https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/08/womens-prize-for-fiction-goes-to-susanna-clarkes-mind-bending-piranesi Women’s prize for fiction goes to Susanna Clarke’s ‘mind-bending’ Piranesi Clarke’s follow-up to Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell was praised by judges as ‘a truly original, unexpected flight of fancy’ Comment: Piranesi is a triumphantly unusual winner Susanna Clarke wins the Women’s Prize for Fiction award 2021 for her book Piranesi at Bedford Square … Continue reading Women’s prize for fiction goes to a mindbender
Month: September 2021
Ease of mail-in voting appears to increase turnout and should affect number voting in CA recall
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/08/us/the-ease-of-mail-in-voting-may-increase-turnout-in-californias-recall-election.html? The ease of mail-in voting may increase turnout in California’s recall election. Workers sorted through mail-in ballots in San Jose, Calif., last month.Credit...Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Shawn Hubler and Jill Cowan Sept. 8, 2021 A temporary change in California’s election rules aimed at protecting voters during the coronavirus pandemic could be instrumental in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s effort … Continue reading Ease of mail-in voting appears to increase turnout and should affect number voting in CA recall
Apple customers became even bigger fans during pandemic
I'm becoming increasingly intrigued by the ways in which women and men differ in their life choices -- everything from how faithful they are to a brand (as here) to whether they are driven to become educated to whether they often approach group decisions not as a fight to be won but as a consensus … Continue reading Apple customers became even bigger fans during pandemic
Neither coffee nor wine are the worst food for staining teeth
http://www.wellandgood.com/worst-drink-for-teeth/ Contrary to Popular Belief, the Worst Beverage for Staining Teeth Is Neither Wine Nor Coffee Emily Laurence・September 7, 2021 There are some beauty goals that makeup just can't help with, and having a glistening grin of pearly whites is one of them. Unfortunately, getting your teeth professionally whitened can cost a pretty penny—according to … Continue reading Neither coffee nor wine are the worst food for staining teeth
New rules mandate vaccination to protect us all from COVID-19
https://www.wsj.com/articles/biden-to-require-all-federal-workers-government-contractors-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-19-11631195011? Biden to Boost Vaccine Requirements for Large Employers, Federal Workers to Combat Covid-19 Department of Labor plans to issue an emergency temporary standard implementing the new requirement President Biden is expected to detail other proposals to more aggressively combat the Covid-19 pandemic.PHOTO: SHAWN THEW/SHUTTERSTOCK By Stephanie Armour and Sabrina SiddiquiUpdated Sept. 9, 2021 4:11 pm ET All employers … Continue reading New rules mandate vaccination to protect us all from COVID-19
New 9/11 film on Netflix doesn’t need to show attack to be powerful
Two reviews in case your instant reaction to a 9/11 movie is "NO. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/sep/06/worth-film-netflix-review-september-11? Why Netflix drama Worth is the best 9/11 movie to date The Kindergarten Teacher director Sara Colangelo’s sensitive and poignant film about the victim compensation fund is a surprisingly necessary tribute Michael Keaton and Stanley Tucci in Worth. Photograph: AP Benjamin Lee … Continue reading New 9/11 film on Netflix doesn’t need to show attack to be powerful
Street performer used in NYC advertising keeps being shut down
This is a fun and interesting article about a street performer in Washington Square, her history as performer, and the obstacles street people can face to livening life for NYC residents. Just click thru. https://www.curbed.com/2021/09/kanami-kusajima-dancer-washington-square-nypd.html
Kindle Unlimited maximum doubles
goodereader.com/blog/e-book-news/kindle-unlimited-ebook-download-limit-doubled-to-20-ebooks-and-magazines? Kindle Unlimited eBook download limit doubled to 20 eBooks and magazines September 3, 2021 By Sovan Mandal Amazon, it seems has doubled the maximum quota of eBooks that applies to Kindle Unlimited. So, from the current 10 books that subscribers of the Kindle Unlimited service are able to download at the moment, it is now 20 … Continue reading Kindle Unlimited maximum doubles
230 medical journals: climate crisis already “greatest” health threat
https://www.axios.com/over-200-medical-journals-climate-change-action-health-928f6695-d47c-4bad-a058-6b2f1c2247ab.html Sep 6, 2021 - Energy & Environment Over 230 medical journals: Climate crisis is the "greatest" health threat Rebecca Falconer Floodwaters remain in Helmetta, New Jersey, on Aug. 22 following flash flooding as Tropical Storm Henri swept through. Nearly 1 in 3 Americans have experienced a weather disaster since June — showing the extent to which climate change is … Continue reading 230 medical journals: climate crisis already “greatest” health threat
A generation of men isn’t graduating from college
The repercussions for society are legion -- everything from the inability of many educated women to find their male peers to marry or have children with, the upcoming concentration of women in the professions and (possibly) politics, and a struggle of men to be treated as a subset of society needing help. https://www.wsj.com/articles/college-university-fall-higher-education-men-women-enrollment-admissions-back-to-school-11630948233 A Generation … Continue reading A generation of men isn’t graduating from college
350 oil spills as a result of Ida — another reason not to produce fossil fuels
http://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-probing-nearly-350-reports-oil-spills-wake-hurricane-ida-2021-09-06/ September 7, 20214:08 PM EDT updated 17:39 PM EDT United States U.S. probing nearly 350 reports of oil spills in wake of Hurricane Ida Reuters HOUSTON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Coast Guard said on Monday it was investigating nearly 350 reports of oil spills in and along the U.S. Gulf of Mexico … Continue reading 350 oil spills as a result of Ida — another reason not to produce fossil fuels
Jacqueline Winspear produces another wonderful Maisie Dobbs
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/jacqueline-winspears-latest-novel-reminds-us-why-we-love-maisie-dobbs/2021/03/24/221489c4-6d5d-11eb-9ead-673168d5b874_story.html? Jacqueline Winspear’s latest novel reminds us why we love Maisie Dobbs By Carol Memmott March 25, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT An act of unspeakable violence plays out on the cover of “The Consequences of Fear,” the 16th installment in Jacqueline Winspear’s exceptional series featuring the indomitable P.I. Maisie Dobbs. Seen in silhouette against the … Continue reading Jacqueline Winspear produces another wonderful Maisie Dobbs
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