As one of those who made the choice to come to NYC, rather than just being born here, I chose again not to leave despite what should be a rugged next few years. Fortunately, despite its other problems, NYC's weather problems are few despite climate change. We get stronger storms but -- so far -- … Continue reading Biggest climate risk to NYC now? Heat
Month: July 2020
Cats *chose* humans, not the other way around
Cats appear to have joined humans much earlier than first thought and also not to have been reliant on rodents as a food source. They may simply have found it in their own best interests to be near creatures with fires and warm laps. Interesting ideas to be further explored. https://www.inverse.com/science/are-cats-even-domesticated Cats chose humans very … Continue reading Cats *chose* humans, not the other way around
New York doesn’t want to see you right now
New York Does Not Welcome You Once the epicenter of the global pandemic, the Empire State is trying to discourage visitors from new coronavirus hot spots.Russell Berman June 26, 2020 Shutterstock / The Atlantic The celebration of New York City’s long-awaited reopening has yet to reach its most hated airport. Were it not for the … Continue reading New York doesn’t want to see you right now
50 best things to watch on Disney+
Since you've got at least one month ahead of Disney+ so that you can watch "Hamilton" on as many different devices (with and without closed captions) as you could desire, you should see what else is there. Many of these are gems but I do personally recommend Pixar's "Ratatouille" which might not otherwise come to … Continue reading 50 best things to watch on Disney+
3 productions at Mint Theatre free thru Sunday
This theatre is one of the finest small companies around. Search for reviews by Terry Teachout to learn more.Mint conditionEver heard of Teresa Deevy or Harley Granville-Barker? No? In the Mint Theater’s world, they are stars; then again, the New York company is dedicated to rediscovering forgotten playwrights. Since 2013, the Mint has been recording its … Continue reading 3 productions at Mint Theatre free thru Sunday
CDC director says if masks are consistently worn, we could be out of this mess in 1-2 months
The rationale for not wearing masks usually boil down to blindly following Trump or a demand to be able to act without consequences. It's time to act like grown-ups. https://www.slashgear.com/the-cdc-director-just-dropped-a-bombshell-on-covid-19-mask-wearing-14629044/ The CDC director just dropped a bombshell on COVID-19 mask-wearing Chris Davies - Jul 14, 2020, 3:41 pm CDT 3 As little as 1-2 months … Continue reading CDC director says if masks are consistently worn, we could be out of this mess in 1-2 months
NYC’s Metropolitan Opera featuring with top stars, popular programs
http://playbill.com/article/anna-netrebko-jonas-kaufmann-and-more-opera-stars-to-headline-live-streamed-concerts-in-new-met-series? Anna Netrebko, Jonas Kaufmann, and More Opera Stars to Headline Live Streamed Concerts in New Met SeriesBY RYAN MCPHEEJUL 11, 2020 The Metropolitan Opera will launch a ticketed concert series later this month in the absence of in-person audiences. Anna Netrebko and Jonas Kaufmann Though the Metropolitan Opera has canceled all performances on its stage until … Continue reading NYC’s Metropolitan Opera featuring with top stars, popular programs
Herd immunity seems not to exist for COVID-19
Sweden's approach appeared largely to be based on the hope that the virus would no longer be easily transmitted once a large enough percentage of the population had already been exposed -- the herd immunity approach. Unfortunately those who have had COVID-19 seem to have no trouble getting it again, sometimes in a period of … Continue reading Herd immunity seems not to exist for COVID-19
Kindles become obsolete just like every other tech device
To save you the trouble of looking it up since U.S. residents were never presented with the Kindle Paperwhite 3 and 4 labels, the Paperwhites whose software will no longer be updated are those that are not waterproof. Simple dividing line. https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-has-ended-support-for-the-kindle-paperwhite-3/amp Amazon has ended support for the Kindle Paperwhite 3 Michael Kozlowski 18 hours … Continue reading Kindles become obsolete just like every other tech device
One of my favorites: the Chicks produce a new album after 14 years
Why the Chicks Dropped Their “Dixie” The all-female country band, which survived an instance of proto-cancel culture for its politics in the past, again wants to meet the current moment. By Amanda Petrusich July 13, 2020 The band formerly known as the Dixie Chicks reassesses Southern heritage.Illustration by Anja Slibar In late June, the Dixie Chicks … Continue reading One of my favorites: the Chicks produce a new album after 14 years
The top action movie star right now? Charlize Theron
The article below poses this as a question. I happen to believe that Charlize Theron, who does her own stunts and can truly act, is in strong contention to be viewed as the top. I'm tired of viewing action films that are totally improbably on every level including whether its lead characters' activities are motivated … Continue reading The top action movie star right now? Charlize Theron
COVID-19 resources running short in the three states hurting most right now
This is a lengthy read filled with facts and illustrations of exactly why the coronavirus situation is getting really bad in the later-affected states -- and that's before the second wave. https://www.vox.com/2020/7/15/21317776/covid-19-coronavirus-florida-arizona-texas-california-hospitals
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