Month: October 2020

If you’re just now leaving the Home button on the Apple iPhone

Many purchases of the new Apple iPhone 12 models (or even their predecessors from the iPhone 11 family) are trading in iPhone 6s, 7s, or 8s which had those dearly beloved home buttons. Here's a refresher for the experience and a guide for those new to iPhones without home buttons. https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/25/how-to-force-restart-iphone-12-pro-max-mini-enter-recovery-dfu-mode/

A third option for keeping your mind away from politics this weekend: “Barbarians”

I was going to drop another article about the new Apple iPhones but I can't be the only one who Really needs something absorbing to watch this weekend. https://www.looper.com/266683/the-epic-new-war-tv-series-thats-blowing-netflix-viewers-away/ The epic new war TV series that's blowing Netflix viewers awayNetflix launches a new war TV series called Barbarians NetflixBy Mike Bedard/Oct. 23, 2020 12:39 pm … Continue reading A third option for keeping your mind away from politics this weekend: “Barbarians” →

A new Netflix series to pull you off politics for the weekend: “The Queen’s Gambit”

A little patience is required at the beginning of this Netflix Original series (just added on October 23, 2020) when the hero is still young and an orphan, but oh how that time pays off. All three articles contain spoilers (altho I'm not sure they matter). https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/binge-watched-netflixs-1-show-223400394.html I Binge-Watched Netflix’s New #1 Show in Just … Continue reading A new Netflix series to pull you off politics for the weekend: “The Queen’s Gambit” →

Distraction from politics — “Girl/Haji” — binge-worthy

This is a great choice for distracting yourself this weekend. Altho this absorbing import from BBC2 was added to Netflix in January, it’s just beginning to be noticed. I recommend this wholeheartedly for plot, acting, venue. Not arty but won’t let you go. https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-reviews/giri-haji-review-netflix-973185/amp/ ‘Giri/Haji’ Is Your Next Binge-Watching Obsession This Netflix import about Japanese … Continue reading Distraction from politics — “Girl/Haji” — binge-worthy →

Methane (more dangerous than CO2) beginning to release in Arctic

There have been leaks of methane from places like peat bogs, underwater deposits, and even fossil fuel production, but the methane deposits in the Arctic are far larger than any of these and more dangerous. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/27/sleeping-giant-arctic-methane-deposits-starting-to-release-scientists-find 'Sleeping giant' Arctic methane deposits starting to release, scientists find Exclusive: expedition discovers new source of greenhouse gas off … Continue reading Methane (more dangerous than CO2) beginning to release in Arctic →

5 best books on Ruth Bader Ginsburg

These articles containing an interview of an expert in an area recommending five books on a topic are absolutely superb. Highly recommend browsing and supporting the website https://fivebooks.com/best-books/ruth-bader-ginsburg-amanda-tyler/ The best books on Ruth Bader Ginsburg recommended by Amanda Tyler Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933—2020) spent her life working tirelessly for a more just society, says Amanda Tyler, Shannon … Continue reading 5 best books on Ruth Bader Ginsburg →

If you don’t know this director by name, memorize it now – Paul Thomas Anderson

Altho I love movies, I'm not well-educated on what goes into making great movies. I do know some directors, cinematographers, and costume designers, but I rarely follow them. After reading this article, I realize I need to raise my consciousness. I'm familiar with all of these movies as standouts, but simply didn't associate them with … Continue reading If you don’t know this director by name, memorize it now – Paul Thomas Anderson →

Comparing iPhone 12 Mini to iPhone 11 to iPhone SE

This article brings into comparison iPhones that potential buyers may already have and the true successor -- the smaller iPhone 12 Mini. Also, many people who update don't need the latest, greatest. They just want something similar to their last phone but better and not too big. Do remember that you can mentally substitute the … Continue reading Comparing iPhone 12 Mini to iPhone 11 to iPhone SE →

Sci-fi books from the past 15 years that have shaped the genre

This is one of those lists that makes me wish I could pull together the science fiction book club members that meet regularly just to argue inclusion or exclusion. I vehemently agree about some and disagree just as strongly about others. Always fun to see what other people think tho. https://www.polygon.com/21516173/best-new-science-fiction-books-scifi-last-15-years 15 recent sci-fi books … Continue reading Sci-fi books from the past 15 years that have shaped the genre →

Make your Oreos into fudge

Every once in awhile eating an overly sweet, chewy, dessert is exactly what's called for. https://www.salon.com/2020/10/17/three-ingredient-oreo-fudge-is-a-nostalgic-treat-that-tastes-like-milk-and-cookies/ Three-ingredient Oreo fudge is a nostalgic treat that tastes like milk and cookies This sticky dessert is worth all the dental floss you'll need when you're finished Mary Elizabeth Williams October 17, 2020 8:35PM (UTC) Oreos taste like freedom. … Continue reading Make your Oreos into fudge →