Fascinating to read their decision making process. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/how-fauci-5-other-health-specialists-deal-with-covid-19-risks-in-their-everyday-lives/2020/07/02/d4665ed6-b6fb-11ea-a510-55bf26485c93_story.html How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with covid-19 risks in their everyday lives By Marlene CimonsJuly 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDTAdd to list PLEASE NOTE The Washington Post is providing this important information about the coronavirus for free. For more free coverage of the coronavirus pandemic, sign up … Continue reading When the experts wear (or don’t wear) their masks
Month: July 2020
UWS gyms still closed but offering many online alternatives
My bet is that your local gym is offering something similar if it's not open yet. UWS Gym Openings Get Pushed Back; Here’s What They’re Offering Online Posted on July 1, 2020 at 10:08 am by Carol Tannenhauser, West Side Rag A virtual class at Candlestick Pilates. By Lisa Kava While restaurant patrons are cautiously … Continue reading UWS gyms still closed but offering many online alternatives
Lee Childs doesn’t like Jack Reacher much — he’s not alone
Author says he takes a hard-hearted approach to character and planned to kill him off Me and my detective by Lee Child, Sara Paretsky and more Alison Flood Sat 27 Jun 2020 04.00 EDT Jack Reacher has millions of fans all over the world, but his creator, Lee Child, has revealed he doesn’t “like Reacher that much” and … Continue reading Lee Childs doesn’t like Jack Reacher much — he’s not alone
Adding multiple contacts to a group in Gmail
I just had to do this -- add a bunch of names to a pre-existing group in Gmail. It took me awhile to find the solution. So here it is for you. from: Benjamin Pratt, 2/11/20, found at https://support.google.com/mail/thread/4227944?hl=en In https://contacts.google.com/1. Under labels got to create label (at the bottom of the list of existing labels) 1. Create a label … Continue reading Adding multiple contacts to a group in Gmail
Most up-to-date advice on face masks
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/28/coronavirus-what-kind-of-face-mask-gives-the-best-protection-against-covid-19 Coronavirus: what kind of face mask gives the best protection against Covid-19? Your questions answered on what type of mask to wear to cut the risk of getting Covid-19 Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverage Hannah Devlin Science correspondent @hannahdev Sun 28 Jun 2020 10.55 EDTLast modified on Sun 28 Jun 2020 10.57 EDT Face mask Photograph: Murdo … Continue reading Most up-to-date advice on face masks
14 new books to read in one sitting
Given the increasing tendency of books to be 500, 600, or more pages, this list is refreshing in its offer of quick reads. https://www.bookbub.com/blog/new-short-books? 14 New Books to Read in One Sitting By Kimberley Laws•June 26, 2020•4 min read Nothing feels more satisfying than devouring an entire book in one sitting. And with the sunshine and your … Continue reading 14 new books to read in one sitting
Great lockdown listens from the Irish Times
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/audiobooks-35-of-the-best-lockdown-listens-1.4271517?localLinksEnabled=false Audiobooks: 35 of the best lockdown listens Darragh Geraghty Jun 20, 2020 12 min read Latest releases, all-time classics and pandemic parables to keep your ears busy on your endless walks We are currently living through the Great Golden Age of Audiobooks. There has never been so much choice, both in what to listen … Continue reading Great lockdown listens from the Irish Times
African award-winning speculative fiction
https://theportalist.com/nommo-award-winning-african-speculative-fiction? Nommo Award-Winning Books: 6 Superlative African Speculative Fiction Reads These novels and novellas are the best of the best. By Anifowoshe Ibrahim The African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) awards the Nommo Awards for African Speculative Fiction annually. These awards recognize the best in speculative fiction such as fantasy, science fiction, horror, and philosophical fiction. First awarded … Continue reading African award-winning speculative fiction
Why are face masks such an issue in the U.S.?
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/the-battle-over-masks-in-a-pandemic-an-all-american-story/2020/06/19/3ad25564-b245-11ea-8f56-63f38c990077_story.html The battle over masks in a pandemic: An all-American story Daniel Milian, from right, Miguel Martinez and Laura De Armas relax at the seaside in South Beach in the city of Miami Beach on June 19. Their group showed a variable approach to wearing masks. (Scott McIntyre/For The Washington Post) By Lori Rozsa, Chelsea Janes, Rachel Weiner and Joel … Continue reading Why are face masks such an issue in the U.S.?
Does coronavirus remain in the air to produce contagion? Different views
I'm not a medical person -- just someone who is more vulnerable than most to strongly adverse consequences to getting COVID-19. So I don't venture into the hall to do my exercise laps (seven back-and-forth's = .4 mile) until after midnight when I've figured all droplets from others will have settled. Seemed perhaps overly cautious, … Continue reading Does coronavirus remain in the air to produce contagion? Different views
White privilege becomes apparent when married to a black man
I don't believe this article would have been printed in this type of magazine until now. It's filled with useful perspective. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/relationships/a32909116/white-privilege-marriage-essay/— I Thought I Understood White Privilege. Then I Married a Black Man. My relationship with Jordan has taught me more about race than any protest or rally ever could. By Genevieve Roth Jun … Continue reading White privilege becomes apparent when married to a black man
15 Audiobooks to keep you up at night
A fine audiobook is a gem. Enjoy https://www.bookbub.com/blog/thriller-audiobooks? 15 Great Thriller Audiobooks By T.A. Maclagan•March 13, 2020•7 min read Loyal fans of the genre have seen a bounty of spine-tingling novels hitting retailers — including works from old masters like Stephen King and Harlan Coben, as well as fresh-faced talent like Oyinkan Braithwaite. If you want to find the best thriller … Continue reading 15 Audiobooks to keep you up at night
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