https://www.wsj.com/articles/amazon-strong-arms-partners-across-multiple-businesses-11618410439?mod=hp_lead_pos6 How Amazon Strong-Arms Partners Using Its Power Across Multiple Businesses A heavyweight in retail, cloud computing, digital advertising, streaming and smart speakers, the tech giant compels vendors in one market to engage with it in others PopSockets founder David Barnett at company headquarters. THEO STROOMER FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNALBy Dana Mattioli and Joe FlintApril 14, 2021 10:34 … Continue reading How Amazon flexes its muscles with its vendors
Month: April 2021
Got a drawer of ketchup packets?
https://www.wsj.com/articles/ketchup-packet-savers-squeeze-them-for-profits-11618412629? Ketchup Shortage Creates New Market for All Your Old Packets Spotty supplies of coveted condiment spark online market where hoarders turn their cache to cash A few ketchup packets Lindsey Cohen kept after selling 20 others on eBay. LINDSEY COHENSHARE By Heather Haddon and Annie GasparroApril 14, 2021 11:03 am ET A ketchup shortage vexing restaurants has fueled … Continue reading Got a drawer of ketchup packets?
Case not yet made for high-fat dairy
If you're interested in the intersection between food and health, the Nutrition Action Newsletter is a gem. They always seem to be focussing on the issue that I've been thinking about with its usual blend of facts and skepticism. Here's an example. http://www.nutritionaction.com/daily/what-to-eat/can-high-fat-dairy-help-keep-a-lid-on-your-blood-sugar/? POSTED ON APRIL 9, 2021 BY BONNIE LIEBMAN Can high-fat dairy help keep a … Continue reading Case not yet made for high-fat dairy
Another airborne killer web we largely ignore
The passage of the Clean Air Act of 1963 did do an admirable job of clearing visible pollution from the air in the United States. Other parts of the world, particularly China and India, have seasons during which it's almost impossible to see your own feet. Such polluted air isn't just ugly. It kills. And … Continue reading Another airborne killer web we largely ignore
How to take a scrolling screenshot on an iPhone
https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/09/take-scrolling-screenshot-on-iphone/ How to take a scrolling screenshot on iPhone Michael Potuck - Apr. 9th 2021 1:00 pm PT @michaelpotuck Taking a screenshot on your iPhone is probably second nature but what about a screenshot to capture everything on a website, PDF, email, note, or stitching together multiple screenshots? Read on for how to take a … Continue reading How to take a scrolling screenshot on an iPhone
SAG Awards 2021
Unfortunately, these came out exactly as anyone would have predicted in advance. Not a surprise to be seen. But oh how I'm glad to see awards given to the stunt people. SAG Awards 2021: The Complete List of Winners The 27th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards [aired] live on TNT and TBS on Sunday, April … Continue reading SAG Awards 2021
Pitfalls of not hearing well during the pandemic/mask era
Regular readers can tell a lot about my life by seeing the topics that begin to show up. Yes, I'm a huge Apple and Kindle fan. Yes, I love to read, watch movies, listen to music, attend theatre. Yes, I live in and love New York City. And yes, I've recently discovered I have hearing … Continue reading Pitfalls of not hearing well during the pandemic/mask era
Two simple ways to change your diet to help the planet
Surely everyone can waste a little less, eat a little less meat. Just doing those two things would Matter. https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/04/rules-eating-fight-climate-change/618515/ Your Diet Is Cooking the Planet But two simple changes can help.ANNIE LOWREYAPRIL 6, 2021 GETTY What’s for dinner? On a planet wracked by rising seas, expanding deserts, withering biodiversity, and hotter temperatures, that’s a … Continue reading Two simple ways to change your diet to help the planet
BAFTA 2021 full list of winners
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/apr/11/baftas-2021-full-list-of-winners-updating-live Baftas 2021: full list of winners All the winners on the British film industry’s big night, as they are announced Baftas 2021: the ceremony and winners – live Photograph: Ian West/PA Guardian film Sun 11 Apr 2021 20.45 BST Best film The FatherThe MauritanianNomadland – WINNERPromising Young WomanThe Trial of the Chicago 7 Best actress Bukky … Continue reading BAFTA 2021 full list of winners
Want to get mad? Here’s how billionaires have done during the pandemic
https://patch.com/new-york/new-york-city/nycs-billionaires-have-amassed-fortunes-during-pandemic-forbes NYC's Billionaires Have Amassed Fortunes During Pandemic: Forbes NYC's richest man could have paid 350,000 New Yorkers a minimum wage salary for a year just from the increase in his wealth. Adam Nichols, Patch StaffPosted Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 12:29 pm ET|Updated Fri, Apr 9, 2021 at 2:33 pm ET Michael Bloomberg's wealth increased by $11 billion in … Continue reading Want to get mad? Here’s how billionaires have done during the pandemic
How likely are you to get COVID if you’ve been vaccinated?
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/expected-rare-breakthrough-covid-cases/story?id=76682629 What to know about expected but rare 'breakthrough' COVID cases The available vaccines are "spectacularly effective," according to experts.By Erin Schumaker April 9, 2021, 6:01 AM With one in four adults in the United States now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, health departments and scientific studies have documented what's known as "breakthrough" cases, or people who got infected or sick … Continue reading How likely are you to get COVID if you’ve been vaccinated?
Keep your Zoom room safe and secure
https://www.wired.com/story/keep-zoom-chats-private-secure/? 04.05.2020 07:00 AM How to Keep Your Zoom Chats Private and Secure Trolls. Prying bosses. Zoom's a great video chat platform, but a few simple steps also make it a safe one. WITH SO MANY people stuck inside, Zoom has become the default video chat platform for millions. Its simple, accessible interface makes keeping in touch with family, friends, … Continue reading Keep your Zoom room safe and secure
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