https://www.eatthis.com/things-waiters-no-longer-allowed-to-do-coronavirus/ 7 Things Waiters Are No Longer Allowed to Do Dining is going to look very different after COVID-19—both for diners and waiters. By Olivia Tarantino April 29, 2020 "Your table is ready." Typically, you hear this line ushered by a hostess at a restaurant; however, once coronavirus stay-at-home orders are lifted, this may come … Continue reading Ways in which the diner/waiter relationship is going to change because of COVID-19
Month: May 2020
Yet more ways to get a variety of groceries delivered to your home
I don't recall seeing this type of article before COVID-19 so I'd save this for your future needs. https://www.amny.com/coronavirus/the-best-grocery-delivery-services-in-new-york-you-should-know-about/ BY COURTNEY INGALLS As the coronavirus lingers in New York, many people don’t want to risk going outside or into any public areas such as grocery stores. Luckily, many grocery stores and markets in and around … Continue reading Yet more ways to get a variety of groceries delivered to your home
What’s the difference between the three HBO channels?
https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/152017-hbo-max-vs-hbo-now-vs-hbo-go-what-is-the-difference-and-which-is-best HBO Max vs HBO Now vs HBO Go: What's the difference? Maggie Tillman · 30 April 2020 HBO/Pocket-lint - Here's everything you need to know FacebookTwitterPintrestLinkedInMail For some odd reason, HBO thinks it needs to offer three TV streaming services. They're called HBO Go, HBO Now, and HBO Max, and they're all distinct and … Continue reading What’s the difference between the three HBO channels?
Cities with mass transit have an extra barrier to reopening business
Maybe part of this problem will be solved by disinfecting the subway cars and buses every day, but the real difficulty with mass transit is that it transports lots of people in a small space. It'll be impossible to be certain that someone near you doesn't have COVID-19, symptomatic or not. Wearing a mask and … Continue reading Cities with mass transit have an extra barrier to reopening business
Wide range of sources for food to grace your table in the NYC area
Yes, this list has the big delivery options like FreshDirect and the many stores that use Instacart, but it also includes local specialty stores direct from the field or maker to you, CSAs, and more. This is a keeper. https://eater.cmail20.com/t/d-l-miklix-mjkudhkud-x/ How to Get Grocery Delivery in NYC Right Now From local specialty stores to CSAs, … Continue reading Wide range of sources for food to grace your table in the NYC area
A fix to Apple’s Facetime gets rid of bubbles in group chat (soon)
https://mashable.com/article/group-facetime-static-grid-ios-beta/ Apple finally fixes the most annoying thing about Group FaceTime calls Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bubbles are fun, they said. You'll like it, they said. By Rachel Kraus1 day ago Hallelujah, FaceTime sanity is coming. Apple released the beta version of iOS 13.5 to registered developers Wednesday, and it reportedly comes with … Continue reading A fix to Apple’s Facetime gets rid of bubbles in group chat (soon)
Very thoughtful review of HBO’s “Chernobyl” limited series
I put "Chernobyl" on my watch list months ago since I only add HBO to my cable occasionally. This time at home is allowing me the opportunity to watch such well-received fare. This article enriched my experience as it allowed me to see the compromises made in the show that misrepresent the Russian culture of … Continue reading Very thoughtful review of HBO’s “Chernobyl” limited series
Love Sondheim? A wonderful 90th birthday show on Youtube
This article is a terrific review but what you Really want is a link directly to the tribute -- HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A92wZIvEUAw https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Sondheim-90th-Birthday-Celebration-Sends-In-15227969.php Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald and More Salute Stephen Sondheim in Birthday Tribute It's hard to imagine saying "this is the tribute he deserves" of any one Sondheim celebration. But this two-and-a-half-hour, … Continue reading Love Sondheim? A wonderful 90th birthday show on Youtube
Upgrade your face masks with panty hose
https://www.foxnews.com/health/upgrade-homemade-coronavirus-face-mask-pantyhose-study Upgrade your homemade coronavirus face mask by adding this basic clothing item By Madeline Farber | Fox News April 27, 2020 A basic clothing item that you likely already have tucked away in a drawer could make your homemade coronavirus face mask more protective, according to a preliminary study. Researchers at Northeastern University in … Continue reading Upgrade your face masks with panty hose
Why have NY and NYC taken such a hit on coronavirus infection and deaths
Certainly NYC has a very high population density compared to the rest of the country plus we are a transportation hub. Personally, I think the effect of 8.6 million people using public transit is a huge factor. Add to that religious groups that insist on group functions. Books will be written. The Covid-19 Catastrophe Unfolding … Continue reading Why have NY and NYC taken such a hit on coronavirus infection and deaths
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