http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/arts/dance/latasha-barnes-jazz-continuum.html? LaTasha Barnes: Let the Circle of Influence Be Unbroken In a joyous program at the Joyce Theater, Barnes and company show the relationships among Black social dance forms. It’s all connected, and it’s all jazz. LaTasha Barnes, center, with fellow dancers in “The Jazz Continuum” at the Joyce Theater.Credit...Andrea Mohin/The New York Times By Siobhan … Continue reading At Joyce Theatre — ends 10/16/22
Month: October 2022
Time to change your habit of raking up fall leaves
For those who can't bear to have leaves everywhere, chop them up with your lawn mower and use the smaller pieces in areas that need shelter from the winter. https://apple.news/AH8zPuvIBTCG2WTqsjsMO9g You probably don't need to rake your leaves this fall, experts say. Here's why. by Marina Pitofsky for USA Today Published 6:00am October 14, 2022, … Continue reading Time to change your habit of raking up fall leaves
Once green and water-rich, Europe looking more and more like California
https://apple.news/ANg6bJPW0RBiQQgM4ZK45nQ Europe was once green and water-rich. Now, it’s more and more like California BY JAWEED KALEEM, SCOTT JOHNSON SEPT. 4, 2022 4 AM PT MANE, France — Each spring and summer, Frederic Esniol plants millions of seeds for lettuce sold at big grocery chains, making his family farm a jewel of this historically bountiful region of France. … Continue reading Once green and water-rich, Europe looking more and more like California
Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
https://www.tomsguide.com/features/i-just-tried-focus-mode-on-ios-16-and-its-a-game-changer [click thru to see illustrations] I just tried Focus Mode on iOS 16 — and it’s a game changer By Jordan Palmer, September 6, 2022 With some tuning in iOS 16, Focus is really helpful Update: our Apple event rumors live blog is now live, so come check out the latest rumors and updates from the Far Out … Continue reading Time to begin using iPhone’s Focus Mode
If Fetterman’s stroke means he needs captions, who cares?
This struck a real chord with me. I've worn glasses since the age of 7 and now I need hearing aids (and like open captions as a result). Does that mean I was supposed to disappear from life? http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/13/opinion/fetterman-disability.html OPINION GUEST ESSAY John Fetterman Is a Disabled American Who Needs Technology to Do His Job. … Continue reading If Fetterman’s stroke means he needs captions, who cares?
Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Because Lufthansa's singular ban on Apple AirTags in checked luggage received a lot of press, I wanted to post this to make equally public Lufthansa's decision to reverse itself. http://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/travel/lufthansa-apple-airtags-luggage.html Lufthansa Says Apple AirTags Are Once Again Allowed in Checked Bags The airline reversed itself Wednesday, saying it had consulted with German aviation authorities, who … Continue reading Lufthansa reverses itself; allows Apple’s AirTags for tracking checked bags
Upstream water relied upon to keep Lake Powell full is running out
https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/16/us/colorado-river-water-lake-powell-flaming-gorge-climate/index.html [click thru to see videos] The upstream water used to keep Lake Powell afloat is running out By Rachel Ramirez, CNN Updated 12:38 PM EDT, Mon September 19, 2022 Upstream reservoirs in the Colorado River Basin might not have enough water to keep Lake Powell above a critical threshold indefinitely, federal officials have warned in recent weeks, as the … Continue reading Upstream water relied upon to keep Lake Powell full is running out
Here’s why you need a flu shot
http://www.nytimes.com/article/flu-shot-vaccine.html Why You Need a Flu Shot And everything else you’ve been wondering about this annual vaccine. Credit...Getty Images By Knvul Sheikh, Oct. 10, 2022 Every year, as brisk fall winds sweep in, so does the annual flu season. The exact timing of the onslaught can vary, but cases of influenza typically start to ramp up … Continue reading Here’s why you need a flu shot
LA finally restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity properties
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/02/los-angeles-celebrity-homes-water-restriction-drought LA restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity mansions: ‘No matter how rich, we’ll treat you the same’ A three-acre estate reportedly owned by Madonna narrowly avoided being fitted by a flow restrictor. Photograph: Zillow The city’s water department has a small yet effective solution to keep its famous residents’ water use in check – a … Continue reading LA finally restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity properties
Thinking about using Kindle Unlimited? features, costs, benefits
As shown with the other Kindle articles I've posted, almost all of the reportage is from outside the U.S. This article is no exception witness its pricing in pounds and the naming conventions it uses for the Kindle models. It's a good overview of how to use Kindle Unlimited but in the U.S. you can … Continue reading Thinking about using Kindle Unlimited? features, costs, benefits
California’s initial offer of taking 130 billion gallons a year less from Colorado River not enough
https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/05/us/california-colorado-river-water-cut-climate/index.html California offers to cut 130 billion gallons a year to save Colorado River; expert says it’s not enough By Ella Nilsen, CNN Updated 7:36 PM EDT, Wed October 5, 2022 A group of California water agencies that together consume the largest proportion of lower Colorado River water each year are offering to voluntarily cut their usage in … Continue reading California’s initial offer of taking 130 billion gallons a year less from Colorado River not enough
Don’t brush just after eating acidic foods or drinking coffee
https://apple.news/A79j8uLmnStyRjblwZdtEsA ‘I’m a Dentist, and Here’s Why You Should Never Brush Your Teeth Right After Drinking Coffee’ Michele Ross for Well + Good September 17, 2022 Drinking fluids in the morning is a healthy habit routinely recommended by leading health experts. After all, we lose approximately one liter of water overnight from the humidity of our breath alone, … Continue reading Don’t brush just after eating acidic foods or drinking coffee
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