … Continue reading Ballerini, an audiobook narrator to seek out
Month: May 2020
What it’s like after you’ve been on a ventilator
Ventilators are, for now, the final recourse in treatment of COVID-19. The process itself is frightening as induced paralysis and total sedation are just the starting point. But being placed on a ventilator is also not an assurance of recovery with about 20% successfully being removed from one. What hasn't been discussed that much is … Continue reading What it’s like after you’ve been on a ventilator
Side effects of wearing face masks
https://www.eatthis.com/face-masks-side-effects/ The masks help stop the coronavirus from spreading—if used correctly. By Alek Korab May 12, 2020 Your face mask is working double duty to protect everyone: It keeps you from spreading your germs and can stop other germs from getting into you. However, if used thoughtlessly, the masks can also cause unwanted side effects. … Continue reading Side effects of wearing face masks
5 appointments you won’t be able to schedule soon
https://www.eatthis.com/post-lockdown-appointments/ Assuming you're adhering to the latest government-backed guidelines By Colby Hall April 28, 2020 The world may be slowly starting to emerge from lockdown in places, but that doesn't mean life as we remember it will return to normal anytime soon. As it pertains to your healthcare needs and desires, there are many appointments … Continue reading 5 appointments you won’t be able to schedule soon
Unhealthy potato chips (watch out!)
https://www.eatthis.com/unhealthiest-potato-chips/ The Unhealthiest Potato Chips on the Planet From sodium bombs to options that are high in fat, these are the chips you're going to want to avoid buying. By Paige Bennett May 6, 2020 Rachel Linder/ Eat This, Not That! Sometimes, you just want to dive into a bag of potato chips, and that's … Continue reading Unhealthy potato chips (watch out!)
Audible’s subscription plans vary plus Kindle books often offer deals
Whoever writes the titles for Forbes articles approaches all tech topics with the attitude that the vendor is hiding something from you or tricking you or selling you something defective. Very often, the substance of the article shows that the problem that the title is yelling about has already been admitted and solved, or that … Continue reading Audible’s subscription plans vary plus Kindle books often offer deals
A conversation between John Grisham and Stephen King
This was recorded as a fund-raising event but you can watch it on YouTube without a payment. Two very interesting men. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-xXj3jcRWs4&feature=youtu.be&d=n
How to stay safe as your options expand – a practical guide from experts
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/05/restaurants-stores-reopen-dos-and-donts/611314/ A Guide to Staying Safe as States Reopen Can I eat at a restaurant? Can I go shopping? Can I hug my friends again? Experts weigh in.Joe Pinsker May 7, 2020 New Yorkers at Domino Park in Brooklyn, on May 3Michael Nagle / Redux May marks a new phase of the coronavirus pandemic in … Continue reading How to stay safe as your options expand – a practical guide from experts
Fixing greyed-out apps on Apple TV
Nice to have a simple, purely tech item to post. One item I won't be posting about is the new Apple iPhone SE 2 (2020). All the reviews can be summed up this way: it's a terrific phone, particularly for the price ($399). Its only flaws are a battery life that's a bit less than … Continue reading Fixing greyed-out apps on Apple TV
10 epic sci-fi/fantasy series to finish before the quarantine ends
Tweets and videos not included. This list has enough reading to keep almost any reader happy for years. https://winteriscoming.net/2020/05/10/10-epic-book-series-to-last-you-till-the-lockdown-ends/ by Daniel DeVita 1 day ago Follow @Dan_DeVita Almost two months have passed since many of us received our first stay-at-home orders, and while the shock of such a drastic change in day-to-day life has faded … Continue reading 10 epic sci-fi/fantasy series to finish before the quarantine ends
If 80% of people in the U.S. would mask up, COVID-19 infections would plummet
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2020/05/masks-covid-19-infections-would-plummet-new-study-says If 80% of Americans Wore Masks, COVID-19 Infections Would Plummet, New Study Says BY DAVID EWING DUNCAN MAY 8, 2020 People walk through Piazza Duomo in Milan on May 7th. Some restrictions were lifted this week in Italy.BY CARLO COZZOLI/SHUTTERSTOCK. It sounds too good to be true. But a compelling new study and computer model … Continue reading If 80% of people in the U.S. would mask up, COVID-19 infections would plummet
5 Q&A about asymptomatic COVID-19
If you believe that it must be rare to have COVID-19 and not show any symptoms, the meat packing plant numbers are convincing. 370 workers at a pork processing plant in MO tested positive recently. None were showing symptoms. https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us/triumph-foods-outbreak-missouri/index.html Asymptomatic COVID-19 is the reason we should all wear face masks any time we cannot … Continue reading 5 Q&A about asymptomatic COVID-19
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