https://apple.news/A3JUXQ3BLSu-1Jiy4KIpFGg Think You’ve Never Had Covid-19? Think Again Most people have been infected with the virus, epidemiologists say, even if some don’t realize it By Julie Wernau, July 25, 2022 5:30 am ET Charley Ding spent weeks early in the pandemic intubating patients sick with Covid-19. The 42-year-old anesthesiologist in South Barrington, Ill., said he has since … Continue reading Think you haven’t had COVID yet?
Month: August 2022
Apple donates $10 to America’s National Parks for every Apple Pay purchase at U.S. Apple Stores thru August 28
macdailynews.com/2022/08/22/apple-donates-10-to-americas-national-parks-for-every-apple-pay-purchase-at-u-s-apple-stores/ Apple donates $10 to America’s National Parks for every Apple Pay purchase at U.S. Apple stores Monday, August 22, 2022 3:39 pm Celebrating 106 years of the U.S. National Park Service, Apple today introduced more ways to learn about and support America’s parks. These offerings include a $10 donation the company will make to … Continue reading Apple donates $10 to America’s National Parks for every Apple Pay purchase at U.S. Apple Stores thru August 28
Droughts hurt world’s largest economies in the northern hemisphere
https://www.wsj.com/articles/droughts-hurt-worlds-largest-economies-11661087554? Droughts Hurt World’s Largest Economies Unusually dry weather in the U.S., China and Europe further pressures global trade By Matthew Dalton, Jim Carlton and Sha Hua, Updated Aug. 21, 2022 6:50 pm ET Severe droughts across the Northern Hemisphere—stretching from the farms of California to waterways in Europe and China—are further snarling supply chains and driving up the prices of … Continue reading Droughts hurt world’s largest economies in the northern hemisphere
Manhattan officials renew push for new Hell’s Kitchen subway station
http://www.6sqft.com/manhattan-officials-renew-push-for-new-hells-kitchen-subway-station/ Manhattan officials renew push for new Hell’s Kitchen subway station POSTED ON THU, AUGUST 11, 2022BY AARON GINSBURG VIEW PHOTO IN GALLERY Photo by Jenna Day on Unsplash The plan to extend the 7 train to the far west side of Manhattan announced more than a decade ago included building a subway station in Hell’s Kitchen. But because … Continue reading Manhattan officials renew push for new Hell’s Kitchen subway station
The shelters are full — it’s not too late for a pandemic puppy/kitten
https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/08/choosing-pet-happiness/619663/ Which Pet Will Make You Happiest? A pandemic puppy can increase your well-being—if you choose one for the right reasons.By Arthur C. Brooks Jan Buchczik AUGUST 5, 2021 “How to Build a Life” is a weekly column by Arthur Brooks, tackling questions of meaning and happiness. Despite early-pandemic predictions of a deep, prolonged recession, much of … Continue reading The shelters are full — it’s not too late for a pandemic puppy/kitten
Bad habits when charging iPhones
http://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/charging-your-iphone-the-wrong-way-break-these-habits-right-now/ Charging Your iPhone the Wrong Way? Break These Habits Right Now These tips and tricks can help you charge your iPhone faster. Nelson Aguilar Aug. 16, 2022 6:00 a.m. PT Charging your iPhone isn't as straightforward as plugging it in -- as much as it seems like it should be. The most common way of charging … Continue reading Bad habits when charging iPhones
“Bear” a gritty fairy tale of cooking and grief
http://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/the-bear-is-a-gritty-fairy-tale-of-cooking-and-grief “The Bear” Is a Gritty Fairy Tale of Cooking and Grief In FX’s excellent new series, the chefs at a Chicago hot-beef restaurant struggle to maintain a little pilot light of hope. By Helen Rosner July 22, 2022 The excellent new FX show “The Bear” takes place in a type of restaurant that only exists … Continue reading “Bear” a gritty fairy tale of cooking and grief
Supreme Court opinion limiting EPA’s actions to address climate change will affect children most
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/09/opinion/environment/climate-change-supreme-court-epa-children-health.html? The Supreme Court Dealt a Terrible Blow to Children’s Health July 9, 2022 Credit...David Huang By Frederica Perera and Kari Nadeau Dr. Perera and Dr. Nadeau are professors who study the health effects of air pollution on children. Climate change and air pollution — both largely driven by fossil fuel emissions — inflict a huge toll on … Continue reading Supreme Court opinion limiting EPA’s actions to address climate change will affect children most
NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/nyregion/open-streets-nyc.html How New York City Lost 63 Miles of Pedestrian-Friendly ‘Open Streets’ The program, which was made permanent last year, gave New Yorkers more public spaces, but is retreating in many areas. Community advocates hope to stop that slide. A bouncy house last month on an open street in New York City. Some of the … Continue reading NYC lost 63 miles of pedestrian-friendly “open streets”
Nuclear energy may be returning rather than becoming obsolete
http://www.wsj.com/articles/germany-to-keep-last-three-nuclear-power-plants-running-in-policy-u-turn-11660661914 Germany to Keep Last Three Nuclear-Power Plants Running in Policy U-Turn Move prompted by the mounting economic war with Russia marks the first departure from a two-decade policy to abandon nuclear energy The Isar nuclear-power plant in Essenbach, Germany, is one of the last nuclear plants still operating in the country. PHOTO: ALEXANDRA BEIER/GETTY IMAGES … Continue reading Nuclear energy may be returning rather than becoming obsolete
Builder with 40 years experience lists changed needed to have more starter homes built
https://apple.news/A0wMktPiSTA-vwMj3RboPsQ I’ve Been Building Homes for 40 Years, and Here’s What Has to Change if the U.S. Wants More Starter Homes T his commentary article originally appeared on MarketWatch. As a Savannah-based home builder with more than 40 years of experience, I have seen that every year, entry-level housing is increasingly difficult to build. I … Continue reading Builder with 40 years experience lists changed needed to have more starter homes built
Best cheap iPhone plans
9to5mac.com/2022/08/17/cheap-iphone-plans/ Best affordable iPhone plans for 2022 Michael Potuck - Aug. 17th 2022 1:40 pm PT @michaelpotuck If you’re looking for a better deal on your cellular plan, checking out some of the growing pre-paid options is a great idea. Below we’ll look at the best cheap iPhone plans with valuable features like free trials, … Continue reading Best cheap iPhone plans
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