Month: June 2021

A solution to long lines at women’s rest rooms?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9654755/New-womens-urinal-six-times-quicker-use-traditional-toilet-inventors-say.html What a relief! New women's urinal is six times quicker to use than a traditional toilet, inventors say Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane have designed the first urinal for womenThey said their design is six times more efficient than a traditional toilet The pair designed it after getting sick of queuing for ladies' toilets at festivals  … Continue reading A solution to long lines at women’s rest rooms? →

America has a drinking problem

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/07/america-drinking-alone-problem/619017/? America Has a Drinking Problem A little alcohol can boost creativity and strengthen social ties. But there’s nothing moderate, or convivial, about the way many Americans drink today. KATE JULIAN JULY/AUGUST 2021 ISSUE This article was published online on June 1, 2021. Few things are more American than drinking heavily. But worrying about how heavily other … Continue reading America has a drinking problem →

Five latin phrases to describe something wonderful

5 Common Latin Phrases to Describe Something Awesome Although English is Germanic in origin, over the years, it’s adopted countless words with Latin roots. It’s also adopted full phrases in Latin, including several you can use to describe wonderful or noteworthy events. By Samantha Enslen, Writing for Grammar Girl May 27, 2021 THE QUICK AND DIRTY Sui … Continue reading Five latin phrases to describe something wonderful →

15 Authors on which book they’d choose if they could have only ONE

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/books-recommended-by-bestselling-authors? 15 Authors Tell Us Which Book They’d Choose to Read for the Rest of Their Lives By Johanna Golden•Updated: May 25, 2021•2 min read One of the best things about reading is that it offers an infinite source of entertainment. But what if you had to choose one book to read for the rest of your … Continue reading 15 Authors on which book they’d choose if they could have only ONE →

Why millions of women who were forced to leave the work force may not return soon

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/03/1002402802/there-are-complex-forces-keeping-women-from-coming-back-to-work? Millions Of Women Haven't Rejoined The Workforce — And May Not Anytime Soon June 3, 20215:13 AM ET Heard on  Morning Edition ANDREA HSU On the day in April 2020 that Valerie Mekki lost her job, she was scared to share the bad news with her children. So she hid in her room for 45 … Continue reading Why millions of women who were forced to leave the work force may not return soon →

The healthiest (and least healthy) states

https://www.fatherly.com/news/list-healthy-states-2020-pandemic/? The Healthiest (and Least Healthy) States During the Pandemic May Surprise You http://www.fatherly.com/news/list-healthy-states-2020-pandemic/? A new state emerged as the healthiest in America last year. By Blake Harper May 26 2021, 1:38 PM  Sharecare's Community Well-Being Index We all became more aware of our health over the last year, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to be … Continue reading The healthiest (and least healthy) states →

Watching Apple’s WWDC June 7th

https://www.macrumors.com/2021/06/01/apple-wwdc-2021-youtube-live-stream/ Apple Launches WWDC 2021 Live Stream on YouTube in Preparation for June 7 Keynote Tuesday June 1, 2021 10:00 am PDT by Juli Clover Apple is preparing for the Worldwide Developers Conference that kicks off next Monday, today launching a YouTube live stream where viewers can sign up to get a reminder when the event begins. … Continue reading Watching Apple’s WWDC June 7th →

Looking for fresh perspectives in your business — try this fiction

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/30/skip-the-business-books-this-summer-these-fiction-reads-will-offer-fresh-perspectives.html Skip the business books this summer, says leadership expert: These 7 works of fiction will offer fresh perspectives Published Sun, May 30 202110:00 AM EDT Business books may be able to explain why it’s important to leverage diverse perspectives, but they tend to be too model-driven to adequately reflect the complexities of the real world. For … Continue reading Looking for fresh perspectives in your business — try this fiction →

How to share a bed without war

This article is ancient compared to most of what I post but I testify personally to how valid and helpful its suggestions are if you begin sharing a bed with someone else who doesn't have fur. 7 Smart Sleeping Tips From A Long-Term Couple By Gabrielle Moss Feb. 5, 2015 When I met my boyfriend, I … Continue reading How to share a bed without war →

Apple HomePod tricks, tricks & features

This post is only the surface of the article which also includes helpful photos and videos. https://www.whathifi.com/us/amp/advice/23-apple-homepod-tips-tricks-and-features 24 Apple HomePod/HomePod Mini tips, tricks and features By Kashfia Kabir First Published 5 months ago "Hey Siri, what can I get HomePod and HomePod Mini to do?" The much-vaunted Apple HomePod – the company's first smart speaker and its first purely … Continue reading Apple HomePod tricks, tricks & features →

Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th

https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/27/stephen-king-reveals-how-liseys-story-on-apple-tv-is-his-favorite-tale Stephen King reveals why 'Lisey's Story' on Apple TV+ is his favorite tale  By William Gallagher | May 27, 2021 Writer Stephen King talks about making the "very scary" Apple TV plus series, "Lisey's Story." King's eight-part series, based on his novel, debuts on June 4, 2021. "It's a very scary story in a lot of ways," says King. … Continue reading Stephen King’s favorite story is on Apple TV+ June 4th →