https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912711/wordle-web-save-download-webpage-local-personal Wordle will be free forever because you can right-click to save the whole game 41 The genius of the web By Sean Hollister @StarFire2258 Feb 1, 2022, 2:38pm EST Wordle is the pandemic game we didn’t know we needed, so there’s understandably some fear that its brand-new owner, The New York Times, might eventually ruin it somehow. But … Continue reading Save the Wordle page and have it free forever (plus more articles)
Month: February 2022
Concrete doesn’t have to be an ecological disaster
https://www.curbed.com/2021/12/concrete-doesnt-have-to-be-an-ecological-nightmare.html? DEC. 3, 2021 Concrete Doesn’t Have to Be an Ecological Nightmare By Justin Davidson Clockwise from upper left: the Pantheon in Rome; Boston City Hall; Saarinen’s TWA terminal at JFK airport; Zaha Hadid’s Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images Imagine your refrigerator is made of concrete, a two-ton slab buckling the kitchen floor — … Continue reading Concrete doesn’t have to be an ecological disaster
How to make (and keep) friends without school, children (and maybe even church and going into work)
When I moved to NYC in 2001 as I approached retirement, I knew nobody except a second cousin on the other side of Central Park (which I quickly learned might as well be Siberia). My chance to transfer my job from D.C. to NYC died a month later on 9/11. After commuting weekly to my … Continue reading How to make (and keep) friends without school, children (and maybe even church and going into work)
Would you accept a toilet down the hall to save $1,000/month in rent?
https://www.curbed.com/2022/02/shared-toilet-hallway-nyc-apartment-nyt.html? THE REAL ESTATE 12:20 P.M. In Praise of Shared Toilets By Kim Velsey Photo: Volkmar Heinz/picture alliance via Getty Images Last week, the New York Times published an essay that asked the question “Do I really need a toilet?” The writer, Stephen Ruddy, was reflecting on the indignities of apartment hunting after 17 years in the same space. That’s … Continue reading Would you accept a toilet down the hall to save $1,000/month in rent?
16 best NYC coffee spots for working remotely (no chains)
https://www.thrillist.com/drink/new-york/best-nyc-coffee-shops-remote-work? The 16 Best NYC Coffee Shops for Working Remotely These work-friendly cafes are equipped with WiFi, and plenty of plugs to keep you productive. By Kyler Alvord Published on 1/31/2022 at 2:46 PM VIEW 16 PLACES ON MAPDevocion USA The pandemic has changed how many New Yorkers work now and possibly forever. Prior to 2020 … Continue reading 16 best NYC coffee spots for working remotely (no chains)
When all-white was alright — op/ed
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/opinion/supreme-court-nomination-identity-politics.html When All-White Was All Right Jan. 30, 2022, 3:00 p.m. ET Credit...Stefani Reynolds for The New York Times By Opinion Columnist Nominating Supreme Court justices has always been about identity and politics. It’s just that for nearly the first two centuries of the court’s existence, the only people considered for inclusion were white men. When … Continue reading When all-white was alright — op/ed
Lessons to be learned from Germany’s plan to leave coal behind
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/02/07/can-germany-show-us-how-to-leave-coal-behind? A Reporter at Large February 7, 2022 Issue Can Germany Show Us How to Leave Coal Behind? The country embarked on an ambitious plan to transition to clean energy, aiming to lead the fight against climate change. It has not been easy. By Alec MacGillis January 31, 2022 This article is a collaboration between The … Continue reading Lessons to be learned from Germany’s plan to leave coal behind
NY restaurants take another hit because of omicron drop-off in customers dining inside
https://ny.eater.com/2022/1/31/22910323/new-york-restaurants-survey-omicron-covid-business-sales-declines NY Restaurants Hit Hard by Indoor Dining Drop-Off Over the Past Month, Survey Says by Erika Adams Jan 31, 2022, 11:07am EST Customer demand for indoor dining declined in January. New York’s omicron-fueled spike in COVID-19 cases has unsurprisingly dealt another blow to the state’s battle-weary restaurants. According to a January survey released by the New … Continue reading NY restaurants take another hit because of omicron drop-off in customers dining inside
Rachel Maddow taking a break
nytimes.com/2022/01/31/business/media/rachel-maddow-msnbc-hiatus.html Rachel Maddow, MSNBC’s No. 1 star, is taking a hiatus. The anchor is expected to be off until April, leaving MSNBC with a hole in the coveted 9 p.m. weeknight time slot. Rachel Maddow’s new contract with MSNBC, signed last year, allows for her to focus on a variety of efforts beyond her nightly … Continue reading Rachel Maddow taking a break
Recycling can’t keep up with plastic waste, but recycling IS increasing
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/world/africa/senegal-plastic-waste-recycling.html ‘Everyone’s Looking for Plastic.’ As Waste Rises, So Does Recycling. Plagued by plastic pollution, Senegal wants to replace pickers at the garbage dump with a formal recycling system that takes advantage of the new market for plastics. By Ruth Maclean Photographs by Finbarr O’Reilly Jan. 31, 2022, 3:00 a.m. ET DAKAR, Senegal — A crowd of people … Continue reading Recycling can’t keep up with plastic waste, but recycling IS increasing
NY Times buys the pandemic craze: the virtual word game Wordle
http://www.wsj.com/articles/new-york-times-acquires-wordle-game-11643666507?mod=djemalertNEWS Links to additional articles about Wordle after this article New York Times Buys Wordle Media company is acquiring viral word game for an undisclosed price in the low-seven figures The New York Times said Wordle would for now remain free to play for new and existing players.PHOTO: BRANDON BELL/GETTY IMAGES By Joseph Pisani FollowUpdated Jan. 31, 2022 … Continue reading NY Times buys the pandemic craze: the virtual word game Wordle
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