https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/05/10493622/what-to-watch-netflix-may-28-lucifer-kominsky-method-bo-burnham? You Have 10 New Netflix Treats To Stream This Weekend. Here’s What’s Worth Watching ARIANA ROMEROLAST UPDATED MAY 28, 2021, 7:00 AM PHOTO: COURTESY OF NETFLIX.After the last 14 months, time may feel like it has no meaning, but — summer 2021 is officially here. For proof, take a look at a calendar: this Friday, May … Continue reading Netflix treats to finish your weekend
Month: May 2021
Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/05/marriage-college-status-meritocracy/618795/ How College Became a Ruthless Competition Divorced From Learning It is a truth universally acknowledged that elite parents, in possession of excellent jobs, want to get their kids into college. MAY 6, 2021 Daniel Markovits Professor at Yale Law School and the author of The Meritocracy Trap It is a truth universally acknowledged,” Jane Austen begins Pride … Continue reading Jane Austen would be right at home writing about getting into the “right” college
All the sad, lonely post-pandemic pets
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/05/pandemic-puppies-will-be-alone-first-time/619024/ All the Sad, Lonely Pandemic Puppies How are dogs that have never been apart from their owners going to deal with post-pandemic life? SARAH ZHANG MAY 27, 2021 GETTY / THE ATLANTIC Bowen the goldendoodle is never home alone. When he first came home as a puppy, last June, his parents were working remotely … Continue reading All the sad, lonely post-pandemic pets
Apple Watch Series 3 must unpair before updating WatchOS
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/27/apple-now-tells-users-to-unpair-apple-watch-series-3-before-updating? Apple now tells users to unpair Apple Watch Series 3 before updating By Mike Peterson | May 27, 2021 Apple is now prompting Apple Watch Series 3 users to unpair and restore their device before installing a watchOS update. Apple Watch Series 3 owners have run into problems installing updates for some time. The issues mostly involve a lack … Continue reading Apple Watch Series 3 must unpair before updating WatchOS
Beaches near NYC, no car needed
https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/new-york/nyc-beaches-without-a-car 15 Beaches You Can Get to From NYC Without a Car From Coney Island to lesser-known gems on Long Island. By Alisha Prakash, and Liz Provencher Updated on 5/28/2021 at 12:47 PMJersey Shore | SKY CINEMA/SHUTTERSTOCK It’s finally time to hit the beach, and after a year of social distancing and staying inside, we’re more than ready. The … Continue reading Beaches near NYC, no car needed
Cicadas are emerging, but not in Sussex County, Delaware
If you're into insect photography, there are some great shots in the article. https://www.capegazette.com/article/no-brood-x-chorus-southern-delaware/220360 No Brood X chorus in southern Delaware Not far away, billions of noisy cicadas are emerging from 17-year underground hibernation Brood X cicadas are emerging in large numbers in several states, including parts of northern Delaware. These cicadas are clinging to … Continue reading Cicadas are emerging, but not in Sussex County, Delaware
For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Bitcoin’s Wild Roller Coaster Ride Continues May 28, 2021, 8:13 am EDT Bloomberg Bitcoin is becoming a battleground stock, just like Tesla. Wall Street target prices for the electric vehicle maker range from about $100 to $1,200 a share. That means more volatility for traders. Bitcoin, of course, isn’t an actual stock. There is no Bitcoin … Continue reading For those who’d like a Short article about bitcoin (from Bloomberg)
Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
I've made a conscious effort to reduce my beef or lamb consumption to about once a month -- for environmental reasons. I've replaced those two mostly with fish, but have also increased my chicken consumption. This writer is suggesting there's a moral component to what you choose to eat as well as the environmental impact. … Continue reading Eating less beef only good if not replaced by more chicken[?]
Warrantless electronic searches still happening at U.S. borders
Altho this is not a new situation and I'm shocked the writer was shocked, the likelihood of Supreme Court review of these searches is new. https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/opinions/warrantless-electronic-searches-at-the-us-border-zorri/index.html I was shocked by what border officials did when I returned from vacation Opinion by Diane Maye Zorri Updated 2:36 PM ET, Tue May 25, 2021 The ACLU and … Continue reading Warrantless electronic searches still happening at U.S. borders
3 reasons why recycling is failing
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffmcmahon/2021/05/22/three-reasons-recycling-is-failing/?sh=35461de17e09 May 22, 2021,12:00am EDT|1,109 views Three Reasons Recycling Is Failing Jeff McMahonSenior ContributorSustainabilityFrom Chicago, I write about climate change, green technology, energy. A villager sifting through plastic waste in the village of Bangun, Java. Indonesia has become a ... [+] AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Part 1 of 2 Many people think of recycling as their primary … Continue reading 3 reasons why recycling is failing
Kindness a contagion?
I read this article at the same time (even tho it's from 2018) as yesterday's post about the single woman, living alone, who found unexpected kindness while fighting ovarian cancer. I've always thought of courtesy and kindness as one of the most selfish things you can do (that argument has been used many a time … Continue reading Kindness a contagion?
Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Some businesses thrive and some fail. Altho the focus during the pandemic has been on the economic disasters that have hit so many businesses, the newly vacant space has prevented an irresistable opportunity for those with the dreams and resources. After all, NYC is still the place where many would love to thrive. https://www.npr.org/2021/05/25/999064347/small-business-owners-are-scoring-dream-spots-in-the-most-cutthroat-market-manha? Small-Business … Continue reading Small-business owners scoring dream spots in Manhattan
Abycats' Thoughts 