https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-google-and-apples-free-password-managers-compare-with-1password-dashlane-and-others-11626012003? How Google and Apple’s Free Password Managers Compare With 1Password, Dashlane and Others Free password managers built into popular browsers may work for some, including kids and less tech-savvy loved ones, but they come with some downsides—mainly, where you can or can’t use them By Nicole NguyenJuly 11, 2021 10:00 am ET With ransomware attacks … Continue reading How do Apple’s and Google’s free passport managers compare with paid services?
Month: July 2021
9 Sci-fi novels with found families
9 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books About Found Families These reads show that family comes in all different forms. PROMOTED BY OPEN ROAD MEDIA | By Jena Brown | Published Jul 9, 2021 Family can be tricky, even under the best of circumstances. That's why the idea of finding people who feel like home, who aren't biological family, is so powerful. We explored nine sci-fi and … Continue reading 9 Sci-fi novels with found families
Maybe turning deer into venison is the solution to their overpopulation
I'm not normally a fan of killing wild animals as the predators that are the usual target are essential to keeping other populations in balance -- like deer. Deer are overrunning many suburban areas precisely because of overhunting. But the short-term solution to that over-population could very well be a culling of the excess, for … Continue reading Maybe turning deer into venison is the solution to their overpopulation
California wildfires creating their own lightning
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2021-07-10/wildfire-generates-its-own-lightning-as-it-more-than-doubles-in-size Show SearchADVERTISEMENTThe latest version is now available!Cobalt has released a new version of it's portfolio monitoring platform for PE & VC firms. The platform redefines portfolio monitoring technology with intuitive data analysis, performance reporting & data collection tools.SPONSORED BY COBALT SOFTWARE, INC.SEE MORE FacebookTwitterShow more sharing options CALIFORNIA California wildfire generates its own lightning as … Continue reading California wildfires creating their own lightning
Cornstarch does more than you remember
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/recipes/uses-for-cornstarch 6 Things You Might Not Know You Could Do With Cornstarch If you need a substitute for an egg, a more tender cake or even a thicker cheese sauce, cornstarch is there. By: Michelle N. Warner Michelle Arnold / EyeEm / Getty Cornstarch is more than gravy’s best friend. It brings structure to a fried … Continue reading Cornstarch does more than you remember
NYC dependent on increase in daily commutes to support public transit
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-07-12/nj-transit-lirr-metro-north-are-empty-as-people-skip-nyc-commute NYC Needs the Commuting Crowds That Have Yet to Fully Return Subway and trains need a ridership boost before federal aid runs out By Elise Young and Raeedah WahidJuly 12, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT At least twice in the past two weeks, Lincoln Tunnel traffic was so light that the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey cut operating … Continue reading NYC dependent on increase in daily commutes to support public transit
“Running of the Goats” at Riverside Park again on July 14th at 11am
https://www.westsiderag.com/2021/07/13/public-running-of-the-goats-returns-to-riverside-park-wednesday-then-they-feast Public ‘Running of the Goats’ Returns to Riverside Park Wednesday; Then They Feast Posted on July 13, 2021 at 2:07 pm by West Sider The face of determination, from the 2019 Running of the Goats. Photo by Mildred Alpern. After a hiatus in 2020, goats are returning to Riverside Park this year to chomp … Continue reading “Running of the Goats” at Riverside Park again on July 14th at 11am
Unvaccinated playing a dangerous game as herd immunity stalls and Delta variant takes over
https://apple.news/A_IdelsrQTdigQVQtbTsSkA Unvaccinated people face growing danger as Delta variant stalls herd immunity Unvaccinated people, perhaps hoping they might outlast the pandemic without getting a shot or getting sick, may be playing an increasingly risky game of chance. Recent spikes in coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County and elsewhere in California underscore a pandemic divergence, in … Continue reading Unvaccinated playing a dangerous game as herd immunity stalls and Delta variant takes over
Summer reading from The Atlantic
SHARE NEWSLETTER Whether you’re in the mood to read outdoors or curl up on a couch this summer, The Atlantic’s writers and editors have reading recommendations to match. In today’s newsletter, you’ll find a selection of books filled with excitement, wherever you find yourself. (You can browse the Culture team’s full summer reading list here.) Every … Continue reading Summer reading from The Atlantic
A tale of a long and happy marriage
With all of the people who either never find a long-term relationship or whose partnership eventually failed, it's good to read of a couple whose marriage has been long and happy. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/04/us/jimmy-rosalynn-carter-anniversary.html?
New iOS 15 will allow identifying content in photos — here’s how
https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/use-visual-lookup-photos-ios/ iOS 15: How to Use Visual Lookup in Photos to Identify Landmarks, Plants, and Pets Thursday July 8, 2021 10:55 AM PDT by Tim Hardwick In iOS 15, Apple made further advancements in on-device machine learning and integrated them into the Photos app to make your iPhone more intelligent at recognizing the contents of pictures. In other words, the Photos app … Continue reading New iOS 15 will allow identifying content in photos — here’s how
Vaccinated may need to wear masks indoors again to prevent carrying Delta to unvaccinated
Also, take a look at: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/delta-variant-vaccines/2021/07/08/05b1bc5e-df75-11eb-ae31-6b7c5c34f0d6_story.html This article highlights the true danger of the Delta variation of COVID. Vaccinated people can become infected and carry it to others. The vaccinated may be spared severe illness but unvaccinated people catching Delta may die. Looks like wearing masks indoor is coming back, even for the vaccinated. https://www.wsj.com/articles/pfizers-covid-19-vaccine-is-less-effective-against-delta-variant-israeli-data-show-11625572796 … Continue reading Vaccinated may need to wear masks indoors again to prevent carrying Delta to unvaccinated
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